Vocabulary Flashcards
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A reader encounters 'The treaty was a pragmatic solution.' In this context, 'pragmatic' means:
Answer: Practical rather than idealistic
'Pragmatic' means dealing with things sensibly and practically rather than theoretically.
What is the meaning of the word 'benevolent' as used in 'the benevolent donor'?
Answer: Generous and well-meaning
'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kindly, especially toward others.
If an argument is described as 'specious,' it is:
Answer: Seemingly reasonable but actually false
A specious argument appears correct on the surface but is actually misleading or false.
The word 'exacerbate' most nearly means:
Answer: To make a problem worse
'Exacerbate' means to make a bad situation or problem worse.
In 'the scholar's erudite commentary,' 'erudite' means:
Answer: Having or showing great knowledge
'Erudite' describes someone who has extensive knowledge gained through study.
Which word is an antonym of 'verbose'?
Answer: Concise
'Verbose' means using more words than needed, so its antonym is 'concise,' meaning brief.
A 'cursory' review of a document is one that is:
Answer: Hasty and not thorough
A 'cursory' review is done quickly without attention to detail.