Which of These Words is Spelled Correctly?

We've got a new English challenge for you today! We've put together a list of 15 tricky words to spell, each a bit harder than the last! You will need to choose the correctly spelled word according to the definition we give you. So, are you up for it? Then let's test your spelling!
 
 
"Lasting for a very short time."
Ephemeral
Ephimeral
Ephimeral
 
 
"Having a ready insight into and understanding of things."
Perspicacious
Perspicatious
Perspicious
 
 
"Denoting or relating to a task that can never be completed."
Sisyphean
Sysiphean
Sisyphian
 
 
"A toy consisting of a tube containing mirrors and pieces of colored glass or paper."
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidescope
Kaliedoscope
 
 
"A painter who uses light and shade rather than color to create the illusion of volume."
Chiaroscurist
Chiaroscuroist
Chiarascuroist
 
 
"Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical."
Quixotic
Quixotik
Quixotick
 
 
"Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly."
Conscientious
Conscienctious
Concientious
 
 
"Like a labyrinth; irregular and twisting."
Labyrinthine
Labrynthine
Labyrynthine
 
 
"Expressing opinions on matters outside the scope of one's knowledge or expertise."
Ultracrepidarian
Ultracrepedarian
Ultracrepidarean
 
 
"The devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline."
Nomenclature
Nomenklature
Nomenclatur
 
 
"The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named."
Onomatopoeia
Onomatopeia
Onomatopoea
 
 
"A meeting at an agreed time and place."
Rendezvous
Rendevous
Rendevouz
 
 
"Enforcing uniformity or conformity without regard to natural variation or individuality."
Procrustean
Procrustian
Procroustean
 
 
"A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement."
Ennui
Ennuie
Anui
 
 
"One who conducts strangers; a tour guide."
Xenagogue
Zenagogue
Xanagogue
Not Your Best...
You tried your best, but unfortunately, you didn't manage to answer most questions correctly. But don't get upset and try to make the most out of the situation: turn this quiz into an educational moment. You already learned a lot while taking this quiz, but you can learn even more by looking at the correct answers.
Nicely done!
Not bad at all! You managed to show most of these tricky words who's boss! That said, you still missed a few, and you might wanna have a quick look at the results to see which words gave you some trouble. You can further prove your mettle with one of our many other English quizzes.
Extraordinary!
You definitely know more about the English vocabulary than the average Joe, as nearly all, if not all of your answer were right on target! You should be proud of your deep knowledge and attention to detail!
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