TABE Vocabulary

Question 1

What does the word 'ambiguous' mean?

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation

Answer

Ambiguous means having more than one possible meaning or interpretation, making it unclear.

Question 2

Which word is closest in meaning to 'benevolent'?

Accepted Answer

Charitable

Answer

Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly, similar to charitable or generous.

Question 3

A student who is 'diligent' in her studies is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Hardworking and persistent

Answer

Diligent means showing careful and steady effort, which describes someone who works hard and persistently.

Question 4

What does 'eloquent' mean when describing a speaker?

Accepted Answer

Expressing ideas clearly and persuasively

Answer

Eloquent describes someone who is fluent and persuasive in speech or writing.

Question 5

Someone who is 'frugal' with money tends to:

Accepted Answer

Be careful and avoid waste

Answer

Frugal means being economical and avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.

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