Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. laudatory

praise insistently to gain favor

total destruction or ruin

treat with love and care

expressing praise

2. antediluvian

indulge excessively in pleasures; corrupt

extremely old or outdated

expose falseness or exaggerated claims

find out or discover with certainty

3. circumscribed

different or diverse parts

necessary; essential

limited within boundaries

tyrannical ruler with absolute power

4. despondent

very discouraged or dejected

feeling sluggish or sleepy

excessively ornate or decorated

boundary or separation line

5. dissuade

honest and open communication

persuade someone not to do something

pale or lacking color; dull

diverse; multicolored

6. ascribe

regard as belonging to a particular cause or origin

clever; original

disagreement with authority or majority

praise highly

7. onerous

abundant or plentiful

naive belief or trust

claim or assert without proof

burdensome or oppressive

8. covert

countless or extremely large number

hidden or secret

merciful or tolerant

abundant or plentiful

9. querulous

thick and sticky in consistency

clot or become solid

abandon or give up

complaining or irritable

10. disaffected

doubtful or uncertain

unhappy with authority or system

peaceful and calm

person who follows rules

11. utopia

obligatory; currently holding office

standards for judgment

perfect society or place

filled or well-supplied with something

12. scintillating

extremely old or outdated

paying strict attention to detail

study of diseases; medical condition

brilliantly sparkling or exciting

13. palliate

lacking skill or ability

great disaster or misfortune

to ease or relieve without curing

small increase or addition

14. delineate

call together for meeting

belittle or speak disrespectfully of

describe accurately or portray in detail

shining brilliantly; splendid

15. ephemeral

charm or enchant someone

lasting a very short time

increase or make larger

overly submissive or obedient

16. abjure

formally renounce or reject

causing shock or horror

having shame or disgrace

boundary or separation line

17. indolent

hardworking and attentive

bubbly, lively, or spirited

based on mistaken reasoning

lazy; avoidant of activity

18. boon

spread out or scattered; wordy

many and various

causing harm or damage

beneficial or helpful blessing

19. linchpin

relating to letters

central or most important element

enthusiastic applause or praise

appease or reduce anger

20. whimsical

cheerful readiness or promptness

lacking seriousness or importance

overly sweet or sentimental

playfully unusual or fanciful

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. laudatory

2. antediluvian

3. circumscribed

4. despondent

5. dissuade

6. ascribe

7. onerous

8. covert

9. querulous

10. disaffected

11. utopia

12. scintillating

13. palliate

14. delineate

15. ephemeral

16. abjure

17. indolent

18. boon

19. linchpin

20. whimsical

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. laudatory

2. antediluvian

3. circumscribed

4. despondent

5. dissuade

6. ascribe

7. onerous

8. covert

9. querulous

10. disaffected

11. utopia

12. scintillating

13. palliate

14. delineate

15. ephemeral

16. abjure

17. indolent

18. boon

19. linchpin

20. whimsical

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