Vocabulary Test 62

The word “abrade” means “scrape or wear away by friction or erosion.” For example: "it was a landscape slowly abraded by a fine, stinging dust"

Option C: “Wear-off” means “lose effectiveness or intensity; fade away” This is closest to the meaning of "abrade". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Scold” means “remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Attach” means “join or fasten (something) to something else.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Twist” means “form into a bent, curling, or distorted shape.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “abnegation” means “self-denial.” For example: "people are capable of abnegation and unselfishness"

Option A: “Self-denial” means “Not acknowledging one's own interests and needs” This is closest to the meaning of "abnegation". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Self-sacrifice” means “the giving up of one's own interests or wishes in order to help others or advance a cause.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Self-praise” means “the action of praising oneself; boasting.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Self-criticism” means “criticism of oneself or one's actions.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

'Magnanimous' means very kind and generous towards an enemy. E.g. The team's manager was magnanimous in victory and praised the losing team. 'Splendid' means magnificent. 'Marvellous' means extremely good. 'Gentle' means calm, kind, or soft. 'Benevolent' means kind and helpful. 

The word “placate” means “make (someone) less angry or hostile.” For example: "they attempted to placate the students with promises"

Option C: “Appease” means “pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.” For example: "amendments have been added to appease local pressure groups" This is closest to the meaning of "placate". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Pity” means “the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others.” For example: "her voice was full of pity" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Embroil” means “involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.” For example: "the organization is currently embroiled in running battles with pressure groups" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Amuse” means “cause (someone) to find something funny.” For example: "he made faces to amuse her" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

'Wallow' means indulge in an unrestrained way in. E.g. She was wallowing in the luxury of the hotel. 'Awaken' means to stop sleeping. 'Urge' means desire. 'Dislike' means not liking something. 'Delight' means please greatly. 

'Acolyte' means an assistant or follower. E.g. She runs the department through a small group of acolytes. 'Helper' means someone who helps. 'Assistant' means someone who helps someone else to do a job. 'inferior' means not as good as someone. 'Servant' means a person who works for the government.

'Infernal' means having the qualities of hell. E.g. He described a journey through the infernal world. 'Exacting' means demanding a lot of effort, care and attention. 'Hateful' means very unpleasant. 'Devilish' means evil or morally bad. 'Damaging' means destroying. 

The word “haggle” means “dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something.” For example: "the two sides are haggling over television rights"

Option C: “Bargain” means “negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction." This is closest to the meaning of "haggle". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Postpone” means “cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Accept” means “consent to receive or undertake (something offered).” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Reject” means “dismiss as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “bounty” means “something given or occurring in generous amounts.” For example: "the bounties of nature"

Option D: “Reward” means “a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement." This is closest to the meaning of "bounty". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Donation” means “something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Income” means “money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Pleasure” means “a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

'Imbroglio' means an unwanted, difficult and confusing situation, full of trouble and problems. E.g. The Soviet Union became anxious to withdraw its soldiers from the Afghan imbroglio. 'Callous' means unkind, cruel and without sympathy or feeling for other people. 'Coercion' means the use of force to persuade someone to do something that they are unwilling to do. 'Confusion' means not in a state of stable mind. 'Compulsion' means a very strong feeling of wanting to do something repeatedly that is difficult to control.