PAX Verbal Skills Flashcards
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Which word is closest in meaning to 'benevolent'?
Answer: Kind
Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly, so 'kind' is the closest synonym.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The nurse spoke to the patient in a ______ tone to help calm her fears.'
Answer: Soothing
A soothing tone is calm and reassuring, which is appropriate for calming a fearful patient.
Which of the following is an antonym of 'chronic'?
Answer: Acute
Chronic means long-lasting, while acute refers to a condition that is severe but short in duration.
Select the correctly spelled word.
Answer: Occurrence
The correct spelling is 'occurrence,' with double 'c' and double 'r.'
What does the root word 'cardio' mean?
Answer: Heart
The root 'cardio' comes from the Greek word for heart and is used in terms like cardiology and cardiovascular.
Which sentence uses the word 'adverse' correctly?
Answer: She had an adverse reaction to the medication.
Adverse means unfavorable or harmful, and is correctly used to describe a negative reaction to medication.
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