Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "Desolate" mean?

• Full of inhabitants

• Devoid of inhabitants; deserted

• Full of hope

• Full of energy

What is the meaning of "Despair"?

• Utter loss of hope

• Full of confidence

• Full of joy

• Full of energy

What does "Detour" refer to?

• A direct route

• A roundabout way or course

• A difficult path

• A short path

Match the following words with their meanings:

• Shy and lacking in self-confidence

• Durable

• Hard to understand; puzzling

• Desolate

• Lasting for a long time

• Difficult

• Deserted and lonely

• Diffident

What is the meaning of "Dilute"?

• To make more concentrated

• To make less concentrated

• To increase strength

• To enhance flavor

The meaning of "Dissuade" is (a)  

• To encourage
• To persuade
• To divert by advice or persuasion
• To enhance

(a)   means "Marked by or exhibiting sorrow, grief, or pain".

• Durable
• Dolorous
• Diffident
• Desolate

Match the following descriptions with their corresponding terms:

• Political

• Relating to the household or the family

• Environmental

• Relating to the environment

• Domestic

• Relating to the government

• Economic

• Relating to the economy

Which word means "Able to exist for a long time; lasting"?

• Durable

• Diffident

• Desolate

• Dolorous

What does the word "Prominent" mean?

• Standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable.

• Dissemination of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person.

• A project, plan, undertaking, or situation requiring some action.

• Readily taking on varied shapes, forms, or meanings.