Word, Spelling,Synonymous Quiz Questions
Some words when spoken may take a person a minute or two to decipher their meaning. How good are you at deciphering the meaning of seemingly confusing words? Take the test below and see how good you are and share your score below. Remember no cheating is allowed. Have fun!
- 1.
Which word has no stress marks?
- A.
Prim
- B.
Hamper
- C.
Supplant
- D.
Lucid
Correct Answer
A. PrimExplanation
The word "prim" has no stress marks because it is a monosyllabic word with a short vowel sound. In English, monosyllabic words with short vowel sounds typically do not have stress marks.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which words have the stress mark at the second syllable?
- A.
Atone, defray, impoverished, incessant, sardonic, superfluous, supplant, and tenacious
- B.
Hew, prim, and taunt
- C.
None of these answers
- D.
Bondage, credible, diligent, doleful, ghastly, intricate, hamper, lucid, and posthumous
Correct Answer
A. Atone, defray, impoverished, incessant, sardonic, superfluous, supplant, and tenaciousExplanation
The words atone, defray, impoverished, incessant, sardonic, superfluous, supplant, and tenacious have the stress mark at the second syllable.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which word means "to pay for"?
- A.
Hamper
- B.
Defray
- C.
Lucid
- D.
Sardonic
Correct Answer
B. DefrayExplanation
The word "defray" means "to pay for."Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which word means "to hold back"?
- A.
Prim
- B.
Superfluous
- C.
Hamper
- D.
Taunt
Correct Answer
C. HamperExplanation
The word "hamper" means "to hold back" or "to hinder." It refers to the act of obstructing or impeding someone or something's progress or movement.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which word means "to take place of"?
- A.
Supplant
- B.
Tenacious
- C.
Impoverished
- D.
Defray
Correct Answer
A. SupplantExplanation
The word "supplant" means "to take place of." It suggests replacing or displacing something or someone with a new or different thing or person. The other options, "tenacious," "impoverished," and "defray," do not have the same meaning as "to take place of."Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which word means "grimly or scornfully mocking, bitterly sarcastic"?
- A.
Bondage
- B.
Taunt
- C.
Hew
- D.
Sardonic
Correct Answer
D. SardonicExplanation
The word "sardonic" means "grimly or scornfully mocking, bitterly sarcastic." It is used to describe a tone or attitude that is characterized by mocking or sarcastic remarks, often with a touch of bitterness. This word is commonly used to describe someone who is making cynical or mocking comments in a way that shows contempt or disdain.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which word means "to exceed what is required?"
- A.
Superfluous
- B.
Tenacious
- C.
Hew
- D.
Atone
Correct Answer
A. SuperfluousExplanation
Superfluous means exceeding what is required or necessary. It refers to something that is excessive, unnecessary, or redundant. Therefore, out of the given options, superfluous is the word that best fits the meaning of "to exceed what is required."Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which word means "in a state of poverty?"
- A.
Ghastly
- B.
Credible
- C.
Impoverished
- D.
Doleful
Correct Answer
C. ImpoverishedExplanation
The word "impoverished" means "in a state of poverty."Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is a synonym for atone?
- A.
Expiate
- B.
Plausible
- C.
Sedulous
- D.
Appalling
Correct Answer
A. ExpiateExplanation
A synonym for "atone" is "expiate." The word "expiate" means to make amends or to atone for a wrongdoing. It is the act of seeking forgiveness or redemption for one's actions. Therefore, "expiate" is the correct answer as it is a word that has a similar meaning to "atone."Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is a synonym for diligent?
- A.
Limpid
- B.
Make amends for
- C.
Assiduous
- D.
Fastidious
Correct Answer
C. AssiduousExplanation
The correct answer is "assiduous". Synonyms are words that have similar meanings. "Assiduous" means showing great care, attention, and effort in one's work or duties. Therefore, it is a suitable synonym for "diligent", which also means showing careful and persistent effort.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What is a synonym of superfluous?
- A.
Destitute
- B.
Obstinate
- C.
Ridicule
- D.
Supererogatory
Correct Answer
D. SupererogatoryExplanation
Supererogatory is a synonym of superfluous because it means exceeding what is necessary or expected. Both words describe something that is unnecessary or extra.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which is the correct spelling?
- A.
Hew
- B.
Hue
- C.
Hiw
- D.
Heu
Correct Answer
A. HewExplanation
The correct spelling is "hew."Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which is the correct spelling?
- A.
Superfluos
- B.
Superfluid
- C.
Superfluous
- D.
Superflusous
Correct Answer
C. SuperfluousExplanation
The correct spelling is "superfluous." This word means unnecessary or excessive.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which is the correct spelling?
- A.
Tenacious
- B.
Tenasious
- C.
Tenecious
- D.
Tanacious
Correct Answer
A. TenaciousExplanation
The correct spelling is "tenacious."Rate this question:
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