VEPT Vocabulary 5

Question 1

The word 'volatile' most closely means:

Accepted Answer

liable to change rapidly and unpredictably

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

remorse

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

dealing with things sensibly and realistically

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

equivocal

Answer

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

Question 5

The antonym of 'verbose' is:

Accepted Answer

concise

Answer

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

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