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English Vocabulary Quiz

A Quiz consisting of basic vocabulary for a sophmore in high school.

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cynic(n) unbeliever, sarcastic, pestimistic person.
mollify(v) To soften, ease
Vernacular(adj) Native language of a particular place.
Placate(v) To soothe aphease
Condescension(n) Arrogance, snob
Masochist(n) A person who gets pleasure out of hurting oneself.
Clemency(adj) Gentleness in the use of authority
Ominous(adj) A bad omen foreshadowing of something bad.
Corrugated(adj) Bent of shapedf
Perfunctory(adj) Done out of habit, routinelyf
Morose(adj) Gloomy, sullen upset
Articulate(adj) Spoken in distinct syllables
Contemptuous(adj) Showing contempt, scornful
Deftness(n) A fool
Enigma(n) Someone/ something that is hard to understand.
Benign(adj) Harmless, a kind dispositon
Ordurous(adj) A strong odor.
Imperative(adj) Very important
Cajole(adj) To persuade by pleasant words
Admonish(v) To advise or warn, criticize


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