Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. archetypal

serving as a typical example

adjust or soften tone

to obtain or acquire through effort

showing rainbow-like colors

2. presumptuous

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

relating to water or existing in water

overconfident, bold beyond limits

sullen or gloomy

3. dissemble

habitually practicing

conceal true feelings or motives

take over illegally or by force

find out or discover with certainty

4. cursory

disperse or scatter; squander

conceal true feelings or motives

confirm or support with evidence

quick and superficial

5. ennui

regarded as sacred or inviolable

polish by rubbing

to prevent or make impossible

boredom or dissatisfaction

6. implement

lowest point or bottom

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

lacking flavor or interest

to carry out or execute

7. avenge

sullen or gloomy

punish or exact revenge for a wrong

native to a place

boisterous and loud

8. incisive

using more words than needed

self-restraint or moderation, especially in indulgence

declare invalid or cancel

clear and direct; sharply focused

9. diligent

hardworking and attentive

feeling remorseful

shy or reserved

complete change or transformation

10. forbearance

rude or irrelevant

patience and restraint

public meeting or discussion platform

imitate with the aim of matching

11. colloquial

informal language

severe mental or physical pain

study of diseases; medical condition

feel or express strong disapproval

12. contusion

undeveloped; beginning stage

disagreement with authority or majority

legal responsibility or debt

bruise or hematoma

13. incendiary

promoting fire or conflict

integrity and uprightness

doubtful or uncertain

intended to correct or improve

14. ardor

praise for achievement

intense enthusiasm or passion

leave property by will

small or inadequate amount of money

15. equivocal

appearing everywhere

having mixed feelings

uncertain or ambiguous

given freely; uncalled for

16. serene

peaceful, untroubled, calm

to fill with love or admiration

religious leaders

draw out or evoke response

17. epitome

art of designing dance movements

perfect example of something

social outcast or despised person

purposely excluding someone

18. colossus

huge or enormous figure

incompatible; harsh or jarring

highest point; peak

failing to take proper care

19. abnegation

self-denial or renunciation

person involved in dialogue

done intentionally; carefully considered

worldly or globally sophisticated

20. potentate

appeal to emotion; emotional quality

ruler or monarch with power

restrain or chain

having extensive knowledge

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. archetypal

2. presumptuous

3. dissemble

4. cursory

5. ennui

6. implement

7. avenge

8. incisive

9. diligent

10. forbearance

11. colloquial

12. contusion

13. incendiary

14. ardor

15. equivocal

16. serene

17. epitome

18. colossus

19. abnegation

20. potentate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. archetypal

2. presumptuous

3. dissemble

4. cursory

5. ennui

6. implement

7. avenge

8. incisive

9. diligent

10. forbearance

11. colloquial

12. contusion

13. incendiary

14. ardor

15. equivocal

16. serene

17. epitome

18. colossus

19. abnegation

20. potentate

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