Vocabulary Quiz on Advanced Terms
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What is the meaning of 'berate'?

  • To make amends
  • To confuse
  • To praise highly
  • To scold severely (correct)
  • Which word defines the concept of being overly proud?

  • Averse
  • Benevolent
  • Boisterous
  • Conceited (correct)
  • What does 'contemporary' refer to?

  • Traditional
  • Mysterious
  • Extravagant
  • Modern (correct)
  • Which of the following best describes 'bleak'?

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    What does 'bizarre' mean?

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    The term 'belligerent' refers to which characteristic?

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    Which word indicates a secretive action?

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    What is the definition of 'conflate'?

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    Which word best describes something that is harmful or damaging?

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    What term is used for one who shows a lack of responsibility or accountability?

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    Which verb means to command or order someone to do something?

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    What does the term 'cynical' imply about a person's attitude?

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    Which term means to expose something as false or a lie?

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    Which adjective would best describe something that is fragile and easily broken?

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    Which word describes a person who is very poor or lacking basic necessities?

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    What is the meaning of the word 'enigma'?

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    What is the definition of the word 'expedite'?

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    Which word refers to someone who is escaping?

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    What does the term 'indispensable' signify?

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    Which option describes a belief that is considered false?

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    What does 'flagrant' refer to?

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    Which word means to damage or weaken?

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    Which word describes someone who is overly talkative?

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    What does 'gullible' mean?

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    What does the word 'abrogate' mean?

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    What is the meaning of the word 'futile'?

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    Which of the following is synonymous with 'abominable'?

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    What does the term 'acerbic' refer to?

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    Which term would best describe a person who is 'altruistic'?

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    What does 'arduous' describe?

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    What does 'apotheosis' mean?

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    Which word best matches the meaning of 'belligerent'?

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    What does 'cogent' imply?

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    What best describes the meaning of 'dissonance'?

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    Which of these words means 'to enhance'?

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    Which word means 'to initiate or plot'?

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    What does 'integrity' refer to?

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    Which of the following words describes something that is detailed?

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    Which term describes 'to intervene'?

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    What does 'lucrative' mean?

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    Which word signifies a state of being unaware?

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    What does 'malleable' suggest about a substance?

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    Which of the following words indicates something that is offensive?

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    Which word means 'to block'?

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    What does 'jubilant' express?

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    What does the word 'ominous' mean?

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    What action does the verb 'ostracize' represent?

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    Which adjective could best describe a 'placid' environment?

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    What is the meaning of 'philanthropy'?

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    How is the term 'pious' best characterized?

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    What action does the word 'peruse' describe?

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    Which of the following definitions corresponds to 'quandary'?

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    What does 'prolific' mean?

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    What is the best definition of 'remorse'?

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    Flashcards

    Abbreviate

    To make something shorter or less detailed.

    Abdicate

    To give up a position of power or authority.

    Abhor

    To feel intense dislike or hatred towards something.

    Abnormal

    Not typical or usual; different from the norm.

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    Abode

    A place where someone lives; a home.

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    Abrasive

    Rough or irritating, like sandpaper.

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    Abrupt

    Sudden and unexpected; blunt or straightforward.

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    Absolution

    The state of being freed from guilt or sin.

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    Absolve

    To free someone from guilt, blame, or obligation.

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    Abstain

    To choose not to do something, especially something tempting.

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    Baffle

    To confuse or bewilder someone completely.

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    Banal

    Lacking in originality or interest; dull or commonplace.

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    Barter

    To bargain or exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using money.

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    Belated

    Happening after the expected or usual time; late.

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    Belligerent

    Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight.

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    Belittle

    To make someone feel unimportant or inferior by criticizing them.

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    Benign

    Kind and gentle; having a positive effect.

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    Benevolent

    Characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings.

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    Divulge

    To reveal or expose something hidden or secret, often unintentionally.

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    Dispute

    To argue or disagree with someone, often in a formal or contentious manner.

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    Disregard

    To ignore or disregard something completely, often deliberately.

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    Debilitate

    To weaken or make someone or something less effective, often through illness or injury.

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    Debunk

    To prove something false or to expose its flaws, often through evidence or reasoning.

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    Desecrate

    To violate or corrupt something sacred or respected, often in a disrespectful or sacrilegious manner.

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    Desist

    To stop doing something, often because it is no longer necessary or desirable.

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    Ostracize

    To exclude someone from a group or society.

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    Ominous

    Foretelling of something bad.

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    Instigate

    To start or cause something, often something negative.

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    Instill

    To firmly establish something in someone's mind, especially by repeated actions.

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    Instinctively

    Happening automatically, without conscious thought.

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    Intact

    Complete and undamaged.

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    Integrity

    Being honest and having strong moral principles.

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    Interfere

    To get involved in something that doesn't concern you.

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    Intimidate

    To make someone feel scared or threatened.

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    Intricate

    Having many complex details.

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    Intriguing

    Something that is very interesting or fascinating.

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    Intrusive

    Unwanted and causing discomfort or annoyance.

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    Exhibit (v.)

    To display something publicly, such as an artwork or a product.

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    Exorbitant (adj.)

    Excessively high or unreasonable in price or cost.

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    Exonerate (v.)

    To clear someone of blame or charges, to prove they are innocent.

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    Expedient (adj.)

    Convenient and practical, even if not perfectly ethical.

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    Expedite (v.)

    To speed up a process or make it more efficient.

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    Fabricate (v.)

    To invent or create a story or lie, often for personal gain.

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    Fallacy (n.)

    A mistaken belief or a false idea that is not based on truth.

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    Feasible (adj.)

    Possible and practical to achieve or implement.

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    Feeble (adj.)

    Lacking strength or energy, weak.

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    Feign (v.)

    To pretend or to act as if something is true when it is not.

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