Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. candor

steep cliff or edge of a dangerous situation

dishonest or indirect in behavior

honest and open communication

involve as necessary part

2. adulation

excessive or insincere praise

sudden and disastrous failure or defeat

stern, harsh, or gloomy

skilled in deception

3. arbitrary

a naturally accompanying

to obtain or acquire through effort

determined by personal choice rather than reason

more important than anything else

4. preclude

determined by personal choice rather than reason

to prevent or make impossible

typical example or model

effective in producing desired result

5. propitious

favorable or auspicious

sweet food or candy

send off swiftly; promptness

anger at injustice

6. ballad

peaceful, untroubled, calm

treat with love and care

narrative song or poem

shining brilliantly; splendid

7. compelling

pale or lacking color; dull

general dominance or leadership

persuading forcibly

deny any responsibility or support

8. elucidate

make clear or clarify

reading carefully or thoroughly

implied; understood without being stated

severe mental or physical pain

9. vestige

ability to understand others' feelings

small remaining part; trace

having harmful intentions

highly decorated or elaborate

10. diligent

split apart or cling to

formal praise

hardworking and attentive

deserving criticism or blame

11. effervescent

praise highly

bubbly, lively, or spirited

most noticeable or important

boring or ordinary

12. effulgent

rebuke or reprimand severely

shoe repair artisan

generous bestowal of gifts

shining brightly; radiant

13. solvent

able to pay debts; liquid dissolving other substances

relating to water or existing in water

voluntarily refrain from something

prove false or incorrect through argument

14. camaraderie

to show involvement with crime

extremely hot or scorching

friendly good feeling among companions

complete and inclusive

15. acclaim

enthusiastic approval or praise

bring under control or domination

skillful or proficient at something

treacherous or unfaithful

16. goad

unable to be appeased

urge or provoke to action

gradual introduction; soaking

showing no interest or emotion

17. cogent

to recommend authoritatively

clear and logical

spoil surface of something; vandalize

general dominance or leadership

18. heterogeneous

undeveloped; beginning stage

praise insistently to gain favor

overconfident but immature

different or diverse parts

19. parsimony

lightweight, semi-transparent fabric

extreme reluctance to spend money

postpone or delay; yield respectfully

discouraged or demoralized

20. desolate

solidify or become gelatinous

deserted; feeling or showing misery

inactive but capable of becoming active

desire strongly

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. candor

2. adulation

3. arbitrary

4. preclude

5. propitious

6. ballad

7. compelling

8. elucidate

9. vestige

10. diligent

11. effervescent

12. effulgent

13. solvent

14. camaraderie

15. acclaim

16. goad

17. cogent

18. heterogeneous

19. parsimony

20. desolate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. candor

2. adulation

3. arbitrary

4. preclude

5. propitious

6. ballad

7. compelling

8. elucidate

9. vestige

10. diligent

11. effervescent

12. effulgent

13. solvent

14. camaraderie

15. acclaim

16. goad

17. cogent

18. heterogeneous

19. parsimony

20. desolate

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