Solace Mock

Question 1

What does ‘abstruse’ mean?

Answer 1

Difficult to understand; obscure.

Question 2

True or False: ‘Ebullient’ means cheerful and full of energy.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: ‘To _______ means to make something less severe or intense.’

Answer 3

mitigate

Question 4

What is the synonym of ‘benevolent’?

Answer 4

Kind-hearted.

Question 5

What does ‘cogent’ mean?

Answer 5

Clear, logical, and convincing.

Question 6

True or False: ‘Diligent’ refers to someone who is lazy.

Answer 6

False.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: ‘A _______ is a person who is excessively concerned with minor details.’

Answer 7

pedant

Question 8

What does ‘ephemeral’ mean?

Answer 8

Lasting for a very short time.

Question 9

Multiple choice: What does ‘gregarious’ mean? A) Shy B) Sociable C) Angry D) Sad

Answer 9

B) Sociable.

Question 10

What is the antonym of ‘lucid’?

Answer 10

Confusing.

Question 11

True or False: ‘Nefarious’ means wicked or criminal.

Answer 11

True.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: ‘To _______ is to express disapproval or criticism.’

Answer 12

reproach

Question 13

What does ‘sagacious’ mean?

Answer 13

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.

Question 14

Multiple choice: What does ‘tenacious’ mean? A) Weak B) Determined C) Lazy D) Indifferent

Answer 14

B) Determined.

Question 15

What is the synonym of ‘vicarious’?

Answer 15

Indirect.

Question 16

True or False: ‘Zealous’ means showing enthusiasm or passion.

Answer 16

True.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: ‘An _______ is a person who is excessively enthusiastic about a cause.’

Answer 17

idealist

Question 18

What does ‘quixotic’ mean?

Answer 18

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

Question 19

Multiple choice: What does ‘meticulous’ mean? A) Careless B) Precise C) Fast D) Simple

Answer 19

B) Precise.

Question 20

What is the antonym of ‘obscure’?

Answer 20

Famous.

Question 21

True or False: ‘Recalcitrant’ refers to someone who is cooperative.

Answer 21

False.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: ‘To _______ means to make an effort to improve or enhance something.’

Answer 22

ameliorate

Question 23

What does ‘insidious’ mean?

Answer 23

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

Question 24

Multiple choice: What does ‘ubiquitous’ mean? A) Rare B) Everywhere C) Hidden D) Absent

Answer 24

B) Everywhere.

Question 25

What is the synonym of 'arduous'?

Answer 25

Difficult.

Question 26

True or False: 'Cursory' means thorough and detailed.

Answer 26

False.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: 'An _______ is a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.'

Answer 27

caprice

Question 28

What does 'dissonance' mean?

Answer 28

Lack of harmony among musical notes or a disagreement.

Question 29

Multiple choice: What does 'pensive' mean? A) Happy B) Reflective C) Angry D) Confused

Answer 29

B) Reflective.

Question 30

What is the antonym of 'profound'?

Answer 30

Shallow.

Question 31

True or False: 'Sycophant' refers to someone who flatters for personal gain.

Answer 31

True.

Question 32

Fill in the blank: 'To _______ is to speak or write at length in a tedious way.'

Answer 32

ramble

Question 33

What does 'languid' mean?

Answer 33

Weak or faint from illness or fatigue.

Question 34

Multiple choice: What does 'sanguine' mean? A) Optimistic B) Pessimistic C) Angry D) Sad

Answer 34

A) Optimistic.

Question 35

What is the synonym of 'tranquil'?

Answer 35

Calm.

Question 36

True or False: 'Venerate' means to regard with great respect.

Answer 36

True.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: 'A _______ is a person who is a source of great joy and happiness.'

Answer 37

blessing

Question 38

What does 'candid' mean?

Answer 38

Truthful and straightforward.

Question 39

Multiple choice: What does 'dormant' mean? A) Active B) Sleeping C) Awake D) Restless

Answer 39

B) Sleeping.

Question 40

What is the antonym of 'volatile'?

Answer 40

Stable.

Question 41

True or False: 'Austere' refers to a lifestyle that is luxurious.

Answer 41

False.

Question 42

Fill in the blank: 'To _______ means to formally withdraw from an agreement.'

Answer 42

abrogate

Question 43

What does 'reverent' mean?

Answer 43

Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.

Question 44

Multiple choice: What does 'pragmatic' mean? A) Theoretical B) Practical C) Idealistic D) Irrelevant

Answer 44

B) Practical.

Question 45

What is the synonym of 'resilient'?

Answer 45

Flexible.

Question 46

True or False: 'Obdurate' means easily persuaded.

Answer 46

False.

Question 47

Fill in the blank: 'To _______ means to criticize someone severely.'

Answer 47

castigate

Question 48

What does 'fortuitous' mean?

Answer 48

Happening by accident or chance rather than design.

Question 49

Multiple choice: What does 'metaphor' mean? A) Literal meaning B) Figurative comparison C) Scientific term D) Historical reference

Answer 49

B) Figurative comparison.

Question 50

What is the antonym of 'ostentatious'?

Answer 50

Modest.

Question 51

True or False: 'Soporific' means inducing sleep.

Answer 51

True.

Question 52

Fill in the blank: 'A _______ is a person who is extremely passionate about a particular subject.'

Answer 52

enthusiast

Question 53

What does 'taciturn' mean?

Answer 53

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

Question 54

Multiple choice: What does 'ubiquity' mean? A) Rarity B) Commonness C) Uniqueness D) Absence

Answer 54

B) Commonness.

Question 55

What is the synonym of 'voracious'?

Answer 55

Ravenous.

Question 56

True or False: 'Wistful' means showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

Answer 56

True.

Question 57

Fill in the blank: 'To _______ means to deceive someone in a clever way.'

Answer 57

beguile

Question 58

What does 'xenophobia' mean?

Answer 58

Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.

Question 59

Multiple choice: What does 'zephyr' mean? A) Storm B) Gentle breeze C) Heavy wind D) Rain

Answer 59

B) Gentle breeze.

Question 60

What is the antonym of 'frivolous'?

Answer 60

Serious.

Question 61

True or False: 'Garrulous' means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Answer 61

True.

Question 62

Fill in the blank: 'To _______ means to lessen the intensity of something.'

Answer 62

alleviate

Question 63

What does 'insipid' mean?

Answer 63

Lacking flavor or interest.

Question 64

Multiple choice: What does 'jubilant' mean? A) Sad B) Joyful C) Angry D) Disappointed

Answer 64

B) Joyful.

Question 65

What is the synonym of 'meticulous'?

Answer 65

Scrupulous.

Question 66

True or False: 'Nostalgia' refers to a feeling of happiness for the present.

Answer 66

False.

Question 67

Fill in the blank: 'To _______ is to suggest or hint at something indirectly.'

Answer 67

allude