Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Skills Quiz
Test your lexicon with questions on definitions, idioms, literary devices, and synonyms. Improve your lexicology knowledge!
#1
What is the definition of 'vociferous'?
Quiet and reserved
Loud and noisy
Confused and uncertain
Calm and peaceful
#2
Which word is an antonym of 'opaque'?
Clear
Translucent
Lucid
Evident
#3
In the phrase 'an axe to grind,' what does the idiom mean?
Having a strong opinion
An intense argument
A personal agenda
An honest mistake
#4
What is a 'zeitgeist'?
A spirit or mood of a particular period of history
A form of dance
A famous painting
A type of literature
#5
What does the term 'peruse' mean?
To skim or glance through
To ignore completely
To read thoroughly
To summarize
#6
Which of the following is a synonym for 'ubiquitous'?
Rare
Scattered
Widespread
Limited
#7
What literary device is used in the phrase 'The world is a stage'?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
#8
What is the meaning of 'ennui'?
Excitement
Boredom
Fulfillment
Anxiety
#9
In literature, what does 'deus ex machina' refer to?
A character's internal conflict
A sudden and improbable resolution to a plot
A type of metaphor
A form of irony
#10
What does 'abrogate' mean?
To affirm or support
To cancel or repeal
To encourage or stimulate
To mend or repair
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