WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is the definition of "sycophant"?
Someone who uses flattery to try to get what they want from an authority figure.
A person who is rebellious and independent.
A leader who inspires others.
Someone who is indifferent to others' opinions.
Which of the following is a synonym for "pernicious"?
Harmless
Dangerous
Kind
Benevolent
What does "ubiquitous" mean?
Rare and scarce
Appearing everywhere
Hidden and secretive
Unique and special
What is a "non sequitur"?
A logical conclusion
A statement that does not logically follow a conversation’s flow
A supportive comment
A detailed explanation
Which word is synonymous with "diatribe"?
Praise
Rant
Discussion
Compliment
What is the definition of "slipshod"?
Showing a lack of care or thought
Wicked or criminal
A person or thing that comes before another
Unable to be captured or broken into
Which of the following is a synonym for "nefarious"?
Angelic
Evil
Secure
Reserved
What does "precursor" mean?
Shy or modest
Unable to be captured or broken into
A person or thing that comes before another
Showing a lack of care or thought
Which word is an antonym of "impregnable"?
Secure
Vulnerable
Reserved
Obnoxious
What is the definition of "demure"?
Wicked or criminal
Shy or modest
Botched or sloppy
A person or thing that comes before another
What is the definition of "jingoistic"?
Overly patriotic
Unable to be soothed
A natural skill
Lecture at length in an aggressive way
Which of the following is a synonym for "implacable"?
Merciful
Unyielding
Weakness
Prude
What does "affinity" mean?
A woman who flirts to get what she wants
A natural skill
Overly patriotic
Lecture at length in an aggressive way
Which word is defined as "a woman who flirts to get what she wants"?
Harangue
Affinity
Coquette
Jingoistic
What is an antonym for "harangue"?
Accost
Discuss
Tease
Nationalistic
What is the definition of the verb "bemoan"?
To express discontent or sorrow over
To celebrate or enjoy
To hate or despise
To bring good luck
Which of the following is a synonym for "misogynist"?
Feminist
Chauvinist
Lover
Friend
What does the verb "abhor" mean?
To love
To charm
To hate
To calm
What is a "talisman"?
An object with magical powers to bring good luck
A person who hates women
A state of being calm
A feeling of sorrow
Which word is an antonym of "placid"?
Calm
Agitated
Lament
Celebrate
What is the definition of "bovine"?
In the manner of a cow
Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
Deeply remorseful for a bad action
Showing great knowledge or learning
Which of the following is a synonym for "facetious"?
Flippant
Respectful
Apologetic
Intelligent
What does "contrite" mean?
Deeply remorseful for a bad action
Something that deviates from what is expected or normal
In the manner of a cow
Showing great knowledge or learning
Which word is an antonym of "erudite"?
Dumb
Intelligent
Apologetic
Exception
What is an "anomaly"?
Something that deviates from what is expected or normal
Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
Deeply remorseful for a bad action
Showing great knowledge or learning
What is the definition of "noxious"?
Very harmful
Full of energy
Extremely loud
Highly beneficial
Which of the following is a synonym for "bilk"?
Scam
Earn
Save
Invest
What does "replete" mean?
Well-supplied with something
Lacking in resources
Completely empty
Partially filled
Which word means "profane talk about holy or sacred things"?
Blasphemy
Reverence
Piety
Worship
What is the antonym of "absolution"?
Condemnation
Forgiveness
Release
Pardon
What is the definition of "cantankerous"?
Argumentative and uncooperative
Happy and cheerful
Calm and peaceful
Kind and gentle
Which of the following is a synonym for "deride"?
Praise
Compliment
Mock
Support
What does "debacle" mean?
Success
A disaster
A minor issue
A celebration
What is the antonym of "temerity"?
Nerve
Caution
Boldness
Rashness
What is the meaning of "ennui"?
Enthusiasm
Excitement
Dissatisfaction or exhaustion caused by boredom
Joy
What is the definition of the word "abstain"?
To indulge in something
To restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
To agree to something reluctantly
To publicly ridicule
Which of the following is a synonym for "haughty"?
Accepting
Nonjudgmental
Snobbish
Agreeable
What does "tenacious" mean?
Weak and surrendering
Relentless and adamant
Accepting and nonjudgmental
Publicly ridiculing
Which word means "to accept something reluctantly but without protest"?
Abstain
Lampoon
Acquiesce
Haughty
What is the antonym of "lampoon"?
Mock
Revere
Snobbish
Indulge
What is the definition of "curmudgeon"?
A temporary stay
A bad-tempered person
Fond of company
To increase
Which of the following is a synonym for "sojourn"?
Relocation
Journey
Antisocial
Harmless
What does "gregarious" mean?
Fond of company
To increase
Advancing in a gradual way to cause harm
A bad-tempered person
Which word means "to increase"?
Curmudgeon
Sojourn
Augment
Insidious
What is an antonym for "insidious"?
Treacherous
Crafty
Benign
Outgoing
What is the definition of the verb "engender"?
To destroy or ruin
To cause or give rise to
To hide or conceal
To celebrate or honor
Which of the following is a synonym for "nuance"?
Opposite
Distinction
Open
Point
What does the adjective "covert" mean?
Openly displayed
Secret or hidden
Celebrated by many
A different line of thought
Which word is an antonym of "renown"?
Honor
Glory
Disgrace
Distinction
What is the meaning of the noun "tangent"?
A completely different line of thought
A subtle difference
The state of being known
To cause or give rise to
What is the definition of the word "Kismet"?
Destiny
Coincidence
Greed
Shortsighted
Which of the following is a synonym for "Exonerate"?
Condemn
Clear
Greed
Depress
What does "Altruism" mean?
A selfless act
Shock or excite
Destiny
Shortsighted
Which word is an antonym of "Myopic"?
Shortsighted
Thoughtful
Jolt
Serendipity
What is the meaning of "Galvanize"?
Remove blame
A selfless act
Shock or excite
Destiny
What is the definition of "gauche"?
Lacking social grace
The top of a trajectory
Incapable of producing any result
Tense bitterness in a relationship
Which of the following is a synonym for "zenith"?
Bottom
Useless
Peak
Drama
What does "futile" mean?
To think deeply
Incapable of producing any result
Tense bitterness in a relationship
Lacking social grace
Which word means "to think deeply"?
Ruminate
Gauche
Acrimony
Zenith
What is an antonym for "acrimony"?
Tension
Harmony
Drama
Ponder
