PTA PTA Vocabulary and Word Knowledge 2

Question 1

In context, what does 'pragmatic' mean: 'She took a pragmatic approach and focused on what would actually work'?

Accepted Answer

Dealing with things practically

Answer

Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Question 2

Which word correctly completes the analogy: 'Happy is to Sad as Brave is to ___'?

Accepted Answer

Cowardly

Answer

Happy and Sad are antonyms, so the answer must be an antonym of Brave, which is Cowardly.

Question 3

What is the meaning of the idiom 'bite the bullet'?

Accepted Answer

To endure a painful situation with courage

Answer

The idiom 'bite the bullet' means to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and stoicism.

Question 4

Which word means a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something?

Accepted Answer

Awe

Answer

Awe means a feeling of reverential respect mixed with wonder and admiration.

Question 5

What does 'infer' mean in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

To draw a conclusion based on evidence

Answer

To infer means to deduce or conclude information that is not stated explicitly but is supported by evidence.

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