Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. fractious

cautiousness and good judgment

poet or singer, especially of epic poetry

prone to cause trouble

false statement to damage reputation

2. artifact

man-made object of historical or cultural interest

habit of overeating

effective in producing desired result

insult or damaging remark

3. innuendo

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

hold back or restrain

indirect suggestion or hint

adopt or support

4. polemic

diligent and ethical

feeling remorseful

feeling remorse for past actions

argument against a belief or opinion

5. infusion

greeting or expression of respect

stern, harsh, or gloomy

easy to manage or influence

gradual introduction; soaking

6. abhor

of uncertain authenticity

full of, common, or widespread

sarcastic or corrosive

regard with disgust or hatred

7. salient

make amends for guilt or sin

most noticeable or important

intense anger

rudely brief

8. pittance

small or inadequate amount of money

flawless; perfect

sudden, impatient irritation

arranged in order of time

9. abase

humiliate or degrade someone

existing in name only

wicked or depraved behavior

highly decorated or elaborate

10. increment

informal language

false display or claim; or acting

small increase or addition

the sound of a bell, especially at tolling

11. clemency

intense dislike or contempt for

mercy or leniency

bubbly, lively, or spirited

mix of different things

12. undulate

conventional or traditional

wave or ripple in motion

to persuade or influence

enthusiastic approval or praise

13. clergy

secondary or supporting

mysterious or difficult to understand

religious leaders

able to hold much; spacious

14. epistolary

publicly condemn or accuse

humorous imitation of a work

relating to letters

loud and harsh in sound

15. repentant

prevent success of; contrasting force

indirect or slanting

easily achieved; superficial

feeling remorse for past actions

16. philanthropic

concerned with helping others

an excessive amount of something

additional performance at end of show

gradual introduction; soaking

17. rescind

revoke, cancel or repeal

excessively sweet or sentimental

spacious or roomy

highest point or peak

18. elaborate

excessively generous or elaborate

detailed or complicated in design

exceptionally skilled musician or artist

independent-minded person

19. paradigm

typical example or model

channel for conveying fluid

pompous or pretentious speech

overly submissive or obedient

20. submissive

using up or eating

guilt or regret

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

ready to obey or surrender

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. fractious

2. artifact

3. innuendo

4. polemic

5. infusion

6. abhor

7. salient

8. pittance

9. abase

10. increment

11. clemency

12. undulate

13. clergy

14. epistolary

15. repentant

16. philanthropic

17. rescind

18. elaborate

19. paradigm

20. submissive

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. fractious

2. artifact

3. innuendo

4. polemic

5. infusion

6. abhor

7. salient

8. pittance

9. abase

10. increment

11. clemency

12. undulate

13. clergy

14. epistolary

15. repentant

16. philanthropic

17. rescind

18. elaborate

19. paradigm

20. submissive

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