Verbal Ability Comprehension Flashcards

Read the passage: 'The committee, despite initial resistance from several senior members, ultimately endorsed the proposal unanimously.' What does 'unanimously' mean in this context?

Answer: Without any dissenting votes

'Unanimously' means all members agreed without exception, indicating complete consensus.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'AMBIGUOUS': 'The contract's wording was so ambiguous that both parties interpreted it differently.'

Answer: Vague

'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation, making 'vague' the closest synonym.

Which sentence uses the word 'affect' correctly?

Answer: Stress can affect your sleep quality.

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is the noun form used for results.

Passage: 'The CEO's terse response to reporters suggested he was either uninformed or deliberately evasive.' What is the best inference from this sentence?

Answer: The CEO's brief reply raised suspicion about his intentions.

A 'terse' (brief) response combined with suggestions of being evasive implies the CEO may be hiding something.

Choose the antonym of 'LETHARGIC':

Answer: Energetic

'Lethargic' means sluggish or lacking energy, so its antonym is 'energetic.'

Identify the error in this sentence: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was prepared for the audit.'

Answer: 'was' should be 'were'

With 'neither...nor,' the verb agrees with the nearest subject; 'employees' is plural, so 'were' is correct.

Passage: 'Although the film received lukewarm reviews initially, it has since developed a devoted cult following.' What does 'lukewarm' imply about the initial reviews?

Answer: They were unenthusiastic or indifferent.

'Lukewarm' describes a tepid or unenthusiastic response, neither strongly positive nor negative.