Are you prepared to test your English in three different areas? Then prepare your vocabulary and wipe the dust off your lexicon because we're about to test your knowledge of synonyms, antonyms and definitions!
Rising or expanding at a steady and usually rapid rate
To display something in a noticeable way
A mathematical equation that cannot be answered
To have unlimited potential
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What is a synonym for the word "Superfluous"?
Good Dancer
Unnecessary
Pivotal
Perfect
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What is the definition of the word "Perusal"?
To witness an abnormal occurence
An inability to see something
Something relating to the country of Peru
To look or survey something
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What is the definition of the word "Sardonic"?
The range of notes a singer can reach
Rhythmic speech
Contains sardines or similar seafood
Grimly mocking or cynical
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What is a synonym for the word "Divergent"?
Efficient
Confusing
Dissimilar
Unpleasant
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What is the definition of the word "Antithesis"?
The main component of something
To be against the academic system
A lie told so often people believe it
The direct opposite
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What is the definition of the word "Innate"?
To cause anger
Something learned only after focused study
A prisoner in jail
Inherent in the essential character of something
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What is the definition of the word "Criterion"?
A rule or principle used in the evaluation of something
Items previously thought to be necessary that are no longer so
The essential components of all ions
Components of something that must be present at all times
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What is the definition of the word "Vernacular"?
To be particularly muscular
With increasing levels of excitement
The language or vocabulary peculiar to a class or profession
Pertaining to the neck
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What is the definition of the word "Pedantic"?
Excessive focus on minor details or showing off academic learning
Immature actions or comments
Scattered or unfocused thought
Pertaining to children
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What is an ANTONYM for the word "Myriad"?
Limited
Diverse
Plentiful
Capacity
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What is the definition of "Posthumous"?
The predicted future after the fall of humanity
Occurring or continuing after someone's death
The time or feeling after one has eaten hummus
The time shortly after a child is thought to have become an adult
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What is the definition of "Ostentatious?"
Designed to impress or attract notice
80s surfer slang for "good"
Containing a wide variety of smells and aromas
To make something unnecessarily complicated
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What is the definition of "Hyperbole"?
Comparing two things that have little to no similarity
Words said very quickly
Sentences that do not make sense
Exaggerated claim not meant to be taken literally
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What is an antonym for the word "Synonym"?
Antonym
Metaphor
Simile
Synonym
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You may be tired and unfocused, or it could be that's it's been too long since you sat down and read a good book! Our... READ MOREYou may be tired and unfocused, or it could be that's it's been too long since you sat down and read a good book! Our vocabulary doesn't last forever, and if we don't start reading things that use a larger variety of words we may never regain it. Please have a look at the answers to see where you went wrong, and perhaps challenge yourself with some of our other English quizzes.
You didn't pass with flying colors but you still remember quite a bit of these rare words mostly readers know. You... READ MOREYou didn't pass with flying colors but you still remember quite a bit of these rare words mostly readers know. You probably knew a lot more previously but have forgotten with time. Perhaps you haven't read a full book in a while. Well, we certainly recommend reading more, as a good vocabulary is a terrible thing to waste. Check out the answers to learn some more.
You did really well for yourself! You obviously have a good vocabulary and know how to use it to your advantage... READ MOREYou did really well for yourself! You obviously have a good vocabulary and know how to use it to your advantage. Perhaps you still read books (unlike most people) and don't mind going to the dictionary to learn those words you don't know yet. That is the best way of enriching our vocabulary and our language. Check out the answers to learn from the mistakes you did make.
Your lexicon is extraordinary. You're obviously a verbal person, or one who is an avid reader of books. Only by reading... READ MOREYour lexicon is extraordinary. You're obviously a verbal person, or one who is an avid reader of books. Only by reading do we get such a wonderful and wide vocabulary. We hope you always continue enriching your language. In an age when people can barely write text messages, people like you are in short supply indeed. Way to go!
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