Vocabulary
11 free practice questions with explanations
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Vocabulary: example questions & answers
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What is the meaning of PRUDENT?
- AAngry and impatient
- BCareful and wise✓
- CFoolish and hasty
- DLazy and unwilling
Answer: Prudent means showing care and wisdom; not foolish, angry, or lazy.
What does ABUNDANT mean?
- ALimited
- BScarce
- CRare
- DPlentiful✓
Answer: Abundant means existing in large quantities; plentiful.
What does PERSEVERE mean?
- ATo continue despite difficulty✓
- BTo give up as soon as it gets difficult
- CTo rush through a task without care
- DTo ignore what you have been asked to do
Answer: Persevere means to continue trying despite difficulties.
What does METICULOUS mean?
- AFast but not accurate
- BCareless and untidy
- CVery careful and precise✓
- DLazy and unwilling
Answer: Meticulous means showing great attention to detail.
What does BENEVOLENT mean?
- AMean and unkind
- BKind and generous✓
- CSelfish and greedy
- DAngry and bad-tempered
Answer: Benevolent means kind and generous.
What is a synonym for QUICK?
- ASlow
- BSmall
- CLarge
- DFast✓
Answer: Fast is a synonym (same meaning) as quick.
What is an antonym for HAPPY?
- ASad✓
- BJoy
- CContent
- DSmile
Answer: Sad is an antonym (opposite) of happy.
What does DILIGENT mean?
- AAvoiding work whenever possible
- BConfused and easily muddled
- CWorking hard and carefully✓
- DTired and lacking any energy
Answer: Diligent means showing care and effort in work.
What does RELUCTANT mean?
- AUnwilling or hesitant✓
- BEager and enthusiastic
- CExcited and impatient to start
- DHappy and cheerful
Answer: Reluctant means unwilling or hesitant to do something.
What is a synonym for BRAVE?
- ACourageous✓
- BNervous
- CShy
- DFearful
Answer: Courageous is a synonym for brave.
What does TRANQUIL mean?
- ANoisy and full of sound
- BStormy and rough
- CCalm and peaceful✓
- DBusy and crowded
Answer: Tranquil means calm and peaceful.