English Vocabulary Test 2

Lethargy means a lack of energy and enthusiasm; slugginess or drowsiness. Among the options, 'laziness' is the closest synonym. 'Serenity' means calmness, 'listlessness' is similar but less common, and 'impassivity' refers to being unaffected or showing no emotion. Lethargy specifically conveys a sense of tiredness and inactivity.

Emaciated describes someone or something that is abnormally thin and weak, often due to illness or starvation. "Very thin" captures this meaning accurately.

Docile means ready to accept control or instruction; submissive and compliant. "Gentle" is the closest match among the options, as docile people are typically gentle in nature and easy to manage.

Erotic means relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement. "Amorous" means showing or feeling sexual desire, which is the closest synonym among the options.

Fiasco means a complete and humiliating failure, especially of a planned undertaking. "Failure" is the direct synonym and accurately represents the meaning.

Histrionic means overly theatrical, dramatic, or emotional in behavior. It relates to acting or performance. "Overdramatic" captures this meaning well.

Ostentatious means characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress. "Showy" is the direct synonym and accurately captures the meaning.

Compendium means a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication. "Summary" is the closest synonym.

Virile means having or exhibiting masculine energy and vigor; characteristic of a man. "Manly" is the direct synonym and accurately represents the meaning.

Sadistic means deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or deprivation on others. Option D precisely defines this term.

Duplicity means deceitfulness; being "two-faced" or double-dealing in nature. "Double dealing" is the exact meaning and captures the essence of the word.

Melange means a mixture or combination of different things. "Mixture" is the direct synonym.

In this context, "resolved" means being firmly determined or having reached a decision. "Agree" captures this sense of coming to a firm decision or conclusion.

Pensive means deeply thoughtful, often with sadness or seriousness. Solemn captures this serious, thoughtful state. Confident is incorrect because pensive implies uncertainty or worry. Tardy and affectionate are unrelated.

Unalloyed means not mixed with any other substance - completely pure. Inferior is opposite. Calm and not connected are unrelated to the meaning.

Cite means to quote or refer to as evidence or authority. Memorising, seeing clearly, or pointing with a finger are not the meaning of cite.

Parasite refers to an organism that lives on or in another and depends on it for survival - effectively clinging to it. Disease and exterminator are incorrect. A loss of motion is unrelated.

Bald can mean plain or unadorned, without decoration. This is the correct meaning here. Broad, rash, and insulting are not meanings of bald in this context.

Rectify means to correct or put right. Commanding, destroying, and building are not meanings of rectify.

Ameliorate means to make better or improve a situation. Appeasing, making excuses, and humiliating are incorrect.

A baton is a short stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra. Beating people and fastening ship entrances are incorrect. While D is a trap option, C is the correct answer.

Concert can mean agreement or harmony in purpose or action, not just a musical performance. Liberty, power, and beauty are unrelated.

As a noun, resume means a new start or restart of activity. This is correct. Summary, long withdrawn account, and hasty judgement are incorrect meanings.

Bridle means to control or restrain. This is correct. Bowing, insulting, and criticising are not the meaning of bridle in this context.