TAP Vocabulary 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Using more words than necessary

Answer

'Verbose' means using an excessive number of words; wordy and unnecessarily long.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Before

Answer

The prefix 'pre-' comes from Latin and means before; a preview comes before the main event.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Persistent and determined

Answer

'Tenacious' describes someone who holds firmly to a goal and does not give up easily.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Substandard

Answer

'Exemplary' means serving as a model of excellence; 'substandard' means below an acceptable level — its opposite.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Giving information clearly in few words

Answer

'Concise' means expressing information clearly and briefly without unnecessary words.

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