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. Apocryphal
a) True
b) Doubtful
c) Religious
d) Arch
2. Burlesque
a) Humorous
b) Pathetic
c) Hidden
d) Emotion
3. Harlotry
a) Weak
b) Prostitution
c) Loose Talk
d) A Manner of conduct
4. Frigid
a) Unresponsive
b) Hot
c) Slow understanding
d) Cold
5. Orchestration
a) Musical instruments
b) Planned maneuver
c) Artificial
d) A band of actors
6. Penury
a) A small gathering
b) An act of revenge
c) Extreme poverty
d) Richness
7. Regal
a) Related to power
b) Royal
c) A gala
d) Expensive clothes
8. Zing
a) A deceptive scheme
b) Muscle weakness
c) A mythical creature
d) Vitality
9. Veritable
a) Objectionable
b) Passive
c) True
d) Believable
10. Hermetically
a) Completely
b) Air-tight
c) Willingly
d) Openly
Answers:
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5 (b) 6 (c) 7 (b) 8 (d) 9. (c) 10 (b)
Your Score:
8-10 Excellent
5-7 Good
1-4 Need improvement
