IEO Vocabulary & Word Meaning 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word best describes someone who is 'loquacious'?
- Very quiet
- Very talkative (Correct answer)
- Very angry
- Very lazy
Correct answer: Very talkative
'Loquacious' means tending to talk a great deal; garrulous.
Question 2: What does 'diligent' mean?
- Careless and sloppy
- Hardworking and careful (Correct answer)
- Dishonest and sneaky
- Proud and arrogant
Correct answer: Hardworking and careful
'Diligent' describes someone who shows care and conscientious effort in their work.
Question 3: The word 'meticulous' means:
- Showing great attention to detail (Correct answer)
- Extremely careless
- Boldly adventurous
- Deeply sorrowful
Correct answer: Showing great attention to detail
'Meticulous' describes being very careful and precise about every detail.
Question 4: Which word is a synonym of 'tenacious'?
- Weak
- Persistent (Correct answer)
- Gentle
- Confused
Correct answer: Persistent
'Tenacious' and 'persistent' both describe holding firmly to something and not giving up.
Question 5: What does 'candid' mean?
- Secretive and deceptive
- Truthful and straightforward (Correct answer)
- Polite and formal
- Gloomy and sad
Correct answer: Truthful and straightforward
'Candid' describes someone who is truthful and straightforward, even if it is uncomfortable.
Question 6: Which word means 'a strong dislike or opposition'?
- Affinity
- Apathy
- Aversion (Correct answer)
- Admiration
Correct answer: Aversion
'Aversion' means a strong dislike or unwillingness toward something.
IEO Vocabulary & Word Meaning 2
Which word best describes someone who is 'loquacious'?