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Questions 25

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1
What does 'ambiguous' mean?
Clear and direct
Strictly defined
Open to interpretations
Friendly and warm
2
What does 'arid' mean?
Cold and icy
Lush and green
Dry and barren
Wet and humid
3
What does 'benevolent' mean?
Hostile and aggressive
Kind and generous
Selfish and greedy
Indifferent and cold
4
We weren't sure how many people were going to come, so we bought an abundance of pizza.
Large quantity
Too few
A couple
Single serving
5
True or false: 'Adamant' means flexible and open-minded.
True
False
6
What does 'abate' mean?
To lessen intensity
To increase intensity
To celebrate loudly
To confuse someone
7
Which word means 'not friendly'?
Aloof
Affable
Amicable
Benevolent
8
Taking the ACT can be quite arduous.
An unecessary use of time.
Involving or requiring strenuous effort
Boring
Easy
9
A cell phone is anachronistic at Medieval Times.
Annoying
Confusing
Belonging to another time
Useful
10
What does 'assiduous' imply?
Great care and perseverance
Quick and hasty
Indifferent attitude
Careless effort
11
The secretary was very amicable and easy to work work.
Smart
Timid
Rude
Friendly, aggregable
12
What does 'arbitrary' mean?
Based on logic
Carefully chosen
Strictly planned
Random and whimsical
13
Which word means 'to leave hurriedly'?
Abscond
Amicable
Abundant
Anecdote
14
The man became belligerent when mad.
Loving and kind
Hostile and agressive
Sleepy
Unintelligible
15
What does 'antipathy' mean?
Friendly agreement
Dislike or aversion
Strong affection
Indifference
16
What does 'affable' mean?
Friendly and pleasant
Aggressive and hostile
Distant and cold
Confused and lost
17
Who is an 'antagonist'?
The main opponent
A sidekick
A friendly character
A neutral figure
18
What is an 'anecdote'?
A historical event
A long novel
A short account
A scientific theory
19
What does 'alacrity' imply?
Angry refusal
Indifferent attitude
Brisk readiness
Slow hesitation
20
What is 'asylum'?
A crowded area
A public park
A safe place
A place of danger
21
What does 'abysmal' describe?
Something friendly
Something beautiful
Something abundant
Something extremely bad
22
True or false: 'annihilate' means to create something new.
True
False
23
What does 'arduous' describe?
Relaxing experience
Simple activity
Easy task
Strenuous effort
24
What does 'adulation' refer to?
High praise
Mild indifference
Low criticism
Friendly banter
25
Which word relates to beauty?
Aesthetic
Antipathy
Arid
Anecdote

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Vocabulary Challenge

25 termsStudBud Administration6 plays

Test your knowledge of English vocabulary with these challenging questions about word meanings and definitions

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

1
What does 'ambiguous' mean?
Clear and direct
Strictly defined
Open to interpretations
Friendly and warm
2
What does 'arid' mean?
Cold and icy
Lush and green
Dry and barren
Wet and humid
3
What does 'benevolent' mean?
Hostile and aggressive
Kind and generous
Selfish and greedy
Indifferent and cold
4
We weren't sure how many people were going to come, so we bought an abundance of pizza.
Large quantity
Too few
A couple
Single serving
5
True or false: 'Adamant' means flexible and open-minded.
True
False
6
What does 'abate' mean?
To lessen intensity
To increase intensity
To celebrate loudly
To confuse someone
7
Which word means 'not friendly'?
Aloof
Affable
Amicable
Benevolent
8
Taking the ACT can be quite arduous.
An unecessary use of time.
Involving or requiring strenuous effort
Boring
Easy
9
A cell phone is anachronistic at Medieval Times.
Annoying
Confusing
Belonging to another time
Useful
10
What does 'assiduous' imply?
Great care and perseverance
Quick and hasty
Indifferent attitude
Careless effort
11
The secretary was very amicable and easy to work work.
Smart
Timid
Rude
Friendly, aggregable
12
What does 'arbitrary' mean?
Based on logic
Carefully chosen
Strictly planned
Random and whimsical
13
Which word means 'to leave hurriedly'?
Abscond
Amicable
Abundant
Anecdote
14
The man became belligerent when mad.
Loving and kind
Hostile and agressive
Sleepy
Unintelligible
15
What does 'antipathy' mean?
Friendly agreement
Dislike or aversion
Strong affection
Indifference
16
What does 'affable' mean?
Friendly and pleasant
Aggressive and hostile
Distant and cold
Confused and lost
17
Who is an 'antagonist'?
The main opponent
A sidekick
A friendly character
A neutral figure
18
What is an 'anecdote'?
A historical event
A long novel
A short account
A scientific theory
19
What does 'alacrity' imply?
Angry refusal
Indifferent attitude
Brisk readiness
Slow hesitation
20
What is 'asylum'?
A crowded area
A public park
A safe place
A place of danger
21
What does 'abysmal' describe?
Something friendly
Something beautiful
Something abundant
Something extremely bad
22
True or false: 'annihilate' means to create something new.
True
False
23
What does 'arduous' describe?
Relaxing experience
Simple activity
Easy task
Strenuous effort
24
What does 'adulation' refer to?
High praise
Mild indifference
Low criticism
Friendly banter
25
Which word relates to beauty?
Aesthetic
Antipathy
Arid
Anecdote