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
17. 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
21. 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
28. 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