Vocabulary Test 61

The word “niggard” means “a mean or ungenerous person; a miser.” For example: "He acted like a niggard, not spending any money."

Option A: “Miser” means “a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.” For example: "a typical miser, he hid his money in the house in various places" This is closest to the meaning of "niggard". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Loyal” means “giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.” For example: "he remained loyal to the government" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Divine” means “of or like God or a god.” For example: "heroes with divine powers" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Shrewd” means “having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.” For example: "she was shrewd enough to guess the motive behind his gesture" 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.

The word “sanguine” means “optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.” For example: "he is sanguine about prospects for the global economy"

Option C: “Hopeful” means “feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.” This is closest to the meaning of "sanguine". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Clever” means “quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Proud” means “feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Modest” means “unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “massacre” means “an indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people.” For example: "reports of massacres by government troops"

Option B: “Slaughter” means “kill (people or animals) in a cruel or violent way, typically in large numbers." This is closest to the meaning of "massacre". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Stab” means “thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Murder” means “the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Assassinate” means “murder (an important person) for political or religious reasons.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

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.

The word “dissolute” means “(of a person or a way of life) overindulging in bad things.” For example: "unfortunately, his heir was feckless and dissolute"

Option D: “Immoral” means “not conforming to accepted standards of morality.” For example: "unseemly and immoral behavior" This is closest to the meaning of "dissolute". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Distant” means “far away in space or time.” For example: "distant parts of the world" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Repulsive” means “arousing intense distaste or disgust.” For example: "a repulsive smell" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Honest” means “free of deceit; truthful and sincere.” For example: "I haven't been totally honest with you" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “abstruse” means “difficult to understand; obscure.” For example: "an abstruse philosophical inquiry"

Option D: “Difficult” means “needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand" This is closest to the meaning of "abstruse". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Awful” means “very bad or unpleasant” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Irrelevant” means “not connected with or relevant to something” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Shallow” means “of little depth” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “unconscionable” means “unreasonably excessive.” For example: "shareholders have had to wait an unconscionable time for the facts to be established"

Option C: “Excessive” means “more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate. " This is closest to the meaning of " unconscionable". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Distasteful” means “causing dislike or aversion; disagreeable or unpleasant.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Unmanageable” means “difficult or impossible to manage, manipulate, or control.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Unmindful” means “not conscious or aware.” 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. 

'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.