Nelson-Denny Reading Test Reading Vocabulary 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The word 'prudent' most nearly means:
- reckless
- showing care and forethought (Correct answer)
- overly generous
- quick to anger
Correct answer: showing care and forethought
Prudent means acting with or showing care and thought for the future; sensible.
Question 2: Which word is closest in meaning to 'fabricate'?
- discover
- deny
- invent or make up (Correct answer)
- simplify
Correct answer: invent or make up
Fabricate means to invent (something) in order to deceive, or to construct something.
Question 3: The word 'eloquent' most nearly means:
- fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing (Correct answer)
- unnecessarily complicated
- deliberately vague
- logically flawed
Correct answer: fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing
Eloquent means having or exercising the ability to speak or write effectively and persuasively.
Question 4: A 'pragmatic' approach to a problem focuses on:
- theoretical ideals
- practical results and real-world solutions (Correct answer)
- emotional satisfaction
- historical precedent
Correct answer: practical results and real-world solutions
Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically, based on practical considerations.
Question 5: The word 'diligent' describes someone who is:
- impulsive
- hardworking and careful (Correct answer)
- highly intelligent
- socially confident
Correct answer: hardworking and careful
Diligent means having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
Question 6: Which word is an antonym of 'benign'?
- harmless
- malignant (Correct answer)
- neutral
- familiar
Correct answer: malignant
Benign means gentle or kindly; its antonym malignant means harmful or threatening.
Question 7: The word 'exacerbate' most nearly means:
- to solve completely
- to make worse (Correct answer)
- to examine carefully
- to remove entirely
Correct answer: to make worse
Exacerbate means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Nelson-Denny Reading Test Reading Vocabulary 4
The word 'prudent' most nearly means: