Vocabulary Flashcards

Which sentence uses the word 'reluctant' correctly?

Answer: He was reluctant to speak in front of the large crowd.

'Reluctant' means unwilling or hesitant, and speaking in front of a crowd is something someone might hesitate to do.

The word 'eloquent' describes a speaker who is:

Answer: Fluent and persuasive with words

'Eloquent' describes someone who expresses themselves clearly, fluently, and persuasively.

A passage reads: 'The mayor's proposal was met with widespread opposition from residents.' What does 'opposition' mean here?

Answer: Resistance and disagreement

'Opposition' means resistance or disagreement, indicating that residents were against the mayor's proposal.

Which word has nearly the same meaning as 'serene'?

Answer: Calm

'Serene' and 'calm' both describe a state of peace and quietness without disturbance.

The suffix '-tion' as in 'celebration' indicates that the word is a:

Answer: Noun referring to an action or process

The suffix '-tion' typically turns a verb into a noun that refers to an action, process, or state.

A student reads: 'Despite the chaos around her, Maria remained composed.' What does 'composed' mean in this context?

Answer: Calm and in control of oneself

'Composed' in this context means calm and self-controlled, contrasting with the chaos mentioned.

Which word is a synonym for 'abundant'?

Answer: Plentiful

'Plentiful' and 'abundant' both mean existing in large quantities or more than enough.