Vocabulary Quiz: Word Meanings

What is the meaning of the word "ennui"?

• Excitement from new experiences

• Boredom from lack of interest

• Happiness from success

• Fear of the unknown

Which word describes a building that is in disrepair or partial decay?

• Feral

• Dilapidated

• Redundant

• Perilous

If someone is described as "blasé," how do they likely feel?

• Excited

• Not impressed

• Angry

• Confused

What does it mean to "surmount" a difficulty?

• To ignore it

• To deal with it successfully

• To create it

• To avoid it

Which word best describes a "hooligan"?

• A young scholar

• A young vandal or criminal

• A young athlete

• A young artist

Identify the word that means "very dangerous."

• Feral

• Perilous

• Redundant

• Languish

Which of the following words means "to become weak or feeble"?

• Surmount

• Languish

• Curmudgeon

• Blasé

What is a "curmudgeon"?

• A cheerful person

• A disagreeable stubborn person

• A generous person

• A quiet person

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of "redundant"?

• A machine that operates efficiently

• A speech that repeats the same point multiple times

• A book with a unique storyline

• A painting with vibrant colors

How might a person feel if they are experiencing "ennui" during a long lecture?

• Engaged and interested

• Bored and uninterested

• Anxious and nervous

• Happy and content