Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. quell

incompatible; harsh or jarring

soothing or softening agent

to suppress or put an end to

based on observation or experience

2. antithesis

publicly denounce or criticize

difficult to manage

gentle breeze

direct opposite or contrast

3. propriety

average or within limits

appropriateness or decorum

determined by personal choice rather than reason

become less intense or widespread

4. palliate

capable of being dissolved

to ease or relieve without curing

cannot be defeated

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

5. oration

lacking seriousness or importance

based on guesses or theoretical ideas

public speech or address

having a foul smell

6. orthodox

having a stale or offensive smell

winding or twisting; complicated

jump or dance around excitedly

conventional or traditional

7. parody

pleasant or comfortable feature

causing disagreement

feeling or expressing great happiness

humorous imitation of a work

8. complacency

agreeable and friendly

faulty or blameworthy

self-satisfaction weakness

full of, common, or widespread

9. amenable

to spread or multiply; reproduce

open to influence or cooperation

energetic; constantly changing

out of its proper time period

10. odious

horrible or detestable

evident or obvious

invent or make up

impossible to stop or prevent

11. depravity

moral corruption or wickedness

relating to letters

scold or rebuke

complete and inclusive

12. innovate

to stir up or provoke

easy to manage or influence

introduce new ideas or methods

difficult to correct or reform

13. haughty

showing arrogance; proud

speak ill of; belittle or defame

able to pay debts; liquid dissolving other substances

deceitful cunning; slyness

14. sobriety

obesity or fatness

abundance or large quantity

calming or appeasing

state of moderation or seriousness

15. inclination

embodied in flesh; personified

a preference or tendency

honest and open communication

guilt or regret

16. grievous

subtle difference or variation

causing sorrow or pain; serious

stick to or follow closely

gradual decline or wasting away

17. maelstrom

informal language

severe or strict in manner or appearance

secondary or supporting

violent whirlpool or chaos

18. munificence

charitable generosity

express disapproval or regret

boisterous and loud

idealistic but impractical

19. resolute

determined and unwavering

uncertain or ambiguous

search for food or supplies

change or variation in circumstances

20. inchoate

undeveloped; beginning stage

stern, harsh, or gloomy

lack of agreement or consistency

increasing over time

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. quell

2. antithesis

3. propriety

4. palliate

5. oration

6. orthodox

7. parody

8. complacency

9. amenable

10. odious

11. depravity

12. innovate

13. haughty

14. sobriety

15. inclination

16. grievous

17. maelstrom

18. munificence

19. resolute

20. inchoate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. quell

2. antithesis

3. propriety

4. palliate

5. oration

6. orthodox

7. parody

8. complacency

9. amenable

10. odious

11. depravity

12. innovate

13. haughty

14. sobriety

15. inclination

16. grievous

17. maelstrom

18. munificence

19. resolute

20. inchoate

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