Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. anachronistic

encourage growth or development

soothing or softening agent

out of its proper time period

regard with deep respect or admiration

2. elucidate

make clear or clarify

insulting language

charitable generosity

avoid by clever means

3. pacific

peaceful or calming

requiring strong effort or energy

officially cancel or withdraw

practical and functional

4. swarthy

eager to fight or argue

showing respect or submission

dark-skinned or having a dark complexion

embodied in flesh; personified

5. pallid

using very few words

bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior

pale or lacking color; dull

morally correct behavior or thinking

6. disavow

deny any responsibility or support

shy or lacking self-confidence

award or expression of praise

serving as a typical example

7. cajole

revoke, cancel or repeal

mix of different things

persuade by flattery or coaxing

transparent; clear and easy to understand

8. vicissitude

waver between different opinions

change or variation in circumstances

evaluate or assess value

easily achieved; superficial

9. aisle

humorous imitation of a work

dull, unimaginative, or commonplace

cautious and careful

walkway between rows

10. cavort

jump or dance around excitedly

expressing disapproval or negative tone

to encroach or infringe

imperfection or flaw

11. etymology

to persuade or influence

origin of a word

rudely brief

wild and untamed

12. debunk

evaluate or assess value

relating to the brain or intellect

cautiousness and good judgment

expose falseness or exaggerated claims

13. sovereign

intimidating or discouraging

expressing disapproval or negative tone

loud, continuous noise

possessing supreme power or authority

14. perplex

state of moderation or seriousness

to confuse or puzzle someone

extremely hot or scorching

mutual agreement or harmony

15. utilitarian

practical and functional

diverse; multicolored

boring or ordinary

peaceful, undisturbed, calm

16. oscillate

profession or occupation

pale or lacking color; dull

award or expression of praise

move back and forth

17. propagate

excessive or insincere praise

generous bestowal of gifts

mock or ridicule contemptuously

to spread or multiply; reproduce

18. tenable

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

capable of being maintained or defended

official demand for goods or services

full of, common, or widespread

19. commendation

formal praise

having mixed feelings

clear and direct; sharply focused

to spread or multiply; reproduce

20. excursion

a short trip or outing

existing, happening in the air

diverging from the main point; peripheral

very critical or harsh

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. anachronistic

2. elucidate

3. pacific

4. swarthy

5. pallid

6. disavow

7. cajole

8. vicissitude

9. aisle

10. cavort

11. etymology

12. debunk

13. sovereign

14. perplex

15. utilitarian

16. oscillate

17. propagate

18. tenable

19. commendation

20. excursion

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. anachronistic

2. elucidate

3. pacific

4. swarthy

5. pallid

6. disavow

7. cajole

8. vicissitude

9. aisle

10. cavort

11. etymology

12. debunk

13. sovereign

14. perplex

15. utilitarian

16. oscillate

17. propagate

18. tenable

19. commendation

20. excursion

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