Precision of Synonyms
The scientist’s explanation was lucid and accessible to the audience.
Which word is the closest synonym for lucid?
A. elaborate
B. clear
C. passionate
clear
Which word is the strongest antonym for meticulous?
A. careless
B. thoughtful
C. cautious
careless
The Latin root bene means —
A. good
B. speak
C. write
good
Which word belongs to the bene family and suggests kindness?
A. beneficial
B. benevolent
C. beneficiary
benevolent
If a leader dictates policy, what is most likely happening?
A. The leader suggests ideas
B. The leader commands or states forcefully
C. The leader questions authority
The leader commands or states forcefully
Which word best replaces pragmatic in this sentence?
Her pragmatic approach focused on realistic solutions rather than idealistic theories.
A. theoretical
B. practical
C. emotional
practical
Which word is the best antonym for ambivalent?
A. uncertain
B. decisive
C. confused
decisive
The Latin root mal means —
A. strong
B. bad
C. carry
bad
Which word belongs to the dict family and suggests authority?
A. dictionary
B. dictator
C. prediction
dictator
If an argument is benevolent, what does that suggest?
A. It is harsh
B. It is kind in intent
C. It is confusing
It is kind in intent
Which word is the closest synonym for candid in tone?
A. blunt
B. deceptive
C. hesitant
blunt
Which word is the most accurate antonym for cynical?
A. skeptical
B. optimistic
C. critical
optimistic
The Latin root dict means —
A. say
B. see
C. break
say
Which word belongs to the spect family and suggests careful observation?
A. inspect
B. spectacle
C. spectator
inspect
If someone is described as spectacular, the root suggests —
A. They are being carefully watched
B. They are worth looking at or impressive
C. They are hidden
They are worth looking at or impressive
Which word most precisely replaces transient?
A. permanent
B. brief
C. loud
brief
Which word is the strongest antonym for sporadic?
A. occasional
B. irregular
C. consistent
consistent
The Latin root spec/spect means —
A. build
B. look
C. believe
look
Which word belongs to the ten/tain family and suggests persistence?
A. retain
B. detain
C. tenacious
tenacious
If a student shows tenacity, the root meaning suggests the student —
A. gives up easily
B. holds firmly to goals
C. moves quickly
holds firmly to goals
Which synonym best captures the meaning of vindicate?
A. accuse
B. justify
C. ignore
justify
Which word most directly opposes magnanimous?
A. generous
B. petty
C. ambitious
petty
The Latin root ten/tain means —
A. hold
B. move
C. send
hold
Which word belongs to the mal family and suggests harmful intent?
A. malfunction
B. malevolent
C. malnutrition
malevolent
If a speech is described as malicious, what does the root imply?
A. It is humorous
B. It is harmful or intended to hurt
C. It is persuasive
It is harmful or intended to hurt