Competitive English Vocabulary and Word Meanings 1

Question 1

What is the meaning of the word 'BENEVOLENT'?

Accepted Answer

Generous and kind

Answer

Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly, showing a disposition to do good.

Question 2

Choose the correct meaning of 'ACRIMONY'.

Accepted Answer

Bitterness or ill feeling

Answer

Acrimony refers to bitterness or ill feeling, especially in speech or manner.

Question 3

The word 'EPHEMERAL' means:

Accepted Answer

Short-lived or transitory

Answer

Ephemeral describes something that lasts for only a short time.

Question 4

What does 'LOQUACIOUS' mean?

Accepted Answer

Tending to talk a great deal

Answer

Loquacious means tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

Question 5

The word 'PRUDENT' most closely means:

Accepted Answer

Acting with care and thought for the future

Answer

Prudent means acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

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