MLAT Vocabulary & Word Meaning Comprehension 3

Question 1

Which word best fits the blank: 'The scientist's findings were so ______ that even experts struggled to understand them.'

Accepted Answer

Abstruse

Answer

Abstruse means difficult to understand; it fits a context where even experts are puzzled.

Question 2

The word 'CORROBORATE' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

To confirm or support

Answer

Corroborate means to strengthen or support with evidence.

Question 3

Which word is an antonym of 'TRIVIAL'?

Accepted Answer

Momentous

Answer

Trivial means of little importance, so momentous (of great significance) is its antonym.

Question 4

The root 'BENE-' as in 'BENEFICIAL' means:

Accepted Answer

Good

Answer

The Latin root bene- means good or well, as seen in benefit, benevolent, and beneficial.

Question 5

Which sentence uses 'INFER' correctly?

Accepted Answer

He inferred from the dark clouds that rain was coming.

Answer

To infer means to deduce or conclude from evidence, as done by reading the dark clouds.

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