aReading Vocabulary 2

Question 1

A student reads: 'The ancient ruins were a testament to the empire's former glory.' What does 'testament' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

A sign or proof of something

Answer

'Testament' here means evidence or proof, showing that the ruins demonstrate the empire's past greatness.

Question 2

Which word is an antonym of 'vivid'?

Accepted Answer

Dull

Answer

'Dull' is the antonym of 'vivid' because vivid means bright and intense, while dull means lacking brightness.

Question 3

The word 'benevolent' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Kind and generous

Answer

'Benevolent' comes from Latin roots meaning 'good will,' so it describes someone who is kind and generous.

Question 4

A passage states: 'She was meticulous in her research, checking every fact three times.' What does 'meticulous' mean?

Accepted Answer

Paying careful attention to detail

Answer

'Meticulous' means being very careful and precise, which is shown by her triple-checking every fact.

Question 5

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The scientist made a _____ discovery that changed how we understand the universe.'

Accepted Answer

Groundbreaking

Answer

'Groundbreaking' means revolutionary or innovative, fitting a discovery that changes scientific understanding.

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