Mensa Linguistic Precision Challenge 4

Question 1

Which word means 'a brief, witty saying'?

Accepted Answer

Aphorism

Answer

Diatribe

Answer

Soliloquy

Answer

Treatise

Question 2

Choose the antonym of 'benevolent'.

Accepted Answer

Malevolent

Answer

Generous

Answer

Kindly

Answer

Charitable

Question 3

Which sentence uses 'fewer' correctly?

Accepted Answer

She made fewer mistakes today.

Answer

There were fewer water in the tank.

Answer

Use fewer salt in the recipe.

Answer

He has fewer patience now.

Question 4

What does 'pragmatic' most nearly mean?

Accepted Answer

Practical

Answer

Idealistic

Answer

Theoretical

Answer

Reckless

Question 5

Which word means 'to scold or criticize harshly'?

Accepted Answer

Reprimand

Answer

Commend

Answer

Applaud

Answer

Endorse

Question 6

Select the word closest to 'innocuous'.

Accepted Answer

Harmless

Answer

Dangerous

Answer

Toxic

Answer

Offensive

Question 7

Which word completes: 'His ___ remarks left everyone uncertain of his true opinion.'

Accepted Answer

Ambiguous

Answer

Explicit

Answer

Candid

Answer

Blunt