BKSB Vocabulary and Word Usage 2

Question 1

Which word is a synonym for 'concise'?

Accepted Answer

Brief

Answer

'Concise' means expressing much in few words, so 'brief' is the closest synonym.

Question 2

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The scientist made a _______ discovery that changed the field.'

Accepted Answer

groundbreaking

Answer

'Groundbreaking' means innovative or pioneering, fitting a discovery that changes a field.

Question 3

What does the word 'ambiguous' mean?

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation

Answer

'Ambiguous' means having more than one possible meaning or interpretation.

Question 4

Which sentence uses the word 'adverse' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The adverse weather delayed the flight.

Answer

'Adverse' means harmful or unfavorable, correctly describing weather that causes delays.

Question 5

Select the antonym of 'abundant'.

Accepted Answer

Scarce

Answer

'Scarce' means in short supply, which is the opposite of 'abundant' (plentiful).

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