Vocabulary Flashcards
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Which word is closest in meaning to 'ambiguous'?
Answer: unclear
'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation, making 'unclear' the closest synonym.
What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misinterpret'?
Answer: wrongly
The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or incorrectly, so 'misinterpret' means to interpret incorrectly.
Which sentence uses the word 'infer' correctly?
Answer: She inferred from his frown that he was unhappy.
'Infer' means to draw a conclusion from evidence, so inferring unhappiness from a frown is correct usage.
What is the meaning of the word 'benevolent'?
Answer: well-meaning and kind
'Benevolent' comes from Latin roots meaning 'good will,' describing someone who is kind and generous.
Which word is an antonym of 'diligent'?
Answer: lazy
'Diligent' means showing steady, earnest effort, so 'lazy' is its opposite.
In the sentence 'The politician made an eloquent speech,' what does 'eloquent' mean?
Answer: fluent and persuasive
'Eloquent' describes speech that is fluent, forceful, and persuasive.
What does the suffix '-ology' mean in words like 'biology' and 'psychology'?
Answer: the study of
The suffix '-ology' comes from Greek and means 'the study of,' so biology is the study of life.