VOCABULARY QUIZ

Meaning
1. Digest : break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be
absorbed and used by the body.
2. Apparition : a ghost or ghostlike image of a person.
3. Astonishment : great surprise.
4. Cumbersome : large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.
5. Abrupt : sudden and unexpected.
6. Catastrophe : an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a
disaster.
7. Inoffensive : not objectionable or harmful.
8. Distinguish : recognize or treat (someone or something) as different.
9. Tedious : too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
10. Neglect : fail to care for properly.
11. Muzzle : the projecting part of the face, including the nose and mouth, of an
animal such as a dog or horse.
12. Tenderness : gentleness and kindness.
13. Stratagems : a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or
achieve an end.
14. Acquaint : make someone aware of or familiar with.
15. Obstruct : block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of.
16. Etiquette : the customary code of polite behavior in society or among
members of a particular profession or group.
17. Abash : make (someone) feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
18. Vex : to irritate; annoy; provoke.
19. Inquiry : an act of asking for information.
20. Bulky : taking up much space, typically inconveniently; large and unwieldy.
21. Almanac : an annual calendar containing important dates and statistical
information such as astronomical data and tide tables.
22. Condem : express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure.
23. Thriftily : practicing thrift or economical management; frugal.
24. Conceit : excessive pride in oneself.
25. Tippler : someone who regularly drinks alcohol. Synonyms and related words.
26. Dejection : a sad and depressed state; low spirits.
27. Impregnable : (of a fortified position) unable to be captured or broken into.
28. Balderdash : senseless talk or writing; nonsense.
29. Rheumatism : any disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints,
muscles, or fibrous tissue, especially rheumatoid arthritis.
30. Loaf : idle one's time away, typically by aimless wandering or loitering.
31. Peevish : easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
32. Occupation : a job or profession.
33. Scorned : feel or express contempt or derision for.
34. Voluminous : (of clothing or drapery) loose and ample.
35. Inquiry : an act of asking for information.
36. Ephemeral : lasting for a very short time.
37. Veritable : used as an intensifier, often to qualify a metaphor.
38. Oblig : something by which a person is bound or obliged to do certain things,
and which arises out of a sense of duty or results from custom, law, etc.
something that is done or is to be done for such reasons
39. Tamed : make less powerful and easier to control.
40. Neglect : fail to care for properly.
41. Perplex : (of something complicated or unaccountable) cause (someone) to
feel completely baffled.
42. Pursue : follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attack them.
43. Flatten : make or become flat or flatter.
44. Tremendous : very great in amount, scale, or intensity.
45. Steadily : in a regular and even manner.
46. Immensity : the extremely large size, scale, or extent of something.
47. Trudge : walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or
harsh conditions.
48. Mere : that is solely or no more or better than what is specified.
49. Throb : beat or sound with a strong, regular rhythm; pulsate steadily
50. Gleam : shine brightly, especially with reflected light.
Synonym
51. Establish : set up.
52. Misunderstand : misapprehend.
53. Rite : ritual.
54. Ordinary : normal.
55. Grumble : complain.
56. Boast : show off.
57. Essential : needed.
58. Locomotive : locomotoin.
59. Merchant : operator.
60. Fragile : breakable.
61. Stir : blend.
62. Tremble : shake.
63. Pale : light color.
64. Shell : armor.
65. Flame : blaze.
66. Puff : blast.
67. Daybreak : dawn.
68. Nourishment : nutrition.
69. Pulley : block and tackle.
70. Grief : sorrow.
71. Rough : irregular.
72. Occur : happend
73. Region : territory.
74. Flush : redden.
75. Dangle : swing.
76. Torn : ripped.
77. Revolver : ammunition
78. Muffler : chest protector.
79. Rifle : hunt.
80. Abyss : chasm.
 81. Muzzle : snout.
82. Astonish : amaze.
83. Shabby : run down.
84. Malicious : spiteful.
85. Resolute : determined.
86. Abandoned : deserted.
87. Discourage : dishearten.
88. Rusty : rusted.
89. Amusing : entertaining.
90. Naive : innocent.
91. Flash : light up.
92. Entirely : absolutely.
93. Comfort : consolation.
94. Became : suit.
95. Properly : appositely.
96. Plea : appeal.
97. Instead : alternative.
98. Exact : demand.
99. Suffer : feel pain.
100.Digging : cultivate.
Meaning
101.Fountain : an ornamental structure in a pool or lake from which one or more
jets of water are pumped into the air.
102.Restrain : prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under
control or within limits.
103.Ponder : think about (something) carefully, especially before making a
decision or reaching a conclusion
104. Devote : give all or a large part of one's time or resources to (a person,
activity, or cause).
105.Tiresome : causing one to feel bored or annoyed.
106.Toss : throw (something) somewhere lightly, easily, or casually.
107.Self-evident : not needing to be demonstrated or explained; obvious.