The Vocabulary IQ Test: Do You Know What These “Smart” Words Mean?

Do you have the vocabulary of a university professor? Or do you rely on basic English?

We’ve selected 15 words that appear frequently in literature and high-level journalism. Prove your intelligence by selecting the correct definition.

Word of the day: “Defenestration” is historically famous for the “Defenestration of Prague” in 1618, which started a war.