Regents English 11th Grade Vocabulary 2

Question 1

Which word best describes someone who is excessively eager to serve or please others, often in a submissive way?

Accepted Answer

obsequious

Answer

Obsequious means excessively compliant or servile, fawning over others to gain favor.

Question 2

In the sentence 'The scholar's erudite lecture impressed even the most seasoned professors,' what does 'erudite' mean?

Accepted Answer

having extensive knowledge gained from study

Answer

Erudite means having or showing great knowledge or learning, especially from reading.

Question 3

A 'cogent' argument is one that is:

Accepted Answer

clear, logical, and convincing

Answer

Cogent means powerfully convincing through clear, logical reasoning.

Question 4

Which sentence uses 'ephemeral' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms lasts only a week.

Answer

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time, making cherry blossoms a fitting example.

Question 5

The word 'perfidious' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

deceitful and untrustworthy

Answer

Perfidious means guilty of betrayal or deceit; treacherous.

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