Vocabulary Test 80

"Indolence" refers to the avoidance of activity or exertion. For example: "He failed because of his indolence."

“Sumptuous” means to be luxurious and expensive-looking. For example: "The dinner was sumptuous."

Option A: “Lavish” means to be rich, elaborate, or luxurious. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option B: “Fancy” means to be elaborate in structure or decoration. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Meagre” means to be lacking in quantity or quality. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Irritable” means to be having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

“Bucolic” refers to be relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life. For example: "The farm is bucolic in its make and environment."

Option D: “Rustic” refers to having a simplicity and charm that is considered typical of the countryside/ rural areas. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: “Helpless” means to be unable to defend oneself or to act without help. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Intoxicated” means to lose control of their faculties or behaviour, usually after consuming alcoholic beverages. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Shameless” refers to showing a lack of shame. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

"Rile" means to make (someone) annoyed or irritated. For example: "She was riled by suggestions on how to study properly."

“Vie” means to compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something. For example: "The teams vied for the World Cup."

Option B: “Compete” means to strive to gain or win something by defeating others. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: “Hesitate” means to pause before saying or doing something. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Refuse” means to indicate or show that one is not willing to do something. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Shrink” means to become or make smaller in size or amount. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

“Groggy” means to be weak, confused, or unstable, usually because of an illness or intoxication. For example: "He was too groggy to go out for a walk."

Option A: “Unsteady” means to be prone to fall or shake; not steady in position. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option B: “Sensible” refers to being done or chosen in accordance with wisdom. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Sensitive” means to be quick to detect or respond to slight changes. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Pensive” means to be engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

'Prognosis' means a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future. E.g. I was reading a gloomy economic prognosis in the paper this morning. 'Identification' means the act of recognizing and naming something. 'Preface' means an introduction at the beginning of the book. 'Scheme' means a plan. 'Forecast' means a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future. 

The correct answer is Option B.

The correct answer is Option A.

The correct answer is Option C.