Advanced diction and nuance

Question 1

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes deliberately vague or evasive language?

• A. explicit
• B. equivocal
• C. forthright
• D. candid

Question 2

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word means 'present everywhere at the same time'?

• A. transient
• B. sporadic
• C. scarce
• D. ubiquitous

Question 3

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes an argument that seems correct but is actually misleading?

• A. cogent
• B. compelling
• C. sound
• D. specious

Question 4

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word means 'present everywhere at the same time'?

• A. sporadic
• B. scarce
• C. ubiquitous
• D. transient

Question 5

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word best describes criticism that is harsh and cutting?

• A. lukewarm
• B. constructive
• C. scathing
• D. tentative

Question 6

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes deliberately vague or evasive language?

• A. forthright
• B. equivocal
• C. explicit
• D. candid

Question 7

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes an argument that seems correct but is actually misleading?

• A. specious
• B. compelling
• C. cogent
• D. sound

Question 8

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes deliberately vague or evasive language?

• A. equivocal
• B. candid
• C. forthright
• D. explicit

Question 9

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes a plan that is practical and achievable?

• A. idealistic
• B. utopian
• C. quixotic
• D. pragmatic

Question 10

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes a plan that is practical and achievable?

• A. utopian
• B. idealistic
• C. pragmatic
• D. quixotic

Question 11

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes a deep, lasting dislike?

• A. empathy
• B. antipathy
• C. apathy
• D. affinity

Question 12

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word best describes criticism that is harsh and cutting?

• A. scathing
• B. lukewarm
• C. constructive
• D. tentative

Question 13

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes a speaker who uses many more words than necessary?

• A. terse
• B. succinct
• C. verbose
• D. laconic

Question 14

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes a plan that is practical and achievable?

• A. pragmatic
• B. utopian
• C. idealistic
• D. quixotic

Question 15

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes a deep, lasting dislike?

• A. affinity
• B. antipathy
• C. apathy
• D. empathy

Question 16

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes a speaker who uses many more words than necessary?

• A. verbose
• B. succinct
• C. laconic
• D. terse