Advanced Vocabulary in Context Questions Flashcards

Which word means 'using or expressed in few words; concise to the point of seeming rude'?

Answer: laconic

'Laconic' describes terse, brief expression.

'The diplomat's ______ allowed him to navigate hostile negotiations without giving offense.' Best fit?

Answer: adroitness

'Adroitness' means cleverness or skill, especially social skill.

A 'pernicious' influence is one that is:

Answer: harmful in a gradual, subtle way

'Pernicious' means having a harmful effect, often subtly.

Select the word meaning 'readily believing things without proper evidence.'

Answer: credulous

'Credulous' means gullible or too willing to believe.

'The professor's ______ lectures, dense with jargon, alienated first-year students.' Best fit?

Answer: abstruse

'Abstruse' means difficult to understand; obscure.

To 'vindicate' someone is to:

Answer: clear them of blame or suspicion

'Vindicate' means to clear of accusation or justify.

Which word means 'cautious; wary of possible consequences'?

Answer: circumspect

'Circumspect' means prudent and careful before acting.