Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. coerce

eroding or causing damage

force into action

move back and forth

doubtful or uncertain

2. brazen

bold and shameless

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

courageous; fearless

make easier or less severe

3. sycophant

physical beauty

status-seeking flatterer or self-serving flatterer

perfect society or place

urge or provoke to action

4. obfuscate

deviation from the normal

lazy; avoidant of activity

making unclear or unintelligible

decorate or add details to improve appearance

5. ephemeral

adopt or support

overflowing with enthusiasm

lasting a very short time

drive back or reject strongly

6. fetid

regarded as sacred or inviolable

having a foul smell

crowning or official ceremony

negligent or neglectful in duty

7. diffident

shy or lacking self-confidence

make amends for wrongdoings

thick and sticky in consistency

abundant; giving freely; lush

8. tirade

lengthy angry speech or criticism

lacking liveliness or interest

informal language

wave or ripple in motion

9. culmination

sullen or gloomy

highest point or final stage

having many curves or turns

scold or rebuke

10. puerile

having mixed feelings

critic of traditions or beliefs

childish or silly

complete and inclusive

11. proclivity

harmless or gentle

make easier or less severe

natural or habitual inclination

germ-killing or sterilizing agent

12. hypothetical

pyramid of authority or status

stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative

based on hypothesis; theoretical

beginner or inexperienced person

13. cogent

wave or ripple in motion

solidify or become gelatinous

clear and logical

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

14. blandish

cease to flow or develop; become inactive

extreme greed for wealth

wild and untamed

praise insistently to gain favor

15. grievous

causing sorrow or pain; serious

harmless or gentle

false display or claim; or acting

enormous or powerful creature or thing

16. inure

obedient, submissive

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

accustom to hardship

gap or break in continuity

17. heinous

forbidden by law or rules

quick and nimble

necessary; essential

horrible or wicked

18. vestige

full of, common, or widespread

metaphorical rather than literal

peaceable or friendly

small remaining part; trace

19. promulgate

worshiping idols excessively

taking a longer, indirect route

helpful or obliging

to officially announce or publish

20. plethora

excessive amount of something

lightweight, semi-transparent fabric

prejudice or inclination for or against something

experienced through someone else

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. coerce

2. brazen

3. sycophant

4. obfuscate

5. ephemeral

6. fetid

7. diffident

8. tirade

9. culmination

10. puerile

11. proclivity

12. hypothetical

13. cogent

14. blandish

15. grievous

16. inure

17. heinous

18. vestige

19. promulgate

20. plethora

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. coerce

2. brazen

3. sycophant

4. obfuscate

5. ephemeral

6. fetid

7. diffident

8. tirade

9. culmination

10. puerile

11. proclivity

12. hypothetical

13. cogent

14. blandish

15. grievous

16. inure

17. heinous

18. vestige

19. promulgate

20. plethora

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