Commonly Used Vocabulary Words Quiz! Trivia
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Vocabulary words are meant to dress up your writing or speech with words that are considered to be more advanced. They are often called fifty-cent words. An example of a commonly used vocabulary word is pertinent, which means important. There are plenty of commonly used vocabulary words. How many do you know? Check out the quiz and test yourself on the commonly used vocabulary words and their meanings.
- 1.
The suspect's concluding statement contradicted his initial statement.Concluding means:
- A.
His initial statement was the same as the one he just gave.
- B.
His initial statement was different than the one he previously gave.
- C.
He gave an incomplete statement
- D.
He chose to remain silent
Correct Answer
B. His initial statement was different than the one he previously gave. -
- 2.
Her lack of confidence was obvious during the interview. Confidence means:
- A.
The girl's best friend started a rumor
- B.
Lack of belief in oneself
- C.
Communication made in secret
- D.
Lack of disbelief in another
Correct Answer
B. Lack of belief in oneself -
- 3.
Despite his courageous act, the officer acted modest. Courageous means:
- A.
To act very cowardly
- B.
To act very bravely
- C.
To act very shy
- D.
To act very outgoing
Correct Answer
B. To act very bravely -
- 4.
After being asked to remain seated, the students are continuing to be a nuisance. Continuing means:
- A.
The students are not stopping
- B.
The students took a break, then decided to keep going
- C.
The students decided to stop
- D.
The students went home
Correct Answer
A. The students are not stopping -
- 5.
After the storm, there was a lot of debris.Debris means:
- A.
There were too many cars stopped
- B.
There were a lot of open lanes
- C.
There was a lot of traffic
- D.
There was a lot of rubbish
Correct Answer
D. There was a lot of rubbish -
- 6.
We live by the decisions we make. Decisions means:
- A.
The lies we tell wil always affect others
- B.
The lie we tell will always affect us
- C.
We live by the choices we make
- D.
This word is used incorrectly
Correct Answer
C. We live by the choices we make -
- 7.
Attitude is everything when looking for a job. Attitude means:
- A.
How one perceives themselves
- B.
Self-confidence
- C.
Being in control of your feelings and emotions
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Being in control of your feelings and emotions -
- 8.
A man's intelligence can often bolster his attractiveness. Attractiveness means:
- A.
Attractiveness can be hindered when a man is intelligent
- B.
Being intelligent can decrease a man's attractiveness.
- C.
A man can seem more appealing when he is intelligent
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
C. A man can seem more appealing when he is intelligent -
- 9.
I do not believe you are an excellent candidate for this position. Candidate means:
- A.
The person doesn't meet the requirements
- B.
The person was being sarcastic
- C.
The person is over qualified
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. The person doesn't meet the requirements -
- 10.
I tried explaining to him that it was a coincidence.Coincidence means:
- A.
It was a planned event
- B.
It was unplanned
- C.
This person is really admitting that the are stalking the other
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. It was unplanned -
- 11.
How efficient is this product?Efficient means:
- A.
Effective
- B.
Affective
- C.
Distress
- D.
Stressful
Correct Answer
A. Effective -
- 12.
Lisa knew her date was exaggerating about his income. Exaggerating means:
- A.
Being evasive
- B.
Not being completely honest
- C.
Going overboard
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
C. Going overboard -
- 13.
Consultation and collaboration are essential components in a work place. Essential means:
- A.
Necessary
- B.
Critical
- C.
Important
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the above -
- 14.
After getting to know him, her interest in him diminished. Diminished means:
- A.
Increased
- B.
Decreased
- C.
Stayed the same
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Increased -
- 15.
She does well as a Counselor because she can be empathetic.Empathetic means:
- A.
Able to understand
- B.
Able to be aware
- C.
Able to beware of the thoughts and feelings of others
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the above -
- 16.
A Beautiful Boy is a book, where the author tells his son's addiction to heroin and crystal meth.Heroin means:
- A.
His son did was a hero
- B.
His soon was a hero while addicted to crystal meth.
- C.
His son was addicted to narcotics
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. His son was addicted to narcotics -
- 17.
His obscene gesture was some what humorous. Gesture means:
- A.
He expressed himself well
- B.
A form of expression
- C.
Inability to express himself
- D.
This word is used incorrectly
Correct Answer
B. A form of expression -
- 18.
I may like extravagant items, but it does not make my world spin. Extravagant means:
- A.
Elaborate items
- B.
Inexpensive items
- C.
Fake items
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Elaborate items -
- 19.
When he drinks alcohol he is very belligerent. Belligerent means:
- A.
Happy
- B.
Quiet
- C.
Talkative
- D.
Hostile
Correct Answer
D. Hostile -
- 20.
After being harassed for over a year, the judge finally granted her a restraining order. Harassed means:
- A.
A hostile situation was created
- B.
An unpleasant situation was created
- C.
Provided unwanted attention
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the above -
- 21.
Several colleges and universities are closing their Spring admissions indefinitely. Indefinitely means:
- A.
The colleges and universities have to decided to leave their admissions open forever.
- B.
Every student will be admitted into the Spring semester
- C.
The colleges and universities are not sure when Spring admission will open again.
- D.
This word is used incorrectly
Correct Answer
C. The colleges and universities are not sure when Spring admission will open again. -
- 22.
Michale's parents were called for a parent-teacher conference regarding the incident. Incident means:
- A.
