OC Vocabulary and Word Knowledge 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the word 'benevolent' mean?
- Harmful
- Kind and generous (Correct answer)
- Stubborn
- Secretive
Correct answer: Kind and generous
'Benevolent' describes someone who is well-meaning, kind, and generous toward others.
Question 2: Which word is a synonym for 'exhausted'?
- Energetic
- Weary (Correct answer)
- Curious
- Anxious
Correct answer: Weary
'Weary' means very tired, making it a synonym for 'exhausted'.
Question 3: What is the antonym of 'transparent'?
- Clear
- Obvious
- Opaque (Correct answer)
- Bright
Correct answer: Opaque
'Opaque' means not transparent or see-through, which is the opposite meaning.
Question 4: Which word best completes the sentence: 'The scientist made a remarkable ___ about the new species.'
- discussion
- discovery (Correct answer)
- distraction
- distinction
Correct answer: discovery
'Discovery' means finding something new, which fits the context of a scientist studying a new species.
Question 5: What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misunderstand'?
- Again
- Before
- Wrongly (Correct answer)
- Under
Correct answer: Wrongly
The prefix 'mis-' means incorrectly or wrongly, so 'misunderstand' means to understand wrongly.
Question 6: Which sentence uses the word 'affect' correctly?
- The affect of the storm was severe.
- Cold weather can affect your health. (Correct answer)
- We saw the affect of the medicine.
- The new law had a great affect.
Correct answer: Cold weather can affect your health.
'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence or have an impact on something.
OC Vocabulary and Word Knowledge 1
What does the word 'benevolent' mean?