QUIZ: Do you know the meanings of these English words?
Last updated on: April 30, 2014 15:28 IST
Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the main word in the English vocabulary quiz below.
Often, while reading a book or talking to someone, we come across new words that surprise us with their meanings.
For example, do you think the word 'fatuous' has something to do with being fat? Or 'specious' has got something to do with the word 'special'?
Here are some words that sound like something you know... but are they really?
Take the English vocabulary quiz below and find out if you know the meanings of these fancy words.
1. All of us masticate. But what does 'masticate' mean? 1) Floss 2) Sexually satisfy oneself 3) Chew
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Wrong! The correct answer is Chew The verb ‘masticate’ means to chew, grind or reduce to pulp. Usage: Cows masticate.
Correct! The verb ‘masticate’ means to chew, grind or reduce to pulp. Usage: Cows masticate.
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QUIZ: Do you know the meanings of these English words?
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2. What does the word 'concomitant' mean? 1) Not committed 2) Traitor 3) Accompanying
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Wrong! The correct answer is accompanying. Used both as an adjective and noun, concomitant refers to ‘an event existing or occurring with something else'.For example: If you drink too much coffee, it can have concomitant effects.
Correct! Used both as an adjective and noun, concomitant refers to ‘an event existing or occurring with something else’ For example: If you drink too much coffee, it can have concomitant effects.
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3. You've probably heard of cupid. But ever wondered what 'cupidity' meant? 1) The feeling of being in love 2) Excessive greed for possessions 3) The act of being ignorant
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Wrong! The correct answer is The desire to possess more wealth. Cupidity (plural cupidities) means ‘a burning desire to possess more than what you need -- wealth, material goods etc. Usage: His cupidity cost him his life.
Correct! Cupidity (plural cupidities) means ‘a burning desire to possess more than what you need -- wealth, material goods etc. Usage: His cupidity cost him his life.
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4. What does the word 'gauche' mean? 1) Fashionable 2) Elegant 3) Socially awkward
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Wrong! The correct answer is Socially awkwardness Gauche -- used as an adjective -- means 'lacking social grace or character'. Usage: It is gauche to eat rice with your fingers in a posh retaurant.
Correct! Gauche -- used as an adjective -- means 'lacking social grace or character'. Usage: It is gauche to eat rice with your fingers in a posh retaurant.
QUIZ: Do you know the meanings of these English words?
Last updated on: April 30, 2014 15:28 IST
5. What's a 'soiree'? 1) A French soup 2) A sad poem 3) An evening party
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Wrong! The correct answer is An evening party Soiree, derived from the French word 'soir' meaning 'evening' refers to a small and elagant gathering, usually to enjoy music or some form of performing arts. Usage:The two theatre greats met at a soiree last week after 20 years!
Correct! Soiree, derived from the French word soir meaning 'evening' refers to a small and elagant gathering, usually to enjoy music or some form of performing arts. Usage: The two theatre greats met at a soiree last week after 20 years!
QUIZ: Do you know the meanings of these English words?
Last updated on: April 30, 2014 15:28 IST
6. If you were to accidentally type ‘specious’ instead of spacious, it could mean something else entirely. Do you know what it could be? 1) Suspicious 2) Misleadingly attractive 3) Someone special
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Wrong! The correct answer is Something showy Specious is an adjective and is used to describe something that is falsely or deceptively attractive. Usage: Watch out for weight-loss programmes that make specious promises.
Correct! Specious is an adjective and is used to describe something that is falsely or deceptively attractive. Usage: Watch out for weight-loss programmes that make specious promises.
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7. If a friend calls you a 'droll' or 'droller', should you take it as a compliment? Do you know what it means? 1) Amusing 2) Fat 3) Dumb
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Wrong! The correct answer is Amusing. Used both as a noun and adjective, droll is used to describe something or someone with an unsual sense of humour. Usage: Actor Kapil Sharma's drolls are a runaway hit.
Correct! Used both as a noun and adjective, droll is used to describe something or someone with an unsual sense of humour. Usage: Actor Kapil Sharma's drolls are a runaway hit.
QUIZ: Do you know the meanings of these English words?
Last updated on: April 30, 2014 15:28 IST
8. What is 'apoplectic'? 1) Concerned 2) Angry 3) Stubborn
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Wrong! The correct answer is Angry. The adjective 'apoplectic' (not to be confused with 'apologetic') refers to the quality of overcoming with rage or furiousness. Usage: The actor was apoplectic when he was asked about his personal life.
Correct! The adjective 'apoplectic' (not to be confused with 'apologetic') refers to the quality of overcoming with rage or furiousness. Usage: The actor was apoplectic when he was asked about his personal life.
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9. If you find a book jejune, chances are that it is...? 1) Informative 2) Uninteresting 3) A page-turner
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Wrong! The correct answer is Uninteresting. Used as an adjective, jejune is used to describe something that is dull, amateur and lacks lustre. Usage: The plot and the writing style of this book is jejune.
Correct! Used as an adjective, jejune is used to describe something that is dull, amateur and lacks lustre. Usage: The plot and the writing style of this book is jejune.
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QUIZ: Do you know the meanings of these English words?
Last updated on: April 30, 2014 15:28 IST
10. When you tell someone they're being fatuous, you mean they are being... 1) Incorrect 2) Silly 3) Untimely
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Wrong! The correct answer is Silly. The adjective fatuous means 'lacking intelligence or stupid'. Usage: The plot and the writing style of this book is jejune.
Correct! The adjective fatuous means 'lacking intelligence or stupid'. Usage: The plot and the writing style of this book is jejune.
