TACHS Vocabulary 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The TACHS Vocabulary section frequently tests words through context. The word 'benevolent' most nearly means:
- Cruel and harsh
- Kind and generous (Correct answer)
- Lazy and indifferent
- Noisy and disruptive
Correct answer: Kind and generous
'Benevolent' describes someone who is kind, charitable, and wishes good things for others.
Question 2: Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'timid':
- Shy
- Fearful
- Bold (Correct answer)
- Quiet
Correct answer: Bold
'Timid' means lacking confidence or courage, so its antonym is 'bold,' meaning confident and brave.
Question 3: The word 'ambiguous' means:
- Perfectly clear and straightforward
- Open to more than one interpretation (Correct answer)
- Completely false
- Extremely important
Correct answer: Open to more than one interpretation
'Ambiguous' describes something unclear or open to multiple interpretations.
Question 4: Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'diligent':
- Careless
- Hardworking (Correct answer)
- Reckless
- Passive
Correct answer: Hardworking
'Diligent' means showing steady, careful effort and hard work.
Question 5: The word 'eloquent' best describes a speaker who is:
- Loud and aggressive
- Fluent and persuasive in speech (Correct answer)
- Confused and hesitant
- Brief and unhelpful
Correct answer: Fluent and persuasive in speech
'Eloquent' means expressing ideas clearly, effectively, and in a persuasive or moving way.
Question 6: In the sentence 'The scientist made an astute observation,' the word 'astute' means:
- Careless and hasty
- Clever and perceptive (Correct answer)
- Loud and obvious
- Boring and predictable
Correct answer: Clever and perceptive
'Astute' means having sharp judgment and the ability to notice and understand things quickly.
TACHS Vocabulary 1
The TACHS Vocabulary section frequently tests words through context.
The word 'benevolent' most nearly means: