VEPT Vocabulary 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The word 'volatile' most closely means:
- stable and predictable
- liable to change rapidly and unpredictably (Correct answer)
- slow to react
- permanently fixed
Correct answer: liable to change rapidly and unpredictably
Volatile describes something that is liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
Question 2: Which word means a deep, sincere feeling of regret or guilt for wrongdoing?
- indifference
- arrogance
- remorse (Correct answer)
- contempt
Correct answer: remorse
Remorse is a deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed, often accompanied by a desire to make amends.
Question 3: The word 'pragmatic' means:
- idealistic and impractical
- dealing with things sensibly and realistically (Correct answer)
- overly emotional in decision-making
- rigid and unwilling to change
Correct answer: dealing with things sensibly and realistically
Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically, based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Question 4: Which word describes language that is vague or evasive to avoid commitment?
- candid
- blunt
- evasive
- equivocal (Correct answer)
Correct answer: equivocal
Equivocal means using language that has more than one meaning to avoid commitment or deceive.
Question 5: The antonym of 'verbose' is:
- concise (Correct answer)
- talkative
- wordy
- repetitive
Correct answer: concise
Verbose means using more words than necessary, so concise (brief and to the point) is its antonym.
Question 6: Which word means to officially approve or confirm a decision or agreement?
- veto
- rescind
- ratify (Correct answer)
- oppose
Correct answer: ratify
To ratify means to formally sign or give official consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement.
Question 7: The word 'meticulous' means:
- careless and hurried
- showing great attention to detail (Correct answer)
- broad and general in scope
- bold and risky
Correct answer: showing great attention to detail
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail or being very careful and precise.
VEPT Vocabulary 5
The word 'volatile' most closely means: