TABE Vocabulary 2

Question 1

To 'illuminate' a subject means to:

Accepted Answer

Shed light on or clarify it

Answer

Illuminate means to make something clearer or easier to understand, like shedding light on it.

Question 2

A 'meticulous' worker is one who:

Accepted Answer

Pays close attention to every detail

Answer

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail and being very careful and precise.

Question 3

Which word is the best antonym for 'obstinate'?

Accepted Answer

Flexible

Answer

Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change, so its antonym is flexible, meaning willing to adapt.

Question 4

If a disease is 'prevalent' in a community, it is:

Accepted Answer

Widespread and common

Answer

Prevalent means widespread and common in a particular area or among a particular group.

Question 5

A person who is 'reluctant' to speak in public is:

Accepted Answer

Unwilling or hesitant to do so

Answer

Reluctant means unwilling or hesitant, showing doubt or discomfort about doing something.

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