Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. extraneous

active opposition or hostility

endless; having no limit

irrelevant or unrelated

mock or ridicule contemptuously

2. refract

not representative of the norm

bend or change direction of light or sound

walkway between rows

accept reluctantly without protest

3. somnolent

clever trick or deception

outdated or obsolete

warn or reprimand firmly

sleepy or drowsy

4. consumption

regarded as sacred or inviolable

using up or eating

perfect example or embodiment

morally unprincipled person

5. ardor

intense enthusiasm or passion

greeting or expression of respect

highest point; peak

feeling of worry or unease

6. allay

diminish or put to rest

unwilling to give or spend money

lacking freshness; overused

to rob or plunder violently

7. upbraid

immunize by vaccination

criticize sharply; scold

express emotion

cheat or defraud

8. ameliorate

able to be heard

make better or improve

emotionally touching or moving

deliver or commit to

9. ineffable

abundance or large quantity

having extensive knowledge

unspeakable; beyond description

complete and inclusive

10. incorrigible

difficult to correct or reform

summarize main points or facts

legal responsibility or debt

pleasant or comfortable feature

11. duress

threats or force to coercively compel

emphasize or highlight

move back and forth

forgiveness of sins or errors

12. audible

obligatory; currently holding office

able to be heard

encourage growth or development

able to hold much; spacious

13. ornate

highly decorated or elaborate

difficult situation or swamp

showing no interest or emotion

believing only oneself exists

14. duplicity

logical and consistent

false display or claim; or acting

double-dealing or dishonesty

pleasing to senses or mind

15. tirade

crowning or official ceremony

cause or produce

unclear or having multiple meanings

lengthy angry speech or criticism

16. deprecate

lack of something; scarcity or shortage

official demand for goods or services

force into action

express disapproval or regret

17. nominal

existing in name only

regard with disgust or hatred

intense dislike or contempt for

enthusiastic approval or praise

18. convention

understand deeply

standard practice or meeting

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

generous bestowal of gifts

19. adroit

serving as a typical example

independent-minded person

make amends for wrongdoings

skillful and resourceful

20. invective

necessary; essential

insulting language

persuade by flattery or coaxing

highest point or final stage

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. extraneous

2. refract

3. somnolent

4. consumption

5. ardor

6. allay

7. upbraid

8. ameliorate

9. ineffable

10. incorrigible

11. duress

12. audible

13. ornate

14. duplicity

15. tirade

16. deprecate

17. nominal

18. convention

19. adroit

20. invective

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. extraneous

2. refract

3. somnolent

4. consumption

5. ardor

6. allay

7. upbraid

8. ameliorate

9. ineffable

10. incorrigible

11. duress

12. audible

13. ornate

14. duplicity

15. tirade

16. deprecate

17. nominal

18. convention

19. adroit

20. invective

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