Vocabulary & Language Usage Flashcards

Which word means 'to make something less severe or painful'?

Answer: Alleviate

'Alleviate' means to partially remove or reduce pain, stress, or difficulty.

Choose the correctly spelled word:

Answer: Conscientious

'Conscientious' is the correct spelling, meaning careful and thorough in one's work.

What is the meaning of the idiom 'bite the bullet'?

Answer: Endure a painful situation with courage

'Bite the bullet' means to endure a difficult or painful situation stoically.

Which sentence uses 'who' correctly?

Answer: The nurse who treated me was kind.

'Who' is used as the subject of the relative clause: 'who treated me' — the nurse performed the action.

What does 'pragmatic' mean?

Answer: Dealing with things practically rather than theoretically

'Pragmatic' describes an approach focused on practical solutions rather than abstract principles.

Select the antonym of 'verbose':

Answer: Concise

'Verbose' means using more words than needed; its antonym 'concise' means brief and clear.

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a semicolon?

Answer: She studied hard; she passed the exam.

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.