How Strong Is My Vocabulary?

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Are you the ultimate wordsmith? Then this vocabulary quiz is for you! We challenge you to put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.

Will you be a victor (winner) or will you be vanquished (conquered)? Click or tap “Start Quiz” to find out!

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Questions Overview

1. What’s a synonym for “banish”?
  1. Exile
  2. Avoid
  3. Hustle
  4. Plunge
2. What’s a synonym for “sabotage”?
  1. Repair
  2. Destroy
  3. Savage
  4. Roar
3. What’s a synonym for “artifact”?
  1. Data
  2. Language
  3. Relic
  4. Payment
4. What’s a synonym for “swagger”?
  1. Cage
  2. Ambush
  3. Swing
  4. Strut
5. What’s a synonym for “javelin”?
  1. Taxi
  2. Spear
  3. Instrument
  4. Stone
6. What’s a synonym for “eavesdrop”?
  1. Speak
  2. Learn
  3. Listen
  4. Teach
7. What’s a synonym for “despise”?
  1. Prefer
  2. Dislike
  3. Tackle
  4. Surrender
8. What’s a synonym for “surreal”?
  1. Fake
  2. Massive
  3. Dazzling
  4. Unusual
9. What’s a synonym for “turmoil”?
  1. Flee
  2. Struggle
  3. Harvest
  4. Confusion
10. What’s a synonym for “quest”?
  1. Search
  2. Capture
  3. Bulldoze
  4. Trigger

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Vocabulary: An Overview

What is vocabulary?
As defined by the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, vocabulary is “all the words that a person knows or uses.”


How to Improve Your Vocabulary

1. Read! Reading is one of the best, easiest, and most fun ways to improve your vocabulary. You’ll come across new terms in all kinds of reading material, from newspapers and biographies to comics and novels.

2. Look up words you don’t know. Whenever you see a word you’re unfamiliar with, take a few seconds to find out the meaning. Look up words in a dictionary, search them online, or even ask Alexa!

3. Play word games. Who said learning can’t be fun? Play games like Scrabble, Boggle, and Cranium, do crossword puzzles, or sign up for a “Word of the Day” email. Bit by bit, you’ll increase your knowledge.

4. Use a thesaurus. A thesaurus provides a list of synonyms, or words with a similar meaning, to the original word. Not only can that help you understand the meaning of a word, but it can give you alternative terms to use to expand your vocabulary.

5. Make flashcards. If you’re studying vocab words for a quiz or test, flashcards are a great resource. Just write out the word on one side of an index card (or piece of paper) and the definition on the other.


10 Vocabulary Words Everyone Should Know

  • Acquiesce (v): to reluctantly accept
    • Example: “She will acquiesce her employer’s request to work late.”
  • Colloquial (adj): informal or for everyday use, usually referring to language
    • Example: “He avoided colloquial expressions in his college essay.”
  • Eloquent (adj): speaking or expressing yourself clearly, fluently, or persuasively
    • Example: “Her acceptance speech was eloquent.”
  • Juxtaposition (n): two things put together that contrast each other
    • Example: “The song was a juxtaposition of classical and hard rock.”
  • Keen (adj): sharp, clear, or well-developed
    • Example: “Dogs have a keen sense of smell.”
  • Obtain (v): to get, secure, or acquire something
    • Example: “He planned to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences.”
  • Presume (v): to assume
    • Example: “I don’t presume to know how you feel.”
  • Scarce (adj): rare or insufficient
    • Example: “Good restaurants were scarce in that part of town.”
  • Usurp (v): to take the place of by force
    • Example: “The Joker planned to usurp the throne.”
  • Zeal (n): enthusiasm or energy
    • Example: “You have zeal for learning new vocabulary words.”

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