Build a vocabulary quiz generator

Here’s a straightforward Python script for a vocabulary quiz generator. It randomly picks words from a dictionary and quizzes the user on their meanings. You can easily extend it with your own word list or integrate it into a larger application.

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import random

# Sample vocabulary dictionary: word -> meaning
vocab = {
    "ubiquitous": "present, appearing, or found everywhere",
    "ephemeral": "lasting for a very short time",
    "loquacious": "tending to talk a great deal; talkative",
    "enigma": "a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand",
    "gregarious": "fond of company; sociable",
    "obfuscate": "to make something obscure or unclear",
    "cacophony": "a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds",
    "deleterious": "causing harm or damage",
    "pulchritude": "beauty",
    "quixotic": "exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical",
}

def generate_quiz(vocab, num_questions=5):
    words = list(vocab.keys())
    questions = random.sample(words, min(num_questions, len(words)))
    
    score = 0
    for i, word in enumerate(questions, 1):
        print(f"Question {i}: What is the meaning of '{word}'?")
        answer = input("Your answer: ").strip().lower()
        correct_meaning = vocab[word].lower()
        
        if answer in correct_meaning or correct_meaning in answer:
            print("Correct!n")
            score += 1
        else:
            print(f"Incorrect! The correct meaning is: {vocab[word]}n")
    
    print(f"Quiz complete! Your score: {score} out of {len(questions)}")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    print("Welcome to the Vocabulary Quiz!n")
    generate_quiz(vocab, num_questions=5)

This quiz asks for a free-text answer and checks if your input appears in the meaning. For more accuracy, you could add multiple-choice or more sophisticated answer checking.

Want me to build a version with multiple-choice questions or exportable quizzes?