Practice Questions

Correct: Humble and modest both describe a person who does not boast about achievements. A, C & D: Humble does not naturally describe mountains, buildings, or engines in these contexts. Concept: Context-based synonym and semantic nuance.

Correct: Ambiguous means having more than one possible meaning or being unclear. A, C, D: Opposite meanings. Concept: Vocabulary in context.

Correct: Retain means to keep or continue to have. A, C, D: These express different actions. Concept: Formal vs. informal synonyms.

Correct: Fragrance has a positive connotation and is commonly used for pleasant smells. A, C & D: Odor or smell would be more appropriate. Concept: Positive and negative connotations.

Correct: Meticulous means showing great attention to detail. A, C, D: These describe the opposite behavior. Concept: Competitive exam vocabulary.

Correct: Joyful expresses a stronger degree of happiness than happy. B, C & D: These differ mainly in usage or formality rather than intensity. Concept: Semantic nuance.

Correct: Plausible means reasonable or believable. B, C, D: These express disbelief or uncertainty. Concept: Academic vocabulary.

Correct: Deteriorate means to become worse or decline. A & D: Opposite meanings. C: Unrelated. Concept: High-frequency vocabulary.

Correct: Impartial means fair and unbiased. B: Opposite meaning. C & D: Unrelated to neutrality. Concept: Context-based synonym.

Correct: Vigilant means alert and watchful against danger. A: Opposite meaning. C & D: Do not convey alertness. Concept: Direct synonym.