Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. juxtaposition

conceal true feelings or motives

serving as a typical example

complete change or transformation

placing two things side by side

2. ominous

lower in dignity or status; humiliate

peaceful or calming

giving a bad omen or threatening

standard practice or meeting

3. exasperate

lazy; avoidant of activity

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

feeling intense happiness

irritate intensely

4. empathy

wild and untamed

ability to understand others' feelings

fear or apprehension

perfect society or place

5. emaciated

extremely thin due to illness or lack of food

intended to correct or improve

beyond doubt or dispute

completely destroy or wipe out

6. potentate

outdated or obsolete

ruler or monarch with power

feeling of resentment or injustice

range of colors used by an artist

7. palliate

to ease or relieve without curing

energetic; constantly changing

official order or proclamation

withdraw or take back statement

8. accommodating

helpful or obliging

introduce new ideas or methods

generous and forgiving

weaken physically or mentally

9. palette

forbidden by law or rules

range of colors used by an artist

cautious and careful

to stir up or provoke

10. acquiesce

temporary relief or delay of punishment

bruise or hematoma

accept reluctantly without protest

seeming or apparent

11. vindictive

loud, continuous noise

humorous imitation of a work

total disorder or confusion

having a revengeful nature

12. oblivious

gradual introduction; soaking

suppose without sufficient evidence

unaware or forgetful

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

13. brusque

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

natural or habitual inclination

greeting or expression of respect

lengthy angry speech or criticism

14. tortuous

based on hypothesis; theoretical

approach and address boldly

cheat or defraud

winding or twisting; complicated

15. analgesic

pain-relieving medication

implore or beg earnestly

waver between different opinions

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

16. cacophony

dense, harsh mixture of sounds

beyond doubt or dispute

strong supporter of a cause

relating to the brain or intellect

17. modicum

beginner or inexperienced person

say abruptly during conversation

small amount or limited quantity

perfect example of something

18. compress

not representative of the norm

open to influence or cooperation

shy or lacking self-confidence

press or squeeze together

19. inchoate

undeveloped; beginning stage

cautious judgment or tact

humiliate or degrade someone

most noticeable or important

20. dissuade

causing horror or disapproval

enthusiastic approval or praise

using more words than needed

persuade someone not to do something

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. juxtaposition

2. ominous

3. exasperate

4. empathy

5. emaciated

6. potentate

7. palliate

8. accommodating

9. palette

10. acquiesce

11. vindictive

12. oblivious

13. brusque

14. tortuous

15. analgesic

16. cacophony

17. modicum

18. compress

19. inchoate

20. dissuade

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. juxtaposition

2. ominous

3. exasperate

4. empathy

5. emaciated

6. potentate

7. palliate

8. accommodating

9. palette

10. acquiesce

11. vindictive

12. oblivious

13. brusque

14. tortuous

15. analgesic

16. cacophony

17. modicum

18. compress

19. inchoate

20. dissuade

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