Word List

Question 1

What does ‘abate’ mean?

Answer 1

To lessen in intensity or degree.

Question 2

True or False: ‘aberrant’ refers to something that is normal or typical.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: ‘To _____ means to formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief.’

Answer 3

abjure

Question 4

What is the definition of ‘abrogate’?

Answer 4

To abolish or annul by authority.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: What does ‘abstruse’ mean? A) Easy to understand B) Difficult to understand C) Common D) Unusual

Answer 5

B) Difficult to understand

Question 6

What is the meaning of ‘acumen’?

Answer 6

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions.

Question 7

True or False: ‘admonish’ means to praise someone.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Fill in the blank: ‘An _____ is a person who is a supporter of a particular cause or group.’

Answer 8

advocate

Question 9

What does ‘aegis’ refer to?

Answer 9

Protection or support.

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to make something more attractive’? A) Adorn B) Abhor C) Allure D) Abate

Answer 10

A) Adorn

Question 11

What is the definition of ‘alacrity’?

Answer 11

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Question 12

True or False: ‘alleviate’ means to worsen a problem.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Fill in the blank: ‘To _____ is to make something less severe or more bearable.’

Answer 13

alleviate

Question 14

What does ‘ameliorate’ mean?

Answer 14

To make something better or improve.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: What does ‘anachronism’ refer to? A) A historical inaccuracy B) A type of literature C) A legal term D) A medical condition

Answer 15

A) A historical inaccuracy

Question 16

What is the meaning of ‘anathema’?

Answer 16

Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.

Question 17

True or False: ‘antipathy’ indicates a strong feeling of dislike.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Fill in the blank: ‘To _____ is to speak or write about something in a way that is not serious.’

Answer 18

banter

Question 19

What does ‘apathy’ mean?

Answer 19

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to make a serious or urgent request’? A) Appeal B) Applaud C) Apprise D) Apologize

Answer 20

A) Appeal

Question 21

What is the definition of ‘arcane’?

Answer 21

Understood by few; mysterious or secret.

Question 22

True or False: ‘arduous’ means requiring a lot of effort.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Fill in the blank: ‘An _____ is a person who is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a subject.’

Answer 23

aficionado

Question 24

What does ‘articulate’ mean?

Answer 24

Able to express thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which word means 'to make less severe or intense'? A) Aggravate B) Alleviate C) Abate D) Accentuate

Answer 25

B) Alleviate

Question 26

What is the meaning of 'ascetic'?

Answer 26

Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from indulgence.

Question 27

True or False: 'assiduous' means showing great care and perseverance.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

Fill in the blank: 'The _____ of the situation was evident to everyone present.'

Answer 28

absurdity

Question 29

What does 'ascribe' mean?

Answer 29

To attribute something to a cause or source.

Question 30

Multiple Choice: What does 'auspicious' mean? A) Unfavorable B) Conducive to success C) Uncertain D) Dangerous

Answer 30

B) Conducive to success

Question 31

What is the definition of 'avow'?

Answer 31

To declare or affirm openly.

Question 32

True or False: 'abstruse' is a synonym for easy.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

Fill in the blank: 'To _____ means to violate or break a law or command.'

Answer 33

transgress

Question 34

What does 'adroit' mean?

Answer 34

Skillful and adept under pressure.

Question 35

Multiple Choice: Which word means 'to lessen the intensity of'? A) Amass B) Abate C) Accumulate D) Augment

Answer 35

B) Abate

Question 36

What is the meaning of 'austere'?

Answer 36

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

Question 37

True or False: 'aversion' means a strong dislike.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

Fill in the blank: 'To _____ is to express approval or praise.'

Answer 38

acclaim

Question 39

What does 'abstruse' mean?

Answer 39

Difficult to understand; obscure.

Question 40

Multiple Choice: Which word means 'to give a false impression of'? A) Appear B) Avert C) Affect D) Abate

Answer 40

C) Affect

Question 41

What is the definition of 'antithesis'?

Answer 41

A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

Question 42

True or False: 'ardent' means having intense feelings or passion.

Answer 42

True

Question 43

Fill in the blank: 'An _____ is a person who is not easily excited or upset.'

Answer 43

apathetic

Question 44

What does 'abjure' mean?

Answer 44

To renounce a belief or cause.

Question 45

Multiple Choice: What does 'arbitrary' mean? A) Based on random choice B) Planned and structured C) Logical D) Necessary

Answer 45

A) Based on random choice

Question 46

What is the meaning of 'adulation'?

Answer 46

Excessive admiration or praise.

Question 47

True or False: 'adverse' means favorable or beneficial.

Answer 47

False

Question 48

Fill in the blank: 'To _____ is to make something worse or more severe.'

Answer 48

aggravate

Question 49

What does 'aggregate' mean?

Answer 49

A whole formed by combining several elements.

Question 50

Multiple Choice: Which word means 'to give an authoritative order'? A) Admonish B) Appoint C) Ascertain D) Accede

Answer 50

B) Appoint

Question 51

What is the definition of 'anomaly'?

Answer 51

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Question 52

True or False: 'apocryphal' means of doubtful authenticity.

Answer 52

True

Question 53

Fill in the blank: 'To _____ is to speak or write about something in detail.'

Answer 53

expound

Question 54

What does 'antipodal' mean?

Answer 54

Situated on opposite sides of the earth.

Question 55

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

Answer 55

B) Alleviate

Question 56

What is the meaning of 'abate'?

Answer 56

To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.

Question 57

True or False: 'acquiesce' means to accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Answer 57

True

Question 58

Fill in the blank: 'An _____ is a person who is deeply interested in a particular subject or activity.'

Answer 58

aficionado

Question 59

What does 'abject' mean?

Answer 59

Extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading.

Question 60

Multiple Choice: Which word means 'to make a request earnestly'? A) Appeal B) Applaud C) Apprise D) Apologize

Answer 60

A) Appeal

Question 61

What is the definition of 'arcane'?

Answer 61

Known or understood by very few; mysterious.

Question 62

True or False: 'arbitrary' means based on random choice or personal whim.

Answer 62

True

Question 63

Fill in the blank: 'To _____ is to regard as being caused by someone or something.'

Answer 63

attribute

Question 64

What does 'ascertain' mean?

Answer 64

To find out or learn with certainty.

Question 65

Multiple Choice: Which word means 'having a pleasing appearance'? A) Attractive B) Adverse C) Abhorrent D) Abstruse

Answer 65

A) Attractive

Question 66

What is the meaning of 'ambiguous'?

Answer 66

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

Question 67

True or False: 'affable' means friendly and easy to talk to.

Answer 67

True

Question 68

Fill in the blank: 'To _____ is to make an effort to understand or learn something.'

Answer 68

assimilate