Which of These Words is Spelled Correctly?

We've got a new English challenge for you today! We've put together a list of 15 tricky words to spell, each a bit harder than the last! You will need to choose the correctly spelled word according to the definition we give you. So, are you up for it? Then let's test your spelling!
 
1 of 15
"Lasting for a very short time."
Ephemeral
Ephimeral
Ephimeral
 
2 of 15
"Having a ready insight into and understanding of things."
Perspicacious
Perspicious
Perspicatious
 
3 of 15
"Denoting or relating to a task that can never be completed."
Sisyphian
Sisyphean
Sysiphean
 
4 of 15
"A toy consisting of a tube containing mirrors and pieces of colored glass or paper."
Kaleidoscope
Kaliedoscope
Kaleidescope
 
5 of 15
"A painter who uses light and shade rather than color to create the illusion of volume."
Chiaroscuroist
Chiaroscurist
Chiarascuroist
 
6 of 15
"Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical."
Quixotick
Quixotic
Quixotik
 
7 of 15
"Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly."
Conscienctious
Concientious
Conscientious
 
8 of 15
"Like a labyrinth; irregular and twisting."
Labyrinthine
Labrynthine
Labyrynthine
 
9 of 15
"Expressing opinions on matters outside the scope of one's knowledge or expertise."
Ultracrepidarian
Ultracrepedarian
Ultracrepidarean
 
10 of 15
"The devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline."
Nomenklature
Nomenclatur
Nomenclature
 
11 of 15
"The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named."
Onomatopoeia
Onomatopeia
Onomatopoea
 
12 of 15
"A meeting at an agreed time and place."
Rendevouz
Rendevous
Rendezvous
 
13 of 15
"Enforcing uniformity or conformity without regard to natural variation or individuality."
Procrustian
Procroustean
Procrustean
 
14 of 15
"A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement."
Anui
Ennuie
Ennui
 
15 of 15
"One who conducts strangers; a tour guide."
Zenagogue
Xanagogue
Xenagogue
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