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If your descriptive words are limited to good, great, amazing, best, and big, this may be a sign that your vocabulary skills need some work. Let's find out just where your language abilities stand.
John suffered a contusion during the game. What does "contusion" mean?
An injury where the skin is not broken.
An injury where a bone is broken.
An injury that is considered a sprain.
An injury involving the head.
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What does "solicitous" mean?
Needing a lawyer's help.
Doing things by yourself.
Asking lots of questions.
Full of anxiety or concern.
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What's the most advanced synonym for a swirling current of water you have used?
Whirlpool.
Vortex.
Maelstrom.
Tornado.
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Which antonym is the best choice for the word "equanimity?"
Contrary.
Extremely different.
Similar.
Anxiety.
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What does "covet" mean?
To lust after.
To intend to do something.
To blanket something.
To own a Corvette with someone else.
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Jane had a slight intimation of the complex subject. What does "intimation" mean?
To produce something efficiently.
To mimic someone else.
To pretend to know something.
Vague understanding.
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What is the meaning of the word "predilection?"
Affection for someone.
Before being able to speak.
An inclination in favor of something.
The ability to predict something.
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A zephyr blew in from the west. What is the meaning of "zephyr?"
A major storm.
A strong wind.
A flying machine.
A slight breeze.
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Which is the closest antonym to the word "subjugate?"
An underground entrance.
Liberate.
To start off a sentence.
Lose.
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The noxious gases made everyone sick. What is the meaning of "noxious?"
Deadly or injurious.
Smelly.
Lacking oxygen.
Unrelated to Christmas.
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Mary was eclectic in the way she practiced counseling. What does "eclectic" mean?
Taking ideas from a variety of sources.
Catholic.
Energized.
Being odd or different.
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What is the definition of the word "cobbler?"
A person who loves to eat corn.
Someone who makes shoes.
A person who paves streets.
A person who walks a lot.
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The hapless man really had no chance to succeed. What does "hapless" mean?
Very unhappy.
Bumbling idiot.
Tragic.
Unfortunate.
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After many months of struggle, Mike finally hit his nadir. What does "nadir" mean?
Lowest point.
Bone in the arm.
Tennis professional.
Resting place.
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What is the definition of the word "quaint?"
A unit of measurement.
Attractively old-fashioned.
Making very little noise.
Weird.
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I would be remiss if I failed to mention it. What does "remiss" mean?
Failing in my duties.
Lazy.
To miss the mark again.
Married twice.
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What does "tangential" mean?
Having to do with sunburned private parts.
Angled upwards.
Divergent.
Digressing from the subject.
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Which is the best synonym for "utilitarian?"
Realistic.
Illiterate person.
Functional.
Conservative political party.
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Which is the most appropriate antonym for the word "virtuoso?"
Imbecile.
Expert.
An oh so virtuous person.
Poor.
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Fred had a penchant for the finer things in life. What does "penchant" mean?
Dislike.
Weakness.
Singing writing instrument.
A strong liking.
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The inchoate tadpole would need time to mature. What does "inchoate" mean?
Encased in chocolate.
Undeveloped.
Too small to eat.
Irregular.
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