Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. cupidity

difficult to correct or reform

greed or desire for wealth

excessive talking around a point

wicked or criminal

2. anxiety

feeling of worry or unease

requiring strong effort or energy

excessively ornate or decorated

dull, unimaginative, or commonplace

3. anecdote

formal praise

shrewd and clever

short amusing or interesting story

apparently true or reasonable

4. rectitude

spreading widely throughout

morally correct behavior or thinking

dishonest or indirect in behavior

rebuke or reprimand severely

5. apocryphal

punish or exact revenge for a wrong

most noticeable or important

of uncertain authenticity

expressing praise

6. discrepancy

lack of agreement or consistency

associated in wrongdoing

inspiring fear or respect

shrewd and clever

7. nuance

daily; commonplace or ordinary

subtle difference or variation

direct opposite or contrast

hold interest or attract strongly

8. sacrosanct

regarded as sacred or inviolable

indirect suggestion or hint

energetic; constantly changing

lacking empathy or concern

9. infamy

dull, unimaginative, or commonplace

showing love or romantic feeling

notoriety; disgrace

dig out from the ground

10. incessant

continuous; never stopping

sweet food or candy

easily shaped or changed

profession or occupation

11. capitulate

surrender or give in

make better or improve

sudden, impatient irritation

hardworking and attentive

12. frivolous

long, critical speech or scolding

lacking seriousness or importance

charming; winning

restrain or chain

13. heterogeneous

lacking resources or possessions

different or diverse parts

friendly and good-natured

subtle difference or variation

14. analogous

lively or filled with energy

comparable or similar in some way

very critical or harsh

completely destroy or wipe out

15. emulate

concerning beauty or art

imitate with the aim of matching

deceitful cunning; slyness

exceptional skill or bravery

16. alacrity

take or claim without permission

device that produces electricity; assault

cheerful readiness or promptness

continuous; never stopping

17. propitious

total sum of parts

captivate or fascinate

search for food or supplies

favorable or auspicious

18. censure

express strong disapproval

drinkable; suitable for drinking

charming; winning

extreme reluctance to spend money

19. deface

beginning to develop

spoil surface of something; vandalize

praise enthusiastically

wishing good for others; kind

20. whimsical

fear or apprehension

prevent success of; contrasting force

happening by luck

playfully unusual or fanciful

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. cupidity

2. anxiety

3. anecdote

4. rectitude

5. apocryphal

6. discrepancy

7. nuance

8. sacrosanct

9. infamy

10. incessant

11. capitulate

12. frivolous

13. heterogeneous

14. analogous

15. emulate

16. alacrity

17. propitious

18. censure

19. deface

20. whimsical

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. cupidity

2. anxiety

3. anecdote

4. rectitude

5. apocryphal

6. discrepancy

7. nuance

8. sacrosanct

9. infamy

10. incessant

11. capitulate

12. frivolous

13. heterogeneous

14. analogous

15. emulate

16. alacrity

17. propitious

18. censure

19. deface

20. whimsical

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