AFCT Word Knowledge 2

Question 1

"Alleviate" most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Relieve

Answer

Alleviate means to make something less severe or to relieve suffering or a problem.

Question 2

"Scrutinize" most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Examine closely

Answer

Scrutinize means to inspect or examine something very carefully and thoroughly.

Question 3

The word "resilient" most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Able to recover quickly

Answer

Resilient describes the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks.

Question 4

"Mandate" most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Official order

Answer

A mandate is an official order or commission to do something; an authoritative command.

Question 5

"Precarious" most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Dangerous and uncertain

Answer

Precarious means not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

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