TAP Vocabulary 3

Question 1

On the TAP, 'verbose' describes writing that is:

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Using more words than necessary

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Concise and to the point

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Full of technical jargon

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Poorly organized

Question 2

The prefix 'pre-' as in 'preview' or 'precaution' means:

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Before

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After

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Against

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Between

Question 3

On the TAP, the word 'tenacious' most closely means:

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Persistent and determined

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Easily discouraged

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Gentle and kind

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Secretive

Question 4

Which word is an antonym of 'exemplary' as tested on the TAP?

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Substandard

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Outstanding

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Commendable

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Admirable

Question 5

On the TAP Vocabulary section, the word 'concise' means:

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Giving information clearly in few words

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Lengthy and detailed

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Confusing and ambiguous

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Highly technical

Question 6

The word 'jurisdiction' on the TAP most closely means:

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The official power to make legal decisions over an area

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A type of legal document

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A court sentence

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A method of law enforcement