Vocabulary Flashcards
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To 'illuminate' a subject means to:
Answer: Shed light on or clarify it
Illuminate means to make something clearer or easier to understand, like shedding light on it.
A 'meticulous' worker is one who:
Answer: Pays close attention to every detail
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail and being very careful and precise.
Which word is the best antonym for 'obstinate'?
Answer: Flexible
Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change, so its antonym is flexible, meaning willing to adapt.
If a disease is 'prevalent' in a community, it is:
Answer: Widespread and common
Prevalent means widespread and common in a particular area or among a particular group.
A person who is 'reluctant' to speak in public is:
Answer: Unwilling or hesitant to do so
Reluctant means unwilling or hesitant, showing doubt or discomfort about doing something.
What does it mean to be 'skeptical' about a claim?
Answer: To doubt or question its truth
Skeptical means having doubts and questions about the truth or validity of something.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'tenacious'?
Answer: Persistently determined
Tenacious means holding firmly to a purpose or position and not giving up easily.