Take the following quiz to identify how you measure up to other people. That way you'll be able to gauge just how much effort you need to exert.
In each of the 25 phrases below there is a word italicized, from the choices given choose the synonym. Put a mark on those words you don't know the answer to and just get back to them once you're done.
1. a lenient supervisor
a. short b. not strict c. inflexible d. shrewd
2. an audacious endeavor
a. foolish b. serious c. expensive d. bold
3. A latent talent
a. apparent b. valuable c. present but not apparent d. useless
4. a gaudy dress
a. expensive b. deep green c. flattering d. showy
5. a disheveled person
a. useless b. untidy c. miserable d. vicious
6. feign illness
a. suffer b. pretend c. die from d. enjoy
7. an agile child
a. intelligent b. nimble c. neglected d. annoying
8. a somber night
a. disal b. expensive c. lively d. disastrous
9. a prosaic event
a. extraordinary b.irregular c. commonplace d. pretty
10. a vivacious person
a. annoying b. dismal c. vicious d. spirited
11. a baffling situation
a. puzzling b. obvious c. easy d. old
12. a hiatus in the event
a. continuation b. uniformity c. gap d. beginning
13. a lackluster report
a. enthusiastic b. praiseworthy c. dull d. wordy
14. a prevalent condition
a. adult b. widespread c. previous d. fatal
15. a loquacious person
a. talkative b. cutthroat c. laconic d. enthusiastic
16. an anonymous victim
a. willing b. known c. not known or named d. foreign
17. a vicarious thrill
a. incomplete b. triumphant c. spoiled d. indirect
18. a languid feeling
a. nervous b. energetic c. fatigued d. robust
19. vernacular language
a. ordinary b. elevated c. formal d. informal
20. a religious icon
a. gesture b. picture c. ritual d. structure
21. inclement weather
a. fair b. unexpected c. foul d. disturbing
22. a cavalier attitude
a. pleasant b. dramatic c. considerate d. arrogant
23. a caustic remark
a. wise b. biting c. prudent d. complimentary
24. a timely caveat
a. bargain b. purchase c. warning d. movement
25. an ominous situation
a. pleasant b. rigid c. obvious d. threatening
To evaluate your score refer to this:
0-6 correct answers Below average
7- 13 correct Average
14-20 correct Above average
21-25 correct Superior
Note: This test has been constructed using survey data in English speaking countries. So if you're in a non-English speaking country don't be too hard on yourself just continue.
The answers are:
1.b 2.d 3.c 4.d 5.b 6.b 7.b 8.a 9.c 10.d 11.a 12.c 13.c 14.b 15.a 16.c 17.d 18.c 19.a 20.b 21.c 22.d 23.b 24.c 25.d
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