Vocabulary Quiz: Definitions and Synonyms
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Which word means 'to destroy or erase'?

  • Dearth
  • Expunge (correct)
  • Pungent
  • Clemency
  • What is the meaning of the word 'cogent'?

  • Forceful (correct)
  • Imperative
  • Ambiguous
  • Mundane
  • Which word can be defined as 'not able to be wounded or hurt'?

  • Indomitable
  • Invulnerable (correct)
  • Scrupulous
  • Virulent
  • What does the term 'panacea' refer to?

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    The word 'altruistic' is best defined as:

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    Word Definitions and Synonyms

    • Affiliated: attached / connected
    • Ascertain: to find out / discover
    • Attainment: accomplishment / achievement
    • Bequeath: to give or pass an inheritance / transmit
    • Cogent: forceful / convincing
    • Converge: move toward one point / unite
    • Disperse: to scatter / break up
    • Esteem: a highly favorable opinion or judgment / respect
    • Expunge: to destroy / erase
    • Finite: having limits / measurable
    • Invulnerable: not able to be wounded or hurt / immune
    • Malevolent: showing ill will / wicked
    • Nonchalant: cool and confident / unconcerned
    • Omniscient: knowing everything / wise
    • Panacea: an answer to all problems / cure
    • Scrupulous: exact / careful
    • Skulk: to lie in hiding / slink
    • Supercilious: proud and contemptuous / overbearing
    • Uncanny: strange / mysterious / spooky
    • Venial: easily excused / forgivable
    • Altruistic: unselfish / selfless
    • Assent: agreement / consent
    • Benefactor: one who does good to others / humanitarian
    • Chivalrous: respectful / helpful
    • Clemency: mercy / forgiveness / gentleness
    • Dearth: a lack or shortage of something / want
    • Diffident: shy / lacking confidence
    • Discrepancy: difference / disagreement
    • Embark: to go aboard / to make a start
    • Facile: easily done / simple / effortless
    • Indomitable: unbeatable / invincible
    • Infallible: absolutely dependable / certain
    • Plod: to walk slowly / heavily
    • Pungent: stinging / biting / spicy
    • Remiss: careless / slack
    • Repose: to rest / sleep
    • Temerity: rashness / recklessness
    • Truculent: aggressive / fierce / cruel
    • Unfeigned: sincere / real / genuine
    • Virulent: extremely poisonous / hateful

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    Test your knowledge of vocabulary with this quiz focused on word definitions and synonyms. Each word comes with its meaning and you need to choose the correct synonym or definition. Challenge yourself and expand your vocabulary skills!

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