Reading Comprehension Vocabulary 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Based on context clues in 'the miser's penurious habits,' what does 'penurious' mean?
- Excessively unwilling to spend money (Correct answer)
- Extremely generous
- Careless with possessions
- Complicated and hard to understand
Correct answer: Excessively unwilling to spend money
'Penurious' means excessively miserly or unwilling to part with money.
Question 2: The passage states the witness gave a 'candid' account. This means the account was:
- Honest and straightforward (Correct answer)
- Carefully rehearsed
- Difficult to verify
- Highly emotional
Correct answer: Honest and straightforward
'Candid' means truthful and frank, without trying to hide anything.
Question 3: Which word best replaces 'ubiquitous' in 'Smartphones are ubiquitous in modern life'?
- Everywhere or very widespread (Correct answer)
- Increasingly expensive
- Controversial
- Difficult to repair
Correct answer: Everywhere or very widespread
'Ubiquitous' means present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Question 4: An 'arbitrary' decision is one that is made:
- Without clear reason or logic (Correct answer)
- After careful deliberation
- By a committee vote
- Based on historical precedent
Correct answer: Without clear reason or logic
An arbitrary decision is based on random choice rather than any clear principle or logic.
Question 5: The word 'discrepancy' in a passage most likely refers to:
- A difference or inconsistency between two things (Correct answer)
- An error in arithmetic
- A formal disagreement
- A missing piece of information
Correct answer: A difference or inconsistency between two things
A 'discrepancy' is a lack of agreement or consistency between two or more facts.
Question 6: In the phrase 'a venerable institution,' 'venerable' means:
- Accorded great respect due to age or importance (Correct answer)
- Recently established
- Facing serious challenges
- Under new management
Correct answer: Accorded great respect due to age or importance
'Venerable' describes someone or something worthy of deep respect, especially because of age.
Question 7: Which sentence uses 'tenacious' correctly?
- The tenacious athlete kept training despite repeated setbacks. (Correct answer)
- The tenacious meal satisfied everyone at the table.
- The tenacious weather forecast called for sunshine.
- The tenacious library had thousands of books.
Correct answer: The tenacious athlete kept training despite repeated setbacks.
'Tenacious' means holding firmly to a goal or idea, showing persistence and determination.
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary 4
Based on context clues in 'the miser's penurious habits,' what does 'penurious' mean?