Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. cadence

noisy argument or fight

having a stale or offensive smell

rhythmic flow or pattern

done intentionally; carefully considered

2. fallacious

abundant; giving freely; lush

overbearing; commanding

calming or appeasing

based on mistaken reasoning

3. maxim

short statement of a general truth

increase in power or reputation

intended to correct or improve

dark-skinned or having a dark complexion

4. convene

call together for meeting

false or fake; not genuine

express disapproval or regret

mournful song for the dead

5. pittance

create or invent in imagination

take money secretly for personal use

small or inadequate amount of money

emitting light

6. rash

lying or false

restore to good condition or appearance

record or narrative of events

reckless or hasty decision or action

7. accommodating

related to or resembling trees

shameless or impudent boldness

shining brightly; radiant

helpful or obliging

8. desecrate

bring about or accelerate a process

treat sacredly with disrespect

showing rainbow-like colors

very careful and precise

9. demean

weak; fragile; insubstantial

having knowledge of future events

lower in dignity or status; humiliate

treat sacredly with disrespect

10. respite

short period of rest or relief

offense or annoyance

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

revoke, cancel or repeal

11. prescient

common remark; banal statement

having knowledge of future events

violate a law or boundary

restrain or chain

12. appalling

huge or enormous figure

causing horror or disapproval

associated in wrongdoing

solidify or become gelatinous

13. inure

shockingly noticeable or obvious

feeling remorse for past actions

to prevent or make impossible

accustom to hardship

14. anthology

collection of literary works

showing arrogance; proud

to rob or plunder violently

publicly condemn or accuse

15. mawkish

excessively sentimental

pleasing to senses or mind

skillful and resourceful

persuade by flattery or coaxing

16. nascent

official demand for goods or services

pleasing to senses or mind

beginning to develop

wandering without fixed home

17. largess

severe or strict in manner or appearance

clever; original

generous bestowal of gifts

using more words than needed

18. mollify

polish by rubbing

appease or reduce anger

enthusiastic approval or praise

ability to understand others' feelings

19. refract

carried out with minimal effort

bend or change direction of light or sound

impressive but superficial

skillful or proficient at something

20. pejorative

detestable or horrible

spoil or desecrate; make dirty or unclean

expressing disapproval or negative tone

hold interest or attract strongly

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. cadence

2. fallacious

3. maxim

4. convene

5. pittance

6. rash

7. accommodating

8. desecrate

9. demean

10. respite

11. prescient

12. appalling

13. inure

14. anthology

15. mawkish

16. nascent

17. largess

18. mollify

19. refract

20. pejorative

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. cadence

2. fallacious

3. maxim

4. convene

5. pittance

6. rash

7. accommodating

8. desecrate

9. demean

10. respite

11. prescient

12. appalling

13. inure

14. anthology

15. mawkish

16. nascent

17. largess

18. mollify

19. refract

20. pejorative

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