Vocabulary Test 60

The word “moribund” means “at the point of death.” For example: "on examination she was moribund and dehydrated"

Option C: “Dying” means “on the point of death.” For example: "he visited his dying mother" This is closest to the meaning of "moribund". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Stagnant” means “showing no activity; dull and sluggish.” For example: "a stagnant economy" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

Option B: “Gloomy” means “causing or feeling depression or despondency.” For example: "gloomy forecasts about the economy" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

Option D: “Superfluous” means “unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.” For example: "the purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

The word “impetuous” means “acting or done quickly and without thought or care.” For example: "she might live to rue this impetuous decision"

Option D: “Rash” means “acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuous.” For example: "it would be extremely rash to make such an assumption" This is the closest to the meaning of the word “impetuous”. Hence, this is the correct answer.

Option A: “Violent” means “using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.” For example: "a violent confrontation with riot police" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Resourceful” means “having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.” For example: "he maintained his reputation for being a resourceful problem-solver" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Pleasing” means “satisfying or appealing.” For example: "the pleasing austerity of the surroundings" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “tyranny” means “cruel and oppressive government or rule.” For example: "refugees fleeing tyranny and oppression"

Option D: “Cruel” means “cruel behaviour or attitudes.” For example: "he has treated her with extreme cruelty" This is the closest to the meaning of the word “tyranny”. Hence, this is the correct answer.

Option A: “Misrule” means “the unfair or inefficient conduct of the affairs of a country or state.” For example: "a country that is recovering from decades of misrule" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Power” means “the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.” For example: "the power of speech" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Madness” means “the state of having a serious mental illness.” For example: "in his madness he destroyed the work of years" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “connoisseur” means “an expert judge in matters of taste.” For example: "a connoisseur of music"

Option B: “Expert” means “a person who is very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular area.” For example: "an expert in health care" This is the closest to the meaning of the word “connoisseur”. Hence, this is the correct answer.

Option A: “Ignorant” means “lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.” For example: "he was told constantly that he was ignorant and stupid" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Delinquent” means “(typically of a young person) tending to commit crime, particularly minor crime.” For example: "delinquent teenagers" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “lover of art” means “a person who loves art very much.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “prolific” means “(of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.” For example: "in captivity tigers are prolific breeders"

Option C: “Fertile” means “(of soil or land) producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.” For example: "the fertile coastal plain" This is closest to the meaning of "prolific". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Plenty” means “a large or sufficient amount or quantity; more than enough.” For example: "I would have plenty of time to get home before my parents arrived" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Competent” means “having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.” For example: "a highly competent surgeon" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Predominant” means “present as the strongest or main element.” For example: "the predominant colour was white" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “berate” means “scold or criticize (someone) angrily.” For example: "she berated herself for being fickle"

Option A: “Scold” means "to criticize someone angrily.” For example: "Mum took Anna away, scolding her for her bad behaviour" This is closest to the meaning of "berate". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Judge” means “form an opinion or conclusion about.” For example: "a production can be judged according to the canons of aesthetic criticism" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

Option C: “Downgrade” means “reduce to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance.” For example: "some jobs had gradually been downgraded from skilled to semi-skilled" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

Option D: “Deny” means “refuse to give (something requested or desired) to (someone).” For example: "the inquiry was denied access to intelligence sources" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

The word “nebulous” means “in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.” For example: "a giant nebulous glow"

Option B: “Vague” means “of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.” For example: "many patients suffer vague symptoms" This is the closest to the meaning of the word “nebulous”. Hence, this is the correct answer.

Option A: “Tiny” means “very small.” For example: "a tiny hummingbird" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Insignificant” means “too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.” For example: "the sum required was insignificant compared with military spending" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Inadequate” means “lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.” For example: "these labels prove to be wholly inadequate" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “obligatory” means “required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.” For example: "use of seat belts in cars is now obligatory"

Option B: “Required” means “officially compulsory, or otherwise considered essential; indispensable.” For example: "eight editions were published, each required reading for trainees" This is the closest to the meaning of the word “obligatory”. Hence, this is the correct answer.

Option A: “Useful” means “able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways.” For example: "aspirins are useful for headaches" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Stubborn” means “having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good reasons to do so.” For example: "you're a silly, stubborn old woman" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Agreeable” means “willing to agree to something.” For example: "they were agreeable to its publication" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “bashful” means “reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.” For example: "everything you need to know but have been too bashful to ask"

Option C: “Shy” means “nervous or timid in the company of other people.” For example: "I was pretty shy at school" This is the closest to the meaning of the word “bashful”. Hence, this is the correct answer.

Option A: “Vigilant” means “keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.” For example: "the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbours" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Confident” means “feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities.” For example: "she was a confident, outgoing girl" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Hopeful” means “feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.” For example: "a hopeful sign" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “exorbitant” means “(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.” For example: "some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls"

Option C: “Excessive” means “more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.” For example: "he was drinking excessive amounts of brandy" This is closest to the meaning of "exorbitant". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Odd” means “different to what is usual or expected; strange.” For example: "the neighbors thought him very odd" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Ridiculous” means “deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd.” For example: "that ridiculous tartan cap" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Threatening” means “having a hostile or deliberately frightening quality or manner.” For example: "her mother had received a threatening letter" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.