Build Your Vocabulary: The Vocabulary Builder with 105 Useful Words & 420 Quiz Questions

By Otherworld Publishing

Looking to expand your vocabulary, to broaden your lexicon?

Well you've come to the right book!

LingQuiztics teaches people like you by allowing them to study
approximately 15 words at a time. Then whenever they feel they are ready
to test their knowledge of the words they have just been studying,
they can test themselves with a quiz.

This way all 105 words will be embedded in your everyday vocabulary
with little effort!

There are 4 kinds of quizzes:
1. True or False: You will need to determine whether the statement that
has been made is true or false.
2. Synonym or Antonym: You will see 2 words, you have to choose whether you think it’s a synonym or antonym.
3. Choose the correct definition: You will get 1 word and 4 definitions.
You need to pick the right definition that matches the word.
4. Choose the correct word: This is the opposite of the previous one. You
get 1 definition and 4 words. You choose the correct word.

It is proven that people with a bigger vocabulary on average have a higher
paying job than people with an average or below average vocabulary.

So go and get started and before you know it you'll have an extra 105 words
added to your arsenal of words!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Otherworld Publishing
• Release date: Jan 21, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301603510

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LingQuiztics

Build Your

Vocabulary

Volume 1

by

Smashwords Edition

Copyright 2013 Bruce Wernicke.

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Quick Acces

Word 1 to 15

True or False 1- 15

Synonym or Antonym 1 – 15

Choose the correct word 1 -15

Choose the correct definition 1- 15

Word 16 to 30

True or False 16- 30

Synonym or Antonym 16- 30

Choose the correct word 16- 30

Choose the correct definition 16- 30

Word 31 to 45

True or False 31- 45

Synonym or Antonym 31- 45

Choose the correct word 31- 45

Choose the correct definition 31- 45

Word 46 to 60

True or False 46- 60

Synonym or Antonym 46- 60

Choose the correct word 46- 60

Choose the correct definition 46- 60

Word 61 to 75

True or False 61- 75

Synonym or Antonym 61- 75

Choose the correct word 61- 75

Choose the correct definition 61- 75

Word 76 to 90

True or False 76- 90

Synonym or Antonym 76- 90

Choose the correct word 76- 90

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Word 91 to 105

True or False 91 - 105

Synonym or Antonym 91 - 105

Choose the correct word 91 - 105

Choose the correct definition 91 - 105

How to use this book

Instructions

So you are looking to expand your vocabulary.  Well you’ve come to the right book!

LingQuiztics teaches people like you by allowing them to study approximately 15 words at a time. Then whenever they feel they are ready to test their knowledge of the words they have just been studying, they can test themselves with a quiz. When you get them all right you are ready to study the next 15 words and do the next quizzes.

There are 4 kinds of quizzes:

1. True or False: You will need to determine whether the statement that has been made is true or false.

2. Synonym or Antonym: You will see 2 words, you have to choose whether you think it’s a synonym or antonym.

3. Choose the correct definition: You will get 1 word and 4 definitions. You need to pick the right definition that matches the word.

4. Choose the correct word: This is the opposite of the previous one. You get 1 definition and 4 words. You choose the correct word.

Test yourself with all 4 quizzes. Have a note at your disposal to write down the numbers of the questions you got wrong.  Count how many you got wrong. If you’ve got more than 4 wrong do another quiz or re-study the words of the numbers you’ve written down.

Every quiz question has answers which you can click on. Once clicked you will be taken to a page with a message that tells you whether or not you clicked on the correct answer. Underneath that message you will find the sentence Click here for the next question. This is the link you need to click on to go to the next question.

DO NOT CHEAT!

To get the most out of this book you need to restrain yourself and not cheat! Because I will tell you right now, you can see the answers by just scrolling down. Yeah why did I just tell you that? Because I don’t want you to find out by yourself and be like Oh, HEY! The answers for the next question are right below, I can just scroll down and get them all right, mehehehehe! I know it can be tempting to just scroll down and look what the answer is for the next question but it won’t do you any good because you will learn faster by just going through the quizzes the honest way.

Learn from your mistakes

Allow yourself to learn from your mistakes. You don’t need to have every question right the first time. People learn more from their mistakes than when they get something right. Because your brain doesn’t like to be wrong so it puts more effort into remembering the right answer.

Contact

If you have any comments or suggestions about this book, find any errors, want to suggest some words for a next volume, or for any other reason, you can reach us at [e-mail].

