Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. hump

study of word structure.

mound or raised part of ground or back

to strike hands together; noun

emphasis on personal independence

2. addictive

diagram of geographic area.

causing addiction or dependence

a landform at river's mouth; shaped like a triangle

suffocate or lose consciousness due to lack of oxygen

3. shade

cause someone to feel ashamed or foolish

bowl-shaped container or natural depression

person who assists or is present

area sheltered from direct light

4. corresponding

conforming to a standard or pattern

matching or equivalent in position or effect

brave or noble behavior in danger

threat or danger.

5. keen

a choice or alternative available

eager

containing a lot of moisture; damp

full of energy

6. plasma

descent from ancestors; family line.

a state of matter; a high-temperature ionized gas

a person or entity owed money

slight color or shade

7. betray

spinning or circular motion

causing a response or reaction

about to happen soon

to reveal secrets or be disloyal

8. dwarf

change or alter.

something much smaller than normal

an organism that lives on or in a host at host's expense

shaping development or growth

9. genesis

a tiny piece of a substance

a soft light shade of a color; a drawing medium

fermented apple beverage

origin or beginning of something

10. strenuous

select group with superior status

a flower with white petals and yellow center

requiring great effort or energy

diligent and careful

11. blush

to take up or accept officially

introduction of contaminants into environment

group of singers; repeated part of a song

redden of the face due to embarrassment or emotion

12. mechanics

bright glowing gas tube.

strong desire or ambition; inhalation of fluid

study of motion and forces.

a person authorized to represent others

13. vault

decline or decomposition over time

confused mixture or mess

pleasing or charming to look at

an arched structure or secure room

14. gilding

sheath for a sword or blade

combination of musical notes sounding together

a flat surface or a set of playing cards

application of gold leaf or paint

15. boundless

a choice or alternative available

air taken in or expelled during respiration

limitless or endless in extent

destroy completely.

16. eventful

full of important events

operated by machinery.

long search for something important

additional time worked beyond regular hours

17. launch

the process of making something dense

begin or set in motion

animals of a particular region or period

the mental understanding or idea of something

18. delegate

a soft cushion for resting head

brick or stone construction.

rule or law for control or management

a person authorized to represent others

19. pamphlet

evaluation of value or quality

grasp tightly; seize; or a tight grip

a small booklet or brochure

false display of feeling; act of pretending

20. flickering

a law or regulation enacted by authority

forced movement from original position

surprise greatly or fill with wonder

wavering unsteadily; noun

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. hump

2. addictive

3. shade

4. corresponding

5. keen

6. plasma

7. betray

8. dwarf

9. genesis

10. strenuous

11. blush

12. mechanics

13. vault

14. gilding

15. boundless

16. eventful

17. launch

18. delegate

19. pamphlet

20. flickering

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. hump

2. addictive

3. shade

4. corresponding

5. keen

6. plasma

7. betray

8. dwarf

9. genesis

10. strenuous

11. blush

12. mechanics

13. vault

14. gilding

15. boundless

16. eventful

17. launch

18. delegate

19. pamphlet

20. flickering

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