TOEFL Vocabulary & Word Usage 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is an antonym of 'abundant'?
- plentiful
- scarce (Correct answer)
- ample
- copious
Correct answer: scarce
'Scarce' means in short supply, the opposite of 'abundant'.
Question 2: The new policy will _____ the existing regulations, replacing them entirely.
- supplement
- supersede (Correct answer)
- support
- sustain
Correct answer: supersede
'Supersede' means to take the place of and make obsolete.
Question 3: A person who is 'frugal' is best described as _____.
- wasteful
- thrifty (Correct answer)
- generous
- extravagant
Correct answer: thrifty
'Frugal' means economical and careful with money, i.e., 'thrifty'.
Question 4: His _____ attitude made it impossible to predict how he would react.
- consistent
- volatile (Correct answer)
- steadfast
- reliable
Correct answer: volatile
'Volatile' means changeable and unpredictable.
Question 5: Which word best fits: 'The author's _____ writing style used very few words.'
- verbose
- succinct (Correct answer)
- rambling
- elaborate
Correct answer: succinct
'Succinct' means expressed briefly and clearly with few words.
Question 6: To 'corroborate' a story means to _____ it.
- contradict
- confirm (Correct answer)
- conceal
- complicate
Correct answer: confirm
'Corroborate' means to confirm or support with evidence.
Question 7: The diplomat was praised for her _____ in handling the delicate negotiations.
- bluntness
- tact (Correct answer)
- indifference
- hostility
Correct answer: tact
'Tact' means sensitivity in dealing with difficult situations.
TOEFL Vocabulary & Word Usage 3
Which word is an antonym of 'abundant'?