Vocabulary

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Advanced Vocabulary

What is the meaning of 'alleviate'?

1. Diminish
2. Intensify
3. Aggravate
4. Relieve

What does the word 'articulate' mean?

1. Complicate
2. Confuse
3. Simplify
4. Express clearly

Which of the following is a synonym for 'proficient'?

1. Beginner
2. Inept
3. Slow
4. Skilled

Fill in the blank: His __________ argument convinced the jury.

1. compelling
2. vague
3. dubious
4. d) uninspiring

What is an antonym of 'proficient'?

1. Competent
2. Inept
3. Skilled
4. Expert

Which word means 'to express clearly'?

1. Vague
2. Confuse
3. Complicate
4. Articulate

What is the meaning of 'elaborate'?

1. c) Reduce
2. a) Simplify
3. d) Ignore
4. b) Add detail

Which word is closest in meaning to 'ambiguous'?

1. b) Uncertain
2. c) Obvious
3. d) Direct
4. a) Clear

Fill in the blank: She was __________ by the unexpected question.

1. d) annoyed
2. b) perplexed
3. c) certain
4. a) delighted

What is the antonym of 'meticulous'?

1. d) Accurate
2. a) Careless
3. b) Precise
4. c) Thorough

The scientist provided a __________ explanation of the phenomenon.

1. a) simplistic
2. b) concise
3. c) complex
4. d) superficial

What does 'advocate' mean?

1. Deny
2. Oppose
3. Neglect
4. Support

Fill in the blank: His __________ behavior shocked everyone.

1. outrageous
2. calm
3. predictable
4. polite

What is the meaning of 'coherent'?

1. Disorganized
2. Logical
3. Illogical
4. Ambiguous

Which of the following is a synonym for 'implement'?

1. Delay
2. Execute
3. Avoid
4. Plan

Fill in the blank: The presentation was __________ and easy.

1. fluent
2. disjointed
3. verbose
4. perplexing

What is the antonym of 'prosperous'?

1. d) Thriving
2. a) Wealthy
3. c) Impoverished
4. b) Successful

The report was __________ with unnecessary details.

1. b) cluttered
2. d) precise
3. a) concise
4. c) succinct

What does 'disseminate' mean?

1. b) Spread
2. c) Collect
3. d) Reduce
4. a) Hide

The professor's lecture was __________ and engaging.

1. a) monotonous
2. d) confusing
3. c) dull
4. b) captivating

Which of the following is a synonym for 'arduous'?

1. a) Easy
2. c) Quick
3. d) Simple
4. b) Challenging

Fill in the blank: The article provided a __________ analysis of the issue.

1. brief
2. shallow
3. superficial
4. thorough

What does 'inadvertent' mean?

1. Accidental
2. Intentional
3. Deliberate
4. Calculated

Which word fits best: She has an __________ talent for music.

1. exceptional
2. mediocre
3. ordinary
4. average

Fill in the blank: The speaker's __________ tone captivated the audience.

1. indifferent
2. dismissive
3. monotonous
4. enthusiastic

What is the opposite of 'thorough'?

1. comprehensive
2. extensive
3. superficial
4. detailed

What is the meaning of 'candid'?

1. Honest
2. Reserved
3. Secretive
4. Deceptive

What is the antonym of 'augment'?

1. Increase
2. Reduce
3. Enhance
4. Expand

Which of the following means 'honest'?

1. Deceptive
2. Secretive
3. Reserved
4. Candid

What does 'reduce' oppose?

1. Expand
2. Augment
3. Enhance
4. Increase

Select the word that means 'deceptive'.

1. Honest
2. Candid
3. Dishonest
4. Reserved