Vocabulary Quiz: Test Your Word Power

1. Which word means the same as "enormous"?

"Enormous" means extremely large — "huge" is the closest synonym here.

2. She was very ___ about the news — she couldn't stop smiling.

"Delighted" fits the context of good news causing happiness.

3. I need to ___ my email before sending it. (find and fix mistakes)

"Proofread" means to check a text carefully for errors.

4. Which is the odd one out?

"Purchase" and "buy" both mean to obtain something with money; "sell" means the opposite.

5. The meeting was ___ until next week due to a scheduling conflict.

"Postponed" means delayed to a later time — the correct fit for a scheduling conflict.

6. Choose the word closest in meaning to "assist".

"Assist" means to help someone.

7. He gave a ___ explanation — short and to the point.

"Concise" means brief and clear, matching "short and to the point."

8. Which word best completes: "The company's profits ___ significantly last year"?

"Increased" fits with describing a change in profits.

9. "Touch base" (idiom) most nearly means:

"Touch base" is an idiom meaning to make brief contact or check in with someone.

10. Choose the most FORMAL alternative to "a lot of information".

"A substantial amount of information" is the most formal, written-register option.