Advanced Vocabulary

Test your knowledge of advanced English vocabulary with synonyms and antonyms

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the stem word.

IMBUE

  1. to saturate
  2. to absorb
  3. to accustom
  4. to color
  5. inculcate
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the stem word.

INVEIGLE

  1. lure
  2. to flatter
  3. to invigorate
  4. to steal
  5. to trample
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the stem word.

INVEIGH

  1. to transport
  2. to encroach
  3. to entice
  4. to rail
  5. finagle
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the stem word.

INCITE

  1. stimulate
  2. bestir
  3. perceive the inner nature of a thing
  4. commence
  5. invoke
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the stem word.

VENIAL

  1. good-natured
  2. humble
  3. pardonable
  4. susceptible to bribery
  5. pertaining to spring
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

PRECIPITANCY

  1. blandness
  2. prudence
  3. scuttle
  4. intrepidity
  5. blitz
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

DISCRETE

  1. continuous
  2. composed
  3. tenuous
  4. contradictory
  5. ambivalent
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

INCOGITABLE

  1. purposeful
  2. applicable
  3. conceivable
  4. exacting
  5. doubtful
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

BESMIRCH

  1. berate
  2. absolve
  3. immaculate
  4. badger
  5. beatify
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

PRETERNATURAL

  1. constant
  2. protracted
  3. factual
  4. ordinary
  5. subsequent
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

SUBLIMINAL

  1. Adroit
  2. Gentle
  3. Downcast
  4. Manipulated
  5. Conscious
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

IMPETUOUS

  1. discreet
  2. diminutive
  3. meandering
  4. irresolute
  5. obtuse
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

ACEPHALOUS

  1. acidulous
  2. acolyte
  3. bellwether
  4. craven
  5. austere
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

PROFUNDITY

  1. speciousness
  2. solicitude
  3. succinctness
  4. superficiality
  5. solidarity
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

DESULTORY

  1. inimical
  2. cheerfully
  3. highlighted
  4. lightly considered
  5. methodical
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

DEMUR

  1. arrogance
  2. derelict
  3. consent
  4. bedeck
  5. dainty
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

METEMPIRICS

  1. perpetual
  2. protracted
  3. conscientious
  4. subdued
  5. natural
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

OBJURGATE

  1. tantalize
  2. flout
  3. deterge
  4. abet
  5. impugn
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

PROLIX

  1. lucid
  2. concise
  3. erudite
  4. affluent
  5. candid
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.
DISABUSE

  1. deceive
  2. endeavor
  3. encourage
  4. detest
  5. injure
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

OBVIATE

  1. revivify
  2. effusive
  3. relapse
  4. escalate
  5. acquiesce
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

DESUETUDE

  1. unusual behavior
  2. stiff formality
  3. use
  4. importance
  5. veneration
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

BEDIZEN

  1. propel forcefully
  2. see dimly
  3. dig deep
  4. strip bare
  5. set right
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

DIATRIBE

  1. encomium
  2. epitome
  3. euphemism
  4. epistle
  5. epigram
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

COALESCE

  1. coagulate
  2. cleave
  3. bequest
  4. colander
  5. aggrandize
Question 26 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

CONGRUITY

  1. anachronism
  2. avarice
  3. certitude
  4. digression
  5. concomitant
Question 27 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

VEGAN

  1. umbrage
  2. frondescence
  3. anthropophagite
  4. slouch
  5. verdure
Question 28 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

UNCOUTH

  1. innocuous
  2. congenital
  3. prim
  4. imminent
  5. splenetic
Question 29 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

COHORT

  1. cadge
  2. ductile
  3. ecclesiastical
  4. bellwether
  5. frangible
Question 30 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

BEMUSED

  1. clear
  2. unhappy
  3. inept
  4. nonchalant
  5. true

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