Mensa Linguistic Precision Challenge 2

Question 1

Which word means the opposite of 'verbose'?

Accepted Answer

Terse

Answer

Florid

Answer

Rambling

Answer

Eloquent

Question 2

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'ephemeral'.

Accepted Answer

Fleeting

Answer

Eternal

Answer

Solid

Answer

Frequent

Question 3

Which sentence uses 'affect' correctly?

Accepted Answer

Weather can affect your mood.

Answer

The medicine had a strong affect.

Answer

The affect was immediate.

Answer

She showed no affect of change.

Question 4

What is the precise meaning of 'ubiquitous'?

Accepted Answer

Present everywhere

Answer

Rare and valuable

Answer

Easily broken

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Strongly disliked

Question 5

Which word best completes: 'Her argument was so ___ that no one could find a flaw.'

Accepted Answer

Cogent

Answer

Tepid

Answer

Vapid

Answer

Dubious

Question 6

Identify the word that means 'to make less severe'.

Accepted Answer

Mitigate

Answer

Aggravate

Answer

Provoke

Answer

Amplify

Question 7

Which pair are antonyms?

Accepted Answer

Opaque and transparent

Answer

Candid and frank

Answer

Lucid and clear

Answer

Rapid and swift