TASC Vocabulary 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is closest in meaning to 'ambiguous'?
- unclear (Correct answer)
- obvious
- certain
- brief
Correct answer: unclear
'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation, making 'unclear' the closest synonym.
Question 2: What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misinterpret'?
- wrongly (Correct answer)
- again
- before
- against
Correct answer: wrongly
The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or incorrectly, so 'misinterpret' means to interpret incorrectly.
Question 3: Which sentence uses the word 'infer' correctly?
- She inferred from his frown that he was unhappy. (Correct answer)
- He inferred the instructions clearly.
- They inferred the book on the shelf.
- She inferred loudly during the speech.
Correct answer: She inferred from his frown that he was unhappy.
'Infer' means to draw a conclusion from evidence, so inferring unhappiness from a frown is correct usage.
Question 4: What is the meaning of the word 'benevolent'?
- well-meaning and kind (Correct answer)
- harmful and cruel
- shy and reserved
- loud and boisterous
Correct answer: well-meaning and kind
'Benevolent' comes from Latin roots meaning 'good will,' describing someone who is kind and generous.
Question 5: Which word is an antonym of 'diligent'?
- lazy (Correct answer)
- careful
- thorough
- hardworking
Correct answer: lazy
'Diligent' means showing steady, earnest effort, so 'lazy' is its opposite.
Question 6: In the sentence 'The politician made an eloquent speech,' what does 'eloquent' mean?
- fluent and persuasive (Correct answer)
- short and confusing
- loud and aggressive
- boring and repetitive
Correct answer: fluent and persuasive
'Eloquent' describes speech that is fluent, forceful, and persuasive.
Question 7: What does the suffix '-ology' mean in words like 'biology' and 'psychology'?
- the study of (Correct answer)
- the practice of
- the opposite of
- the result of
Correct answer: the study of
The suffix '-ology' comes from Greek and means 'the study of,' so biology is the study of life.
TASC Vocabulary 1
Which word is closest in meaning to 'ambiguous'?