TACHS Vocabulary 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The word 'meticulous' most nearly means:
- Showing great attention to detail (Correct answer)
- Acting quickly without thinking
- Being overly aggressive
- Feeling sad or lonely
Correct answer: Showing great attention to detail
'Meticulous' means very careful and precise, paying close attention to every small detail.
Question 2: Choose the antonym of 'abundant':
- Plentiful
- Scarce (Correct answer)
- Generous
- Overflowing
Correct answer: Scarce
'Abundant' means existing in large quantities, so its antonym is 'scarce,' meaning in very short supply.
Question 3: The word 'concise' means:
- Long and detailed
- Short and to the point (Correct answer)
- Confusing and unclear
- Repetitive and dull
Correct answer: Short and to the point
'Concise' means giving a lot of information clearly in a few words without unnecessary detail.
Question 4: In vocabulary, a 'synonym' is a word that:
- Means the opposite of another word
- Sounds the same as another word
- Has nearly the same meaning as another word (Correct answer)
- Comes before another word in the dictionary
Correct answer: Has nearly the same meaning as another word
A synonym is a word with a meaning that is the same or very similar to another word.
Question 5: The word 'persevere' means:
- To give up when things get difficult
- To continue despite difficulty or delay (Correct answer)
- To act recklessly without thinking
- To compete against others
Correct answer: To continue despite difficulty or delay
'Persevere' means to keep going with determination even when facing challenges or setbacks.
Question 6: Which word is a synonym for 'apprehensive'?
- Joyful
- Anxious (Correct answer)
- Confident
- Grateful
Correct answer: Anxious
'Apprehensive' means feeling worried or fearful about what might happen, similar to 'anxious.'
TACHS Vocabulary 2
The word 'meticulous' most nearly means: