BSEP Word Knowledge and Vocabulary 2

Question 1

Which word is closest in meaning to 'adequate'?

Accepted Answer

Sufficient

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Wrongly

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Unprecedented

Answer

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

Question 4

What is the meaning of the word 'concise'?

Accepted Answer

Brief and clear

Answer

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

Question 5

Which word is an antonym of 'hostile'?

Accepted Answer

Friendly

Answer

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

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