Vowel Sounds

A, a -hat, pack, grass, fact

AH, ah - bra, bother, nod, caught

AHR, ahr - are, far, charm

OH, oh - pro, sew, boat, nose

AIR, air - fair, care, swear

OO, oo - do, choose, you

AY, ay - ray, bait, lame, hate

OR, or -for, drawer, court, war

AW, aw - straw, ball, talk

OOR, oor -cure, tour, lure

E, e - bless, vet, rest

OW, ow - now, about, shower, out

EE, ee - be, seat, key

Y, y and EYE, eye - bye, nice, pie, night, aisle

Note: Y is used in combination with other letters to form a syllable: ad-VYS (advice). EYE is used when this sound by itself forms a syllable: EYE-land (island).

I, i - in, fit, sick, kid

OY, oy - boy, oil, coin, enjoy

EER, eer - cashier, deer, clear

UH, uh - up, stuck, some, cover; also - again, alone

UR, ur - burn, were, earn, stir, work

UU, uu - pull, good, cook, could

O,o – gone, on, mom, sock, doll

Consonant Sounds

B, b - bye, club, bob

NG, ng - ring, hunger, bank

CH, ch - chick, scratcher, rich

P, p -pill, pepper, picture

D, d - did, add, kidding

R, r - rock, hairy, bar

F, f -fit, effort, staff, laugh

S, s - sick, task, class

G, g - get, giggle, bag

SH, sh - shoe, fresh, station, conscious

H, h - hot, hope, behave

T, t - tap, better, text

HW, hw - white, what, whack, awhile

TH, th - thin, thank, nothing, bath

J, j - danger, jam, magic, age

DH, dh – though, this, mother, bathe

K, k - kiss, cup, make, actor, pack

V, v - very, even, above

L, l- lie, alley, hall

W, w - want, wish, shower

‘l- little, metal, turtle, apple

Y, y - yes, you, layer, yay

M, m - more, bummer, stem

(Y), (y) - indicates that some people say the Y sound of you and others do not: N(Y)OO, new; D(Y)OO tee, duty; uh-K(Y)OOT, acute

‘m - spasm, prism, atheism, sarcasm

Z, z - zoo, daze, wise,

N, n - no, knight, end, winner

ZH, zh - fusion, pleasure, azure, or

French je

‘n – hidden, button, satin, cotton.

Foreign Sound

KH, kh - German bach, Scottish loch.

A guttural sound, like when one clears their throat.

(N), (n) - French vin, bon, blanc, garcon

A nasalized sound-the N is stopped in the nose.

Pronunciation

Syllables are separated by a hyphen [ -].

Syllables in CAPITAL letters are stressed.

Syllables in lower-case letters are not stressed.

Words of only one syllable are entirely in CAPITALS.

Words of more than two syllables that have more than one syllables stressed will be printed in the following manner:

The syllable with secondary stress is printed in CAPITALS, and the syllable with primary stress is printed in BOLD CAPITALS: i-DEN-tu-fi-KAY-shin.

Here come the first 15 words.

Word 1 to 15

1. Misconduct: [{n.} mis-KAHN-dukt , {v.} mis-kuhn-DUKT]

Noun

Unethical, improper or unprofessional behavior.

Syn: misbehavior, wrongdoing, malpractice, mismanagement.

Verb

1. Behave badly.

2. Manage badly or incompetently.

2. Overstate: [OH-vur-stayt]

Verb

Exaggerate; To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth.

Syn: exaggerate, overdo, magnify, overemphasize.

Ant: understate, play down, minimize, belittle.

3. Seclusion: [si-KLOO-zhuhn]

Noun

Solitude; the state of being private and away from other people.

Syn: withdrawal, retreat, isolation.

4. Definite: [DEF-uh-nit]

Adjective

1. positive; certain; sure.

2. Precise; exact; clearly defined.

Ant: vague, unclear, indefinite, provisional.

5. Refurbish: [ree-FUR-bish]

Verb

1. Renovate, restore, repair.

2. To redecorate, brighten up.

Syn: revamp, overhaul.

6. Grandeur: [GRAN-jur]

Noun

1. The quality or state of being impressive, magnificent or grand.

2. The quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character, ideals or conduct.

Syn: stateliness, majesty, pomp, splendor.

7. Austere: [aw-STEER]

Adjective

1. Severely plain and simple.

2. Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

3.  Practising great self-denial; Ascetical

8. Picturesque: [pik-chuh-RESK]

Adjective

1. pretty as a picture, visually attractive; beautiful

2. (of language etc.) strikingly graphic; vivid, scenic.

