BKSB Vocabulary and Word Usage 5

Question 1

Which sentence uses 'principal' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The principal reason was cost.

Answer

'Principal' as an adjective means main or most important; 'principle' refers to a rule or belief.

Question 2

What does 'prolific' mean?

Accepted Answer

Producing a large amount of work

Answer

'Prolific' describes someone or something that produces a large volume of work or results.

Question 3

Choose the correct meaning of 'euphemism'.

Accepted Answer

A mild or indirect expression used in place of a harsh one

Answer

A euphemism substitutes a milder or indirect term for something that might be upsetting or offensive.

Question 4

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The lawyer's argument was _______, lacking any solid evidence.'

Accepted Answer

tenuous

Answer

'Tenuous' means weak, flimsy, or lacking a strong basis — fitting for a poorly supported argument.

Question 5

What does the root word 'chron' mean in words like 'chronological' and 'chronicle'?

Accepted Answer

Time

Answer

The Greek root 'chron' means time, which is why 'chronological' relates to the order of events in time.

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