Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'Cognizant' mean and what is its part of speech?

• Understanding or realizing something.

• Adjective

• Aware, conscious

• Unaware, oblivious

What does the word 'Discursive' mean and what is its part of speech?

• Involving discussion; talking about or dealing with subjects in an unorganized way.

• Adjective

• Rambling, digressive

• Focused, concise

What does the word 'Ennui' mean and what is its part of speech?

• A feeling of being bored and mentally tired caused by having nothing interesting or exciting to do.

• Noun

• Boredom, lethargy

• Interest, excitement

What does the word 'Farcical' mean and what is its part of speech?

• Very silly, unlikely, or unreasonable, often in a way that is humorous.

• Adjective

• Ridiculous, absurd

• Serious, sensible

What does the word 'Fortuitous' mean and what is its part of speech?

• Happening by chance, especially in a way that has a good result.

• Adjective

• Accidental, lucky

• Intentional, deliberate

What does the word 'Hyperbole' mean and what is its part of speech?

• A way of speaking or writing that makes someone or something sound bigger, better, more, etc., than they are.

• Noun

• Exaggeration, overstatement

• Understatement, restraint

What does the word 'Mesmerism' mean and what is its part of speech?

• The act of putting someone into a mental state like sleep, in which they can be influenced to follow commands or remember things.

• Noun

• Hypnosis, fascination

• Repulsion, disinterest

What does the word 'Incognito' mean and what is its part of speech?

• Avoiding being recognized, by changing your name or appearance.

• Adjective/Adverb

• Disguised, anonymous

• Recognized, identified

What does the word 'Omniscient' mean and what is its part of speech?

• Having or seeming to have unlimited knowledge.

• Adjective

• All-knowing, wise

• Unknowing, ignorant