Ultimate Vocabulary Test: Part Two Quiz Questions

1. Adequate

A (adj.) emotionally unattached B (n.) a special advantage or power C (adj.) extremely plain D (adj.) just good enough for a specific requirement or purpose

2. Advent

A (n.) the end or destruction of something B (n.) the approach, arrival, or coming into being of something C (n.) an unexpected loss D (n.) an extreme change or alteration

3. Adversarial

A (adj.) relating to the foundation of something B (adj.) relating to self-denial C (adj.) lacking refinement or sophistication D (adj.) relating to hostile opposition

4. Advocate

A (v.) to confront someone B (n.) someone who promotes or defends something C (n.) a strong declaration D (v.) to make a secretive mention of something

5. Afford

A (v.) to be able to pay for or provide B (v.) to express clearly C (v.) to assume D (v.) to declare

6. Allude

A (v.) to captivate B (v.) to catch or seize C (v.) to refer to indirectly D (v.) to happen simultaneously

7. Altercation

A (n.) a noisy argument or confrontation B (adj.) intangible C (n.) a physical collision D (n.) something untouchable or elusive

8. Ambiguous

A (adj.) similar to another B (adj.) identical to another C (adj.) unclear or vague in meaning D (adj.) clear or easily understood

9. Ambitious

A (adj.) having a powerful desire for success or achievement B (adj.) simple or childlike C (adj.) having a strong interest in something D (adj.) incorrect

10. Ambivalence

A (n.) the state of being uncertain or stuck between two or more options B (n.) something that is difficult to understand C (n.) certainty D (n.) a specific memory

11. Anticipate

A (v.) to assume to be likely to happen B (v.) to hope or wish for C (v.) to doubt D (v.) to be caught off guard by something

12. Antipathy

A (n.) discomfort or itchiness B (n.) a strong declaration C (n.) a lack of empathy D (n.) a strong feeling of dislike

13. Apex

A (n.) the lowest point of something B (n.) a joint in the human shoulder C (n.) a joining of two parts D (n.) the highest point of something

14. Apprehension

A (n.) fearful expectation of something B (n.) a sign or warning C (n.) suspicion D (n.) tension or stiffness in the body

15. Articulate

A (v.) to purposefully confuse another B (adj.) indistinct C (v.) to clearly express in words D (adj.) ancient or old

16. Artificial

A (adj.) man-made; not occurring naturally B (adj.) intangible C (adj.) unbelievable D (adj.) tinged with sadness

17. Assertion

A (n.) a strong declaration B (n.) support or fortification C (n.) a special advantage or power D (n.) a query or question

18. Austere

A (adj.) extremely plain B (adj.) warm and welcoming C (adj.) very likely D (adj.) unlikely

19. Authenticity

A (n.) the state of being allowed or permitted B (n.) the state of being denied or rebuked C (n.) the quality of being real and true rather than fake and contrived D (n.) the quality of being unclear or vague in meaning

20. Avenue

A (n.) a schedule B (n.) a maze or labyrinth C (n.) a faulty plan D (n.) an intangible path or approach to something

21. Avid

A (adj.) actively interested in or enthusiastic about something B (adj.) worried or afraid C (n.) a sap-sucking soft-bodied insect about the size of a pinhead D (adj.) frantic or out of control

22. Benevolent

A (adj.) coercive or manipulative B (adj.) kind, generous C (adj.) constantly worried D (adj.) rude or untoward

23. Bias

A (adj.) disliked or detested B (n.) objective proof C (n.) a preconception that prevents objectivity D (adj.) trite or silly

24. Bolster

A (v.) to put up with B (v.) to bring forth C (v.) to have as a characteristic D (v.) to support, strengthen, or fortify

25. Capture

A (v.) to cry for help B (v.) to trap or take possession of C (v.) to erase D (v.) to expel or banish

