Are You Smarter Than 65% Of Americans? Take This Word Quiz and Find Out

You got 9 out of 15!

You scored better than 36% of players!
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You missed quite a few. At first glance, it looks easy right? But then you start second-guessing yourself and wonder, "Wait…no that’s not right. Or is it…?" Have a break, try this quiz again when you have a chance!

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    first_name's German Shepherd
    · 5mo ago

    I got 13 out of 15!
    Wow! That’s excellent work on this quiz. You must be a master of the English language, because obviously these tough words have nothing on you!
    I am a professor of ENGLISH LITERATURE

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    Money Jr
    · 5mo ago

    I got 15 out of 15!
    Wow! That’s excellent work on this quiz. You must be a master of the English language, because obviously these tough words have nothing on you!

    I had to make a guess on one of these words.

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    · 1y ago

    10/15 not easy some of these, wrongly guessed a few, not words you hear used in everyday lingo.

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    · 1y ago

    I got 8 out of 15! – 53%
    You missed quite a few. At first glance, it looks easy right? But then you start second-guessing yourself and wonder, “Wait…no that’s not right. Or is it…?” Have a break, try this quiz again when you have a chance!

    I only know plain English, I don`t no any fancy words & I don`t talk it.
    I`m an Aussie.

    17 / 4 / 25

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    · 1y ago

    13/15 – close!

  6. 🎖️ 29Kaley unlocked 29 badges
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    Kaley's Poodle
    · 1y ago

    14/15 so close

  7. Ultimate Player
    · 2y ago

    15/15 right on man!!!

About This Quiz

The English language is huge, with words entering into the millions. A diverse vocabulary is useful in creating beautiful prose. Word quizzes like this one can provide your mind with a good challenge because they test the depths of your memory to uncover the words and meanings you didn't even realize you had forgotten.

So, are you a whiz when it comes to the English language? Are you a natural wordsmith, an avid reader of anything you can get your hands on? Did you score well on the Scholastic Assessment Test? Prove it! Take the challenge, testing your intellect by finding the best definition with the word provided in each question. Are you able to correctly match the meanings to the words in this quiz? There are more than a few here that might trip you up. Can you score at least 12? 15 out of 15? Quiz yourself to find out.

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