A Tricky English Vocabulary Quiz!

Certain students say that they chose to study English at a post-secondary level, because they felt that it was an 'easier' option than many other subjects. Little did they know, that many sections of the exam are extremely challenging, especially for a student who decides to take it lightly. One such section is the vocabulary quiz, an A Level sample of which is reproduced below. Give it a go, and see how well you'd fare.
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What does the above word mean?
Sharp or jagged
Lazy or mournful
Soft
Flexible or graceful
acetic on sandy background
 
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What does the above word mean?
A highly self-disciplined person
Someone who collects herbs
A person lacking a sense of rhythm
Someone who is critical of religion
eructation on sandy background
 
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Hint
What does the above word mean?
A burp or belch
Flatulence
A loose piece of skin
A swelling
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What does the above word mean?
3rd to last
Last
4th to last
2nd to last
xylophobia on sandy background
 
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Hint
What does the above word mean?
The fear of loud noises
The fear of cotton
The fear of wood
The fear of xylophones
demiurge on sandy background
 
6 of 10
Hint
What does the above word mean?
A creator of a universe
An urge to demi
A person with toad-like characteristics
A religion's leading prophet
chatoyancy on sandy background
 
7 of 10
What does the above word mean?
An optical reflectance effect in stones
The resistance levels of a material
The art of cat impersonation
The art of conversation
expedite on sandy background
 
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What does the above word mean?
To hasten
To add up
To ship overseas
To quantify the results of an experiment
oenophile on sandy background
 
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What does the above word mean?
Someone who loves old people
Someone who loves wine
Someone who loves fruit
Someone who loves salt
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What does the above word mean?
Without any real depth
Behaving with self-perceived superiority
Slippery
Strange or weird
reading at night
Better Luck Next Time
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