Language Proficiency Vocabulary 2

Question 1

The suffix '-ology' means:

Accepted Answer

Study or science of

Answer

The suffix '-ology' means the study or science of a subject, as in biology (study of life).

Question 2

Which word is an antonym for 'verbose'?

Accepted Answer

Concise

Answer

Verbose means using more words than necessary; its antonym is concise, meaning brief and to the point.

Question 3

What does 'pragmatic' mean?

Accepted Answer

Dealing with practical matters rather than theory

Answer

Pragmatic means focused on practical solutions and real-world outcomes rather than abstract ideals.

Question 4

The word 'exacerbate' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

To make worse or more severe

Answer

To exacerbate means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Question 5

Which prefix means 'against' or 'opposite'?

Accepted Answer

Anti-

Answer

The prefix 'anti-' means against or opposite, as in 'antibiotic' (against bacteria) or 'antisocial.'

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