Competitive English Vocabulary and Word Meanings 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the meaning of the word 'BENEVOLENT'?
- Cruel and harsh
- Generous and kind (Correct answer)
- Lazy and careless
- Proud and arrogant
Correct answer: Generous and kind
Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly, showing a disposition to do good.
Question 2: Choose the correct meaning of 'ACRIMONY'.
- Sweetness
- Bitterness or ill feeling (Correct answer)
- Happiness
- Calmness
Correct answer: Bitterness or ill feeling
Acrimony refers to bitterness or ill feeling, especially in speech or manner.
Question 3: The word 'EPHEMERAL' means:
- Lasting forever
- Short-lived or transitory (Correct answer)
- Very large
- Extremely complex
Correct answer: Short-lived or transitory
Ephemeral describes something that lasts for only a short time.
Question 4: What does 'LOQUACIOUS' mean?
- Silent and reserved
- Tending to talk a great deal (Correct answer)
- Extremely intelligent
- Very aggressive
Correct answer: Tending to talk a great deal
Loquacious means tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
Question 5: The word 'PRUDENT' most closely means:
- Reckless
- Acting with care and thought for the future (Correct answer)
- Dishonest
- Cowardly
Correct answer: Acting with care and thought for the future
Prudent means acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Question 6: What is the meaning of 'CANDID'?
- Secretive
- Truthful and straightforward (Correct answer)
- Confused
- Hostile
Correct answer: Truthful and straightforward
Candid means truthful and straightforward, not hiding one's thoughts or feelings.
Competitive English Vocabulary and Word Meanings 1
What is the meaning of the word 'BENEVOLENT'?