CHSPE CHSPE Vocabulary 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word means a strong dislike or opposition?
- Affection
- Aversion (Correct answer)
- Admiration
- Approval
Correct answer: Aversion
'Aversion' means a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness toward something.
Question 2: What does the suffix '-tion' indicate in a word like 'communication'?
- An action or process (Correct answer)
- A person who does something
- A place
- An adjective
Correct answer: An action or process
The suffix '-tion' turns a verb into a noun referring to an action, process, or result.
Question 3: The word 'persevere' means:
- To give up quickly
- To continue despite difficulty (Correct answer)
- To change direction
- To succeed immediately
Correct answer: To continue despite difficulty
'Persevere' means to continue steadily despite problems or difficulties.
Question 4: Which word best replaces 'said' to show that a character spoke angrily?
- Whispered
- Snapped (Correct answer)
- Murmured
- Giggled
Correct answer: Snapped
'Snapped' conveys speaking in a sharp, irritated manner, indicating anger.
Question 5: In context, what does 'infer' mean? 'From her frown, I could infer she was upset.'
- State directly
- Guess based on evidence (Correct answer)
- Describe in detail
- Ignore
Correct answer: Guess based on evidence
'Infer' means to reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than direct statement.
Question 6: Which word is an antonym for 'transparent'?
- Clear
- Obvious
- Opaque (Correct answer)
- Open
Correct answer: Opaque
'Opaque' means not transparent; you cannot see through it, making it the opposite of transparent.
Question 7: The word 'elaborate' when used as a verb means to:
- Simplify
- Add more detail (Correct answer)
- Remove information
- Summarize briefly
Correct answer: Add more detail
As a verb, 'elaborate' means to expand on or give more detail about a topic.
CHSPE CHSPE Vocabulary 4
Which word means a strong dislike or opposition?