by Bernadette Mcneal
Dive into the fascinating world of words with our Word Quiz! From etymology to definitions, this quiz will challenge your linguistic prowess and expand your vocabulary horizons. Ready to put your word knowledge to the test? Let’s get started and see how many you can get right!
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Word Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the meaning of the word ‘quixotic’?
Practical
Idealistic but impractical
Realistic
Cynical
2. Which word is a synonym for ‘loquacious’?
Taciturn
Reticent
Garrulous
Laconic
3. What is the origin of the word ‘pandemonium’?
Greek mythology
John Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’
Roman history
Shakespeare’s plays
4. Which of the following words means ‘fear of open spaces’?
Claustrophobia
Arachnophobia
Agoraphobia
Acrophobia
5. The word ‘serendipity’ originated from which language?
Latin
Sanskrit
Persian
English
6. What does the word ‘ephemeral’ mean?
Eternal
Short-lived
Significant
Mysterious
7. Which word is an antonym of ‘sanguine’?
Optimistic
Pessimistic
Cheerful
Hopeful
8. What is the meaning of the word ‘ubiquitous’?
Rare
Confusing
Present everywhere
Unique
9. Which of the following words means ‘a person who loves books’?
Bibliophile
Philatelist
Numismatist
Cartographer
10. What is the origin of the word ‘robot’?
Russian
Czech
German
French
11. Which word means ‘a lover of good food’?
Gourmand
Ascetic
Hermit
Philanthropist
12. What does the word ‘facetious’ mean?
Serious
Humorous
Sad
Angry
13. Which word is an antonym of ‘benevolent’?
Kind
Malevolent
Generous
Compassionate
14. What is the meaning of the word ‘cogent’?
Weak
Unconvincing
Forceful and convincing
Confusing
15. Which word means ‘a person who dislikes humankind’?
Philanthropist
Misanthrope
Humanitarian
Altruist
16. What is the origin of the word ‘quarantine’?
Latin
Italian
Greek
Spanish
17. Which word is a synonym for ‘gregarious’?
Shy
Sociable
Reserved
Introverted
18. What does the word ‘laconic’ mean?
Talkative
Verbose
Using few words
Confusing
19. Which word means ‘a person who is excessively concerned with minor details’?
Perfectionist
Pedant
Idealist
Realist
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