Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. hapless

unlucky; unfortunate

false or fake; not genuine

determined by personal choice rather than reason

dull, unimaginative, or commonplace

2. enervate

weaken physically or mentally

using up or eating

greed or desire for wealth

completes or enhances

3. desiccated

settling disputes through a neutral third party

abandoned or neglectful; homeless person

thoroughly dried out; lacking vitality

slander or defame

4. myriad

idealistic but impractical

countless or extremely large number

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

perfect example or embodiment

5. decry

person who makes judgments or settles disputes

unable to be appeased

daily; commonplace or ordinary

publicly denounce or criticize

6. bourgeois

conventional or traditional

pale or lacking color; dull

extremely dry or lacking moisture

relating to middle-class or capitalist values

7. impinge

decorate or add details to improve appearance

to encroach or infringe

fluent or persuasive in speech

double-dealing or dishonesty

8. upbraid

overly submissive or obedient

existing in name only

able to recover quickly

criticize sharply; scold

9. rescind

appropriate and advantageous

status-seeking flatterer or self-serving flatterer

describe accurately or portray in detail

revoke, cancel or repeal

10. denounce

of such excellence or beauty

naive belief or trust

deviation from the norm

publicly condemn or accuse

11. accessible

gaudy or tastelessly bright

easy to reach or understand

approach and address boldly

harmony or agreement

12. cursory

quick and superficial

unaffected by pain or emotion

agreeable and friendly

unemotional, impassive

13. approbation

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

crowning or official ceremony

paying strict attention to detail

given freely; uncalled for

14. garrulous

talkative excessively

offense or annoyance

pain-relieving medication

possessing supreme power or authority

15. procure

strong feeling of dislike

cuts or tears in skin or flesh

to obtain or acquire through effort

friendly and easy to talk to

16. catalog

refuse to accept; reject

subtle difference or variation

organized list or collection

extremely thin due to illness or lack of food

17. defamatory

damaging reputation; slanderous

state of moderation or seriousness

combine or unite into one

hidden or secret

18. impregnable

keen insight or shrewdness

intense dislike or contempt for

unable to be taken or broken into

detestable or horrible

19. penchant

terminate prematurely or fail

strong liking or preference

mournful song for the dead

regarded as sacred or inviolable

20. platitude

indulge excessively in pleasures; corrupt

describe accurately or portray in detail

excessively ornate or decorated

common remark; banal statement

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. hapless

2. enervate

3. desiccated

4. myriad

5. decry

6. bourgeois

7. impinge

8. upbraid

9. rescind

10. denounce

11. accessible

12. cursory

13. approbation

14. garrulous

15. procure

16. catalog

17. defamatory

18. impregnable

19. penchant

20. platitude

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. hapless

2. enervate

3. desiccated

4. myriad

5. decry

6. bourgeois

7. impinge

8. upbraid

9. rescind

10. denounce

11. accessible

12. cursory

13. approbation

14. garrulous

15. procure

16. catalog

17. defamatory

18. impregnable

19. penchant

20. platitude

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