Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. metamorphosis

complete change or transformation

short statement of a general truth

jump or dance around excitedly

overconfident, bold beyond limits

2. agriculture

natural liking or connection

farming or cultivation of land

to ban or prohibit officially

support or reinforce

3. ambivalent

having mixed feelings

enjoyment or praise; approval or commendation

shoe repair artisan

offense or annoyance

4. paucity

prevent success of; contrasting force

claim or assert without proof

scarcity or small amount of something

unspeakable; beyond description

5. contusion

paying strict attention to detail

to scold or complain bitterly

bruise or hematoma

requiring strong effort or energy

6. submissive

sentimental to excessive degree

lack of respect or seriousness

based on guesses or theoretical ideas

ready to obey or surrender

7. convivial

friendly and lively

worshiping idols excessively

person who flatters for advantage

second to last in sequence

8. superfluous

dissatisfied or resentful

perfect example or embodiment

anger at injustice

unnecessary or excessive

9. innate

inborn; naturally existing

person asking questions aggressively

harsh or bitter in tone

overwhelm with abundance

10. hackneyed

lacking freshness; overused

narrative song or poem

natural liking or connection

thoroughly dried out; lacking vitality

11. rancid

praise or admiration

lower in dignity or status; humiliate

praise for achievement

having a stale or offensive smell

12. antecedent

harmful or poisonous

pompous or pretentious speech

showing no interest or emotion

previous or coming before

13. asylum

shelter or protection from danger

shy or reserved

reduce in quality, degrade or demean

weak; fragile; insubstantial

14. reputable

diligent and ethical

settling disputes through a neutral third party

having many curves or turns

considered good or trustworthy

15. arcane

jump or dance around excitedly

impressive but superficial

understood by few; mysterious or secret

secret cooperation for deceit

16. cloying

violent whirlpool or chaos

formal praise

overly sweet or sentimental

practical and functional

17. consumption

plunge into or involve deeply

intense enthusiasm or passion

using up or eating

excessive talking around a point

18. resolute

easily shaped or changed

lacking intelligence or sense

determined and unwavering

peaceable or friendly

19. allay

agreeable and friendly

refusing to change mind

person who follows rules

diminish or put to rest

20. precipice

person who follows rules

steep cliff or edge of a dangerous situation

encourage growth or development

expressing disapproval or negative tone

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. metamorphosis

2. agriculture

3. ambivalent

4. paucity

5. contusion

6. submissive

7. convivial

8. superfluous

9. innate

10. hackneyed

11. rancid

12. antecedent

13. asylum

14. reputable

15. arcane

16. cloying

17. consumption

18. resolute

19. allay

20. precipice

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. metamorphosis

2. agriculture

3. ambivalent

4. paucity

5. contusion

6. submissive

7. convivial

8. superfluous

9. innate

10. hackneyed

11. rancid

12. antecedent

13. asylum

14. reputable

15. arcane

16. cloying

17. consumption

18. resolute

19. allay

20. precipice

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