23 Questions
What is the meaning of the word 'masticate'?
To chew or grind food with the teeth
What is the meaning of the word 'muse'?
To be absorbed in thought or daydream
What is the meaning of the word 'oblique'?
Not straightforward or direct
What does the word 'migratory' mean?
related to migrating
What does the word 'menagerie' mean?
a collection of wild animals
What does the word 'obtuse' mean?
lacking sharpness or quickness of perception
What does the word 'misanthropy' mean?
A dislike or hatred of humankind
What is the meaning of the word 'mores'?
Customs or traditions of a particular group or society
What does the word 'noisome' mean?
Having a strong, unpleasant smell
What does the word 'marshal' mean?
to gather or assemble
What is the meaning of the word 'melancholy'?
a feeling of sadness or depression
What does the word 'myriad' mean?
a large collection or assortment
Which word means a feeling of deep sadness or depression?
Melancholy
Which word means a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition?
Menagerie
Which word means a deceptive or unreal appearance, often seen in the desert?
Mirage
Which word means a person who hates or distrusts humankind?
misanthropy
Which word means a word or term that is not accurate or appropriate for a particular thing or person?
misnomer
Which word means a large and diverse collection of things or people?
myriad
His ___________ for his family members led to their preferential treatment in the company
nepotism
The ___________ smell coming from the garbage can made me gag
noxious
Match the following words with their meanings:
milieu = The physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops misnomer = An incorrect or inappropriate name for something muster = To gather or summon (forces, people, etc.) nepotism = Favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power
Match the following words with their definitions:
noxious = Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant obtuse = Lacking quickness of perception or intellect mode = A particular way or method of doing something martyr = A person who sacrifices something of great value for the sake of principle
Match the following terms with their meanings:
mirage = An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions masticate = To chew (food) myriad = A countless or extremely great number menagerie = A collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition
Test your vocabulary skills with this quiz on words starting with the letter 'M'. From "masticate" to "muse" and "migratory" to "mode", this quiz will challenge your knowledge of these diverse terms. Can you identify their meanings and usage? Let's find out!
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