BSEP Word Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The word DILIGENT most nearly means:
- lazy
- hardworking (Correct answer)
- careless
- confused
Correct answer: hardworking
Diligent means showing steady and careful effort in one's work.
Question 2: Which word is a synonym for TRANQUIL?
- noisy
- stormy
- peaceful (Correct answer)
- exciting
Correct answer: peaceful
Tranquil means calm and free from disturbance or agitation.
Question 3: The word CANDID most nearly means:
- hidden
- honest (Correct answer)
- complicated
- polished
Correct answer: honest
Candid means truthful and straightforward in expressing oneself.
Question 4: SPARSE most nearly means:
- dense
- colorful
- thinly scattered (Correct answer)
- well-organized
Correct answer: thinly scattered
Sparse means existing only in small amounts or spread thinly over an area.
Question 5: Which word means the OPPOSITE of GENEROUS?
- giving
- stingy (Correct answer)
- wealthy
- kind
Correct answer: stingy
Stingy means unwilling to give or spend, which is the opposite of generous.
Question 6: The word VALID most nearly means:
- expired
- acceptable and sound (Correct answer)
- confusing
- optional
Correct answer: acceptable and sound
Valid means having a sound basis in logic or fact; legally or officially acceptable.
Question 7: RELUCTANT most nearly means:
- eager
- unwilling (Correct answer)
- prepared
- satisfied
Correct answer: unwilling
Reluctant means hesitant or unwilling to do something.
BSEP Word Knowledge 2
The word DILIGENT most nearly means: