Vocabulary Test 58

'Desultory' means without a clear plan or purpose. E.g. She made a desultory attempt at conversation. 'Obedient' means someone who obeys. 'Punctual' means something on time. 'Regular' means happening or doing something very often. 'Aimless' means without any objective or aim. 

'Decimate' means to destroy a large number of people, animals, plants or other creatures or to harm something severely. E.g Overfishing has decimated the cod population. 'Disseminate' means to spread or give out something, especially some news, ideas etc. to a lot of people. 'Dissipate' means to gradually disappear. 'Disfigure' means to spoil the appearance of something or someone. 'Destroy' means to damage something. 

'Esculent' means suitable for eating. E.g. Many herbs and roots grown in this area are considered esculent for consumption. 'Edible' means safe for eating. 'Hungry' means wanting food. 'Thick' means not thin. 'Lovable' means having qualities that make a person or animal easy to love. 

'Battle' means a fight between armed forces. E.g. Her only brother was killed in a battle. 'Check' means to validate. 'Quibble' means to argue about something that is not important. 'Quarrel' means an angry disagreement between two or more people or groups. 'Fight' means to use physical force to try to defeat another person or group of people. 

'Sporadic' means happening sometimes; not regular or continuous. E.g. More than 100 people have been killed this year in sporadic outbursts of ethnic violence. 'Genuine' means real and sincere. 'Accidental' means happening by chance. 'Irregular' means not according to usual rules or what is expected. 'Instinctive' means inborn and natural. 

'Largesse' means giving money in a generous way. E.g. The medical foundation will be the main beneficiary of millionaire's largesse. 'Splendid' means magnificent. 'Liberal' means giving something in a generous way. 'Bribe' means making someone do something for you by giving them money. 'Extravagant' means one who spends money a lot. 

'Audacious' means to offend people. E.g. He gave an audacious remark on her dress. 'Obvious' means easy to see, understand and recognize. 'Daring' means brave and taking risks. 'Manifest' means to show something very clearly through signs or actions. 'Venture' means a new activity, especially a business.

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.