Vocabulary Quizs

Denounce

• (v.) To condemn openly; to accuse formally

• (v.) To praise publicly; to commend

• (v.) To ignore or overlook; to neglect

• (v.) To support or endorse; to advocate

Expressly

• (adv.) Plainly, in so many words; for a particular purpose

• (adv.) In a vague manner; not clearly defined

• (adv.) With great enthusiasm; excitedly

• (adv.) In a secretive way; not openly

Inept

• (adj.) Totally without skill or appropriateness

• (adj.) Highly skilled and proficient

• (adj.) Lacking in intelligence or understanding

• (adj.) Extremely talented and capable

Immense

• (adj.) Very large or great; beyond ordinary means of measurement

• (adj.) Small and insignificant; lacking importance

• (adj.) Moderate in size; neither large nor small

• (adj.) Easily measured; quantifiable

Douse

• (v.) To plunge into a liquid, drench; to put out quickly, extinguish

• (v.) To ignite or set on fire

• (v.) To sprinkle lightly with water

• (v.) To absorb or soak up liquid

Oaf

• (n.) A stupid person; a big, clumsy, slow individual

• (n.) A highly intelligent person; a quick thinker

• (n.) A skilled athlete; a person with great agility

• (n.) A person who is very organized and meticulous

Compress

• (v.) To press together; to reduce in size or volume

• (n.) A type of fabric used in clothing

• (v.) To expand and increase in size

• (n.) A tool used for cutting materials

Misgiving

• (n.) A feeling of fear, doubt, or uncertainty

• (n.) A sense of joy and happiness

• (n.) A state of confusion and chaos

• (n.) A feeling of certainty and assurance

Forsake

• (v.) To give up, renounce; to leave, abandon

• (v.) To hold onto, cherish; to keep, retain

• (v.) To discover, find out; to learn, uncover

• (v.) To ignore, neglect; to overlook, dismiss

Gainful

• (adj.) Unprofitable; causing loss

• (adj.) Profitable; bringing in money or some special advantage

• (adj.) Uncertain; lacking clarity

• (adj.) Detrimental; causing harm