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"?
Eternal
Unreal
Significant
Fleeting
 
2 of 15
Select the word that is opposite in meaning to "insipid."
Bland
Acidic
Icy
Tasty
 
3 of 15
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "deleterious."
Harmful
Neutral
Beneficial
Missing
 
4 of 15
Which word describes a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts?
Angst
Reverie
Dread
Ennui
 
5 of 15
What is the antonym of "profligate"?
Barren
Wasteful
Thrifty
Alone
 
6 of 15
The word "esoteric" refers to something that is:
Common knowledge
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people
Holy and kept secret
Popular and widespread
 
7 of 15
Which of the following words means "bitter and abusive language"?
Bombast
Panegyric
Plaudit
Invective
 
8 of 15
What is an antonym of "garrulous"?
Verbose
Quiet
Rowdy
Cantankerous
 
9 of 15
Which word describes a situation that is made worse by the actions intended to correct it?
Palliative
Salutary
Latrogenic
Remedial
 
10 of 15
Which of the following words is an antonym of "mellifluous"?
Euphonious
Melodic
Harmonious
Cacophonous
 
11 of 15
What is the meaning of the word "ineluctable"?
Argumentative
Negotiable
Unelectable
Inescapable
 
12 of 15
Which of the following best describes an argument that is subtle, tricky, and seemingly logical but actually misleading?
Cogent
Spurious
Equitable
Specious
 
13 of 15
What is the meaning of "pusillanimous"?
Timid
Courageous
Beautiful
Sleepy
 
14 of 15
The word "sartorial" relates to:
Gardening
Clothing
Medicine
Cooking
 
15 of 15
Hint
What is the meaning of "prolix"?
Power of Attorney
A relative that is not blood-related
Lengthy and wordy
Concise
 
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