COOP Reading Vocabulary 3

Question 1

What is the meaning of PERPLEXED?

Accepted Answer

Feeling completely puzzled or confused

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Completely satisfied

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Extremely angry

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Very excited

Question 2

The word JOVIAL most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Cheerful and friendly

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Gloomy and sad

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Serious and stern

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Quiet and reserved

Question 3

Which word means a brief and indirect reference to something?

Accepted Answer

Allusion

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Illusion

Answer

Conclusion

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Confusion

Question 4

What does the word PRUDENT mean?

Accepted Answer

Acting with care and good judgment

Answer

Reckless and impulsive

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Highly creative

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Extremely wealthy

Question 5

The word ANTAGONIST most nearly refers to:

Accepted Answer

A person who actively opposes or is hostile

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A main hero or protagonist

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A helpful guide or mentor

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A neutral bystander

Question 6

What does FLUCTUATE mean?

Accepted Answer

To rise and fall irregularly

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To remain perfectly steady

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To completely stop

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To increase only

Question 7

Which word means to take away or reduce in value or importance?

Accepted Answer

Detract

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Augment

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Enhance

Answer

Amplify