Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. ruse

enthusiastic applause or praise

intimidating or discouraging

small or inadequate amount of money

clever trick or deception

2. insular

thick and sticky in consistency

lazy; avoidant of activity

comparable or similar in some way

isolated; narrow-minded

3. ingenious

clever; original

highest point; peak

statement seeming contradictory but true

meeting of members for discussion

4. incontrovertible

greater in number or importance

express sharp disapproval or criticism

disregard or overlook

beyond doubt or dispute

5. esoteric

limited within boundaries

understood only by a select few

lack of something; scarcity or shortage

excessively ornate or decorated

6. capricious

make uneasy or embarrassed

impulsive or unpredictable

active opposition or hostility

sympathy for loss

7. audible

doubts existence of god

giving a bad omen or threatening

able to be heard

increase or make larger

8. facile

natural or habitual inclination

easily achieved; superficial

make up for loss

regarded as sacred or inviolable

9. knell

theft or stealing

secret, concealed

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

brief and clear in expression

10. circumvent

unnecessary or excessive

avoid by clever means

lack of agreement or consistency

to recommend authoritatively

11. paradox

statement seeming contradictory but true

shameless or impudent boldness

agreeable and friendly

praise or admiration

12. pacific

narrative song or poem

able to change easily or versatile

peaceful or calming

shining brilliantly; splendid

13. moderate

relating to physical pleasure or senses

average or within limits

practical and functional

full of, common, or widespread

14. disdain

something greatly detested

official order or command

intense dislike or contempt for

appropriateness or decorum

15. divisive

causing disagreement or division

very small or tiny

rude; disrespectful

offense or annoyance

16. repose

boring or ordinary

a state of rest or peacefulness

assign to a lower rank or position

take over illegally or by force

17. obstreperous

boisterous and loud

lacking flavor or interest

stretch or expand outwards

solidify or become gelatinous

18. imperious

overbearing; commanding

to rob or plunder violently

loud, energetic, and rowdy

prejudice or inclination for or against something

19. abscond

pacify or soothe

escape secretly from custody

public speech or address

deserted; feeling or showing misery

20. irascible

easily angered

extremely thin due to illness or lack of food

bruise or hematoma

lacking necessities; poor

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ruse

2. insular

3. ingenious

4. incontrovertible

5. esoteric

6. capricious

7. audible

8. facile

9. knell

10. circumvent

11. paradox

12. pacific

13. moderate

14. disdain

15. divisive

16. repose

17. obstreperous

18. imperious

19. abscond

20. irascible

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ruse

2. insular

3. ingenious

4. incontrovertible

5. esoteric

6. capricious

7. audible

8. facile

9. knell

10. circumvent

11. paradox

12. pacific

13. moderate

14. disdain

15. divisive

16. repose

17. obstreperous

18. imperious

19. abscond

20. irascible

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