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About This Quiz
Ah, the verbal tapestry of the English language! There are a veritable plethora of ways that we can express ourselves, so it's truly a shame when people use only the basest forms of language to get their point across.Â
With the galaxy of nouns, adjectives and verbs at our disposal, some people are self-described wordsmiths who live for the art of coining the perfect phrase. This quiz was built for those folks; the most prolific and intelligent among us who know that the way we speak and write influences how others see us. Who doesn't want to be known as a literary titan of epic proportions? It's the preeminent badge of honor and the base of so many bragging rights!Â
If you are the type of person who prefers to describe things are beryl or chartreuse because plain old 'green' is far too boring, we challenge you to test your vocabulary mettle against these 40 questions. Challenge your friends also, so you can prove once and for all who is the ultimate smartypants (as if there was ever any doubt)! If you think you're a walking thesaurus, get on this quiz and prove your stuff!Â
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Abdicate
Abdicate means to cede power to someone else. It's often used in the context of royalty and is generally preferable to the other options, such as bloody coups, anarchy or hostile takeovers.
Empathize
Deter
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Reverence
When you revere something, you show extreme respect and admiration for it. The term 'reverence' is often used to describe important and unquestionable leaders or people in religious institutions.
Flatulence
Arrogance
Tuppence
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Apathy
Rashness
Malice
Prudence
Being prudent is one of the best qualities that a person can exhibit. It means you show sound judgment even in the face of stress or extreme obstacles. The best leaders are prudent.
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Allocate
Traverse
Fallacy
Scrutinize
When you scrutinize something, you're looking at it very carefully to make sure it is accurate. People whose job requires them to pay close attention to detail often need to employ this skill.
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Pretentiousness
Pretentiousness is a quality exhibited by those who love to toot their own horn and make themselves seem more significant and better than they are. It's often totally transparent.
Maliciousness
Agreeableness
Effervescence
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Democratic
Monarchial
Totalitarian
Totalitarian rule is a system of government whereby free speech is curtailed, and people are controlled by fear. It is commonly used by dictators and tyrants all over the world and is mostly frowned upon by democratic nations.
Anarchy
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Peerless
Wariness
Wariness can manifest itself in being able to see or anticipate potential problems, or it can be the sign of someone who is a little bit too suspicious. It's often a quality that goes hand-in-hand with street smarts.
Benevolence
Winsomeness
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Nonchalance
Nonchalance is not when you throw concern to the wind, per se, but it is when you couldn't care less about the wind or the concern itself. Nonchalance is indifference and casual lack of concern.
Aggression
Sanctimoniousness
Generosity
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Ambiguous
Feral
Macrobiotic
Transient
When someone or something is transient, it means that it lasts for only a short period. Transient things are fleeting, and transient people tend to move around a lot. It's a word that means that something is not permanent.
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Parched
You might hear a fellow wordsmith use the word 'parched' to describe a state of being very thirsty. This word can also refer to something that is dried out by the heat or baked in the sun.
Abdominal
Jaundice
Bellicose
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Obtuseness
Acrimony
Spontaneity
When someone is spontaneous or exhibits spontaneity, we see them as free-spirited and willing to do things on the fly. Spontaneous people will pack up their bags for a whirlwind trip and book their flights in the cab to the airport.
Malevolence
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Parallelogram
Inevitable
When something is inevitable, it means that it will happen and there's nothing you can do to stop it. It's incapable of being prevented or avoided, and you have to face it head-on.
Treason
Profane
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Reclusiveness
Reclusiveness is a quality that makes someone prefer solitude over the company of others. In extreme cases, it can lead to someone being considered a recluse, or someone who shuns all social interaction.
Empathy
Agreeableness
Fortitude
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Candor
Wit
Charisma
Empathy
Empathy is a quality characterized by being able to step into the shoes of others and feel what they are going through. Empaths make good listeners and confidants because they have a very high emotional IQ.
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Famine
Prosperity
Prosperity is another term for good fortune. It could come in the form of money, friendships, or general happiness. Those who have prosperity are generally considered lucky, but many of them will tell you they worked hard for it.
Aorta
Indigenous
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Quadrant
Electron
Fragment
Hypothesis
An untested theory is called a hypothesis. In a scientific sense, a hypothesis means you have a thought or hunch about something but have not yet put in the work to prove it.
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Orator
An orator is someone who delivers a speech in front of a crowd. Technically, whenever you're speaking in front of people, you're orating, but this term is often saved for those who make professional speeches.
Viceroy
Alchemist
Sage
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Extraterrestrials
Clairvoyants
Clairvoyants specialize in picking up things that our senses are incapable of perceiving. Some of them claim to be able to tell the future, read minds, or even change weather patterns.
