Advanced diction and nuance

Question 1

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

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

Question 2

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes someone who readily believes things without evidence?

• A. doubting
• B. discerning
• C. credulous
• D. cynical

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes a person who is careful to avoid offending others?

• A. tactful
• B. abrasive
• C. tactless
• D. brusque

Question 5

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. laconic
• D. verbose

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes a person who is careful to avoid offending others?

• A. tactful
• B. tactless
• C. brusque
• D. abrasive

Question 9

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. specious
• D. sound

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes a person who is careful to avoid offending others?

• A. tactless
• B. tactful
• C. brusque
• D. abrasive

Question 12

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 13

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

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

Question 14

Choose the word that matches the description most precisely. Which word describes someone who readily believes things without evidence?

• A. doubting
• B. cynical
• C. discerning
• D. credulous

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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