Vocabulary Quiz on Word Definitions
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What does the word 'congenial' mean?

  • Aggressively greedy or grasping
  • Delicately small and pretty
  • Easily persuaded to believe something
  • Pleasant due to compatible qualities or interests (correct)
  • Which word describes someone who is excessively greedy?

  • Rapacious (correct)
  • Placid
  • Malevolent
  • Dotty
  • What does it mean to 'dither'?

  • To forcefully compel someone
  • To create an alluring image
  • To be indecisive (correct)
  • To enjoy oneself luxuriously
  • Which word means to issue or spread out from a source?

    <p>Emanate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the word that describes someone who has a harmful intent.

    <p>Malevolent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'tantalizing'?

    <p>Teasing or tormenting with something unobtainable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes someone who is easily misled due to a lack of experience?

    <p>Gullible (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'dainty' refer to?

    <p>Something that is delicately small and pretty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best describes a situation that is strange or out of the ordinary?

    <p>Peculiar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word suggests a state of being completely confused and unsure?

    <p>Bewildered (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a substance that has solidified or thickened, particularly due to cooling?

    <p>Congealed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a person who is experiencing a feeling of complete confusion and uncertainty, similar to being lost?

    <p>Bewildered (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is most closely related to the concept of something being 'unusual'?

    <p>Peculiar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Congenial

    Pleasant due to similar qualities or interests.

    Rapacious

    Aggressively greedy or grasping.

    Dither

    To be indecisive or unsure.

    Compelling

    Evoking interest or admiration powerfully.

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    Compulsion

    The state of being forced to do something.

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    Malevolent

    Wishing to do evil to others.

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    Naive

    Lack of experience or wisdom.

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    Translucent

    Allowing light to pass through, but not shapes.

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    Bewildered

    Perplexed and confused; very puzzled.

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    Peculiar

    Strange or odd; unusual.

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    Congealed

    Having become semisolid, especially on cooling.

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    Adjective

    A word that describes a noun.

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    Example Usage

    A sentence showing how a word is used.

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    Study Notes

    Word Definitions and Usage

    • Congenial: (adjective) pleasant because of a similar personality, qualities, or interests
    • Rapacious: (adjective) aggressively greedy or grasping
    • Dither: (verb) to be indecisive
    • Compelling: (adjective) evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way
    • Compulsion: (noun) the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; constraint
    • Dotty: (adjective) (of a person, action, or idea) somewhat mad or eccentric
    • Dainty: (adjective) delicately small and pretty
    • Tantalizing: (adjective) tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable
    • Emanate: (verb) (of something abstract but perceptible) to issue or spread out from a source
    • Malevolent: (adjective) having or showing a wish to do evil to others
    • Naive: (adjective) (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
    • Gullible: (adjective) easily persuaded to believe something; credulous
    • Translucent: (adjective) (of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semitransparent
    • Placid: (adjective) (of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited
    • Luxuriate: (verb) to enjoy oneself in a luxurious way; take self-indulgent delight

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