50 Hard words English

Question 1

What does ‘Munificent’ mean?

Answer 1

Being very generous

Often used to describe someone who gives gifts or donations freely.

Question 2

Define ‘Quotidian’.

Answer 2

Everyday or ordinary

Refers to something that is commonplace or routine.

Question 3

What is the meaning of ‘Adequate’?

Answer 3

Good enough for a certain requirement

Indicates sufficiency but not necessarily excellence.

Question 4

What is a ‘Curriculum’?

Answer 4

A set of courses by a school

Represents the educational content offered to students.

Question 5

What does ‘Abstemious’ mean?

Answer 5

Self-disciplined with food and drink

Often associated with moderation and restraint.

Question 6

What is ‘Apotheosis’?

Answer 6

The highest point in the development of something

Can refer to the elevation of a person to divine status.

Question 7

What is an ‘Asphodel’?

Answer 7

A flower

Commonly associated with ancient Greek mythology.

Question 8

How would you describe ‘Pompously’?

Answer 8

Self-important and careless way of speaking

Implies an inflated sense of self-importance.

Question 9

What does ‘Caliginous’ refer to?

Answer 9

Dark, dim, or misty

Often used to describe a gloomy atmosphere.

Question 10

What does ‘Campanulate’ mean?

Answer 10

Bell-shaped

Typically describes the shape of certain flowers.

Question 11

Define ‘Capitonym’.

Answer 11

A word that changes meaning when capitalized

Example: ‘Polish’ (from Poland) vs. ‘polish’ (to make shiny).

Question 12

What is ‘Catachresis’?

Answer 12

Misuse of a word

Often used in literary contexts.

Question 13

What is a ‘Cenotaph’?

Answer 13

A monument to someone buried elsewhere

Represents a memorial where the person is not interred.

Question 14

What does ‘Ceraunophilia’ mean?

Answer 14

A love of thunder and lightning

Reflects a fascination with storms.

Question 15

What does ‘Embrangle’ mean?

Answer 15

To confuse or entangle

Used to describe a complicated situation.

Question 16

Define ‘Encomium’.

Answer 16

A speech or writing that praises something a lot

Often formal in nature.

Question 17

What does ‘Ennui’ refer to?

Answer 17

A feeling of boredom from lack of interest

Can also imply a sense of dissatisfaction.

Question 18

What does ‘Esurient’ mean?

Answer 18

Hungry or greedy

Often describes a strong desire for food.

Question 19

What does ‘Exsanguinate’ mean?

Answer 19

To drain of blood

Often used in medical or dramatic contexts.

Question 20

What is ‘Faineant’?

Answer 20

Lazy, or doing nothing

Describes a lack of activity or effort.

Question 21

What is a ‘Furuncle’?

Answer 21

A painful swollen place on the skin

Commonly known as a boil.

Question 22

What does ‘Heliotrope’ refer to?

Answer 22

A plant that turns towards the sun

Known for its phototropic behavior.

Question 23

What does ‘Ineluctable’ mean?

Answer 23

Unavoidable

Often used to describe inevitable outcomes.

Question 24

Define ‘Kakistocracy’.

Answer 24

Government by the worst people

Reflects poorly on political leadership.

Question 25

What is 'Lethologica'?

Answer 25

The inability to remember a word or a name ## Footnote Often causes frustration in conversation.

Question 26

What does 'Miasma' refer to?

Answer 26

A very bad smell ## Footnote Historically associated with disease.

Question 27

What is an 'Obelus'?

Answer 27

The symbol used to indicate division ## Footnote Commonly represented as '÷'.

Question 28

Define 'Onomatomania'.

Answer 28

Obsession of finding the right word or name ## Footnote Can interfere with communication.

Question 29

What is an 'Opsimath'?

Answer 29

A person who begins to learn late in life ## Footnote Often reflects a lifelong learner.

Question 30

What does 'Orison' mean?

Answer 30

A prayer ## Footnote Often used in religious contexts.

Question 31

What is 'Petrichor'?

Answer 31

The smell of rain ## Footnote Evokes nostalgia and freshness.

Question 32

Define 'Plenipotentiary'.

Answer 32

A person that has full power to act even though the country they rule has a government ## Footnote Often a diplomatic role.

Question 33

What is 'Prosopagnosia'?

Answer 33

The inability to recognize faces ## Footnote A neurological condition.

Question 34

What does 'Psithurism' refer to?

Answer 34

The sound of wind going through leaves ## Footnote Describes a natural auditory experience.

Question 35

What is 'Pulchritude'?

Answer 35

Physical beauty ## Footnote Often used in literature and art.

Question 36

What does 'Abjure' mean?

Answer 36

To give up a belief or claim ## Footnote Often involves a formal renunciation.

Question 37

What is 'Apogee'?

Answer 37

The highest or most distant point ## Footnote Often used in astronomy.

Question 38

Define 'Cacoethes'.

Answer 38

An irresistible urge to do something (often bad) ## Footnote Reflects a compulsive behavior.

Question 39

What is 'Demiurge'?

Answer 39

A powerful creative force or being ## Footnote Often used in philosophical contexts.

Question 40

What does 'Horripilate' mean?

Answer 40

To get goosebumps ## Footnote Often a response to fear or excitement.

Question 41

What is 'Inimical'?

Answer 41

Hostile or harmful ## Footnote Describes antagonistic relationships.

Question 42

What does 'Lucubration' refer to?

Answer 42

Extensive studying or writing at night ## Footnote Often implies intense focus and dedication.

Question 43

What is 'Mendacity'?

Answer 43

Tendency to lie ## Footnote Often associated with dishonesty.

Question 44

What does 'Pulverulent' mean?

Answer 44

Dusty or powdery ## Footnote Often describes a fine texture.

Question 45

What is 'Arcanum'?

Answer 45

A deep secret or mystery ## Footnote Often used in esoteric contexts.

Question 46

Define 'Cerebrate'.

Answer 46

To think deeply ## Footnote Implies a contemplative process.

Question 47

What does 'Dysania' mean?

Answer 47

Finding it hard to get out of bed in the morning ## Footnote Reflects a struggle with waking up.

Question 48

What is 'Eidetic'?

Answer 48

Extreme photographic memory ## Footnote Refers to the ability to recall images with high precision.

Question 49

What does 'Ensorcell' mean?

Answer 49

To enchant ## Footnote Often used in magical or mythical contexts.

Question 50

What is 'Gerontocracy'?

Answer 50

A government ruled by older people ## Footnote Often reflects age-based power structures.

Question 51

What does 'Hapless' mean?

Answer 51

Unfortunate ## Footnote Often describes someone who experiences bad luck.