TAP Vocabulary 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: On the TAP Vocabulary section, which word is a synonym for 'benevolent'?
- Hostile
- Indifferent
- Charitable (Correct answer)
- Strict
Correct answer: Charitable
'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kind, making 'charitable' its closest synonym.
Question 2: On the TAP, the prefix 'anti-' as in 'antibiotic' means:
- Before
- Against (Correct answer)
- After
- Within
Correct answer: Against
The prefix 'anti-' means against or opposed to, so 'antibiotic' works against bacteria.
Question 3: Which word is an antonym of 'ambiguous' as commonly tested on the TAP?
- Unclear
- Definite (Correct answer)
- Uncertain
- Vague
Correct answer: Definite
'Ambiguous' means open to multiple interpretations; 'definite' means clear and certain — the opposite.
Question 4: On the TAP, the word 'pragmatic' most closely means:
- Idealistic
- Practical (Correct answer)
- Emotional
- Creative
Correct answer: Practical
'Pragmatic' describes a practical, realistic approach focused on results rather than ideals.
Question 5: On the TAP Vocabulary section, the suffix '-ology' as in 'psychology' means:
- Fear of
- Study of (Correct answer)
- Belief in
- Practice of
Correct answer: Study of
'-ology' is derived from Greek 'logos' meaning reason or study; psychology is the study of the mind.
Question 6: The word 'eloquent' in a TAP passage most likely means:
- Quiet and reserved
- Clumsy and unclear
- Fluent and persuasive in speech or writing (Correct answer)
- Highly technical
Correct answer: Fluent and persuasive in speech or writing
'Eloquent' describes writing or speech that is fluent, persuasive, and expressive.
TAP Vocabulary 1
On the TAP Vocabulary section, which word is a synonym for 'benevolent'?