Vocabulary Quiz: Descriptive Words

Eerie

• Creates a strange feeling of fear
• Creates an uneasy atmosphere
• Often describes something mysterious

Fathom

• To understand something deeply after thinking about it for an extended period
• Often used when something is difficult to understand

Pique

• To arouse curiosity or interest
• To stimulate a desire to know more

Probe

• To thoroughly investigate or explore something
• To search for information or answers

Rupture

• To break or burst suddenly
• Often used to describe something that breaks apart violently

Submerge

• To go completely underwater
• To cover or hide something with water

Tedious

• Something that is long, slow, or dull
• Can be described as tiresome or monotonous

Unscathed

• To be free from any harm or damage
• To remain unharmed after a dangerous situation

Abduct

• To take someone away illegally or against their will
• Can involve force or deception

Abode

• A place where someone lives, often a house or home
• Synonymous with dwelling or residence

Abyss

• A very deep and seemingly bottomless chasm or opening
• Represents a great depth or a dark and unknown place

Arbitrate

• To act as a judge and settle a dispute between parties
• To try to find a fair solution for all parties involved

Capricious

• To have moods and behavior that change suddenly or unexpectedly
• Often described as unpredictable or impulsive

Attribute

• To assign something as the cause or origin of something else
• To consider a person or thing as the reason for something else

Compromise

• To find an agreement by making concessions
• Both sides in a disagreement adjust their demands to reach a solution

Devout

• To have strong religious beliefs and feelings
• To be deeply committed to a particular religion

Enlighten

• To give someone better knowledge and understanding about a subject
• To illuminate something that was previously unclear

Intervene

• To become involved in a situation to influence the outcome
• To act as a mediator or peacemaker

Test your knowledge of vocabulary with this quiz focused on descriptive and action words. Each term is accompanied by its meaning and usage in context. Challenge yourself to understand and use these words correctly!