Advanced Vocabulary and Concept Mastery Quiz

1. Advocate

To discourage

To ignore

To disagree with

To argue for

Advocate means to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy. It does not mean to disagree with, ignore, or discourage.

Explanation

Advocate means to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy. It does not mean to disagree with, ignore, or discourage.

2. What does it mean to attribute something?

To take credit for something

To ignore something completely

To consider as caused by something else

To attribute something to an inanimate object

Attributing something means to credit or assign a cause to a specific person, thing, or event.

Explanation

Attributing something means to credit or assign a cause to a specific person, thing, or event.

3. What is the synonym for 'capacious'?

Spacious syn: voluminous,ample,commodious

Narrow

Constricted

Cramped

The word 'capacious' means spacious or roomy, so the correct synonym would be 'spacious'. 'Narrow', 'cramped', and 'constricted' are all antonyms of capacious.

Explanation

The word 'capacious' means spacious or roomy, so the correct synonym would be 'spacious'. 'Narrow', 'cramped', and 'constricted' are all antonyms of capacious.

4. What does it mean to be conservative?

Favoring traditional views

Innovative

Progressive

Radical

The term 'conservative' typically refers to someone who holds traditional values and is resistant to change or innovation.

Explanation

The term 'conservative' typically refers to someone who holds traditional values and is resistant to change or innovation.

5. What does forfeit mean?

To obtain

To give up syn: relinquish

To increase

To hide

Forfeit means to give up or relinquish something, not to obtain, increase, or hide.

Explanation

Forfeit means to give up or relinquish something, not to obtain, increase, or hide.

6. Define the term 'humane'.

Lack of compassion or empathy for others

Showing kindness only to oneself

Being indifferent towards others

Tenderness for humans or animals syn: caring ant: cruel

The term 'humane' refers to a caring and compassionate attitude towards both humans and animals. It is the opposite of being cruel or lacking empathy towards others.

Explanation

The term 'humane' refers to a caring and compassionate attitude towards both humans and animals. It is the opposite of being cruel or lacking empathy towards others.

7. What is the meaning of 'inaugurate'?

To begin syn: commence

To end

To continue

To pause

To inaugurate means to start or begin something, so options 'to end', 'to pause', and 'to continue' do not align with the meaning of the word.

Explanation

To inaugurate means to start or begin something, so options 'to end', 'to pause', and 'to continue' do not align with the meaning of the word.

8. Liberal .

Close-minded

Conservative

Restrictive

Generous

The term 'liberal' typically refers to being open-minded, open to change, and generous in giving.

Explanation

The term 'liberal' typically refers to being open-minded, open to change, and generous in giving.

9. Which word is synonymous with 'plausible'?

Doubtful

Believable ant: unlikely

Improbable

Untrustworthy

The word 'plausible' means something that is reasonable and likely to be true. Therefore, 'believable' is the correct synonym. The other options - 'untrustworthy', 'doubtful', and 'improbable' - do not convey the same meaning and are therefore incorrect.

Explanation

The word 'plausible' means something that is reasonable and likely to be true. Therefore, 'believable' is the correct synonym. The other options - 'untrustworthy', 'doubtful', and 'improbable' - do not convey the same meaning and are therefore incorrect.

10. What does recourse mean?

A legal right to seek compensation or remedy

A continuous state of improvement

The act of being resourceful

The option of having someone or something for help syn: alternative

Recourse typically refers to having an alternative option or source of help, rather than a legal right or the act of being resourceful.

Explanation

Recourse typically refers to having an alternative option or source of help, rather than a legal right or the act of being resourceful.

11. Renown

Fame ant: anonymity

Fortune

Disgrace

Obscurity

The word 'renown' is synonymous with 'fame', meaning having a widespread reputation or popularity. The antonym of 'renown' is 'obscurity', meaning the state of being unknown or forgotten.

Explanation

The word 'renown' is synonymous with 'fame', meaning having a widespread reputation or popularity. The antonym of 'renown' is 'obscurity', meaning the state of being unknown or forgotten.

12. Servile

Independent

Assertive

Confident

Groveling

The correct answer 'groveling' means excessively submissive or overly obedient, which is synonymous with 'servile.' The incorrect answers 'confident', 'independent', and 'assertive' have opposite meanings and do not fit the context of servile.

Explanation

The correct answer 'groveling' means excessively submissive or overly obedient, which is synonymous with 'servile.' The incorrect answers 'confident', 'independent', and 'assertive' have opposite meanings and do not fit the context of servile.

13. What is another word for tirade?

Long violent speechsyn: rant

Applause

Lecture

Whisper

A tirade is a long and violent speech, synonymous with a rant. Lectures are more educational in nature, whispers are quiet communications, and applause is a form of showing approval or appreciation.

Explanation

A tirade is a long and violent speech, synonymous with a rant. Lectures are more educational in nature, whispers are quiet communications, and applause is a form of showing approval or appreciation.