CLAST Vocabulary and Language Usage

Question 1

Which word most nearly means 'ephemeral' as used in the sentence: 'The morning frost was ephemeral, disappearing before noon'?

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Transient

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Abundant

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Crystalline

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Refreshing

Question 2

Select the word that best completes the sentence: 'The professor's lecture was so _______ that students struggled to grasp the key concepts.'

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Convoluted

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Lucid

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Concise

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Engaging

Question 3

In the sentence 'The senator's speech was filled with bombastic claims,' 'bombastic' most likely means:

Accepted Answer

High-sounding but unsubstantiated

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Thoughtful and persuasive

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Brief and to the point

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Historically significant

Question 4

Which sentence uses the word 'infer' correctly?

Accepted Answer

She could infer from his smile that he was pleased.

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The scientist will infer the data into the report.

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He inferred his opinion on the matter directly.

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They inferred the announcement at the meeting.

Question 5

The word 'ameliorate' in the phrase 'steps taken to ameliorate the situation' most closely means:

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Improve

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Worsen

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Analyze

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Publicize

Question 6

Which of the following is an antonym for 'verbose'?

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Concise

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Wordy

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Eloquent

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Repetitive

Question 7

In the sentence 'The attorney's argument was cogent and well-supported,' 'cogent' most nearly means:

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Persuasive and logical

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Lengthy and detailed

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Emotional and dramatic

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Vague and indirect