Vocabulary VOCABULARY 2

Question 1

Which word means 'to make less severe or serious'?

Accepted Answer

Mitigate

Answer

To mitigate means to reduce the harmful effects or severity of something.

Question 2

A 'benevolent' person is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Kind and generous

Answer

Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly toward others.

Question 3

Which word is the closest synonym for 'candid'?

Accepted Answer

Frank

Answer

Candid means honest and straightforward in speech.

Question 4

What does 'ephemeral' mean?

Accepted Answer

Lasting a very short time

Answer

Ephemeral describes something that lasts only briefly.

Question 5

Which word means 'unwilling to spend money'?

Accepted Answer

Frugal

Answer

Frugal means careful and sparing with money or resources.

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