English Language Arts Grade 12 45 min

Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context

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The politician's *loquacious*, or talkative, nature made his speeches long. What does *loquacious* mean?

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Unlike his quiet brother, Mark was quite *gregarious*. What does *gregarious* mean?

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The student's *meticulous* notes, with every detail carefully recorded, helped her ace the exam. What does *meticulous* mean?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
The *paucity*, or lack, of evidence made the case difficult to solve. What does *paucity* mean?
0.lack
1.abundance
2.clarity
3.strength
Easy
He was not lazy, but rather *assiduous* in his studies. What does *assiduous* mean?
0.diligent
1.tired
2.smart
3.careless
Easy
Her *ephemeral* joy, which lasted only a moment, was beautiful. What does *ephemeral* mean?
0.fleeting
1.eternal
2.deep
3.fake

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