CHSPE CHSPE Vocabulary 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word means to make something worse?
- Alleviate
- Improve
- Aggravate (Correct answer)
- Soothe
Correct answer: Aggravate
'Aggravate' means to make a problem or situation more serious or severe.
Question 2: The word 'eloquent' describes someone who is:
- Unable to speak clearly
- Fluent and persuasive in speech (Correct answer)
- Shy and quiet
- Rude and blunt
Correct answer: Fluent and persuasive in speech
'Eloquent' means expressing ideas clearly, fluently, and persuasively.
Question 3: Which word is a synonym for 'acknowledge'?
- Deny
- Ignore
- Recognize (Correct answer)
- Forget
Correct answer: Recognize
'Acknowledge' means to accept or recognize the existence or truth of something.
Question 4: Read the sentence: 'Her benevolent gesture warmed everyone's heart.' What does 'benevolent' mean?
- Selfish
- Kind and generous (Correct answer)
- Bold
- Harsh
Correct answer: Kind and generous
'Benevolent' means showing kindness and a desire to help others.
Question 5: The prefix 'mis-' in the word 'misunderstand' means:
- Again
- Before
- Wrongly (Correct answer)
- After
Correct answer: Wrongly
The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, as in misunderstand (to understand incorrectly).
Question 6: Which sentence uses the word 'viable' correctly?
- The plan was viable because it was impossible.
- She found a viable solution to the budget problem. (Correct answer)
- The music was viable and pleasant.
- He was viable because he studied hard.
Correct answer: She found a viable solution to the budget problem.
'Viable' means capable of working successfully or being put into practice.
Question 7: The word 'meticulous' most nearly means:
- Careless
- Very careful and precise (Correct answer)
- Fast and efficient
- Loud and expressive
Correct answer: Very careful and precise
'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail and being very careful.
CHSPE CHSPE Vocabulary 3
Which word means to make something worse?