BSEP Word Knowledge 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The word SUBSTANTIAL most nearly means:
- tiny
- large and important (Correct answer)
- temporary
- unclear
Correct answer: large and important
Substantial means of considerable importance, size, or worth.
Question 2: PROMPT most nearly means:
- delayed
- on time or immediate (Correct answer)
- slow
- confused
Correct answer: on time or immediate
Prompt means done without delay; arriving at the appointed time.
Question 3: Which word is an ANTONYM for EXPAND?
- grow
- widen
- shrink (Correct answer)
- increase
Correct answer: shrink
Shrink means to become smaller, which is the opposite of expand.
Question 4: HOSTILE most nearly means:
- friendly
- unfriendly and aggressive (Correct answer)
- neutral
- welcoming
Correct answer: unfriendly and aggressive
Hostile means showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
Question 5: The word TENTATIVE most nearly means:
- certain
- not definite or fixed (Correct answer)
- confident
- permanent
Correct answer: not definite or fixed
Tentative means not certain or fixed; done without confidence.
Question 6: EVIDENT most nearly means:
- hidden
- complicated
- clearly visible or apparent (Correct answer)
- debatable
Correct answer: clearly visible or apparent
Evident means plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.
Question 7: Which word means to TAKE THE PLACE OF something?
- supplement
- replace (Correct answer)
- support
- combine
Correct answer: replace
Replace means to take the place of something or put something new in its place.
BSEP Word Knowledge 5
The word SUBSTANTIAL most nearly means: