Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. parody

based on mistaken reasoning

humorous imitation of a work

perfect example or embodiment

unnamed or unidentified

2. oscillate

agree or give consent to

having or showing fear or lack of confidence

difficult situation or entrapment

move back and forth

3. inarticulate

trusted friend or advisor

intense dislike or contempt for

impulsive or unpredictable

unable to speak clearly

4. patent

placing two things side by side

boredom or dissatisfaction

official right to invention; obvious

understood without being openly spoken

5. abject

imperfection or flaw

miserable, despicable, or wretched

effective in producing desired result

pale or lacking color; dull

6. medley

restless or difficult to control

mix of different things

still in existence

excessive or insincere praise

7. amalgamate

combine or unite into one

favorable or indicating good fortune

sweet food or candy

dig out from the ground

8. eschew

firm decision or intent; solve problem

public meeting or discussion platform

inflicting punishment or penalty

avoid or abstain from

9. laceration

shining brilliantly; splendid

enthusiastic applause or praise

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

stubborn and unyielding

10. adumbrate

decorate or add beauty to

deriving ideas from various sources

bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior

outline or foreshadow vaguely

11. surfeit

an excessive amount of something

paying close attention to detail

scarcity or small amount of something

indecisive or wavering behavior

12. perfunctory

lively and full of energy; bold

lengthy angry speech or criticism

carried out with minimal effort

general dominance or leadership

13. feral

many and various

wild and untamed

social outcast or despised person

highly harmful or destructive

14. raucous

inflicting punishment or penalty

impressive but superficial

loud, harsh, and disorderly noise

reckless or hasty decision or action

15. acrimony

bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior

weak; fragile; insubstantial

theft or stealing

say abruptly during conversation

16. hackneyed

lacking freshness; overused

lazy; avoidant of activity

inflicting punishment or penalty

shriveled with age

17. auspicious

typical example or model

lack of respect or seriousness

favorable or indicating good fortune

having many curves or turns

18. effrontery

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

shameless or impudent boldness

mix of different things

lively or filled with energy

19. discretion

cautious judgment or tact

make uneasy or embarrassed

mutual agreement or harmony

alert; watchful

20. frenetic

deliver or commit to

beneficial or helpful blessing

having frantic energy

impossible to stop or prevent

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. parody

2. oscillate

3. inarticulate

4. patent

5. abject

6. medley

7. amalgamate

8. eschew

9. laceration

10. adumbrate

11. surfeit

12. perfunctory

13. feral

14. raucous

15. acrimony

16. hackneyed

17. auspicious

18. effrontery

19. discretion

20. frenetic

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. parody

2. oscillate

3. inarticulate

4. patent

5. abject

6. medley

7. amalgamate

8. eschew

9. laceration

10. adumbrate

11. surfeit

12. perfunctory

13. feral

14. raucous

15. acrimony

16. hackneyed

17. auspicious

18. effrontery

19. discretion

20. frenetic

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