Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. contentious

gradual introduction; soaking

causing disagreement

boundary or separation line

associated in wrongdoing

2. solipsistic

boring; tiresome; monotonous

believing only oneself exists

sentimental to excessive degree

force into action

3. transient

existing in name only

out of its proper time period

lasting only a short time

support or recommend publicly

4. tremulous

weaken physically or mentally

showing rainbow-like colors

courageous; fearless

shaking or trembling

5. genial

sweet food or candy

metaphorical rather than literal

legal responsibility or debt

friendly or cheerful

6. collateral

make easier or less severe

damaging reputation; slanderous

shaking or trembling

secondary or supporting

7. infusion

lazy; avoidant of activity

honest and open communication

fortunate accidental discovery

gradual introduction; soaking

8. antiquated

outdated or obsolete

hasty; impulsive

a substitute or replacement for something else

excessive talking around a point

9. archetypal

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

greater in number or importance

serving as a typical example

hostile or unfavorable

10. stingy

unwilling to give or spend money

worsen or intensify

regional language or speech pattern

humorously vulgar or indecent

11. pretense

secret, concealed

false display or claim; or acting

evaluate or assess value

stern, harsh, or gloomy

12. usurp

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

persuade by flattery or coaxing

take over illegally or by force

aware of

13. reproach

existing in name only

to rob or plunder violently

express disapproval or disappointment

meddlesome or interfering

14. nondescript

lacking distinctive features

overly submissive or obedient

sudden, impatient irritation

waver between different opinions

15. mundane

boring or ordinary

wicked or criminal

regard with disgust or hatred

endless; having no limit

16. crescendo

loud, energetic, and rowdy

gradually increasing sound

lowest point or bottom

reading carefully or thoroughly

17. serendipity

prevent or obstruct

fortunate accidental discovery

forbidden by law or rules

unemotional, impassive

18. pungent

sharply affecting smell or taste

wicked or depraved behavior

suitable or fitting for a specific purpose

expressing disapproval or negative tone

19. ubiquitous

enthusiastically devoted

reduce or cut short

loud and harsh in sound

appearing everywhere

20. proclivity

natural or habitual inclination

bring under control or domination

exceptionally skilled musician or artist

collection of literary works

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. contentious

2. solipsistic

3. transient

4. tremulous

5. genial

6. collateral

7. infusion

8. antiquated

9. archetypal

10. stingy

11. pretense

12. usurp

13. reproach

14. nondescript

15. mundane

16. crescendo

17. serendipity

18. pungent

19. ubiquitous

20. proclivity

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. contentious

2. solipsistic

3. transient

4. tremulous

5. genial

6. collateral

7. infusion

8. antiquated

9. archetypal

10. stingy

11. pretense

12. usurp

13. reproach

14. nondescript

15. mundane

16. crescendo

17. serendipity

18. pungent

19. ubiquitous

20. proclivity

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