Language Proficiency Vocabulary 1

Question 1

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in words like 'misunderstand' and 'misuse'?

Accepted Answer

Wrongly or badly

Answer

The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, indicating that an action is done incorrectly.

Question 2

Which word is a synonym for 'eloquent'?

Accepted Answer

Articulate

Answer

'Eloquent' and 'articulate' both describe someone who expresses ideas clearly and persuasively.

Question 3

The root 'chron' (as in 'chronology') means:

Accepted Answer

Time

Answer

The Greek root 'chron' means time; chronology is the arrangement of events in time order.

Question 4

What is the meaning of 'ambiguous'?

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation

Answer

Ambiguous means having more than one possible meaning or interpretation, causing uncertainty.

Question 5

Which word means 'to make less severe or intense'?

Accepted Answer

Mitigate

Answer

To mitigate means to lessen the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

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