TASC Vocabulary 1

Question 1

Which word is closest in meaning to 'ambiguous'?

Accepted Answer

unclear

Answer

'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation, making 'unclear' the closest synonym.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

wrongly

Answer

The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or incorrectly, so 'misinterpret' means to interpret incorrectly.

Question 3

Which sentence uses the word 'infer' correctly?

Accepted Answer

She inferred from his frown that he was unhappy.

Answer

'Infer' means to draw a conclusion from evidence, so inferring unhappiness from a frown is correct usage.

Question 4

What is the meaning of the word 'benevolent'?

Accepted Answer

well-meaning and kind

Answer

'Benevolent' comes from Latin roots meaning 'good will,' describing someone who is kind and generous.

Question 5

Which word is an antonym of 'diligent'?

Accepted Answer

lazy

Answer

'Diligent' means showing steady, earnest effort, so 'lazy' is its opposite.

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