FREE VEPT Vocabulary Questions and Answers

Question 1

The prince abdicated the crown and returned to his castle. Abdicated means…

Accepted Answer

Gave up.

Answer

To abdicate means to relinquish or give up a throne, power, right, or responsibility. It does not mean to sell, reinvest in, or auction.

Question 2

The convicted criminal absconded prior to the sentencing phase of the trial. Absconded means…

Accepted Answer

Departed secretly.

Answer

To abscond means to flee or escape secretly and hide. It can also connote making off with something (e.g. “He absconded with the treasure.”) It does not mean to touch anyone, to report immediately-an opposite-or to leave after some discussion, but to break out/take off quickly.

Question 3

The aural component of balance is critical for postural control during ambulation. Aural means related to the…

Accepted Answer

Ear.

Answer

Aural refers to the ears or hearing. A corresponding adjective referring to the eyes is visual; to the nose is nasal; and to the mouth is oral.

Question 4

The old man was benevolent with his fortune. Benevolent means…

Accepted Answer

Kind.

Answer

Benevolent means kind or good. It does not mean secretive, i.e. keeping secret. In this sentence, stingy is an antonym for “benevolent with his fortune.” Benevolent does not mean careful or cautious.

Question 5

The extra dirt was a key buttress to the foundation. Buttress means…

Accepted Answer

Support.

Answer

A buttress (noun) and to buttress (verb) mean support. Buttress is not a limiting factor, an overwhelming condition, or an obstacle or barrier.

VEPT - Versant English Placement Test Practice Test

VEPT - Versant English Placement Test Practice Test

FREE VEPT Vocabulary Questions and Answers