Grammar Quiz (31 May 2024)

Reveal - to make known or show something usually secret or hidden

Disclose- to tell something to somebody or to make something known publicly

Curb- to control the growth or expression of something

Veil- a thin covering that hides something

Darken- to become or to make something darker

Hesitant - slow to speak or act because you are uncertain

Reluctant- not wanting to do something because you are not sure it is the right thing to do

Diligent- showing care and effort in your work or duties

Remote- far away from where other people live

Eager- strongly wanting to do or have something.

Surrender- to give up completely or agree to forgo, especially in favour of another

Waive - refrain stop oneself from insisting on or using a right or claim

Forfeit - to lose or be deprived taken away of property or a right or privilege as a penalty for wrongdoing

Cosign- to sign a document or agreement jointly

Bohemian - an unconventional style of living

Martyr- a person who is killed because of what he/she believes

Stoic- suffering pain or difficulty without complaining

Cynic- a person who believes that people only do things for themselves, rather than to help others

Philistine - one who dislikes art and culture

Expert - a person who has a lot of special knowledge or skill

Mercenary- someone who is interested only in making money

Professional- doing something in a way that shows skill, training or care

Bad blood - ill feeling

E.g.- There was bad blood between Thomas and Michael.

In a nutshell - very briefly.

E.g.- The commander told the plan in a nutshell to his soldiers.

Aquarium (a glass container filled with water, in which fish and water animals are kept) is the correct spelling.

Vividly (In a way that produces powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind) is the correct spelling.

'Spearhead' is the correct spelling.