Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. desolate

concerning beauty or art

giving a bad omen or threatening

proper, tasteful, and polite behavior

deserted; feeling or showing misery

2. irreverence

lack of respect or seriousness

expressing disapproval or negative tone

experienced through someone else

person involved in dialogue

3. portent

press or squeeze together

a sign of future events; warning

excessive or insincere praise

easily bent or flexible

4. winsome

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

highly decorated or elaborate

charming; winning

showing no interest or emotion

5. canvas

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

large piece of fabric for painting or covering

discourage from happening; prevent

polish by rubbing

6. phlegmatic

calm and unemotional

alert; watchful

to suppress or put an end to

immoral or wicked act

7. rancid

having a stale or offensive smell

capable of being dissolved

morally correct behavior or thinking

having many curves or turns

8. ennui

boisterous and loud

boredom or dissatisfaction

easily taught or managed; submissive

refusing to change mind

9. pervasive

regard with deep respect

lacking seriousness or importance

second to last in sequence

spreading widely throughout

10. sensuous

pleasant to taste or accept

lengthy angry speech or criticism

pleasing to senses or mind

causing shock or horror

11. maverick

face of a building or false appearance

independent-minded person

sentimental to excessive degree

brief and clear in expression

12. exasperate

poet or singer, especially of epic poetry

irritate intensely

dense, harsh mixture of sounds

luxurious and wealthy

13. antipathy

force into action

overly submissive or obedient

strong feeling of dislike

clear from blame

14. alacrity

practical and realistic

pleasing to senses or mind

cheerful readiness or promptness

suggestion; subtle hint

15. paragon

irrelevant or unrelated

say abruptly during conversation

clear and direct; sharply focused

perfect example or embodiment

16. pathos

unoriginal; copied or imitative

famous and respected in a particular field

person who flatters for advantage

appeal to emotion; emotional quality

17. hackneyed

emphasize or highlight

limited within boundaries

stretch or expand outwards

lacking freshness; overused

18. bombastic

pompous or overblown in speech

famous for bad reasons

rhythmic flow or pattern

obligatory; currently holding office

19. arbitration

enjoy oneself happily or freely

unwilling to give or spend money

completes or enhances

settling disputes through a neutral third party

20. transmute

change in form or nature

introduce new ideas or methods

intended to attract attention

voluntarily refrain from something

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. desolate

2. irreverence

3. portent

4. winsome

5. canvas

6. phlegmatic

7. rancid

8. ennui

9. pervasive

10. sensuous

11. maverick

12. exasperate

13. antipathy

14. alacrity

15. paragon

16. pathos

17. hackneyed

18. bombastic

19. arbitration

20. transmute

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. desolate

2. irreverence

3. portent

4. winsome

5. canvas

6. phlegmatic

7. rancid

8. ennui

9. pervasive

10. sensuous

11. maverick

12. exasperate

13. antipathy

14. alacrity

15. paragon

16. pathos

17. hackneyed

18. bombastic

19. arbitration

20. transmute

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