Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. ignominious

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

art of designing dance movements

leave property by will

having shame or disgrace

2. reciprocate

give in return; respond similarly

arranged in order of time

existing, happening in the air

to stir up or provoke

3. repentant

violate or conflict with

annoy; irritate

feeling remorse for past actions

send off swiftly; promptness

4. gratuitous

given freely; uncalled for

deep-seated bitterness or resentment

equivalent in value or significance

gutsy or reckless boldness

5. pittance

pleasing or appropriate

lacking energy or vitality

enjoy oneself happily or freely

small or inadequate amount of money

6. exacerbate

sympathy for loss

study of diseases; medical condition

worsen or intensify

relating to letters

7. vociferous

undeveloped; beginning stage

harmless or gentle

failing to take proper care

crying out loudly; boisterous

8. emulate

to stir up or provoke

plunge into or involve deeply

imitate with the aim of matching

to spread throughout something

9. aspersion

to confuse or puzzle someone

lacking firmness or stiffness

insult or damaging remark

state of moderation or seriousness

10. calumny

fulfill or complete

plant disease or any cause of decay

false statement to damage reputation

face of a building or false appearance

11. ephemeral

add or incorporate territory

lasting a very short time

green; lush with vegetation

prove false or incorrect through argument

12. tirade

mysterious or puzzling problem

lengthy angry speech or criticism

small remaining part; trace

jump or dance around excitedly

13. multifarious

varied and diverse

easily taught or managed; submissive

concerned with helping others

cautiousness and good judgment

14. nurture

soothing ointment or balm

encourage growth or development

clever trick or deception

cheerful readiness or promptness

15. boon

harmeless; not offensive

reach or achieve a goal

mix of different things

beneficial or helpful blessing

16. harangue

long, critical speech or scolding

helpful or obliging

unclear or having multiple meanings

avoiding social interactions or society

17. anesthesia

take over illegally or by force

loss of sensation or consciousness

very small or tiny

temporary relief or delay of punishment

18. hegemony

invent or make up

excessively sentimental

engage in lively, drunken partying

general dominance or leadership

19. unctuous

peaceful or calming

aggressively defiant or savagely brutal

excessively or ingratiatingly flattering

take someone away by force

20. resilient

relating to the earth or land

criticize or correct gently

able to recover quickly

indirect or slanting

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ignominious

2. reciprocate

3. repentant

4. gratuitous

5. pittance

6. exacerbate

7. vociferous

8. emulate

9. aspersion

10. calumny

11. ephemeral

12. tirade

13. multifarious

14. nurture

15. boon

16. harangue

17. anesthesia

18. hegemony

19. unctuous

20. resilient

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ignominious

2. reciprocate

3. repentant

4. gratuitous

5. pittance

6. exacerbate

7. vociferous

8. emulate

9. aspersion

10. calumny

11. ephemeral

12. tirade

13. multifarious

14. nurture

15. boon

16. harangue

17. anesthesia

18. hegemony

19. unctuous

20. resilient

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