Vocabulary Quiz: Word Meanings

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Which word means to give up power?

Avert
Advocate
Abdicate (correct)
Accumulate

What is the meaning of the word 'abhor'?

To praise
To despise (correct)
To cherish
To forgive

What does 'acquiesce' mean?

To completely ignore
To reject
To agree reluctantly (correct)
To strongly oppose

Which term describes a residence?

Abode (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which word means to maintain the current state or to not engage?

Abstain (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'adverse' specifically refer to?

Opposing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'antidote'?

A cure for poison (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ambiguous' mean?

Confusing and unclear (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which word means to increase or make greater?

Augment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'amiable'?

Friendly (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word 'banal'?

commonplace (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words means 'to bargain or negotiate'?

barter (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'belligerent' describe?

hostile (D) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct meaning of 'benevolent'.

kind-hearted (C) Signup and view all the answers

What part of speech is the word 'commend'?

verb (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which word best describes someone who is 'candid'?

honest (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'concur' mean?

to agree (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best definition of 'choleric'?

irritable (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'to confuse'?

baffle (A) Signup and view all the answers

Select the word that represents a 'scheme'.

conspiracy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cohesive' imply?

united (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words means 'to support'?

bolster (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'contemplate' mean?

to meditate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'condone' an action?

to approve (C) Signup and view all the answers

Abbreviate

To make something shorter.

Abdicate

To give up a position of power, usually a throne.