Language Proficiency Vocabulary 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The suffix '-ology' means:
- Fear of
- Study or science of (Correct answer)
- Resembling
- Full of
Correct answer: Study or science of
The suffix '-ology' means the study or science of a subject, as in biology (study of life).
Question 2: Which word is an antonym for 'verbose'?
- Wordy
- Loquacious
- Concise (Correct answer)
- Elaborate
Correct answer: Concise
Verbose means using more words than necessary; its antonym is concise, meaning brief and to the point.
Question 3: What does 'pragmatic' mean?
- Idealistic and visionary
- Dealing with practical matters rather than theory (Correct answer)
- Extremely emotional
- Overly cautious
Correct answer: Dealing with practical matters rather than theory
Pragmatic means focused on practical solutions and real-world outcomes rather than abstract ideals.
Question 4: The word 'exacerbate' most nearly means:
- To improve
- To make worse or more severe (Correct answer)
- To ignore
- To explain clearly
Correct answer: To make worse or more severe
To exacerbate means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Question 5: Which prefix means 'against' or 'opposite'?
- Pro-
- Anti- (Correct answer)
- Super-
- Sub-
Correct answer: Anti-
The prefix 'anti-' means against or opposite, as in 'antibiotic' (against bacteria) or 'antisocial.'
Question 6: What does 'ephemeral' mean?
- Lasting a very short time (Correct answer)
- Extremely important
- Difficult to achieve
- Occurring frequently
Correct answer: Lasting a very short time
Ephemeral describes something that lasts for only a very short time, like a fleeting moment.
Language Proficiency Vocabulary 2
The suffix '-ology' means: