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!
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1) What does “fastidious” mean?
- a. excessively particular or demanding
- b. bite-sized
- c. rowdy
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2) Who is a “cobbler”?
- a. someone who grows apples
- b. someone who makes canes
- c. someone who repairs shoes
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3) What does “abdicate” mean?
- a. to give up a position
- b. to secure a stronghold
- c. to surrender
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4) What does “rescind” mean?
- a. to boast
- b. to endorse
- c. to repeal
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5) What is a “qualm”?
- a. a recommendation
- b. a feeling of unease
- c. a recipe
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6) What does “loathe” mean?
- a. to concern oneself with others’ business
- b. to celebrate
- c. to feel intense hatred
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7) What does “quaint” mean?
- a. chilly
- b. colorful and bright
- c. charming and unique
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8) What does “brazen” mean?
- a. bold
- b. overfilled
- c. mild
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9) What does “famish” mean?
- a. to abolish
- b. to mutiny
- c. to cause extreme hunger
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10) What does “parched” mean?
- a. excited
- b. extremely thirsty
- c. devastated
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11) What does “contingent” mean?
- a. highly likely
- b. impossible
- c. conditional
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12) What does “enunciate” mean?
- a. to commit a crime
- b. to deteriorate
- c. to pronounce clearly
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13) What does “dire” mean?
- a. overwhelming
- b. extremely serious or urgent
- c. ugly
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14) What does “gullible” mean?
- a. lazy
- b. easily fooled
- c. luxurious
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15) What does “inferior” mean?
- a. lower in station
- b. restless
- c. unoriginal
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16) What does “vapid” mean?
- a. overbearing
- b. offering nothing of substance
- c. minimal
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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! 🌟