Muses
Demagogues
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Alarmist
Cardiologist
Lobbyist
Lobbyists are professional political persuaders whose job it is to influence voting. They tend to be most active around hot-button issues and will work with legislators to get their agendas passed in government.
Alchemist
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Empathy
Belligerence
Opulence
Frugality
Frugality is the art of not wasting anything. Those who are frugal dislike wasting money. Frugal folks are sometimes seen as cheap, but they would consider themselves to be smart consumers of resources.
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Inconsequential
The term 'Inconsequential' is pretty subjective. What matters to some people might not matter to others. This term is used to describe something on which it is not worth wasting time or energy.
Aberration
Quirky
Bawdy
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Idealists
Martyrs
Demagogues
Demagogues are leaders who often exploit the fears of their flock to get them to conform totally to their vision of the world. Cult leaders often fall into this category. Jim Jones, for example, is one of the most famous demagogues of all time.
Elipses
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Boisterous
When someone is boisterous, they are enthusiastic and excited about the task or activity at hand. Extroverts generally exhibit this quality, and it can be infectious and spread to an entire group.
Malicious
Preeminent
Docile
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Abstain
Those who abstain from things tend not to do them. The art of abstaining is generally one of tremendous self-sacrifice because the things and activities in question are usually enjoyable.
Obtain
Maintain
Mundane
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Fragile
Subtle
If something is subtle, it is muted, understated or delicate. Subtlety can also be used to describe themes in films and movies and is interchangeable with the word 'nuanced' to describe delicately or cleverly handled situations or themes.
Malleable
Egregious
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Alignment
Novice
Disdain
When you have disdain for someone, you dislike them intensely and have no respect for them. Disdain usually borders on disgust but is a lot less visceral and more calculated and rational.
Lore
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Jubilation
When you are feeling extreme or intense joy, you are in a state of jubilation. This happy state of being is a wonderful feeling that can be enjoyed individually or felt as a group.
Filagree
Miasma
Rotund
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Reclusiveness
Diligence
Diligence is the word for sticking to the path and seeing something through to its logical completion. We generally tend to pair it with perseverance and grit. Diligent people get stuff done!
Adaptability
Grievance
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Conundrum
Conundrums are problems that are not easily solved. Many people find that you need to take several steps to solve one of these thorny problems, and they generally require the input of several people to address.
Abscess
Albacore
Barge
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Flightiness
Submissiveness
Haughtiness
Haughtiness is an undesirable personality trait that leads people to act in bizarre and superior ways. It manifests itself in extreme arrogance and can come across as condescension as well.
Pestilence
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Opulent
Opulent items are those that are categorized by their fabulous richness and intricacy. Generally speaking, opulent things are superior in quality and aimed at pleasing those with great tastes.
Negligent
Minimalist
Fraught
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Irritate
Emulate
If imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, those who emulate are doing a fantastic job at complimenting the subject of their imitation. Emulation is mimicking the actions or behaviors of others.
Associate
Dissipate
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Agreeability
Sanctimony
Longevity
Longevity is the term we use to describe a particularly long lifespan. If someone makes it into their late 90s or even over 100, we consider them to have enjoyed longevity.
Demagoguery
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Lush
Morose
Tropic
Arid
Arid landscapes are those that do not have a lot of water or rainfall. Deserts are excellent examples of arid landscapes because they lack the proper amount of water to grow most plants.
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Tenacious
Tenacious people are unyielding and stubborn, but they can also be extremely optimistic and are known for going after their goals with unparalleled enthusiasm and grit. They make excellent leaders.
Haughty
Perfumed
Magnanimous
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Perfunctory
Largess
Mundane
Mundane things are ordinary and expected. This word could refer to a specific routine, or the same outcome happening over and over again. Mundane is the complete opposite of unexpected.
Complicated
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Base
Superficial
When things are right on the surface, we call them superficial. This term can also be an insult to describe e people who are perceived as lacking depth, intelligence, or the ability to think critically.
Convoluted
Intense
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Malevolence
Haughtiness
Intelligence
Benevolence
Benevolence is generally used to characterize people in power extending mercy or sympathy to those perceived to be beneath them. It's a quality that is highly prized in rulers.
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Rancourous
Rancorous isn't just a word used to describe resentment; it refers to the deep-seated cold fury that comes when unforgivable sins are committed against us or the people we love.
Diligent
Obtuse
Viral
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Verbose
Pithy
When you're pithy, you are speaking in a way that is both concise and forceful. Pithiness is an excellent quality to have if you want to win an argument, or if you need to deliver talking points on your opinion.
Elusive
Metaphorical
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