TL;DR. Fifty English vocabulary quiz questions across CEFR levels, in four formats — synonyms, antonyms, context clues, and word formation. Each has the answer and a usage note.
Synonyms (15)
A2 Beginner
*Happy* ≈ a) sad b) joyful c) angry — **b) joyful***Big* ≈ a) small b) tiny c) large — **c) large***Quick* ≈ a) slow b) fast c) lazy — **b) fast***Beautiful* ≈ a) ugly b) pretty c) plain — **b) pretty***Smart* ≈ a) dull b) clever c) bored — **b) clever**B1–B2 Intermediate
*Ancient* ≈ a) modern b) old c) new — **b) old***Reluctant* ≈ a) eager b) unwilling c) angry — **b) unwilling***Spontaneous* ≈ a) planned b) impulsive c) deliberate — **b) impulsive***Diligent* ≈ a) lazy b) hardworking c) cheerful — **b) hardworking***Vague* ≈ a) clear b) unclear c) bright — **b) unclear**C1 Advanced
*Ubiquitous* ≈ a) rare b) everywhere c) hidden — **b) everywhere***Ephemeral* ≈ a) lasting b) short-lived c) emotional — **b) short-lived***Recalcitrant* ≈ a) obedient b) defiant c) shy — **b) defiant***Sanguine* ≈ a) gloomy b) optimistic c) angry — **b) optimistic***Equivocal* ≈ a) clear b) ambiguous c) loud — **b) ambiguous**Antonyms (15)
A2 Beginner
Opposite of *hot* — **cold**Opposite of *up* — **down**Opposite of *strong* — **weak**Opposite of *open* — **closed**Opposite of *easy* — **difficult / hard**B1–B2 Intermediate
Opposite of *generous* — **stingy / mean**Opposite of *humble* — **arrogant / proud**Opposite of *temporary* — **permanent**Opposite of *praise* — **criticise / blame**Opposite of *accept* — **reject / refuse**C1 Advanced
Opposite of *meticulous* — **careless / sloppy**Opposite of *prolific* — **unproductive**Opposite of *austere* — **lavish / luxurious**Opposite of *conceal* — **reveal**Opposite of *ostensible* — **actual / real**Context clues (10)
The detective was *astute* — she noticed clues others missed. *Astute* = **sharp-minded**He spoke *eloquently*, holding the audience in rapt attention. *Eloquently* = **persuasively and clearly**The storm was *imminent*; we could feel the air pressure drop. *Imminent* = **about to happen**The plan was *feasible* — we had the resources and the time. *Feasible* = **possible / practical**She is *adamant* about not changing her mind. *Adamant* = **firm / unyielding**His comments were *innocuous* and offended no one. *Innocuous* = **harmless**The book is *seminal*, influencing the entire field after. *Seminal* = **highly influential**Her *prudent* decision saved the company money. *Prudent* = **careful and wise**The decision was *unprecedented* — never made before in our history. *Unprecedented* = **never happened before**His *candid* response surprised everyone with its honesty. *Candid* = **frank**Verb form of *creation* — **create**Adjective form of *anxiety* — **anxious**Noun form of *decide* — **decision**Adverb form of *quiet* — **quietly**Opposite of *responsible* — **irresponsible**Noun form of *strong* — **strength**Adjective form of *beauty* — **beautiful**Opposite of *appear* — **disappear**Noun form of *enjoy* — **enjoyment**Verb meaning “make stronger” — **strengthen**Tips for vocabulary quizzes
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