Dealing with complex vocabulary (Practice Test)

1. What does the word “ephemeral” mean?
(A) Lasting a long time
(B) Short-lived
(C) Extremely large
(D) Difficult to understand

2. What is the meaning of “ubiquitous”?
(A) Found everywhere
(B) Extremely rare
(C) Difficult to access
(D) Very expensive

3. What does “aberration” refer to?
(A) A usual occurrence
(B) A departure from the norm
(C) A scientific discovery
(D) A mathematical equation

4. What is the best definition of “obfuscate”?
(A) To clarify something
(B) To make something unclear
(C) To celebrate an event
(D) To simplify a problem

5. What does the word “capricious” describe?
(A) Predictable behavior
(B) Sudden changes in mood or behavior
(C) Strong determination
(D) Deep intelligence

6. What does “paradigm” mean?
(A) A small detail
(B) A perfect example or model
(C) A mistaken belief
(D) A difficult challenge

7. What is the meaning of “quintessential”?
(A) The most typical example of something
(B) Unnecessary or excessive
(C) A new or untested idea
(D) A minor issue

8. What does “surreptitious” mean?
(A) Open and obvious
(B) Secretive or stealthy
(C) Extremely fast
(D) Lacking importance

9. What is the definition of “vicarious”?
(A) Experienced through someone else
(B) Directly participated in
(C) Completely unimportant
(D) Highly controversial

10. What does “zealous” mean?
(A) Extremely enthusiastic or passionate
(B) Lacking motivation
(C) Feeling uncertain or confused
(D) Reluctant to participate