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Question 1

What does the word ‘aberration’ mean?

Answer 1

A departure from what is normal or expected.

Question 2

True or False: ‘Ephemeral’ refers to something that lasts for a long time.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The word ‘cacophony’ refers to a _______ of sounds.

Answer 3

harsh mixture

Question 4

What is the meaning of ‘ubiquitous’?

Answer 4

Present or existing everywhere.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to make something less severe’?
A) Mitigate
B) Exacerbate
C) Aggravate

Answer 5

A) Mitigate

Question 6

What does ‘insidious’ imply?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

True or False: ‘Sycophant’ describes a person who acts independently.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is the meaning of ‘quintessential’?

Answer 8

Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: ‘Pernicious’ means having a harmful effect, especially in a _______ way.

Answer 9

subtle

Question 10

What does ‘nefarious’ mean?

Answer 10

Wicked or criminal.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to restore to a good state’?
A) Rejuvenate
B) Obliterate
C) Degenerate

Answer 11

A) Rejuvenate

Question 12

What is the meaning of ‘cogent’?

Answer 12

Clear, logical, and convincing.

Question 13

True or False: ‘Obfuscate’ means to make something clear and easy to understand.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Fill in the blank: ‘Lethargy’ refers to a state of _______.

Answer 14

drowsiness or inactivity

Question 15

What does ‘fastidious’ mean?

Answer 15

Very attentive to detail; meticulous.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to criticize severely’?
A) Laud
B) Castigate
C) Exalt

Answer 16

B) Castigate

Question 17

What is the meaning of ‘mendacious’?

Answer 17

Not telling the truth; lying.

Question 18

True or False: ‘Alacrity’ indicates a lack of enthusiasm.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Fill in the blank: ‘Tenacious’ means holding fast to something, especially _______.

Answer 19

a belief or opinion

Question 20

What does ‘intransigent’ mean?

Answer 20

Unwilling or refusing to change one’s views or to agree.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to make something less intense’?
A) Intensify
B) Allay
C) Amplify

Answer 21

B) Allay

Question 22

What is the meaning of ‘recalcitrant’?

Answer 22

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude.

Question 23

True or False: ‘Sanguine’ describes a person who is pessimistic.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Fill in the blank: ‘Acrimonious’ refers to a speech or debate that is _______.

Answer 24

angry and bitter

Question 25

What does 'palliative' mean?

Answer 25

Relieving pain without dealing with the cause of the condition.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which word means 'to become less intense or widespread'? A) Abate B) Escalate C) Proliferate

Answer 26

A) Abate

Question 27

What is the meaning of 'dogmatic'?

Answer 27

Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true.

Question 28

True or False: 'Lugubrious' describes something that is cheerful.

Answer 28

False

Question 29

Fill in the blank: 'Equanimity' refers to mental calmness, especially in _______.

Answer 29

difficult situations

Question 30

What does 'intrepid' mean?

Answer 30

Fearless; adventurous.

Question 31

Multiple Choice: Which word means 'to make something less severe or serious'? A) Exacerbate B) Mitigate C) Agitate

Answer 31

B) Mitigate

Question 32

What is the meaning of 'taciturn'?

Answer 32

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

Question 33

True or False: 'Ubiquity' refers to the state of being unique.

Answer 33

False

Question 34

Fill in the blank: 'Proclivity' refers to a natural _______ or inclination towards something.

Answer 34

tendency

Question 35

What does 'perfunctory' mean?

Answer 35

Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.

Question 36

Multiple Choice: Which word means 'to express disapproval of'? A) Condone B) Reproach C) Endorse

Answer 36

B) Reproach

Question 37

What is the meaning of 'transient'?

Answer 37

Lasting only for a short time.

Question 38

True or False: 'Veracity' refers to the quality of being truthful.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

Fill in the blank: 'Insipid' means lacking _______.

Answer 39

flavor or interest

Question 40

What does 'benevolent' mean?

Answer 40

Well-meaning and kindly.

Question 41

Multiple Choice: Which word means 'to speak in a way that is not straightforward'? A) Equivocate B) Clarify C) Illuminate

Answer 41

A) Equivocate

Question 42

What is the meaning of 'capricious'?

Answer 42

Given to sudden changes of mood or behavior.

Question 43

True or False: 'Candid' means secretive and reserved.

Answer 43

False

Question 44

Fill in the blank: 'Reprehensible' describes behavior that is _______.

Answer 44

deserving criticism

Question 45

What does 'ascertain' mean?

Answer 45

To find out or learn with certainty.

Question 46

Multiple Choice: Which word means 'to make something less severe'? A) Alleviate B) Aggravate C) Intensify

Answer 46

A) Alleviate