Vocabulary Test 67

The word “ribald” means “referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way.” For example: "a ribald comment"

Option A: “Vulgar” means “lacking sophistication or good taste" This is closest to the meaning of "ribald". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Attractive” means “pleasing or appealing to the senses” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Refined” means “elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

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

'Rant' means to speak or shout in a loud voice. E.g. He's always ranting about the government. 'Preach noisily' has the same meaning as given in the word. 

The word “Grave” means “serious or solemn in manner or appearance.” For example: "his face was grave"

Option D: “Solemn” means “not cheerful or smiling; serious" This is closest to the meaning of "Grave". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Formidable” means “inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Bitter” means “having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Pregnant” means “full of meaning; significant or suggestive” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “majestic” means “having or showing impressive beauty or scale.” For example: “the majestic Canadian Rockies"

Option C: “Grand” means “magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style” This is closest to the meaning of "majestic". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Attractive” means “pleasing or appealing to the senses” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Extraordinary” means “very unusual or remarkable” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Interesting” means “arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

'Baffle' means to cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain something. E.g. She was completely baffled by his strange behaviour. 'Insult' means an offensive remark or action. 'Frustrate' means the feeling of annoyed and less confident. 'Defame' means to damage the reputation of a person or group by saying bad things about them. 'Antagonize' means to make someone dislike you or feel opposed to you. 

In this question we are going yo identify which word matches the most to the words given in the option

The word “Elicit” means “evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone.” For example: "I tried to elicit a smile from Joanna”

Option B: “Extract” means “remove or take out, especially by effort or force" This is closest to the meaning of "elicit". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Induce” means “bring about or give rise to” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Divulge” means “make known (private or sensitive information)” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Instill” means “gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: 'Ogle' means 'stare at in a lecherous/offensive manner'.

'Vocation' means a type of work you think you are suited to doing. E.g. To work in medicine, you should have a vocation for it. 'Hobby' means an activity someone does for pleasure when they are not working. 'Occupation' means a person's job. 'Post' means a position on which someone is hired. 'Employment' means to have a job. 

'Gripe' means a strong complaint. E.g. Her main gripe is that she's not being trained properly. 'Complaint' means a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory. 'Journey' means the act of travelling from one place to another. 'Resentment' means a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like. 'Satisfaction' means a pleasant feeling that you get when you receive something you wanted.