The following quiz is designed to test your vocabulary. Each word has four choices with one choice closely matching its meaning. Answers are given at the end of the quiz. Enjoy wordabbling.
1. Abysmal
a) Relating to hell
b) Lowest conduct
c) Immeasurably deep or low
d) Both b & c
2. Bandy
a) Trade
b) A scarf used by bandit
c) A kind of mild liquor
d) A piece of cloth
3. Choleric
a) Irritable or angry
b) Afflicted with cholera
c) Peaceful
d) None of the above
4. Despiteous
a) A depressive stage
b) Despite of
c) Malicious
d) Pleasant
5. Etcetera
a) An ancient vase
b) A number of other things unspecified
c) A colloquium
d) An ancient passage
6. Heyday
a) At the height of
b) A slip of tongue
c) A period of great vigor or success
d) None of the above
7. Lampoon
a) To appreciate
b) Criticizing
c) A lighted spoon
d) A sharp satire directed at someone
8. Midget
a) Extremely small person
b) Extremely tall person
c) An insect
d) None of the above
9. Prurient
a) Sleazy or lustful thoughts
b) Related to pus
c) A racy book
d) Both a & c
10. Zeist
a) An old artifact
b) A city in Germany
c) A city in central Netherlands
d) None of the above
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Answers:
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (c) 5 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 8 (a) 9. (a) 10 (c)
Your Score:
8-10 Excellent
5-7 Good
1-4 Need improvement
