Difficult English Vocabulary Quiz

Which word means "to criticize harshly" in the context of politics?

• Laud

• Censure

• Applaud

• Acquiesce

Select the word that best fits: "He has an uncanny ability to ___ people's motives."

• Deter

• Discern

• Dismantle

• Distrust

Select the synonym of "Perfunctory."

• Thorough

• Superficial

• Meticulous

• Laborious

Which is a synonym for "Obdurate"?

• Flexible

• Stubborn

• Gracious

• Amenable

Choose the antonym of "Prolific."

• Sparse

• Fruitful

• Barren

• Abundant

Which of the following is the antonym of "Opaque"?

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Hazy

• Murky

Identify the error in the sentence: "Neither John nor his friends is going to the party."

• Neither

• Nor

• Is

• Going

Find the error: "Every one of the books have been well-preserved."

• Every

• Have

• Well-preserved

• Books

Improve the sentence: "She can't hardly sleep due to the noise outside."

• She can hardly sleep

• She can sleep hardly

• She cannot hard sleep

• No improvement needed

Which of the following is the correct construction of the sentence: "It is important for people to follow the rules."?

• Following the rules important is for people.

• People following the rules is important.

• To follow the rules is important for people.

• No improvement needed.