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Challenging Words

Subjects : english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Rude and bad-tempered - grumpy






2. Book - usually large and academic






3. Ungrateful person - cad - churl






4. Unclear or doubtful in meaning






5. Credulous/ easily deceived/ simple minded/ingenuous/gullible






6. To polish






7. Easily aroused






8. Speech in praise of someone - laud - extol - commend






9. Sharp and irritating to the senses - acrid - acrimonious - piquant - caustic - poignant






10. Extreme devotion/frenzied/zealous






11. Sluggish/listless/apathetic






12. Tolerant - broad-minded






13. Respected because of age






14. Blocked path - dilemma with no solution - cul-de-sac - deadlock - stalemate






15. Undecorated - stern in appearance - bleak - grim






16. Relaxation - tranquility






17. Plastic/phony/pretentious






18. Passion - excitement - fervor - ardency






19. To attack or assault - beset






20. Imbue - permeate - penetrate - suffuse






21. Fluctuate between choices - to dither - vacillate - oscillate






22. Flamboyant/verve/dash






23. Deep hole






24. Funeral bell/ omen of death






25. Characterized by severe suffering or sorrow - serious or grave






26. To anger - to provoke - incite - vex - or pester






27. Brilliant/glowing






28. Using an inoffensive word instead of an offensive one






29. Theft of property






30. Abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will.. opposite of euphemism possibly






31. Bourgeois/ vulgarian/ boor/ materialistic not appreciating artistic or intellectual value






32. Appease/mollify/to soothe or pacify






33. To taint or tarnish - besmirch - defile






34. Influence or domination over






35. Fresh and clean; uncorrupted ex - A ... beach






36. To perceive or recognize






37. Lacking energy or enthusiasm - lethargic - indolent - languid - like ready in spanish






38. Ornament against evil/talisman/fetish






39. Ductile/easily shaped/pliable/adaptable






40. To add ornamental or fictitious details - adorn - bedeck - elaborate






41. To please someone so as to gain an advantage. Ex - ... themselves with the leaders.






42. To disavow/reject validity of/deny/disown






43. Frolicsome/ playful






44. Temporary; lasting a brief time






45. (of someone) suspicious; wary; cautious






46. Unsettled - swaying - fluctuate - vacillate - wandering from one place to another - waver






47. Impossible to penetrate - impregnable






48. Social outcast






49. Well-spoken; expressive; articulate - meticulous






50. Suggest - propose an explanation







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