BSEP Word Knowledge 5

Question 1

The word SUBSTANTIAL most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

large and important

Answer

Substantial means of considerable importance, size, or worth.

Question 2

PROMPT most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

on time or immediate

Answer

Prompt means done without delay; arriving at the appointed time.

Question 3

Which word is an ANTONYM for EXPAND?

Accepted Answer

shrink

Answer

Shrink means to become smaller, which is the opposite of expand.

Question 4

HOSTILE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

unfriendly and aggressive

Answer

Hostile means showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.

Question 5

The word TENTATIVE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

not definite or fixed

Answer

Tentative means not certain or fixed; done without confidence.

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