by eschneider
Dive into the fascinating world of words where every question is a new adventure in language. From etymology to definitions, this quiz will challenge your vocabulary and broaden your linguistic horizons. Ready to put your word knowledge to the test? Let’s get started and see how many you can get right!
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Word Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the meaning of the word ‘serendipity’?
A state of being calm
A fortunate discovery by chance
A feeling of intense joy
A deep sense of sadness
2. Which word is derived from the Greek word ‘philosophia’?
Philosophy
Physics
Philanthropy
Phonetics
3. What does the word ‘ephemeral’ mean?
Eternal
Temporary
Joyful
Mysterious
4. Which of the following words is a synonym for ‘loquacious’?
Taciturn
Reticent
Garrulous
Laconic
5. What is the origin of the word ‘quarantine’?
Latin
French
Italian
Greek
6. Which word means ‘fear of spiders’?
Arachnophobia
Hydrophobia
Acrophobia
Claustrophobia
7. What does the word ‘ubiquitous’ mean?
Rare
Omnipresent
Infrequent
Uncommon
8. Which word is an antonym of ‘benevolent’?
Malevolent
Magnanimous
Munificent
Altruistic
9. What is the meaning of the word ‘euphoria’?
A state of intense excitement and happiness
A state of deep sadness
A feeling of indifference
A sense of confusion
10. Which word means ‘a person who is new to a subject or activity’?
Expert
Veteran
Novice
Connoisseur
11. What does the word ‘cognizant’ mean?
Unaware
Ignorant
Aware
Uninformed
12. Which of the following words is a synonym for ‘elated’?
Depressed
Miserable
Jubilant
Melancholic
13. What is the origin of the word ‘robot’?
Russian
Czech
Polish
Slovak
14. Which word means ‘a person who loves books’?
Bibliophile
Bibliophobe
Biblioclast
Bibliomania
15. What does the word ‘ineffable’ mean?
Easily expressed
Undesirable
Inexpressible
Commonplace
16. Which word is an antonym of ‘lucid’?
Clear
Obscure
Transparent
Evident
17. What is the meaning of the word ‘quixotic’?
Practical
Realistic
Idealistic
Cynical
18. Which of the following words is a synonym for ‘epitome’?
Antithesis
Paragon
Anomaly
Aberration
19. What is the origin of the word ‘tsunami’?
Chinese
Korean
Japanese
Vietnamese
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