Vocabulary Quiz

Play Vocabulary Quiz free online. What does it mean? Match words to their definitions.

Expand your English vocabulary. Choose the meaning of a word, or the word that matches a meaning — from everyday words to rare gems like “ephemeral”.

  • Category: Word
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Players: 1 player
  • Typical game: about 3 minutes
  • Works on: desktop, phones and tablets

How to play Vocabulary Quiz

Objective: Match ten words and meanings.

  1. Choose a difficulty and press Start.
  2. Pick the meaning of a word, or the word for a meaning.
  3. Take your time: questions are not timed.
  4. Each round has 10 questions. You see the right answer after every question.

Scoring

100 points per correct answer, up to 50 more for answering quickly, and +20 per answer while on a streak of 3 or more. Getting 60% or more counts as a win.

Difficulty levels

Easy: common descriptive words. Normal: richer vocabulary. Hard: advanced words such as “ubiquitous” and “laconic”.

Tips

  • Look for familiar parts: “bene” means good, “mal” means bad.
  • Rule out meanings that don’t fit the word type.

Controls

Keyboard

  • 1–4 to pick an answer
  • Enter for the next question
  • P to pause, R to restart

Mouse

  • Click an answer

Touch

  • Tap an answer

Vocabulary Quiz achievements

  • First Answer – Get your first answer right.
  • High Scorer – Score 1,200 points in one round.
  • Perfect Round – Answer every question in a round correctly.
  • On a Roll – Get 7 answers right in a row.

Frequently asked questions

Is Vocabulary Quiz free to play?

Yes. Vocabulary Quiz is completely free on GamesPlayLand, with no download, no sign-up and no purchases.

How do you play Vocabulary Quiz?

Match ten words and meanings. Choose a difficulty and press Start. Pick the meaning of a word, or the word for a meaning.

Can I play Vocabulary Quiz on my phone?

Yes. Vocabulary Quiz works in mobile browsers on phones and tablets. Tap an answer.

Does Vocabulary Quiz save my high score?

Yes. Your personal best, statistics and achievements for Vocabulary Quiz are saved in your browser automatically.

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