Vocabulary Quiz: Words and Meanings

What does it mean if a surface is described as abrasive?

Which word refers to the act of going off the main subject?

Which of the following words means 'complex; difficult to solve'?

Which term is used to describe a hidden or undercover situation?

What is the meaning of the word 'Bilk'?

Which term best describes a personality that is perceived as irritating and unpleasant due to its rough and coarse nature?

In a business deal, if someone were to intentionally mislead a partner to gain unfair financial advantage, their actions could be described as:

A secret operation conducted by intelligence agencies, designed to remain undetected by the public, is best characterized as:

If persistent rumors and misinformation within a community start to ______ widespread panic, it indicates the rumors are the origin of the panic.

Trying to solve a complex moral dilemma with conflicting principles and no easy answers can be described as tackling a ______ problem.

Which scenario exemplifies the meaning of 'abrasive' in describing someone's personality?

In which situation would the word 'bilk' be most appropriately used?

A 'covert' operation is designed to be:

Which of the following best illustrates the meaning of 'engender'?

Describing a problem as 'knotty' suggests that it is primarily:

Which word describes an action or behavior that involves using someone else's ideas without proper credit?

What term describes a place where airplanes are kept, similar to a garage?

Which word best fits the description of creating or bringing something into existence?

Which term refers to a subtle distinction or variation?

Which word is associated with the concept of fame or widespread acclaim?