If you have a large vocabulary this word quiz is going to seem easy. If you don't, however, you will find this quiz pretty challenging. Keep in mind, most people think that they have a large vocabulary but this is only true in a small number of cases. Having a large vocabulary is incredibly important if you want to be able to communicate with other people in an efficient manner. Knowing lots of words helps you describe your thoughts effectively.
If you do well on this quiz and if you find it easy then you can rest assured knowing that you do have a large vocabulary. If you don't find this quiz a breeze, however, then you should at least learn several words that will help you with future communication and reading. So go ahead and give this quiz your best shot and we will find out if you know enough words or not.
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This Word Quiz Is Easy If You Have Large Vocabulary, But Hard If You Don't Questions
If somebody delivers a speech that others describe as "scintillating" what does that say about the speech?
It smelled funny
It was clever
It was filled with lies
It was bad
If a co-worker says to you that your boss is surrounded by "sycophants", what does that say about those people?
They flatter the boss in an attempt to get preferential treatment
They are trying to steal the boss' money
They are temporary workers
They are supernatural beings that have possessed the boss
If someone is "agelastic" what does that say about them?
They do not show their age
They do not laugh
They are particularly flexible
They are of high social standing, possibly even royalty
If a person's nickname is "Happy" but others describe the nickname as a "misnomer", what does that say about the person?
They are happy
Nothing at all
Their nickname is used more than their real name
They are NOT happy
If someone is described as "hedonistic" what does that say about the person?
They are lazy or unmotivated
They are happy all the time
They frequently pursue pleasure and self-gratification
They are driven by career ambitions
If someone is described as "fastidious" what does that say about the person?
They believe their own lies and mistruths
They talk down to others
They are hard to please
They want everything done quickly
If someone is an "egalitarian" what does that say about the person?
They believe in equality of all people
They are expert on eagles
They believe in a social hierarchy
They like to ride horses
If you receive "adulation" from other people what does that mean?
You have received excessive praise and flattery
You have received critical advice
You have received excessive condemnation
You have received an indifferent response
If something is "sublime" what does that say about it?
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It is relaxing and conducive to sleep
Of such excellence it is awe-inspiring
It failed to meet expectations
If two people are said to have "synergy" what does that say about them?
They are located in the same area
They operate in a similar manner
They have a legal dispute
They work together for the advantage of both
If someone is said to be "vehement" what does that say about the person?
They are open to new experiences
They are insistent and inflexible
They favor doing things in a slow and methodical pace
They favor doing things quickly without paying attention to efficiency
What does the word "endemic" mean?
It is contagious and able to spread across the globe
A disease or condition limited to a certain area or group of people
A disease that has taken over the entire population
The end stage of a global health crisis
If you are experiencing "ennui" what does that mean?
You are unusually excited for no reason
You have a hangover
You are bored due to lack of interest
You have indigestion
If someone says they are "ruminating" on something, what does that mean they are doing?
Asking other people for advice on a subject
Thinking a lot about it
Shining it up to make it sparkle
Delaying taking action on it
If someone is said to have "capitulated" what does that mean?
They have taken ownership of something
They surrendered
Sent a text message IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
They have become the best in the world at something