Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. demure

modest, reserved, or shy

very discouraged or dejected

rude; disrespectful

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

2. buttress

support or reinforce

sullen or gloomy

harsh or bitter in tone

based on mistaken reasoning

3. commensurate

matching in size or amount

call together for meeting

diligent and persistent in effort

without definite shape or form

4. clairvoyant

strong feeling of dislike

direct opposite or contrast

lengthen by cutting off the end

seer with future insight

5. servile

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

overly submissive or obedient

flawless; perfect

lacking energy or vitality

6. laceration

praise or admiration

faithfulness or loyalty

hasty; impulsive

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

7. captivate

tolerate or stay; follow rules

cautious judgment or tact

hold interest or attract strongly

extremely surprised

8. penultimate

having or showing excessive interest in sex

excessively or ingratiatingly flattering

second to last in sequence

clear from blame

9. archaic

more important than anything else

overconfident, bold beyond limits

very old or outdated

absolutely necessary or urgent

10. aisle

highly decorated or elaborate

walkway between rows

difficult to manage

unwilling to give or spend money

11. reputable

determined by personal choice rather than reason

peaceful, undisturbed, calm

give in return; respond similarly

considered good or trustworthy

12. laconic

soon fading or disappearing

charmingly old-fashioned or unusual

using very few words

greater in number or importance

13. duress

threats or force to coercively compel

scatter in different directions

shorten or condense text

disrespectful of sacred things

14. abscond

escape secretly from custody

insult or offend openly

cautiousness and good judgment

showing love or romantic feeling

15. acquiesce

skillful or proficient at something

faulty or blameworthy

strong dislike or opposition

accept reluctantly without protest

16. enmity

greeting or expression of respect

make amends for guilt or sin

deep-seated hatred

not representative of the norm

17. privation

lack of basic necessities or comforts

argument against a belief or opinion

desire earnestly or to achieve something

fervently; passionately

18. nefarious

causing harm or damage

wicked or criminal

deserving criticism or blame

skilled craftsperson or manual worker

19. callous

lacking empathy or concern

longing or nostalgic

able to be heard

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

20. ephemeral

based on observation or experience

lasting a very short time

bring under control or domination

device that produces electricity; assault

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. demure

2. buttress

3. commensurate

4. clairvoyant

5. servile

6. laceration

7. captivate

8. penultimate

9. archaic

10. aisle

11. reputable

12. laconic

13. duress

14. abscond

15. acquiesce

16. enmity

17. privation

18. nefarious

19. callous

20. ephemeral

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. demure

2. buttress

3. commensurate

4. clairvoyant

5. servile

6. laceration

7. captivate

8. penultimate

9. archaic

10. aisle

11. reputable

12. laconic

13. duress

14. abscond

15. acquiesce

16. enmity

17. privation

18. nefarious

19. callous

20. ephemeral

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