Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. genial

humorously vulgar or indecent

friendly or cheerful

gentle breeze

natural or habitual inclination

2. abject

range of colors used by an artist

violent whirlpool or chaos

extremely poor; parsimonious

miserable, despicable, or wretched

3. abnegation

intended to teach or instruct

self-denial or renunciation

state of uncertainty or doubt

greater in number or importance

4. effulgent

beyond doubt or dispute

shining brightly; radiant

secretive or stealthy

assist or encourage wrongdoing

5. linchpin

lacking flavor or interest

someone who enjoys eating

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

central or most important element

6. arboreal

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

prevent success of; contrasting force

related to or resembling trees

give in return; respond similarly

7. forestall

open to influence or cooperation

existing, happening in the air

prevent or obstruct

indirect or slanting

8. vigilant

humorously vulgar or indecent

intimidating or discouraging

alert; watchful

ruler or monarch with power

9. infamy

plunge into or involve deeply

notoriety; disgrace

regard with deep respect or admiration

causing disagreement

10. laconic

shy or lacking self-confidence

using very few words

favorable or indicating good fortune

encourage growth or development

11. revel

inborn; naturally existing

say abruptly during conversation

enjoy oneself happily or freely

show or reveal clearly

12. debase

reduce in quality, degrade or demean

predictably changeable

sincerely friendly

done intentionally; carefully considered

13. enervate

based on observation or experience

reveal secrets or private information

weaken physically or mentally

violate a law or boundary

14. grievous

total disorder or confusion

causing sorrow or pain; serious

make amends for wrongdoings

of uncertain authenticity

15. obtuse

plunge into or involve deeply

waver between different opinions

lacking sharpness or quickness

channel for conveying fluid

16. elucidate

restrict or compel

complex or twisted

spread widely or distribution

make clear or clarify

17. derivative

unoriginal; copied or imitative

persuade someone not to do something

deep-seated hatred

relating to water or existing in water

18. chronicle

warn or reprimand firmly

having a revengeful nature

farming or cultivation of land

record or narrative of events

19. extricate

become less intense or widespread

loud, harsh, and disorderly noise

stubborn; uncompromising

free from difficulty or entanglement

20. diligent

hardworking and attentive

greeting or expression of respect

gradual decline or wasting away

worsen or intensify

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. genial

2. abject

3. abnegation

4. effulgent

5. linchpin

6. arboreal

7. forestall

8. vigilant

9. infamy

10. laconic

11. revel

12. debase

13. enervate

14. grievous

15. obtuse

16. elucidate

17. derivative

18. chronicle

19. extricate

20. diligent

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. genial

2. abject

3. abnegation

4. effulgent

5. linchpin

6. arboreal

7. forestall

8. vigilant

9. infamy

10. laconic

11. revel

12. debase

13. enervate

14. grievous

15. obtuse

16. elucidate

17. derivative

18. chronicle

19. extricate

20. diligent

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