Vocabulary Test 67

The word “distinguish” means “recognize or point out a difference.” For example: "we must distinguish between two kinds of holiday"

Option C: “Differentiate” means “recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different." This is closest to the meaning of "distinguish". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Darken” means “make or become angry, unhappy, or gloomy.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Abolish” means “formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Confuse” means “make (something) more complex or less easy to understand.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: 'Gratify' means 'give someone pleasure or satisfaction'.

The word “barter” means “exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.” For example: "He often bartered a meal for drawings"

Option D: “Exchange” means “an act of giving one thing and receiving another (especially of the same kind) in return." This is closest to the meaning of "barter". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Deal” means “take part in commercial trading of a particular commodity.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Return” means “come or go back to a place or person.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Lend” means “grant to (someone) the use of (something) on the understanding that it will be returned.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “bash” means “strike hard and violently.” For example: "she bashed him with the book"

Option A: “Strike” means “hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement." This is closest to the meaning of "bash". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Neglect” means “fail to care for properly.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Ignore” means “refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Embrace” means “hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “glib” means “(of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow.” For example: "the glib phrases soon roll off the tongue"

Option A: “Smooth” means “with an even consistency" This is closest to the meaning of "glib". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Indifferent” means “having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Gainful” means “serving to increase wealth or resources” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Rough” means “having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

'Conjure' means implore someone to do something. E.g. She conjured him to return. 'Damage' means to destroy something. 'Destroy' means to damage something. 'Revoke' means to official cancel. 'Invoke' means to request help from someone. 

The word “candid” means “truthful and straightforward; frank.” For example: "his responses were remarkably candid"

Option D: “Frank” means “open, sincere, or undisguised" This is closest to the meaning of "candid". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Rude” means “offensively impolite or bad-mannered” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Impertinent” means “not showing proper respect; rude” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Blunt” means “not having a sharp edge or point” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

'Motley' means consisting of many different types that do not appear to go together. E.g. There is a motley collection of old furniture in the house we're renting now. 'Variegated' means having a pattern of different colours or marks. 'Active' means busy with a particular activity. 'Disguised' means having an appearance that hides the true form. 'Somber' means serious and sad in appearance. 

'Eschew' means to avoid something intentionally, or to give something up. E.g. We won't have discussions with this group unless they eschew violence. 'Adapt' means to change something to suit different conditions. 'Oppress' means to govern people in an unfair and cruel way. 'Avoid' means to neglect something. 'Encourage' means to motivate. 

'Myopic' means not able to see clearly things that are far away. E.g. She suffers from myopic eyesight. 'Blind' means one who cannot see at all. 'Short-sighted' means someone who can clearly see things close to them. 'Astigmatic' means a fault in the lens of the eye that reduces the quality of sight. 'Cross-eyed' means having eyes that look in towards the nose.