Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. irrevocable

unclear or having multiple meanings

unable to be changed or reversed

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

pyramid of authority or status

2. taciturn

regard as resulting from a specific cause

a sign of future events; warning

skilled craftsperson or manual worker

habitually silent or reserved in speech

3. pithy

make amends for wrongdoings

concise and forcefully expressive

lacking seriousness or importance

extreme reluctance to spend money

4. abase

status-seeking flatterer or self-serving flatterer

ready to obey or surrender

humiliate or degrade someone

native to a place

5. transgress

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

violate a law or boundary

bring under control or domination

adjust or soften tone

6. cunning

skilled in deception

primarily sitting or inactive

overconfident, bold beyond limits

remove completely

7. pariah

pleasing to senses or mind

social outcast or despised person

split apart or cling to

determined and unwavering

8. impassive

without emotion or response

necessary; essential

range of colors used by an artist

rude; disrespectful

9. diffuse

lacking distinctive features

clear from suspicion or blame

profession or occupation

spread out or scattered; wordy

10. terrestrial

excessively or ingratiatingly flattering

relating to the earth or land

intense enthusiasm or passion

restrain or hinder

11. heinous

metaphorical rather than literal

small increase or addition

horrible or wicked

excessively sentimental

12. circuitous

taking a longer, indirect route

habitually practicing

horrible or wicked

having or showing excessive interest in sex

13. toady

seer with future insight

rude or irrelevant

feeling remorse for past actions

person who flatters for advantage

14. prosaic

make amends for wrongdoings

dull, unimaginative, or commonplace

treat with love and care

insult or offend openly

15. alleviate

keen insight or understanding

notoriety; disgrace

lacking intelligence or ideas

make easier or less severe

16. equanimity

mysterious or puzzling problem

show or reveal clearly

offense or annoyance

mental calmness and composure

17. austere

narrative song or poem

severe or strict in manner or appearance

highly harmful or destructive

overwhelm with abundance

18. confound

temporary relief or delay of punishment

dig out from the ground

confuse or frustrate

draw out or evoke response

19. pinnacle

highest point or peak

intimidating or discouraging

modest, reserved, or shy

enthusiastic approval or praise

20. litigant

habitually practicing

a person involved in a lawsuit

understand deeply

secretive or stealthy

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. irrevocable

2. taciturn

3. pithy

4. abase

5. transgress

6. cunning

7. pariah

8. impassive

9. diffuse

10. terrestrial

11. heinous

12. circuitous

13. toady

14. prosaic

15. alleviate

16. equanimity

17. austere

18. confound

19. pinnacle

20. litigant

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. irrevocable

2. taciturn

3. pithy

4. abase

5. transgress

6. cunning

7. pariah

8. impassive

9. diffuse

10. terrestrial

11. heinous

12. circuitous

13. toady

14. prosaic

15. alleviate

16. equanimity

17. austere

18. confound

19. pinnacle

20. litigant

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