Word Knowledge Flashcards
The intrepid soldier led his men into battle
A. Powerful
B. Able
C. Clever
D. Bold
D. Bold
Verbose most nearly means
A. Long-winded
B. Cruel
C. Voracious
D. Vile
A. Long-winded
The credible witness took the stand in the trial
A. Suspicious
B. Relevant
C. Plausible
D. Lying
C. Plausible
Vindictive most nearly means
A. Vengeful
B. Indecent
C. Thorny
D. Boorish
A. Vengeful
The man only possessed a cursory education
A. Foolhardy
B. Primary
C. Preliminary
D. Imperfect
C. Preliminary
The issue was of minute importance
A. Timely
B. Major
C. Slight
D. Spontaneous
C. Slight
Abundant most nearly means
A. Punctual
B. Flowing
C. Futile
D. Ample
D. Ample
The shopkeeper kicked the juvenile would-be thief out of the store
A. Progressive
B. Enraged
C. Youthful
D. Mischievous
C. Youthful
The employee was proud of her unblemished reputation
A. Impaired
B. Flawless
C. Sporadic
D. Unorthodox
B. Flawless
It’s not unusual to shed a tear during a poignant scene in a movie
A. Affecting
B. Holy
C. Honest
D. Calm
A. Affecting
Boisterous most nearly means
A. Unflagging
B. Steadfast
C. Ramshackle
D. Clamorous
D. Clamorous
The vociferous student was pleased by the good debate score
A. Loath
B. Vehement
C. Lanky
D. Colossal
B. Vehement
The prolific author had many books published
A. Notorious
B. Acclaimed
C. Pro-fused
D. Fecundate
C. Pro-fuse
Wry most nearly means
A. Droll
B. Sedulous
C. Obstreperous
D. Ardent
A. Droll
Two estranged siblings were eventually about to overcome their enmity
A. Embellished
B. Fustian
C. Acrimony
D. Accord
C. Acrimony
