PERT Vocabulary & Word Meaning

Question 1

Which word is closest in meaning to 'ambiguous'?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain

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Clear

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Definite

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Precise

Question 2

The word 'benevolent' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Kind and generous

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Hostile

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Indifferent

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Selfish

Question 3

Select the word that best completes the sentence: 'The scientist's findings were _____, changing the entire field of medicine.'

Accepted Answer

groundbreaking

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trivial

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redundant

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ambivalent

Question 4

What does the word 'meticulous' mean?

Accepted Answer

Showing great attention to detail

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Careless and hasty

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Overly ambitious

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Reluctant to act

Question 5

Which definition best fits the word 'concise'?

Accepted Answer

Brief and to the point

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Long and detailed

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Vague and unclear

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Elaborate and ornate

Question 6

The word 'adversary' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Opponent

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Ally

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Mentor

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Bystander

Question 7

Which word is an antonym of 'diligent'?

Accepted Answer

Lazy

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Hardworking

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Careful

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Persistent