Free APTIS Vocabulary Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the definition of the word "ubiquitous"?
- Everywhere (Correct answer)
- Rare
- Expensive
- Unusual
Correct answer: Everywhere
"Ubiquitous" means present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Question 2: Choose the best synonym for "alleviate."
- Reduce (Correct answer)
- Worsen
- Increase
- Ignore
Correct answer: Reduce
"Alleviate" means to make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
Question 3: What does the word "ephemeral" mean?
- Permanent
- Lasting for a very short time (Correct answer)
- Luxurious
- Transparent
Correct answer: Lasting for a very short time
"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time.
Question 4: Which word is closest in meaning to "gregarious"?
- Shy
- Lonely
- Sociable (Correct answer)
- Silent
Correct answer: Sociable
"Gregarious" describes a person who is sociable and enjoys being in the company of others.
Question 5: What is the opposite of "mitigate"?
- Relieve
- Abate
- Diminish
- Intensify (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Intensify
"Mitigate" means to make less severe; its opposite is "intensify," which means to make more severe.
Question 6: The word "lucid" most nearly means:
- Dark
- Clear (Correct answer)
- Confusing
- Insane
Correct answer: Clear
"Lucid" means expressed clearly or easy to understand.
Question 7: Which word best matches the definition "to express disapproval of"?
- Praise
- Commend
- Deprecate (Correct answer)
- Approve
Correct answer: Deprecate
"Deprecate" means to express disapproval of.
Question 8: What is the meaning of the word "prolific"?
- Scarce
- Unproductive
- Abundant (Correct answer)
- Sporadic
Correct answer: Abundant
"Prolific" means producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring; hence, it means abundant.
Question 9: Which of the following words is a synonym for "tenacious"?
- Weak
- Flexible
- Passive
- Persistent (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Persistent
"Tenacious" means holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold, thus it is synonymous with persistent.
Question 10: The word "cogent" most nearly means:
- Weak
- Unconvincing
- Forceful (Correct answer)
- Unclear
Correct answer: Forceful
"Cogent" means clear, logical, and convincing.
Question 11: Which word is closest in meaning to "expedite"?
- Delay
- Hasten (Correct answer)
- Obstruct
- Complicate
Correct answer: Hasten
"Expedite" means to make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly, which is similar to hasten.
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