Challenging Vocabulary Test

This 15-question quiz is designed to test your command of the English language, focusing on words that are not only challenging but also nuanced in their meanings. Whether you're a wordsmith looking to hone your skills or just curious about where you stand, this quiz will push your vocabulary to its limits. Dive in, and let's see how well you know the subtleties of the English lexicon!
 
1 of 15
What is a synonym of "ephemeral"?
Significant
Fleeting
Unreal
Eternal
 
2 of 15
Select the word that is opposite in meaning to "insipid."
Tasty
Acidic
Bland
Icy
 
3 of 15
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "deleterious."
Neutral
Missing
Beneficial
Harmful
 
4 of 15
Which word describes a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts?
Angst
Ennui
Dread
Reverie
 
5 of 15
What is the antonym of "profligate"?
Alone
Wasteful
Barren
Thrifty
 
6 of 15
The word "esoteric" refers to something that is:
Popular and widespread
Holy and kept secret
Common knowledge
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people
 
7 of 15
Which of the following words means "bitter and abusive language"?
Bombast
Invective
Panegyric
Plaudit
 
8 of 15
What is an antonym of "garrulous"?
Quiet
Rowdy
Cantankerous
Verbose
 
9 of 15
Which word describes a situation that is made worse by the actions intended to correct it?
Latrogenic
Palliative
Remedial
Salutary
 
10 of 15
Which of the following words is an antonym of "mellifluous"?
Cacophonous
Melodic
Euphonious
Harmonious
 
11 of 15
What is the meaning of the word "ineluctable"?
Negotiable
Unelectable
Argumentative
Inescapable
 
12 of 15
Which of the following best describes an argument that is subtle, tricky, and seemingly logical but actually misleading?
Spurious
Equitable
Cogent
Specious
 
13 of 15
What is the meaning of "pusillanimous"?
Beautiful
Timid
Sleepy
Courageous
 
14 of 15
The word "sartorial" relates to:
Cooking
Clothing
Medicine
Gardening
 
15 of 15
Hint
What is the meaning of "prolix"?
Power of Attorney
Concise
Lengthy and wordy
A relative that is not blood-related
 
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