Vocabulary Flashcards
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The suffix '-ology' means:
Answer: Study or science of
The suffix '-ology' means the study or science of a subject, as in biology (study of life).
Which word is an antonym for 'verbose'?
Answer: Concise
Verbose means using more words than necessary; its antonym is concise, meaning brief and to the point.
What does 'pragmatic' mean?
Answer: Dealing with practical matters rather than theory
Pragmatic means focused on practical solutions and real-world outcomes rather than abstract ideals.
The word 'exacerbate' most nearly means:
Answer: To make worse or more severe
To exacerbate means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Which prefix means 'against' or 'opposite'?
Answer: Anti-
The prefix 'anti-' means against or opposite, as in 'antibiotic' (against bacteria) or 'antisocial.'
What does 'ephemeral' mean?
Answer: Lasting a very short time
Ephemeral describes something that lasts for only a very short time, like a fleeting moment.