TASC Vocabulary

Question 1

Which word is closest in meaning to 'ambiguous'?

Accepted Answer

unclear

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obvious

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certain

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brief

Question 2

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misinterpret'?

Accepted Answer

wrongly

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again

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before

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against

Question 3

Which sentence uses the word 'infer' correctly?

Accepted Answer

She inferred from his frown that he was unhappy.

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He inferred the instructions clearly.

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They inferred the book on the shelf.

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She inferred loudly during the speech.

Question 4

What is the meaning of the word 'benevolent'?

Accepted Answer

well-meaning and kind

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harmful and cruel

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shy and reserved

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loud and boisterous

Question 5

Which word is an antonym of 'diligent'?

Accepted Answer

lazy

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careful

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thorough

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hardworking

Question 6

In the sentence 'The politician made an eloquent speech,' what does 'eloquent' mean?

Accepted Answer

fluent and persuasive

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short and confusing

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loud and aggressive

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boring and repetitive

Question 7

What does the suffix '-ology' mean in words like 'biology' and 'psychology'?

Accepted Answer

the study of

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the practice of

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the opposite of

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the result of