Word Knowledge and Vocabulary Flashcards

Which word is closest in meaning to 'adequate'?

Answer: Sufficient

'Adequate' means enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose.

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misunderstand'?

Answer: Wrongly

The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or incorrectly, as in to understand something incorrectly.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The scientist's discovery was considered _____ because no one had ever found it before.'

Answer: Unprecedented

'Unprecedented' means never done or known before, fitting a first-ever discovery.

What is the meaning of the word 'concise'?

Answer: Brief and clear

'Concise' means expressing ideas clearly in a few words without unnecessary detail.

Which word is an antonym of 'hostile'?

Answer: Friendly

'Friendly' is the opposite of 'hostile,' which means unfriendly or aggressive.

The word 'chronic' most nearly means:

Answer: Persistent and long-lasting

'Chronic' describes a condition that continues for a long time or recurs frequently.

Which sentence uses the word 'transparent' correctly?

Answer: The glass was transparent, allowing us to see through it clearly.

'Transparent' means allowing light to pass through so objects behind can be seen.