9 Questions
What is the definition of 'brevity'?
Expressing oneself in a concise and exact manner
Which word best describes someone who is 'egotistical'?
Self-centered
What does it mean to 'alleviate' something?
To make something less severe
What is the definition of 'pithy'?
Concise and forcefully expressive
What does 'bombastic' mean?
Pompous and overblown in language
How would you define 'colloquial'?
Informal and conversational in language
What does 'eloquence' mean?
Speaking in a fluent and persuasive manner
What is the definition of 'ramble'?
To talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way
How would you define 'complacent'?
Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
Test your vocabulary knowledge with this multiple choice quiz on definitions of words such as brevity, pithy, bombastic, colloquial, and more. Sharpen your understanding of these terms and expand your word bank with this quiz.
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