Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. mercurial

famous and respected in a particular field

postpone or delay; yield respectfully

intended to attract attention

predictably changeable

2. mawkish

no longer in use

excessively sentimental

bold and shameless

excessively ornate or decorated

3. burnish

polish by rubbing

clear and direct; sharply focused

imperfection or flaw

warn or reprimand firmly

4. tedious

boring; tiresome; monotonous

introduce new ideas or methods

wave or ripple in motion

indecisive or wavering behavior

5. consensus

general agreement

friendly and easy to talk to

fearlessly daring or bold

no longer existing or functioning

6. injunction

based on mistaken reasoning

to foretell or predict; omen

orders or prohibitions

feeling remorse for past actions

7. maelstrom

intended to attract attention

inspiring fear or respect

harmony or appropriateness

violent whirlpool or chaos

8. absolution

refuse to accept; reject

official demand for goods or services

persuading forcibly

forgiveness of sins or errors

9. tirade

a short trip or outing

lengthy angry speech or criticism

prove false or incorrect through argument

humorous imitation of a work

10. duress

origin of a word

regard with deep respect or admiration

threats or force to coercively compel

emitting light

11. demagogue

comparable or similar in some way

orders or prohibitions

leader who appeals to emotions for power

trusted friend or advisor

12. arbitration

settling disputes through a neutral third party

public meeting or discussion platform

violate or conflict with

refuse to accept; reject

13. solvent

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

small remaining part; trace

able to pay debts; liquid dissolving other substances

difficult to correct or reform

14. serendipity

wealthy or prosperous

restore to good condition or appearance

lasting only a short time

fortunate accidental discovery

15. forestall

having frantic energy

easily bent or flexible

to spread or multiply; reproduce

prevent or obstruct

16. contravene

violate or conflict with

respected due to age or wisdom

lacking firmness or stiffness

skilled craftsperson or manual worker

17. resolute

truthfulness; accuracy

calming or appeasing

determined and unwavering

emphasize or highlight

18. redoubtable

inspiring fear or respect

skillful deception or magic

out of its proper time period

terminate prematurely or fail

19. carp

unable to be appeased

find fault constantly

peaceful and calm

spreading widely throughout

20. transgress

violate a law or boundary

understood only by a select few

sincerely friendly

total destruction or ruin

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. mercurial

2. mawkish

3. burnish

4. tedious

5. consensus

6. injunction

7. maelstrom

8. absolution

9. tirade

10. duress

11. demagogue

12. arbitration

13. solvent

14. serendipity

15. forestall

16. contravene

17. resolute

18. redoubtable

19. carp

20. transgress

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. mercurial

2. mawkish

3. burnish

4. tedious

5. consensus

6. injunction

7. maelstrom

8. absolution

9. tirade

10. duress

11. demagogue

12. arbitration

13. solvent

14. serendipity

15. forestall

16. contravene

17. resolute

18. redoubtable

19. carp

20. transgress

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