Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. bombastic

standards for judgment

unoriginal; copied or imitative

unclear or having multiple meanings

pompous or overblown in speech

2. philanthropic

something greatly detested

skillful, quick, and precise in movement

concerned with helping others

treacherous or unfaithful

3. disaffected

unhappy with authority or system

comfort in grief

lively and full of energy; bold

showing arrogance; proud

4. convention

standard practice or meeting

contemptuously disregard

without definite shape or form

regard with deep respect or admiration

5. assess

evaluate or estimate the value or importance

express disapproval or disappointment

lacking firmness or stiffness

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

6. disavow

deny any responsibility or support

deviation from the normal

able to change easily or versatile

to spread or multiply; reproduce

7. noxious

harmful or poisonous

combine or unite into one

solidify or become gelatinous

unemotional, impassive

8. palliate

to ease or relieve without curing

to recommend authoritatively

mental calmness and composure

enthusiastic applause or praise

9. tirade

highest point; peak

publicly denounce or criticize

make easier or less severe

lengthy angry speech or criticism

10. garrulous

reduce in quality, degrade or demean

talkative excessively

impossible to satisfy

confuse or frustrate

11. resolve

persuade by flattery or coaxing

offensive or harmful

firm decision or intent; solve problem

pyramid of authority or status

12. trepidation

complaining or irritable

fear or apprehension

determined and unwavering

official order or command

13. accost

plant disease or any cause of decay

approach and address boldly

roll about or indulge excessively

solidify or become gelatinous

14. beseech

having or showing fear or lack of confidence

implore or beg earnestly

sudden and disastrous failure or defeat

criticize sharply; scold

15. rhapsodize

speak or write with great enthusiasm

send off swiftly; promptness

causing disagreement or division

intense anger

16. somnolent

sleepy or drowsy

pale or lacking color; dull

impossible to penetrate or affect

enormous or powerful creature or thing

17. perspicacity

drinkable; suitable for drinking

shy or lacking self-confidence

keen insight or understanding

skilled in deception

18. refract

beginner or inexperienced person

move back and forth

outgoing and sociable in nature

bend or change direction of light or sound

19. impeccable

a sign of future events; warning

concerned with helping others

remarkably bad or shocking

flawless; perfect

20. linchpin

claim or assert without proof

avoiding waste; economical

central or most important element

considered good or trustworthy

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. bombastic

2. philanthropic

3. disaffected

4. convention

5. assess

6. disavow

7. noxious

8. palliate

9. tirade

10. garrulous

11. resolve

12. trepidation

13. accost

14. beseech

15. rhapsodize

16. somnolent

17. perspicacity

18. refract

19. impeccable

20. linchpin

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. bombastic

2. philanthropic

3. disaffected

4. convention

5. assess

6. disavow

7. noxious

8. palliate

9. tirade

10. garrulous

11. resolve

12. trepidation

13. accost

14. beseech

15. rhapsodize

16. somnolent

17. perspicacity

18. refract

19. impeccable

20. linchpin

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