Verbal Proficiency Flashcards
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Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'BELLIGERENT'?
Answer: Pacifist
Belligerent means hostile and aggressive, so its opposite is pacifist, meaning peaceable and non-aggressive.
Select the word that best completes the sentence: 'The scientist's _______ approach to the data led her to question the widely accepted theory.'
Answer: Skeptical
Skeptical means questioning or doubting, which fits someone who challenges accepted theories based on data.
In the following sentence, which word is used INCORRECTLY? 'The council past a new ordinance restricting late-night noise.'
Answer: Past
The word 'past' should be 'passed' because the verb form is needed here, not the preposition/adjective.
What is the meaning of the word 'LUCID'?
Answer: Clear and easy to understand
Lucid means expressed clearly and easy to understand, often used to describe writing, explanations, or mental states.
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
Answer: Each of the contestants was given a number.
'Each' is singular, so 'was given' is the correct singular verb form to match.
Which of the following pairs are ANTONYMS?
Answer: Candid / Evasive
Candid means direct and honest, while evasive means avoiding directness, making them antonyms.
Read the passage: 'Despite the storm's ferocity, the lighthouse keeper maintained his post.' What does 'ferocity' mean?
Answer: Intense violence or strength
Ferocity means savage and violent intensity, describing the storm's extreme power.