Regents English Vocabulary in Context 3

Question 1

The word 'juxtaposition' means:

Accepted Answer

Placing two contrasting things side by side to highlight their differences

Answer

Juxtaposition places contrasting ideas, images, or characters next to each other to emphasize their differences.

Question 2

Which word means 'to make something worse or more severe'?

Accepted Answer

Exacerbate

Answer

'Exacerbate' means to intensify or worsen a problem, pain, or negative condition.

Question 3

The word 'superfluous' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

exceeding what is needed; unnecessary

Answer

'Superfluous' describes something that is more than what is needed, making it unnecessary or excessive.

Question 4

In context: 'The mayor made a pragmatic decision to delay the construction project.' The word 'pragmatic' means:

Accepted Answer

dealing with things practically and realistically

Answer

'Pragmatic' means focused on practical results rather than abstract ideals or theories.

Question 5

Which word is a synonym for 'eloquent'?

Accepted Answer

Articulate

Answer

'Eloquent' and 'articulate' both describe someone who speaks or writes in a fluent, expressive, and persuasive way.

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