How Good Is Your Vocabulary?

Question 1/12

colourbox.com
Pick the word that matches this definition: the manner in which something is expressed in words
diction
syntax
condescension

Question 2/12

salon.com
Pick the word that matches this definition: a sudden, short attack
foray
lopsided
lacksadaiscal

Question 3/12

ptasocial.com
Pick the word that matches this definition: motivation deriving from a personal ethical or moral principles
conscious
conscience
cognizant

Question 4/12

dailymail.co.uk
Pick the word that matches this definition: provide physical relief (i.e. from pain)
evoke
indict
assuage

Question 5/12

huffpost.com
Pick the word that matches this definition: appearing or behaving as if one thinks one is superior to others
obsolete
supercilious
precocious

Question 6/12

onsugar.com
Pick the word that matches this definition: surrender/relinquish to the physical, or otherwise, control of another
decide
concede
precede

Question 7/12

tffa.org
Pick the word that matches this definition: to evaluate value or quality
invoke
appraise
filibust

Question 8/12

slate.com
Pick the word that matches this definition: lasting two years or occurring every two years
biennial
biannual
bicentennial

Question 9/12

nest4mums.com
Pick the word that matches this definition: to leave a place for another place
emigrate
immigrate
illicit

Question 10/12

net.au
Pick the word that matches this definition: giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
auspicious
ominous
suspicious

Question 11/12

wrightslaw.com
Pick the word that matches this definition: a kinder term or phrase used in place of one that is considered harsh or too frank
allegory
euphemism
hyperbole

Question 12/12

q108.com
Pick the word that matches this definition: to use or spend extravagantly or wastefuly
chastise
reciprocate
squander
Hm, seems like you haven't spent enough time in the pages of a dictionary recently. That's okay though, you don't need these kinds of fancy words to let your thoughts be heard!

C+, Vocab Novice

godofevolution.com
Right!
You've definitely perused through a dictionary a couple of times. Good job with these tricky vocabulary words!

B+, Dictionary Reader

salon.com
Right!
You've proven to be a true lover of words. Amazing job with this quiz, you vocabulary whiz!

A+, Vocabulary Whiz

melodyhossaini.com
Right!
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1
Pick the word that matches this definition: the manner in which something is expressed in words
diction
syntax
condescension
2
Pick the word that matches this definition: a sudden, short attack
foray
lopsided
lacksadaiscal
3
Pick the word that matches this definition: motivation deriving from a personal ethical or moral principles
conscious
conscience
cognizant
4
Pick the word that matches this definition: provide physical relief (i.e. from pain)
evoke
indict
assuage
5
Pick the word that matches this definition: appearing or behaving as if one thinks one is superior to others
obsolete
supercilious
precocious
6
Pick the word that matches this definition: surrender/relinquish to the physical, or otherwise, control of another
decide
concede
precede
7
Pick the word that matches this definition: to evaluate value or quality
invoke
appraise
filibust
8
Pick the word that matches this definition: lasting two years or occurring every two years
biennial
biannual
bicentennial
9
Pick the word that matches this definition: to leave a place for another place
emigrate
immigrate
illicit
10
Pick the word that matches this definition: giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
auspicious
ominous
suspicious
11
Pick the word that matches this definition: a kinder term or phrase used in place of one that is considered harsh or too frank
allegory
euphemism
hyperbole
12
Pick the word that matches this definition: to use or spend extravagantly or wastefuly
chastise
reciprocate
squander