Five-word quiz
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Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
First submitted answer decides the point. You can review every word after submitting.
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: reserved or saying little
Synonyms: reserved, laconic
Antonyms: talkative, garrulous
Examples: The editor described the argument as taciturn because it was reserved or saying little. In the meeting, her taciturn response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: persistent and determined
Synonyms: persistent, determined
Antonyms: wavering, weak
Examples: The editor described the argument as tenacious because it was persistent and determined. In the meeting, her tenacious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: Think 'tenacity' → holding on firmly.
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: very weak, slight, or insubstantial
Synonyms: weak, slender
Antonyms: strong, substantial
Examples: The editor described the argument as tenuous because it was very weak, slight, or insubstantial. In the meeting, her tenuous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
noun • Advanced
Meaning: a long, angry speech of criticism
Synonyms: diatribe, harangue
Antonyms: praise, tribute
Examples: The article discusses the tirade surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a tirade that the interview panel had not expected.
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: lasting only for a short time
Synonyms: temporary, fleeting
Antonyms: permanent, lasting
Examples: The editor described the argument as transient because it was lasting only for a short time. In the meeting, her transient response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.