This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Vocabulary > Advanced Vocabulary – Quiz 18 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Advanced Vocabulary Quiz 18 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which word is defined as:An evil or wicked act? A) Malicious. B) Iniquity. C) Culpable. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Iniquity. 2. I didn't feel anything because l was anaesthetised, but when the anaesthetic ..... I was in agony. A) Went down. B) Put out. C) Came out. D) Wore off. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wore off. 3. What is the meaning of this word?Word:Studious A) Angry and bitter. B) The quality of being impudent; impertinence. C) Irritating. D) Spending a lot of time studying or reading. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Spending a lot of time studying or reading. 4. My family always ..... in front of the fireplace at cold winter nights. A) Gathers. B) Values. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gathers. 5. "He told me a funny anecdote" -in other words he? A) Told me a funny joke. B) Told me a short & funny story. C) Told me a funny word. D) Told me a funny fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Told me a short & funny story. 6. A weak vice is a serious ..... to a stage actor or actress A) Scoff. B) Detriment. C) Discretion. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Detriment. 7. A credit card will ..... you once a month. A) Deduct. B) Issue. C) Swipe. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Issue. 8. Do all the donkey ..... A) Stuff. B) Share. C) Things. D) Work. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Work. 9. Analogy of scapegoat:blame A) Aunt:cousin. B) Soldier:sailor. C) Bird:robin. D) Movie star:fame. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bird:robin. 10. From the beginning-The project was doomed from the ..... A) Outcome. B) Outright. C) Outset. D) Outlet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Outset. 11. I'm not sure about the fur ..... on this jacket. Have you got anything plainer? A) Collar. B) Flats. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Collar. 12. It was an amazing experience-a real ..... A) Eye-opener. B) Mind-opener. C) Ear-opener. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eye-opener. 13. When you have this problem, you feel hurt when you eat or drink anything. What is it? A) Earache. B) Scratch. C) Sore throat. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sore throat. 14. What is the meaning for egotistical? A) An interconnected set of computers. B) Considering oneself better than others. C) Representing high culture, very experiences in life. D) Having strange, unusual habits or tastes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Considering oneself better than others. 15. Which word is defined as:A person who is overly humble, who pleads for a favor? A) Deplete. B) They beg. C) Hedonist. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They beg. 16. Match the meaning of the word 'coalesce' with the correct definition: A) Separate. B) Merge. C) Divide. D) Combine. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Merge. 17. ..... to make things difficult or unpleasant for someone. A) Be pressed for time. B) Do time. C) Give someone a hard time. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Give someone a hard time. 18. I often wish that architecture in the US was more ..... pleasing.(about beauty) A) Aesthetically(adv). B) Discretely (adv). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Aesthetically(adv). 19. Select the word or phrase that is closest in meaning. ACCUMULATE. When snow accumulates on top of a building, it can be dangerous. A) Scatters. B) Congeals. C) Melts. D) Collects. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Collects. 20. Liking to talk a lot in a friendly, informal way. A) Subjugate(v). B) Critically (adv). C) Chatty(adj). D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Chatty(adj). 21. You know the winning lottery ticket you threw away? I've just ..... it from the dustbin. A) Revealed. B) Retrieved. C) Retained. D) Recalled. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Retrieved. 22. Producing deep and rich sound A) Spurn. B) Stupefy. C) Segregate. D) Sonorous. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sonorous. 23. Transformational A) Trayectoriss. B) Tracing. C) Transformational. D) Profit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transformational. 24. . What civilization believed in Zeus? A) Ancient Egypt. B) Ancient Rome. C) Ancient China. D) Ancient Greek. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ancient Greek. 25. Make a connection between this and that A) To make a connection between this and that. B) To reproach this and that. C) To attach this to that, to go along with. D) To approach this with that. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To make a connection between this and that. 26. The Olympic competitions were of civilization A) Rome. B) Greece. C) Egypt. D) Mesopotamia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Greece. 27. In a way that is very bad or serious. A) Subjugate(v). B) Critically (adv). C) Chatty(adj). D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Critically (adv). 28. To aid, be an aide, or provide aid is to ..... A) Deceive / circumvent / delude. B) Assist / expedite / reinforce. C) Persist / endure / prevail. D) Afflict / affect / concern. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Assist / expedite / reinforce. 29. Which word is defined as:To light or illuminate again? A) Relume. B) Relish. C) Reanimate. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Relume. 