Vocabulary Enhancement Quiz: Definitions and Usage

An advantage is a positive attribute or quality that provides benefit or assistance.

The correct answer 'To make use of; to benefit oneself by treating others unfairly' implies exploiting a situation or person for personal gain, often at the expense of others.

The correct definition of 'astonish' is to surprise or amaze, making the other options incorrect as they do not accurately define the word.

Astonishment specifically refers to the feeling of great surprise or amazement, not fear, panic, boredom, or irritation.

The correct answer for confirm (v.) is to show or prove to be true, not to doubt, question, ignore, deny, delay, or postpone.

The correct definition of confirm (v.) is to approve or give one's agreement to.

Distance refers to the physical length of space between two locations, not the time taken, weight, or direction.

The term 'founder' specifically refers to someone who establishes or creates something that endures over time, such as a company or organization. It is not related to discovering new things, creating jewelry, or being lost at sea.

The term 'founder' as a verb specifically refers to sinking below the surface of the water, not to establishing something, discovering by chance, or performing an experiment.

In this context, 'hamlet' refers to a small village, typically without a church.

The correct answer refers to the definition of 'host' as a person who entertains guests, not to other meanings such as a computer server, storing data online, or an organism harboring a parasite.

Misgiving refers to a sense of doubt or uncertainty about future events, rather than feelings of excitement, certainty, or contentment.

The term 'parched' specifically refers to being in need of water or thirsty, not any of the other options provided.

A prospect refers to something that is anticipated or looked forward to, not an agreement, a type of tree, or a rounded stone.

The correct definition of 'prospect (v.)' specifically refers to the act of searching for valuable metals in the ground, such as gold and silver.

A prospector is specifically someone who searches for valuable metals or minerals in a certain area, not someone who studies stars, designs buildings, or investigates crimes.

The correct definition of scarce is when something is in short supply or not plentiful, the opposite of abundant or plentiful. It does not refer to being expensive, costly, easy, or simple.

Scarcity refers to a shortage or inadequacy of resources relative to the demand for them.

The correct definition of shrewd is being clever and smart in understanding situations and knowing how to act accordingly.

The main definition of 'sole' as an adjective is 'being the only one of its kind; belonging to only one person or group'. The incorrect answers provided do not accurately reflect the correct meaning of 'sole'.

The correct definition of 'sole' as a noun refers to a type of fish, not a shoe, foot, or legal document.

Torment (n.) refers to great pain or suffering, the opposite of pleasant enjoyment, indifferent feeling, and minor inconvenience.

The correct definition of torment is to cause pain and suffering, making the incorrect answers not fitting the definition of the word.

The adjective 'typical' refers to something that is characteristic or representing a common quality shared by others of its kind.