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  1. Which word is a synonym for 'benevolent'?

    Answer: charitable

    'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kind, making 'charitable' the closest synonym.

  2. The word 'ludicrous' most nearly means:

    Answer: absurd

    'Ludicrous' describes something so foolish or exaggerated that it is laughable.

  3. In the sentence 'Her verbose essay was hard to follow,' what does 'verbose' mean?

    Answer: using too many words

    'Verbose' means using more words than necessary; the opposite of concise.

  4. Choose the word that best completes the analogy: STINGY : GENEROUS :: TIMID : ___

    Answer: bold

    Stingy and generous are antonyms, so timid's antonym, 'bold,' completes the analogy.

  5. What is the meaning of the prefix 'mal-' in the word 'malfunction'?

    Answer: bad or wrong

    The prefix 'mal-' comes from Latin meaning 'bad' or 'wrongly,' so malfunction means to function badly.

  6. Which sentence uses the word 'ambiguous' correctly?

    Answer: Her ambiguous answer left us unsure of her true meaning.

    'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation, fitting a situation where meaning is unclear.

  7. The word 'meticulous' describes someone who:

    Answer: pays careful attention to detail

    'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail and being very careful and precise.