30. You're always watching ..... It's a waste of time, and a waste of brain power. A) Couch potato. B) Deposit. C) Election. D) Trivia. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Trivia. 31. Some people might think that fake Gucci sandals are a little ..... A) Embed. B) Obtain. C) Falter. D) Sleazy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sleazy. 32. Some managers ..... considerable pressure on their staff to work extra hours without being paid. A) Exert. B) Facilitate. C) Devise. D) Constitute. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exert. 33. I want to go to Moscow, ..... it is a very beautiful city. A) That's why. B) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 34. Different from what is usual, especially in a bad way A) Abnormal. B) Abysmal. C) Dismal. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abnormal. 35. Maria was so ..... by the beautiful scenery on her vacation that she couldn't help but cry. A) Overwhelmed. B) Distressed. C) Amazed. D) Draft. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Overwhelmed. 36. The girl was very ..... and therefore, couldn't decide what to eat for lunch. A) Eclectic. B) Wily. C) Fickle. D) Insightful. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fickle. 37. It is very important to ..... the rules at schools A) Expose. B) Obey. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Obey. 38. Tom ..... about his low salary. A) Whipped. B) Complained. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complained. 39. To relieve of responsibility, obligation, or hardship, and to clear from accusation or blame is A) Surveillance. B) Exonerate. C) Catamount. D) Mendacious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exonerate. 40. My brother dreams ..... of going to university. A) Will arrive. B) Enroll. C) Will arrive. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Enroll. 41. Which word is a synonym for 'glance'?a) Thriveb) Strengthenc) Fined) Glance A) Glance. B) Strengthen. C) Fine. D) Thrive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Glance. 42. I was surprised that she was ..... aboutdoing the dishes because she seemed so put together in her life.(forget important tasks often) A) Testy(adj). B) Negligent(adj). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Negligent(adj). 43. Which word is defined as:True, real, actual? A) Believable. B) Veritable. C) Dotage. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Veritable. 44. This outdated technology should be ..... out. A) Phased. B) Surged. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Phased. 45. Walter is ..... from paying taxes. A) Prevailed. B) Exempt. C) Solemn. D) Anxious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exempt. 46. According to him A) According to him. B) Rather than him. C) On the other hand. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) According to him. 47. To "revive", is to ..... A) To fall to sickness or exhaustion; lose health or strength. B) To be subjected to; experience; pass through:. C) To activate, set in motion, or take up again; renew:. D) To cause or involve by necessity or as a consequence:. E) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To activate, set in motion, or take up again; renew:. 48. To make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something. A) To wear smb out. B) To contemplate. C) To dribble. D) To plead. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To plead. 49. What is a synonym for 'exhausted'? A) Rejuvenated. B) Refreshed. C) Fatigued. D) Energetic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fatigued. 50. The author's writing style is quite unique, and his ..... continues to grow due to his engaging content. A) Infer. B) Speechless. C) Opposite. D) Readership. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Readership. 51. Match the meaning of the word 'elucidate' with the correct definition: A) Obfuscate or make something unclear. B) Illuminate or make something bright. C) Explain or make something clear. D) Complicate or make something difficult. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Explain or make something clear. 52. For a small company we've done well, but we mustn't overstretch ourselves. Our aim for the next year is the ..... of what we have achieved so far. A) Consolidation. B) Building. C) Expansion. D) Strength. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consolidation. 53. Cook the peas by ..... them into boiling water. A) Craving. B) Refuting. C) Plunging. D) Scrambling. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plunging. 54. What civilization created the zodiac? A) Greeks. B) Mesopotamia. C) Mayans. D) Egyptians. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mesopotamia. 55. You know that problem we couldn't solve? Peter's just had a ..... and come up with an answer! A) Brainchild. B) Brainstorm. C) Brainwave. D) Brainwash. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Brainwave. 56. AdjectiveHard to pleaseEasily disgustedSqueamish A) Nauseous. B) Fastidious. C) Impossible. D) Obese. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fastidious. 57. Tigers have been spotted in the ..... of this village A) Vicinity. B) Threshold. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vicinity. 58. The number of votes cast in each region will be ..... at the end of the day. A) Deemed. B) Evaluated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evaluated. 59. Maria used to work ..... A) Embassy. B) To the embassy. C) At the Embassy. D) Embassies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At the Embassy. 60. Choose the word that means 'to have an intense desire for something':a) Thriveb) Strengthenc) Craved) Glance A) A. B) D. C) B. D) C. 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