Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. oblique

indirect or slanting

lacking intelligence or sense

hostile or unfavorable

changing frequently

2. manifest

generous bestowal of gifts

set apart as holy or sacred

evident or obvious

poet or singer, especially of epic poetry

3. inimical

hostile or harmful

to rob or plunder violently

transparent; clear and easy to understand

understood without being openly spoken

4. antiseptic

skillful or proficient at something

germ-killing or sterilizing agent

deserving criticism or blame

expressing praise

5. ephemeral

emitting light

lasting a very short time

abundant or plentiful

enthusiastic approval or praise

6. fortuitous

happening by luck

impressive but superficial

playfully unusual or fanciful

scarcity or small amount of something

7. pinnacle

energetic; constantly changing

highest point or peak

discouraged or demoralized

temporary relief or delay of punishment

8. dormant

inactive but capable of becoming active

friendly and good-natured

set apart as holy or sacred

given freely; uncalled for

9. abdicate

to persuade or influence

contemptuously disregard

give up power voluntarily

suitable or fitting for a specific purpose

10. instigate

intimidating or discouraging

to stir up or provoke

worsen or intensify

considered good or trustworthy

11. calamity

embodied in flesh; personified

skillful and resourceful

great disaster or misfortune

lacking originality; boring

12. cacophony

wild and untamed

lacking originality; boring

dense, harsh mixture of sounds

think deeply or meditate

13. sensual

relating to physical pleasure or senses

shrewd and clever

boring or ordinary

captivate or fascinate

14. extol

of such excellence or beauty

indulge excessively in pleasures; corrupt

bubbly, lively, or spirited

praise enthusiastically

15. disperse

call together for meeting

large scholarly book

scatter in different directions

optimistic or hopeful

16. repose

a state of rest or peacefulness

more important than anything else

to spread throughout something

damaging reputation; slanderous

17. discrepancy

a person involved in a lawsuit

guilt or regret

lack of agreement or consistency

able to change easily or versatile

18. appalling

easily bent or flexible

causing horror or disapproval

bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior

hostile or unfavorable

19. benign

brief and clear in expression

lively and full of energy; bold

harmless or gentle

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

20. gourmand

someone who enjoys eating

friendly and easy to talk to

summarize main points or facts

lasting only a short time

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. oblique

2. manifest

3. inimical

4. antiseptic

5. ephemeral

6. fortuitous

7. pinnacle

8. dormant

9. abdicate

10. instigate

11. calamity

12. cacophony

13. sensual

14. extol

15. disperse

16. repose

17. discrepancy

18. appalling

19. benign

20. gourmand

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. oblique

2. manifest

3. inimical

4. antiseptic

5. ephemeral

6. fortuitous

7. pinnacle

8. dormant

9. abdicate

10. instigate

11. calamity

12. cacophony

13. sensual

14. extol

15. disperse

16. repose

17. discrepancy

18. appalling

19. benign

20. gourmand

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