COOP Reading Vocabulary 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the word IMPARTIAL mean?
- Strongly biased
- Treating all sides equally; fair (Correct answer)
- Partially completed
- Deeply emotional
Correct answer: Treating all sides equally; fair
Impartial means treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and not favoring one side.
Question 2: The word PERSEVERE most nearly means:
- Give up easily
- Continue despite difficulty (Correct answer)
- Act carelessly
- Speak loudly
Correct answer: Continue despite difficulty
Persevere means to continue steadfastly in doing something despite difficulty or delay.
Question 3: Which word means to formally put an end to something?
- Establish
- Abolish (Correct answer)
- Preserve
- Expand
Correct answer: Abolish
Abolish means to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
Question 4: What is the meaning of ELOQUENT?
- Unable to speak
- Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing (Correct answer)
- Angry and argumentative
- Dull and boring
Correct answer: Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing
Eloquent means fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing, expressing ideas clearly and effectively.
Question 5: The word OBSTINATE is closest in meaning to:
- Flexible
- Cooperative
- Stubborn (Correct answer)
- Uncertain
Correct answer: Stubborn
Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Question 6: What does TRANQUIL mean?
- Stormy and chaotic
- Free from disturbance; calm (Correct answer)
- Extremely loud
- Bright and colorful
Correct answer: Free from disturbance; calm
Tranquil means free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Question 7: Which word means to support or encourage the development of something?
- Hinder
- Foster (Correct answer)
- Diminish
- Neglect
Correct answer: Foster
Foster means to encourage the development of something, such as a skill or feeling.
COOP Reading Vocabulary 2
What does the word IMPARTIAL mean?