Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. perfunctory

imitate with the aim of matching

carried out with minimal effort

ecstatically happy or proud

loss of reputation or respect

2. malevolent

shock or amaze; make unable to think

most noticeable or important

physical beauty

having harmful intentions

3. adept

hardworking and attentive

greed or desire for wealth

skillful or proficient at something

excessive or insincere praise

4. aerial

praise insistently to gain favor

associated in wrongdoing

existing, happening in the air

restore friendly relations after disagreement

5. antithesis

direct opposite or contrast

refuse to accept; reject

unchanging over time

say abruptly during conversation

6. figurative

extremely poor; parsimonious

metaphorical rather than literal

cheat or defraud

unable to be changed or reversed

7. infamy

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

purposely excluding someone

notoriety; disgrace

independent-minded person

8. nonchalant

expressing praise

critically scold or condemn

formal praise

casually calm and relaxed

9. tranquil

peaceful and calm

shaking or trembling

predictably changeable

decorate or add beauty to

10. irascible

causing horror or disapproval

small increase or addition

easily angered

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

11. mundane

set or adjust precisely

indirect suggestion or hint

boring or ordinary

light and delicate

12. yoke

device for pairing animals; burden

filled or well-supplied with something

decrease in size or intensity

call together for meeting

13. oration

tolerate or stay; follow rules

public speech or address

confuse or frustrate

negligent or neglectful in duty

14. ostracism

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

large destructive fire

purposely excluding someone

tireless; persistent

15. carouse

intended to attract attention

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

engage in lively, drunken partying

attribute or ascribe a fault

16. propriety

drive back or reject strongly

happening by luck

appropriateness or decorum

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

17. antediluvian

extremely old or outdated

emitting light

lowest point or bottom

harmony or appropriateness

18. demagogue

flawless; perfect

become less intense or widespread

leader who appeals to emotions for power

eroding or causing damage

19. whimsical

playfully unusual or fanciful

false statement to damage reputation

repeal or abolish a law

relating to physical pleasure or senses

20. duplicity

repeal or abolish a law

lively and spirited

cautious and careful

double-dealing or dishonesty

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. perfunctory

2. malevolent

3. adept

4. aerial

5. antithesis

6. figurative

7. infamy

8. nonchalant

9. tranquil

10. irascible

11. mundane

12. yoke

13. oration

14. ostracism

15. carouse

16. propriety

17. antediluvian

18. demagogue

19. whimsical

20. duplicity

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. perfunctory

2. malevolent

3. adept

4. aerial

5. antithesis

6. figurative

7. infamy

8. nonchalant

9. tranquil

10. irascible

11. mundane

12. yoke

13. oration

14. ostracism

15. carouse

16. propriety

17. antediluvian

18. demagogue

19. whimsical

20. duplicity

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