Vocabulary Test

To intimidate means to frighten or overawe someone, especially in order to make them do what one wants.

An introvert is a person who is predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things; a recluse is a person who lives a solitary life.

To isolate means to identify or select something or someone to be set apart or alone; to seclude means to keep someone away from other people.

Innate refers to something that is natural, inborn, or inherent. Inborn is a direct synonym.

A jab is a quick, sharp blow or poke. Poke is the most accurate synonym among the choices.

Both words mean make fun of.

To languish means to lose vitality, grow weak, or suffer from neglect. Weaken is the correct synonym.

Mammoth describes something of enormous size. Huge is the correct synonym.

To jiggle means to move or shake with quick, short movements. Shake is the correct synonym.

Malign means to speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner. Vilify means to speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.

Mayhem refers to violent or damaging disorder. Violence is the most appropriate synonym.

Mandatory means required by law or rules; compulsory. Imperative means of vital importance or crucial, often implying a requirement.

A marvel is something that causes wonder or astonishment. Wonder is the correct synonym.

Mediocre means of only moderate quality; not very good. Ordinary is the correct synonym.

To crumble means to break or fall apart into small fragments. Collapse is the correct synonym.

To relent means to abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment. Forbear means to politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something.

To disclose means to make secret or new information known. Reveal is the correct synonym.

A rogue is a dishonest or unprincipled person. Rascal is a common synonym for a mischievous or dishonest person.

Discretion is the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information. Prudence is the quality of being cautious and sensible.

Disheveled means untidy or disordered. Untidy is the correct synonym.

Docile means ready to accept control or instruction; submissive. Obedient is the correct synonym.

Dismay refers to the distress or anxiety caused by something unexpected. Fear is the closest synonym among the options.

Dowdy means unfashionable and without style in appearance. Shabby is the correct synonym.

A squabble is a noisy quarrel about something petty. Dispute is the correct synonym.

To douse means to pour a liquid over or to drench. Wet is the correct synonym.