What is the definition of xenophobic?
having an extreme or irrational fear of entering open or crowded places
having an extreme or irrational fear of confined places
having or showing a dislike or a prejudice against people from other countries
What is the definition of kaleidoscopic?
exceptionally beautiful, innocent, or kind
a number of different things, parts, or items that are grouped together; a collection
a constantly changing pattern or sequence of elements
What is the definition of cognizant?
having unlimited power
operated by a machine or machinery
having knowledge or awareness
What is the definition of verisimilitude?
the appearance of being true or real
make (something) complicated; confuse
the quality or state of being tranquil; calm
What is the definition of fungible?
replaceable by another identical item; mutually interchangeable
clear and definite; real
easily influenced; pliable
What is the definition of zephyr?
a large German dirigible airship of the early 20th century
a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals
a soft, gentle breeze
What is the definition of hegemony?
determined by genetic factors and therefore able to be passed on from parents to their offspring
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others
the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect
What is the definition of hapless?
never looking old or appearing to grow old
not showing consideration for the needs of other people
unfortunate
What is the definition of fractious?
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
irritable and quarrelsome
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
What is the definition of sardonic?
regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration
very foolish or stupid
grimly mocking or cynical
What is the definition of bifurcate?
involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other’s policies
divided into two branches or forks
speaking two languages fluently
What is the definition of recondite?
a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people
make or show to be compatible
little known; abstruse
What is the definition of ebullient?
cheerful and full of energy
lacking knowledge or awareness in general
quick to notice or perceive things
What is the definition of recalcitrant?
extremely distasteful; unacceptable
having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority for discipline
saying something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity
What is the definition of grandiloquent?
fond of or given to talking
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
pompous or extravagant in language or style, or manner
What is the definition of interlocutor?
a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong
a person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation
a device that automatically breaks an electric circuit if a fault develops
What is the definition of munificent?
relating to a town or district or its governing body
characterized by or displaying great generosity
extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive
What is the definition of apoplectic?
overcome with anger; furious
showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
What is the definition of tautological?
based on or relating to a system of ideas and ideals, especially concerning economic or political theory and policy
saying or expressing the same thing twice in different words
lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning
What is the definition of uxorious?
having or showing a great or excessive fondness for one’s wife
extremely comfortable or elegant, especially when involving great expense
having or giving off a smell, especially an unpleasant one
What is the definiiton of winnow?
a woman who has lost her spouse by death and has not married again
remove (people or things) from a group until only the best ones are left
an opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle
What is the definition of yammer?
walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way
a metal ball of about 7 kg attached to a wire for throwing in an athletic contest
talk foolishly or incessantly
What is the definition of abscond?
leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or arrest
restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
bring to a premature end because of a problem or fault
What is the definition of byzantine?
existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval
straightforward and uncomplicated
excessively complicated, and typically involving a great deal of administrative detail
What is the definition of diffident?
having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned
modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline
What is the definition of acrimonious?
giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicous
relating or appropiate to grand and formal occasions
angry or bitter
What is the definition of castigate?
remove the testicles of (a male animal or man)
reprimand (someone) severely
bring about or initiate
What is the definition of dilatory?
slow to act
required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory
weakened by the addition of water or another solvent
What is the definition of parsimonious?
using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning
corresponding in size or amount to something else
very unwilling to spend money or use resources
What is the definition of turbid?
showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter
very hot and dry
Almost! A few of the words looked familiar, but those definitions were pretty confusing. It’s not your fault; this was a really complicated quiz. If you give it another try or two, perhaps you’ll score higher.
Wow! You actually recognized a lot of the words in this quiz. It’s fair to say that you have a decent vocabulary, but it wouldn’t hurt to pull out the dictionary again and keep studying.
Oh snap! Your vocabulary is exquisite. You were so close to knowing every word in the quiz. If there wasn’t an unfamiliar word, you had a good guess for the definition, and could easily knock this quiz out with another try.
Excelsior! You’ve earned some bragging rights because when it comes to vocabulary, you’re at the top of the game. At this point, your friends and family should start calling you Merriam-Webster.
