Vocabulary Test 64

The word “efface” means “erase (a mark) from a surface.” For example: "with time, the words are effaced by the rain"

Option A: “Wipeout” means “an instance of being destroyed or overwhelmingly defeated" This is closest to the meaning of "efface". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Weaken” means “make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Insult” means “speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Repair” means “make good (damage)” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

'Schism' means a division into two groups caused by a disagreement about ideas, especially in a religious organization. E.g. The schism between my two friends put me in the awkward position of having to choose over the other. 'Split' means to divide into two or more parts. 'Conspiracy' means the activity of secretly planning with other people to do something bad or illegal. 'Revolt' means protest. 'Ritualism' means a traditional pr fixed way of behaving. 

'Terse' means using a few words. E.g. He was shouting terse orders for vehicles to pull over. 'Local' means limited to a particular part of the body. 'Shrewd' means having or based on a clear understanding and good judgement of a situation, resulting in an advantage. 'Holy' means pious. 'Compact' means using very little space or words. 

'Disinter' means to dig up a dead body from the ground. E.g. The medics who disinterred the body found that it had decomposed almost entirely. 'Bury' means to put a dead body into the ground. 'Befool' means making a fool of. 'Unearth' means find something in the ground by digging. 'Disguise' means to hide an opinion, a feeling etc. 

The word “pertinacious” means “holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action.” For example: "he worked with a pertinacious resistance to interruptions"

Option C: “Determined” means “having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it" This is closest to the meaning of "pertinacious". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Defensive” means “used or intended to defend or protect” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Humble” means “having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Delicate” means “very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “Staid” means “sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.” For example: "staid law firms"

Option B: “Sedate” means “calm, dignified, and unhurried" This is closest to the meaning of "Staid". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Depressive” means “causing feelings of severe despondency and dejection” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Backward” means “reverting to an inferior state; retrograde” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Dull” means “lacking interest or excitement” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

'Prattle' means to talk in a silly way or like a child for a long time about things that are not important. E.g. Stop your prattling and go to sleep. 'Construct' means to build something or put together different parts to form something whole. 'Loiter' means to go slowly, stopping often. 'Chatter' means to talk for a long time about things that are not important. 'Meditate' means to think seriously about something for a long time. 

'Hallowed' means holy. E.g. Can atheists be buried in the hallowed ground? 'Decayed' means decomposed. 'Sacred' means holy or religious. 'Historical' means related to history. 'Ancient' means something from a very long time ago. 

Option B: 'Artefact' means 'an object made by a human being, of historical interest'.

The word “invidious” means “(of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others.” For example: "she'd put herself in an invidious position"

Option B: “Unpopular” means “not liked or popular" This is closest to the meaning of "invidious". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Weak” means “lacking power or influence” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Flourishing” means “developing rapidly and successfully; thriving” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Starving” means “suffer or die or cause to suffer or die from hunger” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.