An Advanced Vocabulary Quiz

This is an Advanced Vocabulary Quiz, where word enthusiasts test their linguistic mettle! These 15 challenging questions are designed to stretch your understanding of obscure, elegant, and nuanced words. From archaic terms to sophisticated descriptors, this quiz requires sharp focus and a rich vocabulary. Whether you’re a seasoned lexicon lover or just looking to expand your knowledge, you’re sure to learn something new.
 
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What does the word Lugubrious mean?
Quick to anger
Strangely mysterious
Rich in nutrients
Excessively mournful
 
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What does the word Sycophant mean?
A person who flatters for personal gain
A mystical or enigmatic figure
A self-reliant individual
A wandering nomad
 
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What does the word Cacophony mean?
A harsh mixture of sounds
A sudden revelation
A secret code or language
A state of deep reflection
 
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What does the word Esoteric mean?
Easily accessible to everyone
Likely to be understood by only a small group
Marked by rigid simplicity
Subject to frequent change
 
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What does the word Laconic mean?
Highly detailed
Deceptively complex
Using very few words
Overly sentimental
 
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What does the word Perfunctory mean?
Full of unexpected twists
Extremely elaborate
Glaringly obvious
Done without much effort or interest
 
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What does the word Inimical mean?
Harmful or hostile
Dedicated or devoted
Boring and repetitive
Inspired by goodwill
 
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What does the word Acrimonious mean?
Deeply mysterious
Weak and ineffective
Bitter and angry in tone
Marked by frequent change
 
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What does the word Perfidious mean?
Known for generosity
Cheerfully optimistic
Strict and disciplined
Deceitful and untrustworthy
 
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What does the word Apocryphal mean?
Abundant in evidence
Clear and straightforward
Of doubtful authenticity
Irrefutable and certain
 
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What does the word Pulchritude mean?
Overwhelming complexity
A sense of foreboding
Physical beauty
Excessive pride
 
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What does the word Epistolary mean?
Rooted in tradition
Relating to letters or correspondence
Symbolic or metaphorical
Monotonous and dull
 
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What does the word Defenestration mean?
The destruction of a structure by fire
The process of erasing or removing information
A sudden and unexpected downfall
The act of throwing something or someone out of a window
 
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What does the word Soporific mean?
Provoking intense anger
Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep
Causing unease or discomfort
Stimulating the senses
 
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What does the word Inchoate mean?
In an initial or undeveloped stage
Deeply ingrained or habitual
Marked by complete disorder
Highly influential or respected
 
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