Vocabulary Practice Quiz 21

Each of the following 10 words is followed by 5 options. You have to choose the option, which represents the nearest meaning of the word given in the question. Each word is linked to a dedicated page giving you the meaning, etymology, synonyms, antonyms and usage example.

1.Esoteric
(A)broad
(B)meaningful
(C)Clever
(D)arcane
(E)champion

2.Foment
(A)renounce
(B)accept
(C)instigate
(D)subsume
(E)consume

3.Ingrate
(A)Brave
(B)heavy
(C)Ungrateful
(D)Clever
(E)Stunning

4.Nefarious
(A)simple
(B)sincere
(C)wicked
(D)creative
(E)bold

5.Ossify
(A)run
(B)swing
(C)sway
(D)harden
(E)vow

6.Paradigm
(A)dream
(B)revenge
(C)fantasy
(D)class
(E)common

7.Pulchritude
(A)concept
(B)fame
(C)beauty
(D)style
(E)color

8.Rescind
(A)provoke
(B)announce
(C)renounce
(D)annul
(E)weaken

9.Sinuous
(A)clear
(B)horrifying
(C)dear
(D)serpentine
(E)ardent

10.Travesty
(A)dearth
(B)need
(C)force
(D)parody
(E)honesty