VEPT Vocabulary 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The antonym of 'benevolent' is:
- kind
- charitable
- malevolent (Correct answer)
- generous
Correct answer: malevolent
Malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil, which is the opposite of benevolent.
Question 2: Which word describes a tone or manner that is rudely brief or abrupt?
- verbose
- eloquent
- curt (Correct answer)
- loquacious
Correct answer: curt
Curt means rudely brief in speech or manner, showing impatience or displeasure.
Question 3: The word 'ambiguous' means:
- absolutely clear
- open to more than one interpretation (Correct answer)
- completely false
- highly offensive
Correct answer: open to more than one interpretation
Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation or having a double meaning.
Question 4: Which word best means 'to officially forbid something by law or authority'?
- endorse
- sanction
- prohibit (Correct answer)
- promote
Correct answer: prohibit
To prohibit means to formally forbid something by law, rule, or authority.
Question 5: The word 'diligent' most closely means:
- lazy and unmotivated
- careless and hasty
- hardworking and careful (Correct answer)
- distracted and forgetful
Correct answer: hardworking and careful
Diligent means having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
Question 6: Which word describes a short, clever, and witty saying?
- anecdote
- epigram (Correct answer)
- parable
- monologue
Correct answer: epigram
An epigram is a short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Question 7: The word 'ominous' is best defined as:
- cheerful and hopeful
- suggesting something bad is about to happen (Correct answer)
- very loud and noisy
- pleasant and agreeable
Correct answer: suggesting something bad is about to happen
Ominous means giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.
VEPT Vocabulary 3
The antonym of 'benevolent' is: