12 Questions
Match the following words with their definitions:
Abominable = With great anger, hatred or ill will Contraband = Goods that are illegally imported or exported Furtive = Cooperated in a quiet, secretive way Temerity = Reckless, offensive boldness
Match the following words with their meanings:
Acrimonious = Bitter, stinging or caustic in nature Connived = Secret, shifty, sneaky Placid = Pleasantly calm, peaceful; quiet Scrutiny = A thorough searching; a close examination or inquiry
Match the following words with their synonyms:
Amiable = Pleasant, friendly, good-natured Indigenous = Occurring or living naturally in an area Persevere = To persist in a purpose, idea or task Vehement = With conviction of force; strong feelings marked by forceful energy
Match the following words with their descriptions:
Analogous = Comparable to something else, possessing connections, similarities Compensation = Something given in exchange or to make up for something else Eluded = Avoided or escaped by cleverness or speed Formidable = Hard to overcome or deal with
Match the following words with their characteristics:
Acquit = Declare someone innocent Cynical = Distrustful of human nature; disapproving Malevolent = Having or exhibiting hatred, ill-will, spite Unsullied = Spotlessly clean and fresh
Match the following words with their negative attributes:
Brash = Tactless, bold Lurched = Staggered; stumbled Obscure = Not clearly expressed, hard to understand Recluse = A person shut off from the world; someone living in seclusion; loner
Match the following words with their definitions:
Placid = Pleasantly calm, peaceful; quiet Abominable = With great anger, hatred or ill will Cynical = Distrustful of human nature; disapproving Articulate = To speak clearly, concise
Match the following words with their characteristics:
Malevolent = Having or exhibiting hatred, ill-will, spite Benign = Incapable of causing harm Furtive = Covert in a quiet, secretive way Vehement = With conviction or force; strong feelings marked by forceful energy
Match the following words with their negative attributes:
Contraband = Goods that are illegally imported or exported Temerity = Reckless, offensive boldness Connived = Secret, shifty, sneaky Brash = Tactless, bold
Match the following words with their synonyms:
Compensation = Something given in exchange or to make up for something else Eluded = Avoided or escaped by cleverness or speed Lurched = Staggered; stumbled Acquit = Declare someone innocent
Match the following words with their primary usage:
Scrutiny = A thorough searching; a close examination or inquiry Contradict = To assert the contrary of; deny the truth Ensuing = Following immediately afterward Indigenous = Occurring or living naturally in an area
Match the following words with their descriptions:
Recluse = A person shut off from the world; someone living in seclusion; loner Unsullied = Spotlessly clean and fresh Furtive = Covert in a quiet, secretive way Analogous = Comparable to something else, possessing connections, similarities
This quiz tests your knowledge of the meanings of various words. From expressing anger and bitterness to being friendly and harmless, see if you can match the words with their correct definitions.
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