Vocabulary Quizs

preposterous

• adjective: blatantly ridiculous or absurd

• noun: a type of fruit

• verb: to prepare for a journey

• adverb: in a careful manner

debilitate

• verb: to make strong or capable.

• verb: to make weak or incapable.

• verb: to enhance or improve.

• verb: to support or assist.

compress

• to make more compact by or as if by pressing

• to expand or enlarge

• to separate into parts

• to analyze data in detail

virulent

• adjective: (of a disease) rapidly destructive and severely harmful.

• adjective: (of a person) friendly and welcoming.

• noun: a type of virus that is harmless to humans.

• verb: to spread joy and happiness.

barrage

• noun: a sudden outpouring of water from a dam.

• noun: a rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication, spoken or written.

• noun: a type of military attack involving artillery fire.

• noun: a large structure built to hold back water.

adamant

• adjective: determined. Example: He is adamant about what he wants to do.

• noun: a type of stone used in jewelry.

• verb: to agree or consent to something.

• adverb: in a hesitant manner.

impel

• verb: to drive, force, or urge to do something.

• noun: a strong desire or impulse.

• adjective: causing a strong reaction.

• adverb: in a manner that is forceful or urgent.

discomfit

• verb: to make someone uneasy or embarrassed.

• noun: a state of confusion or disorder.

• adjective: causing discomfort or pain.

• adverb: in a manner that is pleasing or agreeable.

amiable

• adjective: hostile, unfriendly

• adjective: friendly, agreeable

• adjective: indifferent, apathetic

• adjective: rude, disrespectful

magisterial

• adjective: of or relating to a magistrate; having or showing great authority.

• noun: a type of legal document used in court proceedings.

• verb: to govern or control with authority.

• adverb: in a manner that is authoritative or commanding.