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Vocabulary Quiz - English Language

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Language Arts 10 questions

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1

What does "benevolent" mean?

Multiple Choice 1 point
Kind and generous Correct Answer
Angry and hostile
Lazy and unmotivated
Confused and uncertain

Explanation:

Benevolent means kind, generous, and well-meaning. It comes from Latin "bene" (well) and "volent" (wishing).

2

What does "ambiguous" mean?

Multiple Choice 1 point
Very clear
Open to multiple interpretations Correct Answer
Extremely difficult
Completely false

Explanation:

Ambiguous means unclear or having multiple possible meanings or interpretations.

3

"Verbose" means using few words.

True/False 1 point
Correct Answer: False

Explanation:

False! Verbose means using more words than necessary, being wordy or long-winded. The opposite of concise.

4

What does "meticulous" mean?

Multiple Choice 1 point
Careless
Showing great attention to detail Correct Answer
Very fast
Extremely loud

Explanation:

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail, being very careful and precise.

5

What does "resilient" mean?

Multiple Choice 1 point
Easily broken
Able to recover quickly Correct Answer
Very expensive
Highly decorated

Explanation:

Resilient means able to recover quickly from difficulties, showing toughness and adaptability.

6

"Obsolete" means modern and up-to-date.

True/False 1 point
Correct Answer: False

Explanation:

False! Obsolete means no longer in use or out of date, having been replaced by something newer.

7

What does "eloquent" mean?

Multiple Choice 1 point
Unable to speak
Fluent and persuasive in speaking Correct Answer
Very quiet
Extremely rude

Explanation:

Eloquent means fluent, persuasive, and expressive in speaking or writing.

8

What does "pragmatic" mean?

Multiple Choice 1 point
Idealistic and dreamy
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically Correct Answer
Extremely emotional
Very artistic

Explanation:

Pragmatic means dealing with things in a practical, realistic way rather than theoretically or idealistically.

9

"Apathy" means showing great enthusiasm.

True/False 1 point
Correct Answer: False

Explanation:

False! Apathy means lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. It's the opposite of enthusiasm.

10

What does "candid" mean?

Multiple Choice 1 point
Dishonest
Truthful and straightforward Correct Answer
Very sweet
Extremely formal

Explanation:

Candid means truthful, straightforward, and frank, especially about sensitive matters.