BSEP Word Knowledge 2

Question 1

The word DILIGENT most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

hardworking

Answer

Diligent means showing steady and careful effort in one's work.

Question 2

Which word is a synonym for TRANQUIL?

Accepted Answer

peaceful

Answer

Tranquil means calm and free from disturbance or agitation.

Question 3

The word CANDID most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

honest

Answer

Candid means truthful and straightforward in expressing oneself.

Question 4

SPARSE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

thinly scattered

Answer

Sparse means existing only in small amounts or spread thinly over an area.

Question 5

Which word means the OPPOSITE of GENEROUS?

Accepted Answer

stingy

Answer

Stingy means unwilling to give or spend, which is the opposite of generous.

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