Nelson-Denny Reading Test Reading Vocabulary: Synonyms in Context 3

Question 1

The committee's TENTATIVE plan was subject to change before final approval. TENTATIVE means most nearly:

Accepted Answer

provisional

Answer

TENTATIVE means not certain or fixed; provisional is the closest synonym.

Question 2

The child's INCESSANT chatter made it difficult for anyone to concentrate. INCESSANT means most nearly:

Accepted Answer

ceaseless

Answer

INCESSANT means never stopping; ceaseless is the closest synonym.

Question 3

The diplomat sought to MEDIATE between the two disputing nations. MEDIATE means most nearly:

Accepted Answer

arbitrate

Answer

MEDIATE means to intervene and help reach an agreement; arbitrate is the closest synonym.

Question 4

The PROMINENT scientist was invited to speak at conferences worldwide. PROMINENT means most nearly:

Accepted Answer

distinguished

Answer

PROMINENT means well known and respected; distinguished is the closest synonym.

Question 5

The old bridge was PRECARIOUS, and engineers warned locals to avoid it. PRECARIOUS means most nearly:

Accepted Answer

unstable

Answer

PRECARIOUS means not safe or secure; unstable is the closest synonym.

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