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Vocab

This document contains definitions for 300 vocabulary words. Each word has a number next to it and its definition. The document is a vocabulary quiz to test the reader's knowledge of these words and their meanings.

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Vocabulary Quiz

1. Plight: predicament

2. Wholesome: healthy

3. Martial: military

4. Accommodate: house

5. Queue: line

6. Meteoric: rapid

7. Upheaval: disruption

8. Posterity: descendants

9. Terrain: land

10. Strife: conflict

11. Consequence: result

12. Replica: copy


13. Revocation: cancellation

14. Reminisce: recall

15. Confer: grant

16. Inhabitant: resident

17. Glum: gloomy

18. Compliant: obedient

19. Manipulate: control

20. Repent: regret

21. Constrain: restrict

22. Immobile: motionless

23. Amiable: friendly

24. Compact: small

25. Burly: sturdy

26. Strand: thread


27. Motivate: inspire

28. Detract: diminish

29. Irk: annoy

30. Impassable: blocked

31. Abduct: kidnap

32. Scant: sparse

33. Vow: promise

34. Instantaneous: immediate

35. Implement: tool

36. Slake: satisfy

37. Dispatch: send

38. Initiative: enterprise

39. Blight: ruin

40. Refurbish: renovate


41. Retrieve: recover

42. Amalgamate: merge

43. Liberate: free

44. Verge: edge

45. Oaf: lout

46. Transform: change

47. Eerie: spooky

48. Gory: bloody

49. Elusive: evasive

50. Avenge: revenge

51. Scan: examine

52. Diversity: variety

53. Scour: scrub

54. Sleuth: detective


55. Reimburse: repay

56. Retaliate: retaliate

57. Numb: unfeeling

58. Sabotage: damage

59. Balk: hesitate

60. Gloat: boast

61. Setback: obstacle

62. Replenish: refill

63. Sanctuary: refuge

64. Far-fetched: unlikely

65. Ovation: applause

66. Uncouth: rude

67. Relish: enjoy

68. Ingrained: entrenched


69. Smug: self-satisfied

70. Encompass: include

71. Dogged: determined

72. Forsake: abandon

73. Ambiguous: unclear

74. Extinct: vanished

75. Immerse: submerge

76. Onset: beginning

77. Skimp: economize

78. Hypocrite: pretender

79. Waylay: ambush

80. Tint: color

81. Deem: consider

82. Adverse: unfavorable


83. Chasten: discipline

84. Fluent: articulate

85. Nonconformist: rebel

86. Engulf: swallow

87. Induce: persuade

88. Facet: aspect

89. Authorize: permit

90. Disquieting: disturbing

91. Manacle: handcuff

92. Formulate: devise

93. Arrears: debts

94. Assailant: attacker

95. Prowl: roam

96. Vocation: occupation


97. Dole: distribute

98. Sage: wise

99. Affluence: wealth

100. Culprit: offender

101. Agenda: schedule

102. Keepsake: souvenir

103. Resourceful: ingenious

104. Debut: launch

105. Persevere: persist

106. Apparel: clothing

107. Misapprehension: misunderstanding

108. Memorandum: memo

109. Exalt: praise

110. Inept: incompetent


111. Expressly: explicitly

112. Headstrong: stubborn

113. Douse: drench

114. Extort: blackmail

115. Beacon: signal

116. Immense: huge

117. Atrocity: outrage

118. Stamina: endurance

119. Rigorous: strict

120. Outright: total

121. Ruffle: disturb

122. Prevail: triumph

123. Incomprehensible: unintelligible

124. Dumbfounded: astonished


125. Infuriate: enrage

126. Parody: satire

127. Topple: overthrow

128. Trait: characteristic

129. Devastate: destroy

130. Adhere: stick

131. Foil: thwart

132. Dissect: analyze

133. Berserk: frenzied

134. Jovial: cheerful

135. Billow: swell

136. Self-seeking: selfish

137. Append: add

138. Tarry: linger


139. Affirm: confirm

140. Pry: snoop

141. Idolize: adore

142. Sheepish: embarrassed

143. Gainful: profitable

144. Synopsis: summary

145. Commentary: explanation

