100 Word Vocabulary Test (With Free downloadable Pdf)

This post brings you a 100-question English vocabulary test, divided into four sections. It’s designed for adults (at the B1–B2 level) to help learners practice word meanings, usage, and opposites in a structured way.

If you want to test your vocab level for exams, job preparation, or just personal growth, a 100-word vocabulary test is the perfect way to do so.

It’s short, online, and gives you a quick idea of your level without taking too much time.

This practice test has 100 questions, split into 4 sections of 25. Answers to these questions are given at the end of each section.

Here’s how the test is divided:

Section 1: A sentence is given with one bold word. You choose its meaning from the context.
Section 2: A word is given, and you pick the correct explanation from four options.
Section 3: A sentence with a blank is given, and you have to choose the correct option that fits in that sentence.
Section 4: You have to choose the correct antonym of the given word.

I wasn’t sure at first what level of words to use for this test. Should it match exams like GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, or ACT? In the end, I chose not to follow the style and level of any one exam. Instead, I picked words that an average person would often see in books and newspapers.

In CEFR terms, these words mostly fall between the B1 and B2 levels, which makes them suitable for anyone aged 18 or above.

We also have a 25-question GRE-level test, if you want to take a harder test.

If you prefer doing this vocab test on paper, you can get a printable PDF for free, which also includes all the answers. You will need to fill in your email id to receive it.

And if you taking this test online, I’d suggest you pick up a pen and a paper and write answers on it, so that you can check them against the answersheet.

Let’s begin:

Contents hide

1. Section 1: Words in context (Q. 1 to 25)
- 1.1. Answer-sheet and explanations to section 1
2. Section 2: Find the meaning (Q. 26 to 50)
- 2.1. Answer-sheet and explanations to section 2
3. Section 3: Fill in the blanks (Q. 51 to 75)
- 3.1. Answer-sheet and explanations to section 3
4. Section 4: Antonyms (Q. 76 to 100)

Section 1: Words in context (Q. 1 to 25)

Choose the option (A–D) that best describes the boldfaced word each sentence.

1. The rainbow is a natural phenomenon that appears after rainfall.
A) accident
B) object
C) event
D) tradition

2. The lawyer tried to justify her client’s actions in court.
A) defend
B) hide
C) question
D) deny

3. The food provided was more than adequate for all the guests.
A) scarce
B) poor
C) little
D) enough

4. The doctor suggested a way to eliminate the risk of infection.
A) reduce
B) remove
C) increase
D) cause

5. He sat quietly to contemplate the decision before answering.
A) think about
B) ignore
C) rush
D) forget

6. We need to make a clear budget before starting the project.
A) savings
B) wealth
C) payment
D) financial plan

7. It was raining; nevertheless, they went for a walk.
A) therefore
B) because
C) however
D) since

8. The teacher used pictures to enhance the lesson.
A) weaken
B) improve
C) damage
D) confuse

9. The stadium has the capacity to hold 50,000 people.
A) small size
B) decoration
C) location
D) ability/space

10. His main opponent in the election was very popular.
A) rival
B) supporter
C) friend
D) partner

11. The jury will determine whether he is guilty or not.
A) guess
B) suspect
C) decide
D) confuse

12. From her perspective, the plan seemed risky.
A) argument
B) point of view
C) law
D) problem

13. The warm atmosphere made everyone feel welcome.
A) air
B) pressure
C) weather
D) mood

14. Wind turbines can generate electricity.
A) produce
B) stop
C) waste
D) block

15. He signed a contract to work for the company for two years.
A) agreement
B) argument
C) deal
D) conflict

16. There wasn’t sufficient evidence to arrest the man.
A) lacking
B) enough
C) extra
D) wrong

17. The museum displayed contemporary art from modern times.
A) ancient
B) old
C) traditional
D) modern

18. You must concentrate while driving in heavy traffic.
A) focus
B) ignore
C) distract
D) wander

19. Failure is sometimes inevitable when you take risks.
A) avoidable
B) rare
C) certain
D) unusual

20. The new bridge changed the city’s social dimension.
A) shape
B) aspect
C) size
D) number

21. Earthquakes occur without warning.
A) end
B) stop
C) pause
D) happen

22. With hard work, she could accomplish her goals.
A) achieve
B) lose
C) miss
D) forget

23. She had a good relationship with her colleague at work.
A) stranger
B) boss
C) coworker
D) competitor

24. The two students had a serious debate about the topic.
A) game
B) discussion
C) fight
D) excuse

25. We must preserve our forests for future generations.
A) cut
B) destroy
C) waste
D) protect

Answer-sheet and explanations to section 1

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1. phenomenon – C) event
Explanation: A phenomenon is something observable that happens, like a rainbow.

