Vocabulary Expansion

Question 1

What is the meaning of ‘ameliorate’?

Answer 1

To make something better or improve.

Question 2

True or False: ‘Ubiquitous’ means existing everywhere.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: ‘The author’s __________ style captivated the audience.’

Answer 3

eloquent

Question 4

What does ‘cogent’ mean?

Answer 4

Clear, logical, and convincing.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: What does ‘dichotomy’ refer to? A) A division into two parts B) A type of argument C) A literary device

Answer 5

A) A division into two parts.

Question 6

What is the definition of ‘meticulous’?

Answer 6

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Question 7

True or False: ‘Ephemeral’ means lasting for a long time.

Answer 7

False.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: ‘His argument was __________ and difficult to refute.’

Answer 8

irrefutable

Question 9

What does ‘juxtaposition’ mean?

Answer 9

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together for contrasting effect.

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to criticize severely’? A) Exonerate B) Castigate C) Alleviate

Answer 10

B) Castigate.

Question 11

What is the meaning of ‘paradox’?

Answer 11

A statement that contradicts itself but may reveal a truth.

Question 12

True or False: ‘Prolific’ means producing a lot of work or results.

Answer 12

True.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: ‘The __________ of the novel made it a classic.’

Answer 13

profoundness

Question 14

What does ‘synthesize’ mean?

Answer 14

To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which word is synonymous with ‘ambiguous’? A) Clear B) Vague C) Obvious

Answer 15

B) Vague.

Question 16

What is the definition of ‘conundrum’?

Answer 16

A confusing and difficult problem or question.

Question 17

True or False: ‘Nefarious’ means morally right.

Answer 17

False.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: ‘Her __________ approach to the subject was refreshing.’

Answer 18

innovative

Question 19

What does ‘resilient’ mean?

Answer 19

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to support or strengthen’? A) Bolster B) Diminish C) Undermine

Answer 20

A) Bolster.

Question 21

What is the meaning of ‘ambivalent’?

Answer 21

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Question 22

True or False: ‘Ineffable’ means something that can be expressed in words.

Answer 22

False.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: ‘The __________ of her arguments made them compelling.’

Answer 23

coherence

Question 24

What does ‘tenacious’ mean?

Answer 24

Holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: What does 'quintessential' mean? A) Most perfect example B) Unusual C) Commonplace

Answer 25

A) Most perfect example.

Question 26

What is the definition of 'anecdote'?

Answer 26

A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

Question 27

True or False: 'Sycophant' refers to a person who acts obsequiously to someone important in order to gain advantage.

Answer 27

True.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: 'His __________ was evident in his thorough research.'

Answer 28

diligence

Question 29

What does 'candid' mean?

Answer 29

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Question 30

Multiple Choice: Which word means 'to make something less severe'? A) Mitigate B) Exacerbate C) Intensify

Answer 30

A) Mitigate.

Question 31

What is the meaning of 'altruistic'?

Answer 31

Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Question 32

True or False: 'Plausible' means believable or reasonable.

Answer 32

True.

Question 33

Fill in the blank: 'The __________ of the event was highlighted in the report.'

Answer 33

significance

Question 34

What does 'emulate' mean?

Answer 34

To match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation.

Question 35

Multiple Choice: Which word means 'to express disapproval'? A) Condone B) Critique C) Praise

Answer 35

B) Critique.

Question 36

What is the definition of 'innate'?

Answer 36

Inborn; natural.

Question 37

True or False: 'Cursory' means done with attention to detail.

Answer 37

False.

Question 38

Fill in the blank: 'She had a __________ understanding of the subject matter.'

Answer 38

comprehensive

Question 39

What does 'ubiquitous' mean?

Answer 39

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Question 40

Multiple Choice: Which word means 'to clarify'? A) Obfuscate B) Elucidate C) Confound

Answer 40

B) Elucidate.

Question 41

What is the meaning of 'resonate'?

Answer 41

To evoke a feeling of shared emotion or belief.

Question 42

True or False: 'Voracious' means having a strong desire for something.

Answer 42

True.

Question 43

Fill in the blank: 'His __________ contributions to the project were invaluable.'

Answer 43

significant

Question 44

What does 'metaphor' mean?

Answer 44

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.