IEO Vocabulary & Word Meaning 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the meaning of the word 'benevolent'?
- Cruel and harsh
- Well-meaning and kindly (Correct answer)
- Fearful and timid
- Loud and boisterous
Correct answer: Well-meaning and kindly
'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kindly, describing someone who wishes good for others.
Question 2: Which word is a synonym of 'eloquent'?
- Silent
- Clumsy
- Articulate (Correct answer)
- Ignorant
Correct answer: Articulate
'Eloquent' and 'articulate' both describe the ability to express oneself fluently and clearly.
Question 3: What does the word 'gregarious' mean?
- Fond of company; sociable (Correct answer)
- Timid and shy
- Aggressive and angry
- Lazy and slow
Correct answer: Fond of company; sociable
'Gregarious' describes a person who enjoys being with others and is sociable.
Question 4: Which word means 'to make something worse or more serious'?
- Alleviate
- Mitigate
- Aggravate (Correct answer)
- Soothe
Correct answer: Aggravate
'Aggravate' means to make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious.
Question 5: The word 'ambiguous' means:
- Perfectly clear
- Open to more than one interpretation (Correct answer)
- Completely false
- Strongly opinionated
Correct answer: Open to more than one interpretation
'Ambiguous' describes something that can be interpreted in more than one way, causing uncertainty.
Question 6: What is the antonym of 'frugal'?
- Thrifty
- Careful
- Extravagant (Correct answer)
- Economical
Correct answer: Extravagant
'Extravagant' is the antonym of 'frugal' since frugal means careful with money while extravagant means spending excessively.
IEO Vocabulary & Word Meaning 1
What is the meaning of the word 'benevolent'?