BSEP Word Knowledge and Vocabulary 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is closest in meaning to 'adequate'?
- Sufficient (Correct answer)
- Excessive
- Inferior
- Remarkable
Correct answer: Sufficient
'Adequate' means enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose.
Question 2: What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misunderstand'?
- Wrongly (Correct answer)
- Again
- Before
- Against
Correct answer: Wrongly
The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or incorrectly, as in to understand something incorrectly.
Question 3: Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The scientist's discovery was considered _____ because no one had ever found it before.'
- Unprecedented (Correct answer)
- Repetitive
- Ordinary
- Anticipated
Correct answer: Unprecedented
'Unprecedented' means never done or known before, fitting a first-ever discovery.
Question 4: What is the meaning of the word 'concise'?
- Brief and clear (Correct answer)
- Long and detailed
- Confusing and vague
- Loud and forceful
Correct answer: Brief and clear
'Concise' means expressing ideas clearly in a few words without unnecessary detail.
Question 5: Which word is an antonym of 'hostile'?
- Friendly (Correct answer)
- Angry
- Aggressive
- Distant
Correct answer: Friendly
'Friendly' is the opposite of 'hostile,' which means unfriendly or aggressive.
Question 6: The word 'chronic' most nearly means:
- Persistent and long-lasting (Correct answer)
- Sudden and severe
- Mild and temporary
- Rare and unusual
Correct answer: Persistent and long-lasting
'Chronic' describes a condition that continues for a long time or recurs frequently.
Question 7: Which sentence uses the word 'transparent' correctly?
- The glass was transparent, allowing us to see through it clearly. (Correct answer)
- The wall was transparent and blocked all light.
- Her transparent hair was very dark.
- The transparent rock sank quickly in water.
Correct answer: The glass was transparent, allowing us to see through it clearly.
'Transparent' means allowing light to pass through so objects behind can be seen.
BSEP Word Knowledge and Vocabulary 2
Which word is closest in meaning to 'adequate'?