Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. parody

peaceable or friendly

energetic; constantly changing

humorous imitation of a work

to persuade or influence

2. discursive

causing delay; slow to act

extremely old or outdated

rambling; covering many topics

lasting a very short time

3. impertinent

informal language

publicly condemn or accuse

concerning beauty or art

rude or irrelevant

4. derelict

feeling sluggish or sleepy

abandoned or neglectful; homeless person

dishonest or indirect in behavior

loud and harsh in sound

5. avarice

sullen or gloomy

secret cooperation for deceit

extreme greed for wealth

criticize sharply; scold

6. vapid

hidden or concealed

sarcastic or corrosive

lacking liveliness or interest

peaceful, untroubled, calm

7. undulate

beneficial or helpful blessing

common remark; banal statement

wave or ripple in motion

sentimental to excessive degree

8. exorbitant

lacking necessities; poor

excessively high or unreasonable

central or most important element

prevent success of; contrasting force

9. ignominious

having shame or disgrace

hold back or restrain

discouraged or demoralized

associated in wrongdoing

10. zenith

enjoy oneself happily or freely

excessively ornate or decorated

clot or become solid

highest point; peak

11. prowess

to ban or prohibit officially

state of moderation or seriousness

exceptional skill or bravery

able to change easily or versatile

12. demagogue

to encroach or infringe

leader who appeals to emotions for power

sarcastic or corrosive

poet or singer, especially of epic poetry

13. sanctimonious

claim or assert without proof

worsen or intensify

draw out or evoke response

insincerely pious or moralistic

14. nefarious

device for pairing animals; burden

wicked or criminal

indecisive or wavering behavior

conceal true feelings or motives

15. speculative

concerned with helping others

discouraged or demoralized

based on guesses or theoretical ideas

dense, harsh mixture of sounds

16. arbitrary

a sign of future events; warning

morally correct behavior or thinking

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

determined by personal choice rather than reason

17. consign

renovate or brighten up a space or item

deliver or commit to

intense enthusiasm or passion

eager to fight or argue

18. innate

inborn; naturally existing

send off swiftly; promptness

gradual accumulation or buildup

very discouraged or dejected

19. duress

praiseworthy

threats or force to coercively compel

harmless or gentle

praise highly

20. insolent

punish or exact revenge for a wrong

escape understanding or grasp; evade detection

rude; disrespectful

rude or irrelevant

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. parody

2. discursive

3. impertinent

4. derelict

5. avarice

6. vapid

7. undulate

8. exorbitant

9. ignominious

10. zenith

11. prowess

12. demagogue

13. sanctimonious

14. nefarious

15. speculative

16. arbitrary

17. consign

18. innate

19. duress

20. insolent

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. parody

2. discursive

3. impertinent

4. derelict

5. avarice

6. vapid

7. undulate

8. exorbitant

9. ignominious

10. zenith

11. prowess

12. demagogue

13. sanctimonious

14. nefarious

15. speculative

16. arbitrary

17. consign

18. innate

19. duress

20. insolent

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