Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. convivial

brief and clear in expression

friendly and lively

unoriginal; copied or imitative

paying strict attention to detail

2. advocate

natural or habitual inclination

filled with or marked by

support or recommend publicly

lack of respect or seriousness

3. boon

peaceable or friendly

beneficial or helpful blessing

intense enthusiasm or passion

sullen or gloomy

4. divisive

of uncertain authenticity

appropriateness or decorum

publicly denounce or criticize

causing disagreement or division

5. obdurate

stubborn and unyielding

abandon or give up

loud, harsh, and disorderly noise

ecstatically happy or proud

6. relish

status-seeking flatterer or self-serving flatterer

art of designing dance movements

understand deeply

enjoy greatly; pleasure or appreciation

7. coerce

force into action

humorous imitation of a work

necessary; essential

gradual introduction; soaking

8. abduct

confuse or frustrate

take someone away by force

shy or reserved

integrity and uprightness

9. expunge

having shame or disgrace

remove completely

desire earnestly or to achieve something

eager to fight or argue

10. balk

hesitate or refuse to proceed

beyond doubt or dispute

person asking questions aggressively

skillful or proficient at something

11. penitent

sweet food or candy

out of its proper time period

feeling remorse for past actions

outline or foreshadow vaguely

12. benevolent

wishing good for others; kind

urge or provoke to action

skilled craftsperson or manual worker

generous and forgiving

13. ominous

deserving criticism or blame

showing respect or submission

bold and shameless

giving a bad omen or threatening

14. elaborate

difficult situation or entrapment

detailed or complicated in design

hold back or restrain

edit to remove inappropriate parts

15. analgesic

polish by rubbing

pain-relieving medication

overflowing with enthusiasm

bubbly, lively, or spirited

16. lithe

flexible and graceful

clear and direct; sharply focused

spacious or roomy

assist or encourage wrongdoing

17. surmise

respected due to age or wisdom

pleasing or appropriate

suppose without sufficient evidence

seer with future insight

18. conundrum

mysterious or puzzling problem

collection of literary works

wicked or depraved behavior

rebuke or reprimand severely

19. maxim

sudden, impatient irritation

dishonest or indirect in behavior

short statement of a general truth

loss of reputation or respect

20. harrowing

causing distress; agonizing

cautiousness and good judgment

great disaster or misfortune

extreme reluctance to spend money

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. convivial

2. advocate

3. boon

4. divisive

5. obdurate

6. relish

7. coerce

8. abduct

9. expunge

10. balk

11. penitent

12. benevolent

13. ominous

14. elaborate

15. analgesic

16. lithe

17. surmise

18. conundrum

19. maxim

20. harrowing

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. convivial

2. advocate

3. boon

4. divisive

5. obdurate

6. relish

7. coerce

8. abduct

9. expunge

10. balk

11. penitent

12. benevolent

13. ominous

14. elaborate

15. analgesic

16. lithe

17. surmise

18. conundrum

19. maxim

20. harrowing

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