2. justify – A) defend
Explanation: To justify means to give reasons to defend an action or decision.

3. adequate – D) enough
Explanation: Adequate means sufficient or enough for a need.

4. eliminate – B) remove
Explanation: To eliminate is to completely remove or get rid of something.

5. contemplate – A) think about
Explanation: To contemplate is to think carefully about something.

6. budget – D) financial plan
Explanation: A budget is a planned estimate of income and expenses.

7. nevertheless – C) however
Explanation: Nevertheless means however, showing contrast.

8. enhance – B) improve
Explanation: To enhance means to make something better or stronger.

9. capacity – D) ability/space
Explanation: Capacity refers to how much something can hold or the ability to do something.

10. opponent – A) rival
Explanation: An opponent is someone you compete against.

11. determine – C) decide
Explanation: To determine means to make a decision or conclusion after thinking.

12. perspective – B) point of view
Explanation: Perspective means the way someone sees or thinks about something.

13. atmosphere – D) mood
Explanation: Atmosphere can mean the general feeling or mood in a place.

14. generate – A) produce
Explanation: To generate is to produce or create something.

15. contract – C) deal
Explanation: A contract is a formal agreement or deal between parties.

16. sufficient – B) enough
Explanation: Sufficient means as much as is needed; enough.

17. contemporary – D) modern
Explanation: Contemporary refers to things from the present or modern time.

18. concentrate – A) focus
Explanation: To concentrate means to give full attention to something.

19. inevitable – C) certain
Explanation: Inevitable means sure to happen, unavoidable.

20. dimension – B) aspect
Explanation: Dimension can mean an aspect or feature of something, not just size.

21. occur – D) happen
Explanation: To occur means to happen or take place.

22. accomplish – A) achieve
Explanation: To accomplish is to successfully achieve a goal.

23. colleague – C) coworker
Explanation: A colleague is a person you work with.

24. debate – B) discussion
Explanation: A debate is a formal discussion or argument about a topic.

25. preserve – D) protect
Explanation: To preserve means to keep something safe and protect it from harm.

Section 2: Find the meaning (Q. 26 to 50)

Choose the option that gives the best meaning of the given word.

