CAAT - Canadian Adult Achievement Vocabulary: Word Meanings Questions and Answers

Question 1

In the sentence, 'The politician's ambiguous statement left everyone wondering about their true intentions,' what is the best meaning of the word 'ambiguous'?

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation

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Clear and direct

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Loud and aggressive

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Factually incorrect

Question 2

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'diligent'?

Accepted Answer

Conscientious

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Lazy

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Careless

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Intelligent

Question 3

The team's plan to build the new community center was feasible. What does 'feasible' mean?

Accepted Answer

Possible to do easily or conveniently

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Popular

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Extremely expensive

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Complicated and difficult

Question 4

The company decided to terminate the project due to a lack of funding. Which word means the opposite of 'terminate'?

Accepted Answer

Initiate

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Pause

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Review

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Continue

Question 5

After the long hike, the explorers felt weary and longed for a good night's rest. What is the meaning of 'weary'?

Accepted Answer

Feeling or showing extreme tiredness

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Excited and energetic

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Slightly hungry

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Lost and confused

Question 6

Which sentence uses the word 'integral' correctly?

Accepted Answer

Effective communication is integral to a successful team.

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The car's integral was painted a bright red colour.

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She felt integral after eating the large meal.

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The building was very integral and old.