ESL Vocabulary & Word Usage 2

Question 1

Which word is a synonym for 'generous'?

Accepted Answer

charitable

Answer

'Charitable' means willing to give money, time, or help to others, which is the same as generous.

Question 2

What is the antonym of 'ancient'?

Accepted Answer

modern

Answer

'Modern' means relating to the present time, making it the opposite of ancient.

Question 3

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The scientist made a remarkable ______ that changed medicine forever.'

Accepted Answer

discovery

Answer

'Discovery' is the noun form needed here to name what the scientist made.

Question 4

Which sentence uses the word 'distinct' correctly?

Accepted Answer

She had a distinct smell of flowers.

Answer

'Distinct' is an adjective meaning clearly different or noticeable, as in a noticeable smell.

Question 5

The word 'enormous' means the same as:

Accepted Answer

huge

Answer

'Enormous' and 'huge' both describe something very large in size.

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