146. Disinterested: impartial

147. Barrage: bombardment

148. Unscrupulous: dishonest

149. Memento: souvenir

150. Global: worldwide

151. Acquit: clear

152. Nimble: agile


153. Template: pattern

154. Thrive: flourish

155. Valiant: brave

156. Fray: conflict

157. Misrepresent: distort

158. Maze: labyrinth

159. Restrict: limit

160. Pacifist: peacemaker

161. Tally: count

162. Null and void: invalid

163. Underscore: emphasize

164. Compress: squeeze

165. Repast: meal

166. Indisputable: undeniable


167. Cringe: cower

168. Data: information

169. Epic: grand

170. Vagabond: wanderer

171. Illusion: mirage

172. Frigid: cold

173. Bluster: rant

174. Groundless: baseless

175. Stealthy: sneaky

176. Duration: length

177. Famished: starving

178. Befuddle: confuse

179. Saunter: stroll

180. Clarity: clearness


181. Puncture: pierce

182. Confront: face

183. Expend: spend

184. Contemporary: modern

185. Precaution: safeguard

186. Cope: manage

187. Incalculable: countless

188. Taskmaster: supervisor

189. Limber: flexible

190. Giddy: dizzy

191. Serene: calm

192. Vacate: leave

193. Discretion: judgment

194. Pacify: soothe


195. Lag: delay

196. Besiege: surround

197. Intensive: thorough

198. Oracle: prophet

199. Ingratitude: ungratefulness

200. Sinister: menacing

201. Enumerate: count

202. Celestial: heavenly

203. Maneuver: move

204. Prosecute: sue

205. Variable: changeable

206. Maximum: highest

207. Rummage: search

208. Subsequent: following


209. Designate: appoint

210. Titanic: enormous

211. Quash: suppress

212. Submissive: obedient

213. Acute: sharp

214. Supplement: add

215. Rotund: round

216. Bigot: racist

217. Unerring: infallible

218. Cascade: waterfall

219. Recede: retreat

220. Minimum: least

221. Relic: artifact

222. Bumbling: clumsy


223. Mimic: imitate

224. Intimidate: frighten

225. Earmark: allocate

226. Cede: surrender

227. Sluggish: slow

228. Arid: dry

229. Fatality: death

230. Innovation: invention

231. Dawdle: loiter

232. Partition: divide

233. Ravenous: hungry

234. Testimonial: endorsement

235. Deter: prevent

236. Bungle: botch


237. Pessimist: cynic

238. Strapping: strong

239. Ingenious: clever

240. Generate: create

241. Pantomime: mime

242. Gullible: naive

243. Allegiance: loyalty

244. Fidelity: faithfulness

245. Recitation: recital

246. Amble: stroll

247. Inflammatory: provocative

248. Partisan: supporter

249. Denounce: condemn

250. Alias: pseudonym


251. Delude: deceive

252. Sham: fake

253. Mortal: human

254. Illicit: illegal

255. Boisterous: noisy

256. Impact: effect

257. Stupefy: stun

258. Sulky: moody

259. Optimist: hopeful

260. Logical: rational

261. Remorse: regret

262. Wistful: longing

263. Abstain: refrain

264. Conserve: save


265. Refute: disprove

266. Petty: trivial

267. Crotchety: grumpy

268. Gross: total

269. Depict: portray

270. Empower: enable

271. Wither: shrivel

272. Grit: courage

273. Leeway: flexibility

274. Libel: defamation

275. Taut: tight

276. Strident: harsh

277. Rend: tear

278. Reverie: daydream


279. Responsive: alert

280. Vandalism: destruction

281. Pathetic: pitiful

282. Writhe: squirm

283. Rendezvous: meeting

284. Commemorate: honor

285. Panorama: view

286. Distort: twist

287. Inevitable: unavoidable

288. Prevaricate: lie

289. Enigma: mystery

290. Deluge: flood

291. Encounter: meet

292. Optional: voluntary


293. Misgiving: doubt

294. Discredit: disgrace

295. Abominable: horrible

296. Subordinate: inferior

297. Mangle: mutilate

298. Confiscate: seize

299. Perishable: spoilable

300. Surge: increase

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