26. Obvious
A) secret and hidden
B) clear and easy to see
C) confusing and vague
D) unusual and rare

27. Emerge
A) to hide or cover up
B) to stay in one place
C) to break into pieces
D) to come into view

28. Modify
A) to change or adjust
B) to break or damage
C) to copy or repeat
D) to explain in detail

29. Assume
A) to prove something
B) to ask questions
C) to take for granted
D) to show clearly

30. Authorize
A) to block or stop
B) to question or doubt
C) to remove permission
D) to give official permission

31. Crucial
A) very important
B) not necessary
C) strange or odd
D) partly true

32. Obtain
A) to lose or waste
B) to destroy or break
C) to get or receive
D) to avoid or escape

33. Integrate
A) to separate into parts
B) to combine into a whole
C) to leave behind
D) to cover or block

34. Encounter
A) to expect in advance
B) to travel far away
C) to plan carefully
D) to meet unexpectedly

35. Hypothesis
A) an idea or theory
B) a finished fact
C) a repeated habit
D) a written law

36. Correspond
A) to argue with someone
B) to match or agree
C) to remove something
D) to keep a secret

37. Evaluate
A) to guess quickly
B) to describe simply
C) to judge or assess
D) to remove or hide

38. Submit
A) to hand in
B) to take away
C) to control
D) to demand

39. Anticipate
A) to ignore completely
B) to hide carefully
C) to dislike strongly
D) to expect or look forward to

40. Artificial
A) natural and real
B) man-made
C) very expensive
D) difficult to use

41. Outcome
A) the middle part
B) a possible guess
C) a result
D) a plan for the future

42. Constantly
A) only once
B) rarely or never
C) suddenly
D) all the time

43. Constitute
A) to form or make up
B) to destroy
C) to ignore
D) to refuse

44. Monitor
A) to damage
B) to watch carefully
C) to delay
D) to argue

45. Comprehensive
A) very small
B) unclear
C) complete and detailed
D) quick and careless

46. Expand
A) to make bigger
B) to close down
C) to forget quickly
D) to reduce size

47. Concept
A) an order or rule
B) a finished product
C) an object you can touch
D) an idea or principle

48. Function
A) to break suddenly
B) to stay still
C) to work or operate
D) to waste or stop

49. Considerable
A) very small
B) large or significant
C) weak or useless
D) unimportant

50. Consequently
A) before something happens
B) without a reason
C) at the same time
D) as a result

Answer-sheet and explanations to section 2

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26. Obvious – B) clear and easy to see
Explanation: Something obvious is plain and not hidden.

27. Emerge – D) to come into view
Explanation: To emerge means to appear or come out from somewhere.

28. Modify – A) to change or adjust
Explanation: To modify is to make small changes to improve or adapt.

29. Assume – C) to take for granted
Explanation: To assume means to accept something as true without proof.

30. Authorize – D) to give official permission
Explanation: To authorize is to formally allow something.

31. Crucial – A) very important
Explanation: Crucial describes something essential or vital.

32. Obtain – C) to get or receive
Explanation: To obtain means to gain possession of something.

33. Integrate – B) to combine into a whole
Explanation: To integrate is to join parts together into one system.

34. Encounter – D) to meet unexpectedly
Explanation: To encounter is to face or come across someone or something.

35. Hypothesis – A) an idea or theory
Explanation: A hypothesis is a suggested explanation that needs testing.

36. Correspond – B) to match or agree
Explanation: To correspond means to be similar or consistent with something.

37. Evaluate – C) to judge or assess
Explanation: To evaluate means to examine and form an opinion about value or quality.

38. Submit – A) to hand in
Explanation: To submit is to present something formally (like homework).

39. Anticipate – D) to expect or look forward to
Explanation: To anticipate means to think something will happen in the future.

40. Artificial – B) man-made
Explanation: Artificial means made by humans, not natural.

41. Outcome – C) a result
Explanation: The outcome is the result or effect of an action.

42. Constantly – D) all the time
Explanation: Constantly means happening again and again without stopping.

43. Constitute – A) to form or make up
Explanation: To constitute means to be part of or form something.

44. Monitor – B) to watch carefully
Explanation: To monitor means to observe and check regularly.

45. Comprehensive – C) complete and detailed
Explanation: Comprehensive means covering everything important, not leaving parts out.

46. Expand – A) to make bigger
Explanation: To expand means to increase in size, number, or importance.

47. Concept – D) an idea or principle
Explanation: A concept is an abstract idea or general understanding.

48. Function – C) to work or operate
Explanation: To function means to perform or operate normally.

49. Considerable – B) large or significant
Explanation: Considerable means fairly large in amount or importance.

50. Consequently – D) as a result
Explanation: Consequently shows a result or effect of something happening.

Section 3: Fill in the blanks (Q. 51 to 75)

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

51. Ten dollars is the _____ of about eight hundred rupees.
A) equivalent
B) estimate
C) contrast
D) initial

52. It’s hard to _____ how many people will attend the event.
A) dominate
B) distribute
C) conduct
D) estimate

53. She worked in the company for more than a _____.
A) procedure
B) decade
C) emphasis
D) attitude

54. I cannot remember the name of my _____ school teacher.
A) previous
B) derive
C) issue
D) confident

55. Climate change is a serious global _____.
A) conduct
B) despite
C) issue
D) distribute

56. He tried to _____ his parents to let him study abroad.
A) contrast
B) investigate
C) initial
D) convince

57. The doctor explained the _____ for the surgery step by step.
A) deteriorate
B) procedure
C) derive
D) monitor

58. Everyone should _____ something positive to the team’s success.
A) emphasis
B) equivalent
C) contribute
D) exceptional

