Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. strident

subtle difference or variation

truthfulness; accuracy

substance made of two or more parts

loud and harsh in sound

2. idiosyncratic

severe mental or physical pain

origin of a word

informal language

peculiar to an individual

3. vindicate

isolated; narrow-minded

show or reveal clearly

clear from suspicion or blame

false or fake; not genuine

4. frenetic

widespread fame or reputation

bruise or hematoma

having frantic energy

overconfident but immature

5. emaciated

concerned with helping others

extremely thin due to illness or lack of food

appropriateness or decorum

jump or dance around excitedly

6. dissent

disagreement with authority or majority

spread widely or distribution

make a violent attack or criticize strongly

central or most important element

7. ostracism

famous and respected in a particular field

purposely excluding someone

strong and resilient

harmonious relationship or connection

8. subjugate

solidify or become gelatinous

intended to attract attention

bring under control or domination

bubbly, lively, or spirited

9. transient

lasting only a short time

worsen or intensify

additional performance at end of show

highly influential or original

10. clergy

call together for meeting

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

religious leaders

understood without being openly spoken

11. denounce

intense anger

pleasing or appropriate

publicly condemn or accuse

out of its proper time period

12. exhort

complete and inclusive

persistently urge or encourage

tolerate or stay; follow rules

skilled craftsperson or manual worker

13. solvent

able to pay debts; liquid dissolving other substances

giving a bad omen or threatening

easy to manage or influence

recklessly extravagant; wasteful

14. portent

rebuke or reprimand severely

a sign of future events; warning

drinkable; suitable for drinking

highest point; peak

15. exult

excessive or insincere praise

unnecessary or excessive

show great joy or triumph

critic of traditions or beliefs

16. demagogue

perfect example or embodiment

lively and full of energy; bold

leader who appeals to emotions for power

to foretell or predict; omen

17. officious

clear and transparent

intended to correct or improve

self-denial or renunciation

meddlesome or interfering

18. fallacious

active opposition or hostility

fervently; passionately

gathering of people

based on mistaken reasoning

19. wanton

bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior

negligent or neglectful in duty

promiscuous; reckless; unprovoked

praise for achievement

20. vociferous

sarcastic or corrosive

crying out loudly; boisterous

surrender or give in

increase in power or reputation

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. strident

2. idiosyncratic

3. vindicate

4. frenetic

5. emaciated

6. dissent

7. ostracism

8. subjugate

9. transient

10. clergy

11. denounce

12. exhort

13. solvent

14. portent

15. exult

16. demagogue

17. officious

18. fallacious

19. wanton

20. vociferous

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. strident

2. idiosyncratic

3. vindicate

4. frenetic

5. emaciated

6. dissent

7. ostracism

8. subjugate

9. transient

10. clergy

11. denounce

12. exhort

13. solvent

14. portent

15. exult

16. demagogue

17. officious

18. fallacious

19. wanton

20. vociferous

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