Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. discursive

rambling; covering many topics

serving as a typical example

component or part

grow or develop skill

2. placid

peaceful, undisturbed, calm

find fault constantly

abandon or give up

treat with love and care

3. assail

insulting language

song or poem lamenting the dead

most noticeable or important

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

4. upbraid

inflicting punishment or penalty

criticize sharply; scold

able to be heard

standard practice or meeting

5. arbiter

lazy; avoidant of activity

severe mental or physical pain

person who makes judgments or settles disputes

based on observation or experience

6. devious

having or showing fear or lack of confidence

flowing together of rivers

dishonest or indirect in behavior

complete change or transformation

7. rancid

appalling or inferior imitation

pleasant or comfortable feature

deviation from the norm

having a stale or offensive smell

8. battery

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

device that produces electricity; assault

meddlesome or interfering

noisy argument or fight

9. inoculate

immunize by vaccination

treat with love and care

eroding or causing damage

take someone away by force

10. complement

thin decorative covering

completes or enhances

firm decision or intent; solve problem

pacify or soothe

11. fathom

wicked or depraved behavior

understand deeply

clear from blame

continuous; never stopping

12. pejorative

failing to take proper care

lack of agreement or consistency

to ban or prohibit officially

expressing disapproval or negative tone

13. impertinent

lively and full of energy; bold

rude or irrelevant

lack of agreement or consistency

support or recommend publicly

14. arboreal

still in existence

able to pay debts; liquid dissolving other substances

related to or resembling trees

criticize or correct gently

15. duress

relating to the earth or land

suitable for growing crops; farmland

faulty or blameworthy

threats or force to coercively compel

16. evanescent

soon fading or disappearing

requiring strong effort or energy

loud, harsh, and disorderly noise

to suppress or put an end to

17. vacillate

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

waver between different opinions

happening at same time

considered good or trustworthy

18. accommodating

restrain or chain

abundance or large quantity

helpful or obliging

bring under control or domination

19. concord

state of moderation or seriousness

subtle difference or variation

persuade by flattery or coaxing

harmony or agreement

20. ostracism

purposely excluding someone

boredom or dissatisfaction

bring under control or domination

accustom to hardship

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. discursive

2. placid

3. assail

4. upbraid

5. arbiter

6. devious

7. rancid

8. battery

9. inoculate

10. complement

11. fathom

12. pejorative

13. impertinent

14. arboreal

15. duress

16. evanescent

17. vacillate

18. accommodating

19. concord

20. ostracism

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. discursive

2. placid

3. assail

4. upbraid

5. arbiter

6. devious

7. rancid

8. battery

9. inoculate

10. complement

11. fathom

12. pejorative

13. impertinent

14. arboreal

15. duress

16. evanescent

17. vacillate

18. accommodating

19. concord

20. ostracism

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