Picat Word Knowledge 4

Question 1

The word PLAUSIBLE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

reasonable

Answer

Plausible means seeming reasonable or probable; believable.

Question 2

The word ANTAGONIZE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

provoke

Answer

Antagonize means to cause someone to become hostile; to irritate or provoke.

Question 3

The word TEDIOUS most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

boring

Answer

Tedious means too long, slow, or dull; tiresome and monotonous.

Question 4

The word ADHERE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

stick

Answer

Adhere means to stick firmly to a surface or substance, or to follow a rule or belief closely.

Question 5

The word SURPLUS most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

excess

Answer

Surplus means an amount left over when requirements have been met; an excess.

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