Your English Vocabulary Is Good Only If You Can Pass This Quiz

What is the definition of an "antonym"?

• The smallest part of something

• Two items that complement one another

• Words that mean the same

• A word meaning the opposite of another word

What is the definition of "exponential"?

• To display something in a noticeable way

• A mathematical equation that cannot be answered

• To have unlimited potential

• Rising or expanding at a steady and usually rapid rate

What is a synonym for the word "superfluous"?

• Unnecessary

• Perfect

• Good dancer

• Pivotal

What is an antonym for the word "myriad"?

• Plentiful

• Diverse

• Limited

• Capacity

What is the definition of the word "perusal"?

• Something relating to the country of Peru

• An inability to see something

• To witness an abnormal occurrence

• To look or survey something

What is the definition of the word "sardonic"?

• The range of notes a singer can reach

• Contains sardines or similar seafood

• Grimly mocking or cynical

• Rhythmic speech

What is a synonym for the word "divergent"?

• Unpleasant

• Dissimilar

• Efficient

• Confusing

What is the definition of the word "antithesis"?

• The direct opposite

• The main component of something

• A lie told so often, people believe it

• To be against academic learning

What is the definition of the word "innate"?

• Something learned only after focused study

• A prisoner in a jail

• To cause anger

• Inherent in the essential character of something

What is the definition of the word "criterion"?

• A rule or principle used in the evaluation of something

• Components of something that must be present at all times

• The essential components of all ions

• Items previously thought to be necessary that are no longer so

What is the definition of the word "vernacular"?

• The language or vocabulary peculiar to a class or profession

• To be particularly muscular

• Pertaining to the neck

• With increasing levels of excitement

What is the definition of the word "pedantic"?

• Scattered or unfocussed thought

• Pertaining to children

• Immature actions or comments

• Excessive focus on minor details or showing off academic learning

What is the definition of "posthumous"?

• The time shortly after a child is thought to have become an adult

• Occurring or continuing after one's death

• The predicted future after the fall of humanity

• The time or feeling after one has eaten a chickpea-derived meal

What is the definition of "ostentatious"?

• 80s surfer slang for "good"

• Containing a wide variety of smells and aromas

• To make something unnecessarily complicated

• Designed to impress or attract notice

What is an antonym for the word "synonym"?

• Simile

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Onomatopoeia