Vocabulary Test: Can You Match Meaning to Word?

Welcome to this challenging vocabulary test designed to put your language skills to the ultimate test! This quiz is perfect for those who pride themselves on their extensive lexicon and are ready to face the most perplexing words the English language has to offer. Whether you're a voracious reader, an aspiring wordsmith, or a seasoned language enthusiast, prepare to be both entertained and challenged. In this test, we'll give you the meaning, and you must choose the correct word. Good luck!
 
 
Definition: To lessen the intensity of something that is painful, severe, or oppressive.
Exacerbate
Alleviate
Aggravate
Accentuate
 
 
Definition: A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.
Pedant
Pundit
Polymath
Philanthropist
 
 
Definition: The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
Zeitgeist
Ephemera
Milieu
Serendipity
 
 
Definition: A view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist.
Solipsism
Existentialism
Nihilism
Impressionism
 
 
Definition: To renounce a belief, cause, or claim, usually formally and publicly.
Abdicate
Abrogate
Abstain
Abjure
 
 
Definition: Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
Garrulous
Laconic
Taciturn
Reticent
 
 
Definition: A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.
Oxymoron
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Synecdoche
 
 
Definition: The act of speaking about oneself or one's actions with undue pride and self-satisfaction.
Vainglory
Hubris
Self-deprecation
Modesty
 
 
Definition: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over the territory of another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
Colonialism
Nationalism
Globalism
Imperialism
 
 
Definition: The belief in the existence of individual spirits that inhabit natural objects and phenomena.
Animism
Polytheism
Pantheism
Shamanism
 
 
Definition: A word or expression that is used in a figurative sense, typically to make a comparison between two things that are not alike.
Metaphor
Simile
Idiom
Analogy
 
 
Definition: The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example, "suit" for "business executive" or "the track" for "horse racing."
Metonymy
Synecdoche
Alliteration
Personification
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Oops! Regrettably, it appears you haven't quite reached the level required to pass your A Level English exam just yet. However, don't fret; simply immerse yourself in a diverse range of literary works, and you'll likely see significant progress before long! Keep persevering, and retake this test whenever you feel prepared for another attempt!
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Impressive performance! Although you didn't achieve a perfect score, your sufficient number of correct answers demonstrates your strong grasp of vocabulary. Your results are indicative of a genuine appreciation for the English language! Be sure to challenge your friends and family by sharing this quiz and comparing their knowledge to yours!
Exceptional!
Outstanding! Your incredible score shows that you've certainly done a lot of reading in your life since your range of vocabulary is off the wall! We'd be very surprised if you weren't a native English speaker since obtaining such a result would take many years of dedicated study. Congratulations from all of us at BabaMail, we're looking forward to hearing your speech at graduation!
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