FAST Verbal Proficiency 2

Question 1

Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'BELLIGERENT'?

Accepted Answer

Pacifist

Answer

Aggressive

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Volatile

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Dominant

Question 2

Select the word that best completes the sentence: 'The scientist's _______ approach to the data led her to question the widely accepted theory.'

Accepted Answer

Skeptical

Answer

Perfunctory

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Credulous

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Complacent

Question 3

In the following sentence, which word is used INCORRECTLY? 'The council past a new ordinance restricting late-night noise.'

Accepted Answer

Past

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Council

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Ordinance

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Restricting

Question 4

What is the meaning of the word 'LUCID'?

Accepted Answer

Clear and easy to understand

Answer

Confused and disoriented

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Lengthy and complicated

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Secretive and hidden

Question 5

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

Each of the contestants was given a number.

Answer

Neither the manager nor the employees was informed.

Answer

The team of players are warming up on the field.

Answer

The committee have reached their decision.

Question 6

Which of the following pairs are ANTONYMS?

Accepted Answer

Candid / Evasive

Answer

Verbose / Wordy

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Frugal / Thrifty

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Tenacious / Persistent

Question 7

Read the passage: 'Despite the storm's ferocity, the lighthouse keeper maintained his post.' What does 'ferocity' mean?

Accepted Answer

Intense violence or strength

Answer

Duration

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Predictability

Answer

Gentle persistence