26. Civic

A (adj.) common or occurring often B (adj.) relating to law or court C (adj.) relating to private property D (adj.) relating to a city or citizens

27. Clinical

A (n.) a student of science or medicine B (adj.) emotionally unattached (often in a medical or scientific setting) C (adj.) being voluntary or unpaid D (n.) a test or study

28. Coarse

A (adj.) lacking refinement or sophistication B (adj.) smooth or silky C (adj.) simple, easy D (adj.) purposefully unkind

29. Coincide

A (v.) to work together for the same outcome B (v.) to happen at the same time C (v.) to match or fit in with another D (v.) to diverge in opinion

30. Commission

A (n.) a strong desire to do something B (n.) something that causes pain C (n.) a request to produce something in exchange for payment D (n.) a change, usually positive

31. Competent

A (adj.) unrelated B (adj.) able to be improved C (adj.) sufficiently qualified D (adj.) able to be torn down or taken apart

32. Complacent

A (n.) something that is similar to another B (adj.) dissatisfied, unhappy C (adj.) satisfied, with no desire to change or improve D (n.) a strong desire to take action

33. Concede

A (v.) to prove correct B (v.) to retain or hold on to C (v.) to deny as a right or privilege D (v.) to surrender or acknowledge reluctantly

34. Condone

A (v.) to overlook or approve of something considered morally wrong B (v.) to condemn or forbid C (v.) to frighten D (v.) to finish, complete

35. Conducive

A (adj.) tending to help bring into being or bring about B (adj.) gross or repulsive C (adj.) unhelpful or distracting D (adj.) ill-fitting or loose

36. Confide

A (v.) to distrust B (v.) to report through official channels C (v.) to publicly reveal something about oneself D (v.) to share something secretive with someone

37. Confine

A (adj.) strict or unfeeling B (v.) to let loose; to release C (v.) to overwhelm D (v.) to put limits on; to restrict

38. Consensus

A (n.) a large group of people; a gathering B (n.) the process of making a decision C (n.) someone endowed with decision-making power D (n.) overall agreement

39. Constitute

A (v.) to join together for a common goal B (v.) to unite, form, or compose C (v.) to create or compose a piece of art or music D (v.) to compare to another

40. Contemplate

A (v.) to think deeply about B (v.) to ignore C (v.) to frequent or visit repeatedly D (v.) to worry or become anxious about

41. Contend

A (v.) to think about B (v.) to comply or follow orders C (v.) to maintain or assert (an opinion) D (v.) to question or cast doubt on

42. Conventional

A (adj.) abiding by accepted standards. B (adj.) upset or dissatisfied C (n.) a compromise, meeting in the middle D (adj.) nontraditional

43. Dire

A (adj.) mildly worrisome B (adj.) unexpectedly violent C (adj.) fearful, desperate, or ominous D (adj.) repetitive, occurring frequently

44. Discord

A (n.) confusion B (n.) disagreement C (n.) satisfaction D (n.) conversation

45. Disdain

A (n.) cowardice B (n.) dignity; pride in oneself C (n.) appreciation for another D (n.) a lack of respect and strong dislike (toward something or someone)

46. Dismay

A (adj.) strange or uncanny B (n.) encouragement or satisfaction C (n.) sudden or utter disappointment; consternation D (n.) anger or frustration aimed at someone else

47. Disparage

A (v.) to work together B (v.) to argue with another C (v.) to belittle or talk down D (v.) to confuse with another

48. Dispatch

A (v.) to divert attention B (v.) to send off a message or messenger C (v.) to move from one location to another D (v.) to butt in or intrude

49. Doctrine

A (n.) the act of believing in someone or something B (n.) a theory based on scientific experiment C (n.) a principle, theory, or position, usually advocated by a religion or government D (n.) substance or material

50. Dominion

A (n.) power and authority, usually over a territory B (n.) official legislation or law C (n.) a field of knowledge or influence D (n.) a king or ruler