Grammar Quiz (28 June 2024)

Consequence- something that happens or follows as a result of something else 

Ramification- effects or unexpected results of an action or decision. 

Inception- beginning or establishment of something. 

Satisfaction- a happy or pleasant feeling. 

Control - a limit on something, a way of keeping somebody /something within certain limits. 

Constraint- something that limits someone. 

Hazard- a danger or risk 

Burden - a responsibility or difficult task that causes a lot of work or worry. 

Concern- a feeling of worry for someone. 

Sarcastic- marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt 

Derogatory- showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. 

Favorable- expressing approval 

Appreciative- feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure 

Lethargic- sluggish and apathetic. 

Glittering- shining with a shimmering or sparkling light. 

Scintillating- sparkling or shining brightly. 

(a) Flattering- full of praise and compliments. 

(c) Stinging- having a sting; 

(d) Boring - not interesting; tedious. 

Profuse- given or produced in great quantity 

Scant- not as much as necessary 

Sufficient- as much as is necessary 

Lush- growing very thickly and well 

Plenty- as much or as many of something as you need 

Diminish- to become or to make something important smaller or less 

Augment - to increase the amount, value, size, etc. of something 

Extend - to make something longer or larger 

Expand - to become or to make something bigger 

Spread - to affect a larger area or a bigger group of people 

Compress- to make something fill less space than usual. 

Stretch - to pull something so that it becomes longer or wider. 

Extend- to make something longer or larger. 

Lengthen - to become longer or to make something longer. 

Elongate - to make something longer. 

Harmful - causing harm 

Innocuous - not meant to cause harm or upset somebody 

Indifferent - not interested in or care about somebody/something 

Harmless - not able or not likely to cause damage or injury 

Innocent - not having done wrong 

Siesta- a short rest or sleep taken after lunch 

Leisure- free time 

Slumber- to be deeply asleep 

Doze- to sleep lightly and/or for a short time 

fortnight- a period of two weeks 

Century- a period of 100 years

Decade- a period of ten years