Verbal Expression: Synonym and Context Clues Flashcards

Choose the word most similar in meaning to ARDUOUS.

Answer: Strenuous

Arduous means requiring great effort; strenuous is the closest synonym.

The soldiers exhibited VALOR on the battlefield. What does valor mean?

Answer: Bravery

Valor means great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to TENACIOUS.

Answer: Persistent

Tenacious means holding firm; persistent is the best synonym.

The context clue in 'The benevolent king donated vast riches to the poor' suggests benevolent means:

Answer: Generous and kind

The act of donating riches to the poor signals kindness and generosity.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to OBSCURE.

Answer: Vague

Obscure means not clear or well known; vague is the closest synonym.

In the sentence 'Her loquacious nature meant she could fill any silence with conversation,' loquacious means:

Answer: Talkative

Filling silence with conversation indicates someone who talks a great deal.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to DILIGENT.

Answer: Hardworking

Diligent means showing steady effort and care; hardworking is the best synonym.

The word PROXIMITY most nearly means:

Answer: Nearness

Proximity means closeness in space, time, or relationship.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to FRUGAL.

Answer: Thrifty

Frugal means sparing with money and resources; thrifty is the best synonym.

In 'The arid desert landscape offered no water for miles,' arid most likely means:

Answer: Dry

The phrase 'no water for miles' signals extreme dryness.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to CANDID.

Answer: Honest

Candid means truthful and straightforward; honest is the best synonym.

The word INCESSANT most nearly means:

Answer: Continuous

Incessant means continuing without pause or interruption.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to METICULOUS.

Answer: Careful

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; careful is the best synonym.

In 'The recruit was adept at reading maps after extensive training,' adept means:

Answer: Skilled

Extensive training resulting in proficiency shows skill.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to VIVID.

Answer: Bright

Vivid means producing powerful mental images; bright is the closest synonym.

The word APPREHENSIVE most nearly means:

Answer: Anxious

Apprehensive means fearful or anxious about something that might happen.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to OBSOLETE.

Answer: Outdated

Obsolete means no longer in use or out of date; outdated is the best synonym.

In 'The verbose report could have been summarized in a single page,' verbose means:

Answer: Using more words than necessary

The contrast with 'summarized in one page' signals an excess of words.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to IMPARTIAL.

Answer: Neutral

Impartial means treating all sides equally without bias; neutral is the best synonym.

The word REPLENISH most nearly means:

Answer: Restock

Replenish means to fill something up again; restock is the best synonym.