Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. denigrate

reduce in quality, degrade or demean

paying close attention to detail

easily shaped or changed

speak ill of; belittle or defame

2. circumscribed

assign or entrust to another; representative

increase in power or reputation

limited within boundaries

spacious or roomy

3. elated

comparable or similar in some way

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

ecstatically happy or proud

eager to fight or argue

4. irreverence

pyramid of authority or status

abundant or plentiful

paying close attention to detail

lack of respect or seriousness

5. ballad

peaceful, untroubled, calm

endless; having no limit

expressing praise

narrative song or poem

6. avarice

extreme greed for wealth

loud, continuous noise

lengthy angry speech or criticism

restrict or compel

7. pertinacious

holding firm; stubbornly persistent

prejudice or inclination for or against something

requiring strong effort or energy

to foretell or predict; omen

8. capricious

extremely old or outdated

respected due to age or wisdom

impulsive or unpredictable

mix of different things

9. trite

lacking meaning; silly

claim or assert without proof

often repeated; unoriginal

lacking flavor or interest

10. hiatus

causing horror or disapproval

lively and full of energy; bold

take money secretly for personal use

gap or break in continuity

11. tranquil

meeting of members for discussion

excessively eager to please

peaceful and calm

imply subtly or slyly

12. tome

bend or change direction of light or sound

large scholarly book

create or invent in imagination

detestable or horrible

13. wistful

general dominance or leadership

suggestion; subtle hint

longing or nostalgic

make amends for wrongdoings

14. amalgamate

small amount or limited quantity

combine or unite into one

uncertain or ambiguous

speak or write with great enthusiasm

15. buttress

lazy; avoidant of activity

support or reinforce

greeting or expression of respect

luxurious and wealthy

16. impudent

rude or disrespectful

having extensive knowledge

large scholarly book

person who makes judgments or settles disputes

17. iconoclast

mysterious or puzzling problem

critic of traditions or beliefs

set apart as holy or sacred

dissatisfied or resentful

18. heinous

horrible or wicked

persistently urge or encourage

religious leaders

a person involved in a lawsuit

19. tenuous

a sign of future events; warning

orders or prohibitions

general dominance or leadership

weak; fragile; insubstantial

20. gourmand

wicked or criminal

shockingly noticeable or obvious

someone who enjoys eating

mercy or leniency

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. denigrate

2. circumscribed

3. elated

4. irreverence

5. ballad

6. avarice

7. pertinacious

8. capricious

9. trite

10. hiatus

11. tranquil

12. tome

13. wistful

14. amalgamate

15. buttress

16. impudent

17. iconoclast

18. heinous

19. tenuous

20. gourmand

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. denigrate

2. circumscribed

3. elated

4. irreverence

5. ballad

6. avarice

7. pertinacious

8. capricious

9. trite

10. hiatus

11. tranquil

12. tome

13. wistful

14. amalgamate

15. buttress

16. impudent

17. iconoclast

18. heinous

19. tenuous

20. gourmand

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