A New Vocabulary Marathon

Embark on a thrilling linguistic challenge crafted to test your mastery of the English language. This vocabulary quiz features 25 carefully chosen words, divided into five levels of escalating difficulty. Each level contains five questions, challenging you to match rare and complex words with their exact definitions. The twist: an incorrect answer forces you to restart from the last completed level. Hone your intellect, expand your vocabulary, and get ready to navigate the intricate maze of the English lexicon. Will you rise to the pinnacle of linguistic mastery?
 
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Welcome to Level 1
READY TO CONTINUE!
 
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What does Acrimonious mean?
Angry and bitter
Pleasant and friendly
Deeply saddened or mournful
Full of wonder and excitement
 
3
What does Ebullient mean?
Showing deep respect or admiration
Lacking in movement or action
Cheerful and full of energy
Characterized by a slow and relaxed pace
 
4
What does Assiduous mean?
Having a lack of interest or enthusiasm
Characterized by sudden and unpredictable changes
Showing great care and perseverance
Easily understood or recognized
 
5
What does Intransigent mean?
Showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something
Demonstrating great respect or admiration
Capable of being easily understood or explained
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something
 
6
What does Vitriolic mean?
Filled with bitter criticism or malice
Full of energy and enthusiasm
Displaying a high degree of skill or proficiency
Relating to or characterized by deep thought
 
7
Welcome to Level 2
READY TO CONTINUE!
 
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What does Sanguine mean?
Relating to the sense of touch
Extremely old and no longer in use
Showing a lack of respect or courtesy
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation
 
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What does Supercilious mean?
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
Showing a cheerful and optimistic attitude
Acting with sudden and unpredictable changes
Having a deep-seated feeling of ill will
 
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What does Aplomb mean?
Being frequently absent
A state of intense joy
The quality of being deeply thoughtful
Self-confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation
 
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What does Harangue mean?
A brief note
A friendly conversation
A lengthy and aggressive speech
A written document
 
12
What does Indefatigable mean?
Easily tired
Persisting tirelessly
Highly forgetful
Tiresome
 
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Welcome to Level 3
READY TO CONTINUE!
 
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What does Perfidy mean?
The state of being clear and easy to understand
Relating to the countryside or rural areas
Deceitfulness; untrustworthiness
An excessive amount of detail
 
15
What does Fatuous mean?
Deeply insightful
Highly intelligent
Silly and pointless
Very important
 
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What does Ephemeral mean?
Extremely long-lasting
Lasting for a very short time
Permanent and unchanging
Deeply meaningful
 
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What does Obstreperous mean?
Extremely quiet and reserved
Deeply thoughtful and introspective
Highly agreeable and cooperative
Noisy and difficult to control
 
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What does Lachrymose mean?
Full of energy and excitement
Displaying an abusive behavior
Tearful or given to weeping
Unwilling to spend money or use resources
 
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Welcome to Level 4
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What does Munificent mean?
Larger or more generous than is usual or necessary
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude
Extremely careful and precise
Relating to or involving deep thought
 
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What does Desultory mean?
Full of sadness
Carefully planned and organized
Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Rich and luxurious
 
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What does Chimerical mean?
Extremely practical and realistic
Highly predictable and ordinary
Imaginary or fantastical; highly unrealistic
Deeply rooted in historical fact
 
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What does Mendacious mean?
Showing a strong desire for revenge
Not telling the truth; lying
Full of intricate and beautiful detail
Displaying a lack of interest or concern
 
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What does Turbid mean?
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter
Very smooth and polished
Highly organized and structured
Clear and transparent
 
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Welcome to Level 5: The Final Level!
READY TO CONTINUE!
 
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What does Contumacious mean?
The act of burying an urn
Stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority
Extremely friendly and accommodating
Highly respectful and deferential
 
27
What does Sesquipedalian mean?
Highly knowledgeable about history
Given to using long words
Extremely concise and brief in speech
Deeply immersed in artistic activities
 
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What does Munificent mean?
Very generous
Showing great courage
Characterized by the imposition of strict discipline
Extremely small in size
 
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What does Eleemosynary mean?
Highly skilled in a particular craft
Relating to or dependent on charity
Deeply rooted in ancient traditions
Extremely wealthy and affluent
 
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What does Rebarbative Mean?
Highly charming and pleasant
Unattractive and objectionable
Very welcoming and inviting
Deeply thoughtful and reflective
 
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