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1
The noun form in the 'wise' word family is:
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Wisdom names the quality.
A wisdom
B wise
C wisely
D judicious
2
Which is the VERB in the 'strong' word family?
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-en often makes a verb: strengthen, weaken.
A strength
B strongly
C strengthen
D robust
3
The verb form in the 'destruction' word family is:
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The action of wrecking is the verb.
A destructive
B destructively
C ruin (noun)
D destroy
4
The suffix '-en' (as in strengthen, weaken) usually creates which part of speech?
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-en turns words into verbs.
A a noun
B a verb
C an adjective
D an adverb
5
Which suffix typically forms an ADJECTIVE?
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Generous, dangerous = adjectives.
A -tion
B -ment
C -ate
D -ous
6
Choose the synonym of 'copious'.
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Copious notes = plentiful notes.
A scarce
B dull
C rude
D abundant
7
Choose the synonym of 'intrepid'.
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Intrepid explorer = fearless explorer.
A cowardly
B fearless
C lazy
D honest
8
'Melancholy' most nearly means:
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Melancholy is a lingering sadness.
A sudden anger
B mild joy
C deep lasting sadness
D calm pride
9
Choose the synonym of 'indignant'.
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Indignant = angry over unfairness.
A extremely happy
B very calm
C deeply afraid
D angry at injustice
10
'Candid' is a synonym of:
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A candid opinion is a frank one.
A cruel
B frank
C lazy
D rapid
11
Choose the synonym of 'treacherous'.
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A treacherous friend betrays you.
A loyal
B kind
C deceitful
D calm
12
'Indolent' most nearly means:
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Indolent = habitually lazy.
A hardworking
B honest
C brave
D lazy
13
Choose the synonym of 'paramount'.
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Paramount = supreme in importance.
A trivial
B optional
C most important
D ordinary
14
'Superfluous' most nearly means:
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Superfluous = needlessly extra.
A necessary
B scarce
C honest
D more than enough
15
Which word means 'worthy of imitation'?
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An exemplary student sets the example.
A exemplary
B mediocre
C obsolete
D ordinary
16
'Arduous' is closest in meaning to:
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An arduous climb is a hard one.
A easy
B difficult
C clear
D small
17
Choose the antonym of 'generous'.
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A miser hates to give.
A kind
B miserly
C wise
D brave
18
What is the antonym of 'prudent'?
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Prudent = careful; opposite = reckless.
A careful
B honest
C reckless
D calm
19
The antonym of 'enthusiastic' is:
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No enthusiasm = indifference.
A eager
B happy
C proud
D indifferent
20
Choose the antonym of 'optimistic'.
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Glass half empty = pessimistic.
A pessimistic
B hopeful
C cheerful
D confident
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