MLAT Vocabulary & Word Meaning Comprehension 5

Question 1

Which word most nearly means 'ARDUOUS'?

Accepted Answer

Strenuous

Answer

Arduous means requiring a lot of effort; strenuous is its closest synonym.

Question 2

The word 'REPUDIATE' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Reject or disown

Answer

Repudiate means to refuse to accept or be associated with something.

Question 3

Which sentence uses a context clue to define 'FRUGAL'?

Accepted Answer

He was frugal, never spending a penny more than absolutely necessary.

Answer

The clause 'never spending a penny more than absolutely necessary' directly defines frugal as economical.

Question 4

What does the prefix 'MONO-' mean in the word 'MONOLINGUAL'?

Accepted Answer

One

Answer

Mono- means one; monolingual describes someone who speaks only one language.

Question 5

Which word is closest in meaning to 'METICULOUS'?

Accepted Answer

Thorough

Answer

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail, similar to thorough.

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