TOEFL Vocabulary & Word Usage 3

Question 1

Which word is an antonym of 'abundant'?

Accepted Answer

scarce

Answer

'Scarce' means in short supply, the opposite of 'abundant'.

Question 2

The new policy will _____ the existing regulations, replacing them entirely.

Accepted Answer

supersede

Answer

'Supersede' means to take the place of and make obsolete.

Question 3

A person who is 'frugal' is best described as _____.

Accepted Answer

thrifty

Answer

'Frugal' means economical and careful with money, i.e., 'thrifty'.

Question 4

His _____ attitude made it impossible to predict how he would react.

Accepted Answer

volatile

Answer

'Volatile' means changeable and unpredictable.

Question 5

Which word best fits: 'The author's _____ writing style used very few words.'

Accepted Answer

succinct

Answer

'Succinct' means expressed briefly and clearly with few words.

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