Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. posthumous

occurring after death; published post-mortem

person who creates sculptures

select group with superior status

arousing curiosity or interest

2. pyramid

focus of mental concentration or awareness

structure with triangular sides; tomb in egypt

clearly and unmistakably

an art movement emphasizing abstract forms

3. ferment

tool used for fighting or defense

arrangement or structure

all existing matter

undergo fermentation; noun

4. margin

state of being steady or balanced

edge or border of something.

a recognized religious or monetary unit

nerve cell transmitting signals.

5. flaw

sudden strong burst of wind

imperfection or defect

a state of matter; a high-temperature ionized gas

elaborate design or idea

6. shrink

become smaller or contract

extending in the same direction without intersecting

mixture of metals or metals with other materials

solid substance used to make candles or polish

7. outlet

device for catching something or someone

a means of expressing or releasing something; a store or shop

arc of colors in the sky after rain

cone-bearing tree or shrub

8. foresight

ability to predict future events

banner or piece of cloth for signaling; verb

introduction of contaminants into environment

physical strength or energy

9. junction

point where two things meet

large cave or underground chamber

recognize or establish identity

deliver religious messages; try to influence others

10. thread

perspective or point of view

fine string used for sewing or weaving

rhythmic heartbeat; signal of life

to organize into groups or classes

11. fracture

cook with dry heat; noun

background setting for a scene or event

make denser or more concentrated

break or crack in a bone or material

12. venerable

worthy of respect due to age or dignity

send somewhere different; reroute

planned activity or assignment; proposal

to disturb or cause emotional distress

13. pesticide

a substance used to kill pests

bulky

completely destroy; level to the ground

decorate or enhance

14. proclaim

association or partnership of businesses

announce officially or publicly

never ends; eternal

break free or get away

15. memorize

a sudden catastrophic event

commit to memory.

suitable or proper for the situation

serving no practical purpose

16. chef

cross or meet at a point

professional cook of high skill

emphasis on personal independence

matching or equivalent in position or effect

17. decomposition

brick or stone construction.

firmly persuaded or assured

the process of decay or breaking down

happening by chance

18. makeup

cosmetics or facial features.

contagious viral infection; flu

edge or border of something.

achievement or success

19. semiliterate

good at convincing others

to strike hands together; noun

having limited reading or writing skills

charming or interesting

20. propagate

pile of objects; verb

spread or multiply; reproduce

person who trains falcons

convenient or useful

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. posthumous

2. pyramid

3. ferment

4. margin

5. flaw

6. shrink

7. outlet

8. foresight

9. junction

10. thread

11. fracture

12. venerable

13. pesticide

14. proclaim

15. memorize

16. chef

17. decomposition

18. makeup

19. semiliterate

20. propagate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. posthumous

2. pyramid

3. ferment

4. margin

5. flaw

6. shrink

7. outlet

8. foresight

9. junction

10. thread

11. fracture

12. venerable

13. pesticide

14. proclaim

15. memorize

16. chef

17. decomposition

18. makeup

19. semiliterate

20. propagate

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