Crayons WordRoom Challenge

The professor's explanation was so obscure that even the smartest student looked confused. What does 'obscure' mean?

• Brilliant

• Unclear or hard to understand

• Interesting

• Concise

Which word is closest in meaning to 'benevolent'?

• Malevolent

• Generous

• Suspicious

• Indifferent

A monk who gives up all luxuries and lives simply can best be described as —

• Hedonistic

• Ascetic

• Pretentious

• Ornate

The opposite of 'reticent' is —

• Talkative

• Shy

• Reserved

• Hesitant

Lucid is to clear as futile is to —

• Productive

• Pointless

• Intelligent

• Easy

A politician who makes peace between two rival groups is acting in a ______ manner.

• Conciliatory

• Belligerent

• Superficial

• Austere

Which word would best describe an artist who paints only for fame and money?

• Pious

• Mercenary

• Eccentric

• Diligent

The word 'revere' means —

• To criticize harshly

• To worship or deeply respect

• To ignore

• To imitate

Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'candid'.

• Deceptive

• Frank

• Suspicious

The opposite of 'ephemeral' is —

• Temporary

• Momentary

• Lasting

• Fleeting