Nelson-Denny Reading Test Reading Vocabulary: Word Meanings 2

Question 1

The word BENEVOLENT most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

charitable

Answer

Benevolent means well-meaning and generous toward others.

Question 2

The word CONCISE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

brief and clear

Answer

Concise means expressing much in few words without unnecessary detail.

Question 3

The word DEFIANT most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

resistant

Answer

Defiant means boldly refusing to obey authority or opposition.

Question 4

The word ELOQUENT most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

well-spoken

Answer

Eloquent describes fluent, persuasive, and expressive speech or writing.

Question 5

The word FRUGAL most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

thrifty

Answer

Frugal means being careful about spending money or using resources.

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