The Meanings of Words Quiz Quiz Questions

1. Which of these words means uneven?

A oncoming B one-sided C untoward D one-way

2. Which of these refers to an action that continues?

A one-sided B onsetting C ongoing D one-way

3. Which of these words might be used in connection with a portent?

A ominous B omelet C omnibus D omniscient

4. Which of these words suggests care and attention?

A melodic B maniacal C medial D methodical

5. Which of these is a word for an artistic critique?

A chanteuse B chariot C charlatan D charrette

6. Which of these words means "discard"?

A touch B slough C delay D blue

7. Which of these words can mean "bad-smelling"?

A noisy B noisome C nostrum D nonsensical

8. Which word means "to take away"?

A contaminate B confiscate C contemplate D condemn

9. Which of these words means "substitute"?

A prediction B proof C period D proxy

10. Which word means something like "paradise"?

A antelope B unicorn C utopia D utility