NJGPA Vocabulary in Context 2

Question 1

Read the sentence: 'The scientist's hypothesis was later corroborated by three independent studies.' What does 'corroborated' most likely mean?

Accepted Answer

confirmed by additional evidence

Answer

'Corroborated' means supported or confirmed by additional evidence from independent sources.

Question 2

In the passage: 'The politician's rhetoric was persuasive but ultimately hollow.' The word 'rhetoric' refers to:

Accepted Answer

language designed to influence people

Answer

Rhetoric is language crafted to persuade or impress an audience, often in speeches or writing.

Question 3

The article states: 'Her laconic response frustrated the interviewer who had expected a detailed answer.' 'Laconic' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

using very few words

Answer

'Laconic' describes speech or writing that uses very few words to express a great deal.

Question 4

From the text: 'The new manager tried to ameliorate the tense workplace atmosphere with team-building activities.' What does 'ameliorate' mean?

Accepted Answer

improve or make better

Answer

'Ameliorate' means to make something bad or unsatisfactory better.

Question 5

The sentence reads: 'Her equivocal answer left the jury unsure of whether she was telling the truth.' 'Equivocal' means:

Accepted Answer

deliberately ambiguous or uncertain

Answer

'Equivocal' describes a statement that can be interpreted in more than one way, often intentionally.

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