Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "burgeoning" mean?

• Declining

• Beginning to grow or increase rapidly

• Stagnant

• Decreasing

Which of the following is a synonym for "burgeoning"?

• Shrinking

• Diminishing

• Nascent

• Withering

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for "burgeoning"?

• Growing

• Blooming

• Thriving

• Declining

What is the meaning of the word "censure"?

• To express severe disapproval of someone or something, especially in a formal statement.

• To praise someone or something highly.

• To ignore someone or something completely.

• To support someone or something unconditionally.

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "censure"?

• Rebuke

• Reprimand

• Berate

• Praise

Which part of speech is the word "censure"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

What is the meaning of the word "Fastidious"?

• Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

• Very careless and unconcerned about accuracy and detail.

• Very quick and efficient.

• Very lazy and unmotivated.

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "Fastidious"?

• Finicky

• Detailed

• Meticulous

• Careless

Which of the following words can be used to describe someone who is "Fastidious"?

• Fussy

• Lazy

• Unconcerned

• Hasty

What part of speech is the word "Fastidious"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb