CHSPE CHSPE Vocabulary 3

Question 1

Which word means to make something worse?

Accepted Answer

Aggravate

Answer

'Aggravate' means to make a problem or situation more serious or severe.

Question 2

The word 'eloquent' describes someone who is:

Accepted Answer

Fluent and persuasive in speech

Answer

'Eloquent' means expressing ideas clearly, fluently, and persuasively.

Question 3

Which word is a synonym for 'acknowledge'?

Accepted Answer

Recognize

Answer

'Acknowledge' means to accept or recognize the existence or truth of something.

Question 4

Read the sentence: 'Her benevolent gesture warmed everyone's heart.' What does 'benevolent' mean?

Accepted Answer

Kind and generous

Answer

'Benevolent' means showing kindness and a desire to help others.

Question 5

The prefix 'mis-' in the word 'misunderstand' means:

Accepted Answer

Wrongly

Answer

The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, as in misunderstand (to understand incorrectly).

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