Vocabulary synonyms antonyms idioms phrasal verbs one word substitution and word formation. - One Line Questions
1.
A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions is a: —
Egoist
2.
Which word means 'belonging to or occurring in the present day'? —
Modern
3.
A place where money is coined or printed is a: —
Mint
4.
The antonym of 'audacity' is: —
Shyness
5.
If you 'let the cat out of the bag', you: —
Release a secret
6.
The antonym of 'placid' is: —
Agitated
7.
Which word is a synonym for 'venerate'? —
Revere
8.
The antonym of 'arduous' is: —
Easy
9.
What is the antonym of 'ephemeral'? —
Permanent
10.
The antonym of 'transient' is: —
Eternal
11.
A collection of books is called a: —
Library
12.
Someone who studies the origin of words is a: —
Etymologist
13.
The antonym of 'pessimistic' is: —
Hopeful
14.
A person who believes in and practices strict self-discipline, often for moral or spiritual reasons, is a: —
Ascetic
15.
Which word means 'intended to deceive or mislead'? —
Deceptive
16.
Which word means 'having or showing great knowledge or learning'? —
Erudite
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Which word means 'able to be easily harmed, influenced, or attacked'? —
Vulnerable
18.
The antonym of 'generous' is: —
Stingy
19.
The antonym of 'benevolent' is: —
Cruel
20.
The antonym of 'vibrant' is: —
Dull
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If someone 'spills the beans', they: —
Reveal a secret
22.
Which of the following is a synonym for 'benevolent'? —
Kind-hearted
23.
Which word means 'extremely happy'? —
Elated
24.
Which word is a synonym for 'covert'? —
Secret
25.
A person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain is: —
Stoic
26.
A person who is always hopeful is: —
Optimist
27.
A person who is excessively interested in their own appearance is known as a: —
Narcissist
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Which word is a synonym for 'ubiquitous'? —
Pervasive
29.
Which word means 'showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously'? —
Sacrilegious
30.
The antonym of 'gregarious' is: —
Reserved
31.
If you 'add insult to injury', you: —
Make a bad situation worse
32.
A person who is skilled in many different fields is a: —
Polymath
33.
Which word is a synonym for 'fragile'? —
Delicate
34.
The phrasal verb 'turn down' can mean: —
To reject an offer
35.
To 'hit the nail on the head' means: —
To be exactly right
36.
To 'feel under the weather' means: —
To be sick or unwell
37.
The phrasal verb 'call off' means: —
To cancel
38.
To 'break the ice' means: —
To start a conversation in a social setting
39.
The phrasal verb 'set up' can mean: —
To establish or arrange
40.
To 'bite the bullet' is an idiom that means: —
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage
41.
The phrasal verb 'run out of' means: —
To have no more of something
42.
The phrasal verb 'get along with' means: —
To have a friendly relationship with
43.
The phrasal verb 'put off' can mean: —
To postpone or delay
44.
The phrasal verb 'bring about' means: —
To cause or achieve
45.
The phrasal verb 'take over' means: —
To assume control or responsibility
46.
The phrasal verb 'look up to' means: —
To admire or respect someone
47.
To 'throw in the towel' means: —
To admit defeat
48.
What does the phrasal verb 'give up' mean? —
To surrender or stop trying
49.
To 'make a long story short' means: —
To summarize a story
50.
A statement that contradicts itself is called a: —
Paradox