Vocabulary Flashcards

The word 'volatile' most closely means:

Answer: liable to change rapidly and unpredictably

Volatile describes something that is liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

Which word means a deep, sincere feeling of regret or guilt for wrongdoing?

Answer: remorse

Remorse is a deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed, often accompanied by a desire to make amends.

The word 'pragmatic' means:

Answer: dealing with things sensibly and realistically

Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically, based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Which word describes language that is vague or evasive to avoid commitment?

Answer: equivocal

Equivocal means using language that has more than one meaning to avoid commitment or deceive.

The antonym of 'verbose' is:

Answer: concise

Verbose means using more words than necessary, so concise (brief and to the point) is its antonym.

Which word means to officially approve or confirm a decision or agreement?

Answer: ratify

To ratify means to formally sign or give official consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement.

The word 'meticulous' means:

Answer: showing great attention to detail

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail or being very careful and precise.