Language, slang terms, and vocabulary are all things that seem to basically free-float in our society with no real structured system for how they change. But despite that, we still need to have the ability to communicate our thoughts effectively, and understand someone who is speaking to us.
Vocabulary quizzes can be quite difficult. Even when we think we understand the meaning of a word, we might find that what we have come to identify as a word's meaning is not necessarily its literal definition. What a word once meant is no guarantee that it still holds that same meaning today. This vocabulary quiz isn't particularly difficult but that doesn't mean you will be able to pass it either.
If you think you have what it takes to pass a vocabulary quiz, then you will want to take this test, and see if you actually understand the words mentioned in this quiz.
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This Vocabulary Quiz Is Not THAT Hard, But Can You Pass It? Questions
What does the word "macabre" mean?
Pertaining to death
Eye makeup
A fancy hat
A long book
What does the word "gist" mean?
A type of dance
The main or essential part
Quickly
To make light of
What does the word "acumen" mean?
To make allegations against
A group of men in agreement
Keen insight
A strong odor
What does it mean to "succumb"?
To brush one's teeth
To sleep for long periods of time
To give away to a superior force
To take charge
What does the word "vicarious" mean?
Contains physically attractive properties
Felt or enjoyed through imagined participation
Long flowing hair
Long and complicated
What does the word "delegate" mean?
Someone doing something on behalf of someone else
A large fence
A debate on political matters
Late, or taking longer than expected
What does the word "convoke" mean?
Bring about an emotion
A type of soft drink
To call together a meeting or to assemble
To ask a favor of someone
What does the word "belated" mean?
To be excited about bees
Inflated or larger in size than normal
Delayed or late
A request to not be on time
What does the word "foible" mean?
A weakness or failing of character
Lies or an untrue story
A humorous story
A type of floor tiling
What does the word "penultimate" mean?
The next to last
A really great pen
A type of sport
To serve as an example
What does the word "impervious" mean?
A fancy hat
Easy to pass through, penetrate or harm
To be incapable of injury or penetration
An annoying character trait
What does the word "oxymoron" mean?
A self-contradictory statement
An insult to someone from Australia
Someone who flunked out of school
A type of boots
What does the word "fortitude" mean?
To obtain financial security
To be lucky
Assertive or argumentative
Mental and emotional strength
What does the word "expedite" mean?
A type of insect
To speed up
To ship something over a long distance
To return home
What does the word "sedentary" mean?
Binge watching TV shows
A strong odor
Staying in one place
The feeling of flying in a dream
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