PTA PTA Vocabulary and Word Knowledge

Question 1

What does the word 'ambiguous' mean?

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation

Answer

Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation or having an unclear meaning.

Question 2

Which word is a synonym for 'diligent'?

Accepted Answer

Hardworking

Answer

Diligent means showing care and effort in one's work, making 'hardworking' the correct synonym.

Question 3

What is an antonym for 'verbose'?

Accepted Answer

Concise

Answer

Verbose means using more words than needed, so its antonym is 'concise,' meaning brief and to the point.

Question 4

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misinterpret'?

Accepted Answer

Wrongly

Answer

The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, so 'misinterpret' means to interpret incorrectly.

Question 5

Which sentence uses the word 'benevolent' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The benevolent donor gave generously to charity.

Answer

Benevolent means well-meaning and kind, so giving generously to charity is the correct context.

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