59. The teacher will _____ how to solve the problem on the board.
A) demonstrate
B) distribute
C) contrast
D) monitor

60. Under these difficult _____, we must work carefully.
A) issue
B) circumstances
C) investigate
D) implement

61. The speaker placed strong _____ on the need for honesty.
A) previous
B) attitude
C) procedure
D) emphasis

62. The scientist will _____ the experiment tomorrow.
A) dominate
B) convince
C) conduct
D) deteriorate

63. Many English words _____ from Latin.
A) confident
B) derive
C) initial
D) equivalent

64. Volunteers will _____ food and water to the victims.
A) distribute
B) issue
C) contrast
D) demonstrate

65. She feels very _____ about passing the exam.
A) emphasis
B) derive
C) deteriorate
D) confident

66. His negative _____ makes it hard to work with him.
A) attitude
B) circumstance
C) estimate
D) contrast

67. There is a sharp _____ between rural and urban lifestyles.
A) monitor
B) contrast
C) initial
D) equivalent

68. One company tends to _____ the entire market.
A) initial
B) issue
C) dominate
D) estimate

69. His health began to _____ after the accident.
A) conduct
B) contribute
C) equivalent
D) deteriorate

70. The manager decided to _____ the new policy immediately.
A) derive
B) implement
C) initial
D) investigate

71. It was _____ from her smile that she was happy.
A) issue
B) derive
C) evident
D) monitor

72. The student gave an _____ performance in the exam.
A) exceptional
B) previous
C) initial
D) estimate

73. The police will _____ the cause of the fire.
A) contrast
B) contribute
C) attitude
D) investigate

74. The _____ stages of the project were the most difficult.
A) initial
B) confident
C) estimate
D) previous

75. _____ the heavy rain, the players continued the match.
A) derive
B) despite
C) distribute
D) dominate

Answer-sheet and explanations to section 3

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51. Equivalent – A) equivalent
Explanation: Equivalent means equal in value, amount, or meaning.

52. Estimate – D) estimate
Explanation: To estimate means to roughly calculate or guess a number or amount.

53. Decade – B) decade
Explanation: A decade is a period of ten years.

54. Previous – A) previous
Explanation: Previous means earlier or before the present one.

55. Issue – C) issue
Explanation: An issue is a problem, topic, or matter of concern.

56. Convince – D) convince
Explanation: To convince means to make someone believe or agree to something.

57. Procedure – B) procedure
Explanation: A procedure is a series of steps followed in a process.

58. Contribute – C) contribute
Explanation: To contribute means to give or add something to help a result.

59. Demonstrate – A) demonstrate
Explanation: To demonstrate means to show clearly by example or action.

60. Circumstances – B) circumstances
Explanation: Circumstances are the conditions or situations affecting an event.

61. Emphasis – D) emphasis
Explanation: Emphasis means special importance given to something.

62. Conduct – C) conduct
Explanation: To conduct means to organize and carry out something (like an experiment).

63. Derive – B) derive
Explanation: To derive means to come from or be taken from something.

64. Distribute – A) distribute
Explanation: To distribute means to give something out to several people.

65. Confident – D) confident
Explanation: Confident means sure of oneself or one’s ability.

66. Attitude – A) attitude
Explanation: Attitude means the way someone thinks or feels about something.

67. Contrast – B) contrast
Explanation: A contrast is a clear difference between two things.

68. Dominate – C) dominate
Explanation: To dominate means to control or have power over something.

69. Deteriorate – D) deteriorate
Explanation: To deteriorate means to become worse in condition or quality.

70. Implement – B) implement
Explanation: To implement means to put a plan or decision into action.

71. Evident – C) evident
Explanation: Evident means clear and easy to see or understand.

72. Exceptional – A) exceptional
Explanation: Exceptional means unusually good or outstanding.

73. Investigate – D) investigate
Explanation: To investigate means to look into something carefully to find the truth.

74. Initial – A) initial
Explanation: Initial means happening at the beginning.

75. Despite – B) despite
Explanation: Despite means even though something happened.

Section 4: Antonyms (Q. 76 to 100)

Choose the option that has the opposite meaning (antonym) of the given word.

