Vocabulary Enhancement Quiz: Sadlier-Oxford Words 50-59

The word 'bizarre' is used to describe something that is strange, unusual, or out of the ordinary. It is synonymous with 'weird' or 'fantastic'.

The synonyms of 'bizarre' are words that represent strange or unusual behavior or appearance, so options like 'normal, typical, common, regular' do not align with the meaning of 'bizarre'.

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. In this case, the correct antonyms of 'Bizarre' are 'normal, conventional, orthodox, straight, square, sedate, conservative, sober, staid'. The incorrect answers provided do not represent the opposite meaning of 'Bizarre'.

The correct definition of 'bland' is a. Mild or gentle, as it refers to something lacking strong flavor or excitement.

Synonyms of bland can include words that describe something lacking strong flavor or excitement.

The correct antonyms of Bland are options a and b, as they represent words that are opposite in meaning to Bland, which is lacking strong features or characteristics.

Avarice specifically refers to the excessive desire for wealth, contrasting with the other incorrect options which refer to love/devotion (not greed), xenophobia (fear/hatred of strangers or foreigners), and empathy (ability to understand and share the feelings of others).

Avarice is the intense desire for wealth or material gain, synonyms for avarice include acquisitiveness, cupidity, covetousness, rapacity, miserliness, parsimony, and niggardliness. Generosity, altruism, and magnanimity are antonyms of avarice as they reflect acts of selflessness and kindness rather than greed or a desire for wealth.

The word 'avid' is used to describe someone who is extremely eager, anxious, or enthusiastic about something. It conveys a sense of passion and intense interest in a particular subject or activity.

The correct answer and synonyms of 'avid' all convey a sense of enthusiasm, passion, or intensity, while 'Lazy', 'Indifferent', and 'Apathetic' all have opposite meanings, indicating a lack of interest or enthusiasm.

Avarice is a synonym for greed or selfishness, while liberality and generosity are their antonyms. Stinginess and frugality are similar in meaning to avarice. Covetousness and rapacity also align with the concept of avarice.

Avid means having a keen interest or enthusiasm for something, so the antonyms would be words suggesting a lack of interest or enthusiasm.

A badger is not just an animal but also refers to the act of annoying or teasing someone persistently.

The correct synonyms of Badger are related to causing trouble or annoyance, while the incorrect answers are not related to the concept of bothering or annoying someone.

The correct antonyms of badger are soothe, calm, and pacify as they represent actions that are opposite of bothering or harassing someone.

The correct definition of baffle is to puzzle completely, not to prevent from achieving a goal, clarify and explain thoroughly, or speed up a process.

The synonyms listed in the correct answer all represent concepts related to causing confusion or obstruction. Option 'a' includes words like perplex, mystify, and bewilder which are synonyms of baffle in the context of puzzling or confusing. Similarly, option 'b' includes words like thwart, foil, and frustrate which relate to the idea of preventing or hindering progress. On the other hand, options 'c', 'd', and 'e' do not align with the concept of baffle and are therefore incorrect choices.

The antonyms of baffle are words that relate to understanding and clarity, such as 'understand, comprehend, fathom'. The other options provided are not antonyms of baffle.

The correct answer 'Made stale by constant use or repetition' implies that something banal is unoriginal or lacking in originality due to being overused or repeated.

The correct synonyms of Banal reflect ideas of overuse, lack of originality, and uninteresting qualities, which are captured in words like trite, hackneyed, and prosaic.

The correct antonyms of Banal are words that signify uniqueness, creativity, and excitement, whereas the incorrect answers represent qualities that are typical, ordinary, and lacking in originality.

The correct definition of belligerent is someone or something that is warring or actually engaged in a war, displaying a warlike or hostile attitude. A belligerent is not peaceful or indifferent, but rather actively involved in conflict.

Belligerent means hostile or aggressive. The synonyms listed are all related to this aggressive attitude. 'Peaceful', 'friendly', and 'docile' are opposite in meaning to belligerent.

Belligerent means hostile and aggressive, while pacific means peaceful and conciliatory. The incorrect options of 'aggressive', 'hostile', and 'combative' are synonyms of belligerent rather than antonyms.

Benign is typically used to describe something gentle, kindly, or having a favorable impact. It is the opposite of harmful, malicious, aggressive, or hostile.

The correct antonyms of 'Benign' are words that signify harmful, malicious, or detrimental attributes, such as malevolent, pernicious, deleterious, injurious, inimical, noxious, and detrimental. 'Friendly', 'kind', and 'harmless' are actually synonyms or related terms to 'Benign', rather than antonyms.

The correct definition of bicker is to engage in a petty quarreling, not to praise excessively, work harmoniously, or resolve conflict peacefully.

Bicker is synonymous with squabble, wrangle, haggle, and dicker, which all refer to petty arguments or disputes. The incorrect answers 'argue', 'negotiate', and 'concur' do not convey the same meaning as bicker.

The antonyms of Bicker are agree and concur as they represent a harmonious agreement compared to the negative connotations of conflict associated with bicker. The incorrect answers - argue, dispute; quarrel, feud; struggle, fight - all convey various forms of disagreement or conflict, which are not opposite in meaning to bicker.