Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. execrable

detestable or horrible

impulsive or unpredictable

loss of reputation or respect

native to a place

2. travesty

false or fake; not genuine

shock or amaze; make unable to think

extremely old or outdated

appalling or inferior imitation

3. desecrate

fearlessly daring or bold

prejudice or inclination for or against something

take over illegally or by force

treat sacredly with disrespect

4. efficacious

to rob or plunder violently

effective in producing desired result

miserable, despicable, or wretched

decorate or add details to improve appearance

5. enigmatic

bring under control or domination

accustom to hardship

surrender or give in

mysterious or difficult to understand

6. dour

reduce in quality, degrade or demean

gradual introduction; soaking

emotionally touching or moving

stern, harsh, or gloomy

7. allege

claim or assert without proof

treat sacredly with disrespect

quick and nimble

speak or write with great enthusiasm

8. devious

curse or verbally attack

appalling or inferior imitation

weak; fragile; insubstantial

dishonest or indirect in behavior

9. concede

admit as true or valid

skillful deception or magic

relating to the brain or intellect

universal cure or remedy

10. incendiary

promoting fire or conflict

pitifully sad or abandoned

integrity and uprightness

speak or write with great enthusiasm

11. vocation

profession or occupation

difficult to understand

meddlesome or interfering

state of uncertainty or doubt

12. arbitrary

intimidating or discouraging

approach and address boldly

showing arrogance; proud

determined by personal choice rather than reason

13. copious

stick to or follow closely

abundant or plentiful

refuse to accept; reject

strike repeatedly or meal consisting of several dishes

14. pervasive

spreading widely throughout

bruise or hematoma

embodied in flesh; personified

relating to the earth or land

15. consonant

walkway between rows

harmonious or agreeable

threats or force to coercively compel

appropriateness or decorum

16. mawkish

excessively sentimental

diligent and ethical

promoting fire or conflict

inflicting punishment or penalty

17. nondescript

shameless or impudent boldness

lacking distinctive features

critic of traditions or beliefs

loss of reputation or respect

18. tome

large scholarly book

orders or prohibitions

make uneasy or embarrassed

offense or annoyance

19. kudos

obligatory; currently holding office

praise for achievement

patience and restraint

disperse or scatter; squander

20. penitent

fundamentally different or diverse

feeling remorse for past actions

mentally sharp and perceptive

sincerely friendly

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. execrable

2. travesty

3. desecrate

4. efficacious

5. enigmatic

6. dour

7. allege

8. devious

9. concede

10. incendiary

11. vocation

12. arbitrary

13. copious

14. pervasive

15. consonant

16. mawkish

17. nondescript

18. tome

19. kudos

20. penitent

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. execrable

2. travesty

3. desecrate

4. efficacious

5. enigmatic

6. dour

7. allege

8. devious

9. concede

10. incendiary

11. vocation

12. arbitrary

13. copious

14. pervasive

15. consonant

16. mawkish

17. nondescript

18. tome

19. kudos

20. penitent

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