Ohio Civil Service Exam Vocabulary and Word Meaning

Question 1

The word 'adequate' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Sufficient

Answer

Excessive

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Deficient

Answer

Elaborate

Question 2

Which word means to set apart resources or duties for a specific purpose?

Accepted Answer

Allocate

Answer

Distribute

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Revoke

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Consolidate

Question 3

The word 'assess' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate

Answer

Approve

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Deny

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Ignore

Question 4

Which word means to give official permission or power to act?

Accepted Answer

Authorize

Answer

Prohibit

Answer

Delegate

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Mandate

Question 5

The word 'compile' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Gather and organize into a collection

Answer

Delete

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Simplify

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Distribute evenly

Question 6

Which word means to work together and organize efforts toward a shared goal?

Accepted Answer

Coordinate

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Supervise

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Compete

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Regulate

Question 7

The word 'verify' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Confirm as accurate or true

Answer

Question the validity of

Answer

Assume to be true

Answer

Dismiss without review