MLAT Vocabulary & Word Meaning Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is closest in meaning to 'TENACIOUS'?
- Fragile
- Persistent (Correct answer)
- Careless
- Timid
Correct answer: Persistent
Tenacious means holding firmly to something; persistent is its closest synonym.
Question 2: The word 'AMBIGUOUS' most nearly means:
- Clear and direct
- Open to multiple interpretations (Correct answer)
- Completely false
- Extremely detailed
Correct answer: Open to multiple interpretations
Ambiguous describes something that can be understood in more than one way.
Question 3: If something is described as 'EPHEMERAL,' it is:
- Eternal
- Short-lived (Correct answer)
- Enormous
- Painful
Correct answer: Short-lived
Ephemeral means lasting for only a brief time.
Question 4: Choose the word most opposite in meaning to 'LOQUACIOUS':
- Talkative
- Cheerful
- Reserved (Correct answer)
- Energetic
Correct answer: Reserved
Loquacious means very talkative, so reserved (quiet) is its antonym.
Question 5: Which pair of words are closest in meaning?
- Verbose / Concise
- Opaque / Transparent
- Benevolent / Charitable (Correct answer)
- Turbulent / Calm
Correct answer: Benevolent / Charitable
Both benevolent and charitable describe a generous, kind-hearted disposition.
Question 6: The prefix 'TRANS-' in the word 'TRANSPORT' conveys which meaning?
- Under
- Against
- Across or beyond (Correct answer)
- Before
Correct answer: Across or beyond
Trans- means across or beyond, so transport means to carry across.
Question 7: A person described as 'PRAGMATIC' is best characterized as:
- Idealistic and visionary
- Practical and realistic (Correct answer)
- Impulsive and reckless
- Shy and withdrawn
Correct answer: Practical and realistic
Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically rather than theoretically.
MLAT Vocabulary & Word Meaning Comprehension 2
Which word is closest in meaning to 'TENACIOUS'?