76. Exceed
A) grow
B) increase
C) improve
D) fall short

77. Consistently
A) steadily
B) regularly
C) irregularly
D) evenly

78. Factor
A) reason
B) unimportant detail
C) element
D) cause

79. Explicit
A) unclear
B) certain
C) obvious
D) direct

80. Anonymous
A) unknown
B) nameless
C) identified
D) secret

81. Fundamental
A) basic
B) essential
C) primary
D) trivial

82. Maintain
A) abandon
B) support
C) continue
D) keep

83. Interpret
A) explain
B) misunderstand
C) clarify
D) define

84. Guarantee
A) promise
B) assure
C) doubt
D) secure

85. Hence
A) nevertheless
B) so
C) therefore
D) thus

86. Legislation
A) law
B) act
C) rule
D) lawlessness

87. Identical
A) same
B) different
C) alike
D) equal

88. Potential
A) possible
B) ability
C) impossible
D) opportunity

89. Commence
A) start
B) open
C) continue
D) finish

90. Approximate
A) rough
B) near
C) exact
D) close

91. Imply
A) suggest
B) state directly
C) indicate
D) hint

92. Relevant
A) connected
B) important
C) irrelevant
D) related

93. Mechanism
A) system
B) structure
C) process
D) disorder

94. Ultimate
A) final
B) greatest
C) best
D) first

95. Prospect
A) opportunity
B) hopelessness
C) chance
D) possibility

96. Precise
A) exact
B) clear
C) vague
D) correct

97. Beneficial
A) harmful
B) helpful
C) useful
D) positive

98. Eventually
A) finally
B) ultimately
C) someday
D) immediately

99. Subsequent
A) later
B) previous
C) next
D) following

100. Compensate
A) take away
B) balance
C) pay
D) neglect

Answer-sheet and explanations to section 4

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76. Exceed – D) fall short
Explanation: Exceed means to go beyond a limit; the opposite is to fall short.

77. Consistently – C) irregularly
Explanation: Consistently means doing something regularly; the opposite is irregularly.

78. Factor – B) unimportant detail
Explanation: A factor is something important that influences; the opposite is something minor or unimportant.

79. Explicit – A) unclear
Explanation: Explicit means stated clearly; the opposite is unclear or vague.

80. Anonymous – C) identified
Explanation: Anonymous means having no name; the opposite is identified.

81. Fundamental – D) trivial
Explanation: Fundamental means basic and important; the opposite is trivial or unimportant.

82. Maintain – A) abandon
Explanation: Maintain means to keep or continue; the opposite is abandon or give up.

83. Interpret – B) misunderstand
Explanation: Interpret means to explain or understand; the opposite is to misunderstand.

84. Guarantee – C) doubt
Explanation: Guarantee means to promise or ensure; the opposite is to doubt.

85. Hence – A) nevertheless
Explanation: Hence means therefore/so; the opposite idea is nevertheless (showing contrast).

86. Legislation – D) lawlessness
Explanation: Legislation means laws; the opposite is lawlessness.

87. Identical – B) different
Explanation: Identical means exactly the same; the opposite is different.

88. Potential – C) impossible
Explanation: Potential means possible or capable; the opposite is impossible.

89. Commence – D) finish
Explanation: Commence means to begin; the opposite is to finish or end.

90. Approximate – A) exact
Explanation: Approximate means close but not exact; the opposite is exact.

91. Imply – B) state directly
Explanation: Imply means to suggest indirectly; the opposite is to state directly.

92. Relevant – C) irrelevant
Explanation: Relevant means connected or important; the opposite is irrelevant.

93. Mechanism – A) disorder
Explanation: Mechanism means an ordered system or process; the opposite is disorder.

94. Ultimate – D) first
Explanation: Ultimate means final or last; the opposite is first or initial.

95. Prospect – B) hopelessness
Explanation: Prospect means a chance or possibility; the opposite is hopelessness.

96. Precise – C) vague
Explanation: Precise means exact and clear; the opposite is vague.

97. Beneficial – A) harmful
Explanation: Beneficial means helpful or good; the opposite is harmful.

98. Eventually – D) immediately
Explanation: Eventually means after some time; the opposite is immediately.

99. Subsequent – B) previous
Explanation: Subsequent means coming after; the opposite is previous (coming before).

100. Compensate – A) take away
Explanation: Compensate means to make up for or repay; the opposite is to take away.