Occurrence of an action
- B.
Michale has not been doing his homework
- C.
All the above
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Occurrence of an action -
- 23.
His reputation was still tarnished after proving his innocence. Innocence means:
- A.
He was found guilty of a legal crime
- B.
He was given freedom from legal guilt
- C.
He became more popular
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. He was given freedom from legal guilt -
- 24.
A strong indication of attraction is when someone's eyes dilate.Indication means:
- A.
Warning
- B.
Symptom
- C.
Sign
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the above -
- 25.
Despite his learning disabilities, he refused to ever be mediocre. Mediocre means:
- A.
Perform High
- B.
Perform Low
- C.
Just get by
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Perform Low -
- 26.
Working out five days a week at the same place, can sometime be a bit monotonous. Monotonous means:
- A.
Too much
- B.
Too little
- C.
Unvarying
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Unvarying -
- 27.
A mandated reporter can be charged with a misdemeanor if they do not report child abuse. Misdemeanor means:
- A.
Felony
- B.
A crime less than a felony
- C.
A stiff fine
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. A crime less than a felony -
- 28.
The teacher sent the student to the office for shouting obscenities during the video. Obscenities means:
- A.
Could not remain quiet
- B.
Offensive remarks
- C.
Was shouting answers
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Offensive remarks -
- 29.
She went through a series of obstacles to win the grand prize.Obstacles means:
- A.
Situations that will leave someone feeling fatigue
- B.
Situations that will increase your endurance
- C.
Situations that impede progress
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Situations that impede progress -
- 30.
Sometimes it is better to remain mysterious. Mysterious means:
- A.
Quiet
- B.
Outgoing
- C.
Remain unknown
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Remain unknown -
- 31.
Many libraries are adjusting their operating hours. Libraries mean:
- A.
A place where there are a collection of books
- B.
A place where there are a collection journal articles
- C.
A place where people can go to study
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the above -
- 32.
There were too many occupants in the car. Occupants means:
- A.
Too many drugs
- B.
Too many people
- C.
Too many narcotics
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Too many people -
- 33.
The situation became overwhelming when she began working her second job. Overwhelming means:
- A.
Upsetting
- B.
Easy to handle
- C.
Effortless
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Upsetting -
- 34.
The movie that is about to be shown suggest parental supervision. Parental means:
- A.
To prevent
- B.
To leave alone
- C.
To watch over
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. To watch over -
- 35.
Do these streets run parallel to each other?Parallel means:
- A.
Up and down
- B.
In opposite directions
- C.
In the same direction
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. In the same direction -
- 36.
As a kid I participated in a variety of sports. Participated means:
- A.
To refuse
- B.
To quiet
- C.
Take part in
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Take part in -
- 37.
The physician stated that he has the ability to exhibit several different personalities.Physician means:
- A.
Someone who works in law enforcement
- B.
Someone who practices medicine
- C.
Someone who doesn't do anything
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Someone who practices medicine -
- 38.
The physician stated that he has the ability to exhibit several different personalities.Personalities means:
- A.
Various characteristics
- B.
Emotional characteristics
- C.
Dispositions
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 39.
The student was not aware he is not allowed to carry prescription medicine. Prescription means:
- A.
A written direction for a therapeutic or corrective agent
- B.
Something recommended by a doctor
- C.
Something recommended to help improve an individual's health
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the above -
- 40.
The United States has one of the highest number of people living in poverty.Poverty means:
- A.
Insufficient resources
- B.
Sufficient resources
- C.
Too many resources
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
A. Insufficient resources -
- 41.
A warning has been issued that a man has been man portraying himself as a police officer. Portraying means:
- A.
To pretend
- B.
To role play
- C.
Depict
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the above -
- 42.
After arriving on the scene, the police officer realized the child needed needed to be given oxygen. Oxygen means:
- A.
Air
- B.
Water
- C.
Sugar
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Air -
- 43.
She immediately began preparing for her presentation after the assignment was given. Preparing means:
- A.
To put together
- B.
To make leave for another time
- C.
To procrastinate
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. To put together -
- 44.
It was not pertinent to talk about what happen last year. Pertinent means:
- A.
Inappropriate
- B.
Irrelevant
- C.
Relevant
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Relevant -
- 45.
I ounce worked for a lawyer who was paralyzed from the chest down.Paralyzed means:
- A.
Inability to move
- B.
Overbearing
- C.
Stubborn
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Inability to move -
- 46.
The odor from the boys restroom was marijuana. Odor means:
- A.
Foul smell
- B.
Scent
- C.
Something that emits a sweet or pleasing scent
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 47.
While I hope it doesn't rain, the dark clouds in the sky make it probable that it willProbable means:
- A.
Likely to be or become true or real
- B.
Unsure
- C.
Unlikely to Occur, most likely not to happen
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Likely to be or become true or real -
- 48.
Drug use among high school students is a prevalent behavior.Prevalent means:
- A.
Unacceptable
- B.
Acceptable
- C.
Common
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Common -
- 49.
She often becomes irritated when people do not pronounce her name correctly. Pronounce means:
- A.
To say correctly
- B.
To say incorrectly
- C.
To avoid saying
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. To say incorrectly -
- 50.
Is it be better for a man to pursue a girl, or for a girl to pursue a man? Pursue means:
- A.
To ignore
- B.
To ask out
- C.
To chase
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. To chase -
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