Vocabulary Quiz on Unique Words and Meanings
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Which term describes a person who is highly social and enjoys being in the company of others?

  • Egotist
  • Auspicious
  • Introvert
  • Extrovert (correct)
  • What does the term 'temerity' refer to?

  • A process of growing gradually
  • A state of being calm and peaceful
  • A quality of being well-behaved
  • Excessive confidence or boldness (correct)
  • What is the meaning of the word 'laud'?

  • To take legal action
  • To express admiration or praise (correct)
  • To criticize harshly
  • To demonstrate brashness
  • Which word describes a large quantity or abundant supply?

    <p>Prodigious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'amenity' typically refer to?

    <p>A desirable or useful feature or facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes an inclination to act rashly or with excessive confidence?

    <p>temerity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe something that is favorable or likely to produce a good outcome?

    <p>auspicious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best fits a situation where someone criticizes another person formally?

    <p>reprimand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What word would describe a person excessively proud of their own achievements?

    <p>egotist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a person who is highly involved in social settings and prefers companionship?

    <p>gregarious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a person who boasts about their own importance?

    <p>Egotist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'salubrious' describe?

    <p>Health-giving or beneficial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best describes a formal reprimand or criticism?

    <p>Reprimand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'prodicious' imply?

    <p>Remarkably large or impressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to an individual who seeks to enhance their own authority or privileges?

    <p>Prerogative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Words and Their Meanings

    • Foreboding: A feeling of dread or impending doom.

    • Provoke: To incite or stir up.

    • Swank: To act or display in a showy or ostentatious manner.

    • Valor: Courage or bravery.

    • Laud: To praise highly.

    • Extrovert: An outgoing and sociable person.

    • Pique: To arouse interest or curiosity; to irritate.

    • Auspicious: Favourable; promising good fortune.

    • Temerity: Reckless boldness; audacity.

    • Reprimand: To scold or rebuke formally.

    • Egotist: A person excessively self-centered.

    • Parse: To analyze something (e.g., a sentence) into its component parts.

    • Hysterical: Excessive emotional display, often uncontrolled.

    • Prerogative: A right or privilege.

    • Conjure: To call upon or invoke (e.g., a spirit).

    • Prodigious: Extraordinary in size, amount, or degree.

    • Palatable: Pleasant to the taste.

    • Chivalry: Code of conduct for knights; honourable and courteous behaviour.

    • Augur: To predict or foretell the future.

    • Salubrious: Healthful; promoting health.

    • Gregarious: Fond of company; sociable.

    • Amenity: Pleasant feature or accommodation.

    • Dredge: To search or explore in a thorough way; to extract material from the bottom of a body of water.

    • Copious: Abundant.

    • Sovereign: Having supreme power or authority.

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    Test your knowledge with this engaging vocabulary quiz focused on unique and challenging words. Each word comes with its definition, and your task is to understand and apply them appropriately. Expand your word power and enhance your language skills as you learn about these intriguing terms!

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