Only People With IQ Above 140 Know The Meaning Of These 17 Words

Some say that vocabulary and intelligence go hand in hand, and expanding your language skills might even give your IQ a boost. Whether or not you buy into the theory, one thing’s for sure: testing your word knowledge is always interesting—and maybe even a little addictive! (Any other English majors here? You get it.)

Try your best with these 17 words and see just how deep your vocabulary goes. The answers are waiting for you in the next section, but challenge yourself not to peek until you’ve finished. Ready? Let’s dive in!

1. 1) What does “fastidious” mean?

   • a. excessively particular or demanding
   • b. bite-sized
   • c. rowdy

2. 2) Who is a “cobbler”?

   • a. someone who grows apples
   • b. someone who makes canes
   • c. someone who repairs shoes

3. 3) What does “abdicate” mean?

   • a. to give up a position
   • b. to secure a stronghold
   • c. to surrender

4. 4) What does “rescind” mean?

   • a. to boast
   • b. to endorse
   • c. to repeal

5. 5) What is a “qualm”?

   • a. a recommendation
   • b. a feeling of unease
   • c. a recipe

6. 6) What does “loathe” mean?

   • a. to concern oneself with others’ business
   • b. to celebrate
   • c. to feel intense hatred

7. 7) What does “quaint” mean?

   • a. chilly
   • b. colorful and bright
   • c. charming and unique

8. 8) What does “brazen” mean?

   • a. bold
   • b. overfilled
   • c. mild

9. 9) What does “famish” mean?

   • a. to abolish
   • b. to mutiny
   • c. to cause extreme hunger

10. 10) What does “parched” mean?

    • a. excited
    • b. extremely thirsty
    • c. devastated

11. 11) What does “contingent” mean?

    • a. highly likely
    • b. impossible
    • c. conditional

12. 12) What does “enunciate” mean?

    • a. to commit a crime
    • b. to deteriorate
    • c. to pronounce clearly

13. 13) What does “dire” mean?

    • a. overwhelming
    • b. extremely serious or urgent
    • c. ugly

14. 14) What does “gullible” mean?

    • a. lazy
    • b. easily fooled
    • c. luxurious

15. 15) What does “inferior” mean?

    • a. lower in station
    • b. restless
    • c. unoriginal

16. 16) What does “vapid” mean?

    • a. overbearing
    • b. offering nothing of substance
    • c. minimal

17. 17) What is a “conundrum”?

    • a. a confusing and difficult problem
    • b. an apology
    • c. a confession

Fantastic job! You’re a vocabulary virtuoso! 🏆

Good effort! Keep at it, and you’ll ace it in no time! 🌟