Vocabulary Quiz on Word Meanings

Abundant and Abundance

• "Abundant" describes something in plentiful supply, while "abundance" refers to a large amount of something.

Arid and Humidity

• "Arid" describes a lack of rainfall and dry conditions, while "humidity" refers to the amount of moisture in the air.

Distinct and Unmistakable

• "Distinct" can mean different or separate and also refers to something being clearly recognized or unmistakable.

Graze and Touch lightly

• "Graze" can mean to feed on grass, but it can also describe a light touch while passing.

Hectic and Confusion

• "Hectic" describes a state of intense activity, often with haste and confusion.

Horde and Group

• A "horde" refers to a very large group of people or animals, especially when moving.

Incredible and Impossible

• "Incredible" is used to describe something that is hard or seemingly impossible to believe.

Inhabit and Occupy

• "Inhabit" means to live in or occupy a place, while "inhabitant" refers to a person or animal living in a specific area.

Peninsula and Surrounded

• A "peninsula" is a piece of land extending into a body of water, almost entirely surrounded by it.

Rural and Countryside

• "Rural" pertains to the country, its inhabitants, and its lifestyle.

Sanctuary and Safety

• "Sanctuary" refers to a safe haven or shelter. It can also signify the protection offered by such a place

Splendor and Magnificence

• "Splendor" refers to brilliance and magnificence in appearance. It denotes something stunning visually.

Squalor and Filth

• "Squalor" means extreme filth and misery, often due to neglect and poor living conditions.

Terrain and Surface Features

• "Terrain" is a geographical term signifying an area of land or region. It also describes the physical features of the land, including hills, valleys, and other formations.

Abundant & Abundance

• More than enough is abundant, lots of something is an abundance

Arid

• Arid places are very dry, lacking rainfall

Distinct

• Distinct things are different or separate, unmistakable, or definite

Graze

• To feed on growing grass, or touch lightly in passing

Hectic

• Hectic activities are full of feverish activity, haste, or confusion

Horde

• A large crowd of people or animals moving together

Humid

• Humid air is full of moisture or water

Humidity

• The amount of moisture in the air

Incredible

• Something incredible is hard or impossible to believe

Inhabit

• To live in or on a place

Inhabitant

• A person or animal that lives in a certain place

Peninsula

• A piece of land connected to a larger landmass, jutting out and almost completely surrounded by water

Rural

• Relating to the country and its people

Sanctuary

• a place of safety or shelter, or protection offered by such a place

Splendor

• Magnificence, brilliance of appearance

Splendid

• Very impressive, magnificent

Squalor

• Filth, misery

Squalid

• Dirty and unfit for living, often from neglect

Terrain

• An area of land, a region, or the surface features of a region