English Vocabulary Quiz
A strong vocabulary helps you read faster and write more precisely. This quiz checks word meanings, usage in sentences and commonly confused words, which also appear in many competitive exams.
What this quiz covers
- Word meanings
- Words in context
- Commonly confused words
- Word formation
Study tip: Learn new words in short sentences rather than isolated lists, and revisit them after a few days.
Questions, answers and explanations
1. What is the meaning of the word 'Ancient'?
- Modern
- Very old
- Beautiful
- Expensive
Answer: Very old
'Ancient' means very old or belonging to the distant past.
2. Choose the synonym of 'Happy'.
- Sad
- Joyful
- Angry
- Weak
Answer: Joyful
'Joyful' has the same meaning as 'Happy'.
3. What is the meaning of 'Brave'?
- Fearless
- Lazy
- Weak
- Silent
Answer: Fearless
'Brave' means showing courage or being fearless.
4. Choose the correct meaning of 'Generous'.
- Kind and willing to give
- Selfish
- Lazy
- Angry
Answer: Kind and willing to give
'Generous' means willing to give or share.
5. Which word means 'Very Big'?
- Tiny
- Huge
- Small
- Short
Answer: Huge
'Huge' means extremely large.
6. Choose the synonym of 'Quick'.
- Slow
- Fast
- Weak
- Heavy
Answer: Fast
'Fast' is the synonym of 'Quick'.
7. What is the meaning of 'Honest'?
- Truthful
- Clever
- Lazy
- Proud
Answer: Truthful
'Honest' means truthful and sincere.
8. Choose the correct meaning of 'Expand'.
- To make smaller
- To make larger
- To hide
- To remove
Answer: To make larger
'Expand' means to increase in size or become larger.
9. Which word means 'Begin'?
- Finish
- End
- Start
- Stop
Answer: Start
'Start' is the correct meaning of 'Begin'.
10. Choose the synonym of 'Smart'.
- Intelligent
- Foolish
- Weak
- Lazy
Answer: Intelligent
'Intelligent' is the synonym of 'Smart'.
11. What is the meaning of 'Courage'?
- Fear
- Bravery
- Sadness
- Silence
Answer: Bravery
'Courage' means the ability to face danger or difficulty without fear.
12. Choose the synonym of 'Rich'.
- Poor
- Wealthy
- Hungry
- Weak
Answer: Wealthy
'Wealthy' has the same meaning as 'Rich'.
13. What is the meaning of 'Difficult'?
- Easy
- Hard
- Simple
- Short
Answer: Hard
'Difficult' means hard to do or understand.
14. Choose the correct meaning of 'Observe'.
- To look carefully
- To sleep
- To forget
- To destroy
Answer: To look carefully
'Observe' means to watch or notice something carefully.
15. Which word means 'Quiet'?
- Noisy
- Silent
- Angry
- Fast
Answer: Silent
'Silent' means making little or no sound.
16. Choose the synonym of 'Strong'.
- Powerful
- Weak
- Tiny
- Slow
Answer: Powerful
'Powerful' is the synonym of 'Strong'.
17. What is the meaning of 'Careful'?
- Taking caution
- Careless
- Lazy
- Fast
Answer: Taking caution
'Careful' means paying close attention to avoid mistakes.
18. Choose the correct meaning of 'Improve'.
- To become better
- To become worse
- To stop
- To hide
Answer: To become better
'Improve' means to make or become better.
19. Which word means 'Tiny'?
- Huge
- Small
- Heavy
- Wide
Answer: Small
'Tiny' means very small.
20. Choose the synonym of 'Begin'.
- Finish
- Start
- Stop
- Close
Answer: Start
'Start' has the same meaning as 'Begin'.