Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. tome

diverse; multicolored

skillful and resourceful

large scholarly book

to encroach or infringe

2. balk

shockingly noticeable or obvious

having mixed feelings

criticize or correct gently

hesitate or refuse to proceed

3. seminal

highly influential or original

relating to the earth or land

overflowing with enthusiasm

skillful and resourceful

4. mercurial

predictably changeable

intended to attract attention

secret, concealed

based on guesses or theoretical ideas

5. cajole

persuade by flattery or coaxing

face of a building or false appearance

gathering of people

showing arrogance; proud

6. absolution

pale or lacking color; dull

forgiveness of sins or errors

pacify or soothe

state of uncertainty or doubt

7. chaos

determined and unwavering

diligent and persistent in effort

total disorder or confusion

idealistic but impractical

8. canvas

wishing good for others; kind

doubtful or uncertain

innocent; straightforward

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

9. assuage

to make less severe or painful

make better or improve

admit as true or valid

decorate or add beauty to

10. indignation

short statement of a general truth

sudden, impatient irritation

anger at injustice

impossible to stop or prevent

11. pragmatic

determined by personal choice rather than reason

shy or reserved

practical and realistic

spread out or scattered; wordy

12. brusque

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

make amends for wrongdoings

annoy; irritate

excessive talking around a point

13. stupefy

shock or amaze; make unable to think

strong and resilient

trusted friend or advisor

having many curves or turns

14. retract

lacking distinctive features

withdraw or take back statement

harmony or appropriateness

call together for meeting

15. remiss

merciful or tolerant

negligent or neglectful in duty

lacking energy or alertness

not representative of the norm

16. conflagration

large destructive fire

lacking intelligence or sense

capable of being dissolved

detailed or complicated in design

17. mandate

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

official order or command

related to or resembling trees

sarcastic or corrosive

18. coerce

famous for bad reasons

official demand for goods or services

friendly and easy to talk to

force into action

19. judicious

skillful or proficient at something

showing good judgment or sense

cause or produce

sudden and disastrous failure or defeat

20. innuendo

brief and to the point

indirect suggestion or hint

easily taught or managed; submissive

boredom or dissatisfaction

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. tome

2. balk

3. seminal

4. mercurial

5. cajole

6. absolution

7. chaos

8. canvas

9. assuage

10. indignation

11. pragmatic

12. brusque

13. stupefy

14. retract

15. remiss

16. conflagration

17. mandate

18. coerce

19. judicious

20. innuendo

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. tome

2. balk

3. seminal

4. mercurial

5. cajole

6. absolution

7. chaos

8. canvas

9. assuage

10. indignation

11. pragmatic

12. brusque

13. stupefy

14. retract

15. remiss

16. conflagration

17. mandate

18. coerce

19. judicious

20. innuendo

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