9. Envelop [en-VEL-uhp]

Verb

Cover or enfold completely by wrapping, to surround entirely.

Syn: enclose, enfold, swathe.

10. Brisk [brisk]

Adjective

1. Full of life; quick and energetic.

2. Fresh, invigorating {Ex: the brisk mountain air}

3. Sharp or abrupt in tone or manner

4. Sharp, effervescing {Ex: a brisk soda}

11. Consensus [kuhn-SEN-suhs]

Noun

1. Agreement of various parts.

2. Agreement in opinion.

Syn: unanimity

12. Premonition [pree-muh-NISH-uhn]

Noun

A feeling that something (esp. something unpleasant) is going to happen before it actually does.

Syn: forewarning, presentiment, intuition.

13. Inapt [in-APT]

Adjective

1. Not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances.

2. without ability or capacity.

Ant: appropriate, apt

14. Accommodating [uh-KOM-uh-day-ting]

Adjective

Obliging; willing to do favors.

Verb

1. Provide lodging or room for.

2. Adapt; accustom; acclimatize; adjust.

15. Inquisitive [in KWI-zi-tiv]

Adjective

Curious; inquiring; questioning; nosy

Ready for the quiz?

Click on one of the quizzes below to test yourself:

True or False 1- 15

Synonym or Antonym 1 – 15

Choose the correct word 1 -15

Choose the correct definition 1- 15

Word 16 to 30

16. Scathing [SKAY-dhing]

Adjective

Marked by harshly abusive criticism; witheringly scornful; severely critical

Syn: coruscating [KOR-uh-skay-ting], vituperative [vy-TOO-pur-uh-tiv]

17. Invective [in-VEK-tiv]

Noun

1. vehement or violent denunciation, censure, or reproach.

2. an abusive accusation; vituperation.

3. an insulting or abusive word or expression.

Syn: diatribe, vitriol

18. Indolence [IN-duhl-uhn(t)s]

Noun

1. Laziness; disliking activity.

2. Inactivity resulting from slothfulness.

Ex: Bob's indolence resulted from a dislike of his job.

Syn: lethargy, torpor

19. Omnipotence [om-NIP-uh-tuhns]

Noun

The state of having unlimited power.

Syn: Supremacy

20. Unpalatable [uhn-PAL-uh-tuh-buhl]

Adjective

Distasteful; disgusting; not pleasant or acceptable to the taste or mind.

21. Emporium [em-POR-ee-uhm]

Noun

A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.

Syn: department store

22. Facade [fuh-SAHD]

Noun

1. front of a building; frontage

2. a deceptive exterior

23. Inebriate [{v.} in-EE-bree-ayt; {n., adj.} in-EE-bree-it]

verb

1. make (someone) drunk; intoxicate.

2. exhilarate, Fill with sublime emotion

Noun

A chronic drinker

Adjective

Also, inebriated.  drunk; intoxicated.

24. Admissible [ad-MIS-uh-buhl]

Adjective

Allowable, acceptable or valid, esp. as evidence in a court of law;

capable or worthy of being admitted.

Ant: Illegitimate

25. Jaded [JAY-did]

Adjective

1. dulled or satiated by overindulgence: a jaded appetite.

2. worn out or wearied, as by overwork or overuse; exhausted

Ant: Unused

26. Corrugated [KOR-uh-gay-tid]

Adjective

Formed into alternate ridges and grooves, like cardboard or the ocean surface.

Ant: smooth

27. Abhorrent [uhb-HOR-uhnt]

Adjective

Detestable, inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant

28. Flay [flay]

Verb

Strip the skin off; peel or skin; excoriate

29. Adamant [AD-uh-muhnt]

Adjective

Unyielding; Impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason; inexorable; pliant

Noun

Any impenetrably or unyieldingly hard substance.

30. Odious [OH-dee-uhs]

Adjective

Hateful, unequivocally detestable.

Syn: offensive, loathsome, unpleasant, disagreeable, obnoxious, abominable

Ready for the quiz?

Click on one of the quizzes below to test yourself:

True or False 16- 30

Synonym or Antonym 16- 30

Choose the correct word 16- 30

Choose the correct definition 16- 30

Word 31 to 45

31. Gluttonous [GLUHT-‘n-uhs]

Adjective

Excessively greedy; voracious

Syn: insatiable, gormandizing, hoggish, ravenous

32. Conciliate [kuhn-SIL-ee-ayt]

Verb

1. To overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; pacify; win over

Ex: To conciliate the angry mob.

