CTBS Vocabulary and Word Meanings 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is closest in meaning to the word 'benevolent'?
- Cruel
- Generous (Correct answer)
- Timid
- Clumsy
Correct answer: Generous
Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly, which is closest in meaning to generous.
Question 2: Which word is an antonym of 'ancient'?
- Old
- Historic
- Modern (Correct answer)
- Worn
Correct answer: Modern
Ancient means very old, so its antonym is modern, meaning new or current.
Question 3: What does the word 'transparent' mean?
- Opaque and dark
- Clear and see-through (Correct answer)
- Colorful and bright
- Rough and uneven
Correct answer: Clear and see-through
Transparent means allowing light to pass through so objects can be seen clearly.
Question 4: Which sentence uses the word 'exhausted' correctly?
- She was exhausted after her long nap.
- He was exhausted after running the marathon. (Correct answer)
- The flower was exhausted in the sunlight.
- They exhausted the test with ease.
Correct answer: He was exhausted after running the marathon.
Exhausted means very tired, so it correctly describes how someone feels after strenuous activity like running a marathon.
Question 5: What is the meaning of the prefix 'un-' in the word 'unhappy'?
- Very
- Before
- Not (Correct answer)
- Again
Correct answer: Not
The prefix 'un-' means not, so unhappy means not happy.
Question 6: Which word means a person who studies the stars and planets?
- Biologist
- Geologist
- Astronomer (Correct answer)
- Meteorologist
Correct answer: Astronomer
An astronomer is a scientist who studies celestial objects such as stars and planets.
CTBS Vocabulary and Word Meanings 1
Which word is closest in meaning to the word 'benevolent'?