by alex
Sharpen your linguistic skills with our Magoosh Vocabulary Quiz, crafted to challenge and expand your command of the English language. Each question is designed to test your knowledge of nuanced words and their meanings. Dive in and see how well you can navigate the intricacies of advanced vocabulary. Good luck, and may your word power grow!
Magoosh Vocabulary Quiz Questions Overview
1. What does the word ‘aberration’ mean?
A deviation from the norm
A state of happiness
A type of plant
A musical term
2. Which word means ‘to criticize severely’?
Eulogize
Castigate
Adulate
Commend
3. What is the meaning of ‘laconic’?
Using very few words
Highly detailed
Extremely talkative
Full of energy
4. Which word describes a person who is excessively flattering?
Obsequious
Aloof
Indifferent
Stoic
5. What does ‘ephemeral’ mean?
Lasting for a very short time
Extremely large
Highly valuable
Easily broken
6. Which word means ‘to make worse’?
Ameliorate
Exacerbate
Mitigate
Alleviate
7. What is the meaning of ‘sagacious’?
Wise and insightful
Foolish and naive
Young and inexperienced
Old and frail
8. Which word describes a person who is difficult to control?
Docile
Recalcitrant
Submissive
Pliable
9. What does ‘ubiquitous’ mean?
Present everywhere
Extremely rare
Highly specialized
Very expensive
10. Which word means ‘to clear from blame’?
Condemn
Exonerate
Incriminate
Reproach