2. Cause to be more favourably inclined; gain the good will of.

3. To make compatible; reconcile.

33. Abject [AB-jekt]

Adjective

1. utterly hopeless, miserable, humiliating, or wretched

2. contemptible; despicable; base-spirited; dismal

Ex: an abject coward.

3. shamelessly servile; slavish.

Ant: exalted

34. Obsequious [uhb-SEE-kwee-uhs]

Adjective

1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning

2. servilely compliant or deferential

3. obedient; dutiful.

Syn: sycophantic [sik-uh-FAN-tik]

Ant: arrogant

35. Grovel [GRUHV-uhl]

Verb

1. To humble oneself, behave abjectly, eg in apologizing

2. To behave obsequiously or sycophantically

3. To lie face downwards, or crawl, in abject fear, etc

36. Contempt [kuhn-TEMPT]

Noun

1. Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

2. A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

37. Abate [uh-BAYT]

Verb

Make or become less strong, severe, intense

Syn: subside, lessen, decrease, die down, dwindle, ease

38. Augment [AWG-ment]

Verb

To make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent

Syn: increase, add to, amplify, boost, enlarge, build up, grow

39. Defunct [di-FUHNGKT]

Adjective

No longer in existance, operation, effect or use.

Syn: dead, extinct, obsolete, expired, unused

Ant: effective

40. Precociousness [pri-KOH-shush-nus]

Noun

Intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules.

Ant: stupidity, retardation.

41. Fritter [FRI-tur]

Verb

Spend frivolously and unwisely; waste time, money, or energy on trifling matters; squander

42. Incumbent [in-KUHM-buhnt]

Adjective

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility; obligatory

Noun

The official who holds an office.

43. Haggard [HA-gurd]

Adjective

1. Looking exhausted and unwell, esp. from fatigue, worry, or suffering; drawn; faded

2. Wild in appearance.

44. Anomalous [uh-NOM-uh-luhs]

Adjective

Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Syn: irregular, abnormal, atypical

Ant: normal

45. Rancor [RANG-kur]

Noun

A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

Syn: acrimoniousness [ak-ruh-MOH-nee-uhs-nuhs], gall, resentment

Ant: sympathy

Ready for the quiz?

Click on one of the quizzes below to test yourself:

True or False 31- 45

Synonym or Antonym 31- 45

Choose the correct word 31- 45

Choose the correct definition 31- 45

Word 46 to 60

46. Efflux [EF-luhks]

Noun

The process of flowing out.

Syn: outflow, effluence, emanation

47. Ambulate [AM-byuh-layt]

Verb

To move from place to place; walk

48. Aplomb [uh-PLOM]

Noun

Self-confidence, assurance or coolness, esp. when in a demanding situation

Ex: He showed great aplomb while he defeated his opponent.

Syn: poise, composure, equanimity [ee-kwuh-nim-i-tee]

49. Machination [mak-uh-NAY-shuhn]

Noun

A cunning plot or scheme (usually sinister)

Syn: cabal, intrigue, plot

50. Epicure [EP-i-kyoor]

Noun

A person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

Syn: gourmet, gastronome, epicurean

51. Repugn [ri-PYOON]

Verb

To contend against; oppose

52. Galling [GAW-ling]

Adjective

Causing irritation or annoyance

Syn: irritating, vexing, exasperating, bothersome

Ant: cheering

53. Colligate [kol-uh-GAYT]

Verb

1. To bind, unite, or group together; conjunction

2. To subsume (isolated facts) under a general concept

54. Paroxysm [PAR-uhk-siz-uhm]

Noun

A sudden uncontrollable attack or violent outburst of a particular emotion or action; convulsion, outburst

Ex: a paroxysm of giggling

55. Obstreperous [uhb-STREP-ur-uhs]

Adjective

Noisy and difficult to control; unruly

56. Truculence [TRUHK-yuh-luhn(t)s]

Noun

Obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness.

Syn: belligerence, defiance, disobedience, quarrelsomeness

57. Legerity [luh-JER-i-tee]

Noun

Physical or mental quickness.

Syn: nimbleness, agility

58. Languish [LANG-gwish]

Verb

1. Lose or lack vitality; weaken or become feeble.

2. Suffer from being forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation.