Vocabulary
25 free practice questions with explanations
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Vocabulary: example questions & answers
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Which word means 'to increase in size or scope'?
- AExpand✓
- BContract
- CDiminish
- DCompress
Answer: 'Expand' means to become or make larger. 'Contract' is the opposite.
What does 'procrastinate' mean?
- ATo plan carefully
- BTo delay or postpone unnecessarily✓
- CTo work quickly
- DTo organize tasks
Answer: 'Procrastinate' means to delay doing something, often unnecessarily.
Which word is a synonym for 'diligent'?
- ALazy
- BCareful and hardworking✓
- CCareless
- DImpatient
Answer: 'Diligent' means showing careful and persistent effort in work.
What does 'ambiguous' mean?
- AClear and definite
- BOpen to multiple interpretations✓
- CCertainly true
- DVery obvious
Answer: 'Ambiguous' means unclear or open to more than one interpretation.
Which word means 'to disapprove of something'?
- AEndorse
- BCondone
- CCondemn✓
- DApprove
Answer: 'Condemn' means to disapprove of or express strong disapproval.
What is the meaning of 'meticulous'?
- ACareless
- BVery careful and precise✓
- CQuick and efficient
- DObvious and easy
Answer: 'Meticulous' means very careful, precise, and thorough.
Which word is the opposite of 'abundant'?
- APlentiful
- BScarce✓
- CCommon
- DAvailable
Answer: 'Abundant' means existing in large quantities. 'Scarce' is the opposite.
What does 'implement' mean?
- ATo plan something
- BTo put a plan into action✓
- CTo think about something
- DTo avoid doing something
Answer: 'Implement' means to carry out or put a plan, system, or idea into effect.
Which word means 'to reduce gradually'?
- AEscalate
- BDiminish✓
- CIncrease
- DAccelerate
Answer: 'Diminish' means to become or make smaller or less.
What does 'concise' mean?
- ALong and detailed
- BConfusing
- CBrief and clear✓
- DComplicated
Answer: 'Concise' means expressing something briefly and clearly without unnecessary words.
Which word means 'something that is not exact'?
- APrecise
- BAccurate
- CApproximate✓
- DExact
Answer: 'Approximate' means estimated or roughly accurate, not exact.
What is a synonym for 'persistent'?
- AEasily discouraged
- BDetermined and continuing despite difficulty✓
- CQuick to give up
- DTemporary
Answer: 'Persistent' means continuing firmly or stubbornly in a course of action.