Build Your Vocabulary: Day 30

 

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1) The _**prudent**_ investor avoided high-risk stocks.

• A. The reckless investor avoided high-risk stocks.
• B. The careless investor avoided high-risk stocks.
• C. The cautious investor avoided high-risk stocks.
• D. The rash investor avoided high-risk stocks.

Correct Answer: C. The cautious investor avoided high-risk stocks.

2) The _**quaint**_ village attracted many tourists.

• A. The modern village attracted many tourists.
• B. The futuristic village attracted many tourists.
• C. The charming village attracted many tourists.
• D. The contemporary village attracted many tourists.

Correct Answer: C. The charming village attracted many tourists.

3) His _**quixotic**_ dreams were impractical.

• A. His realistic dreams were impractical.
• B. His sensible dreams were impractical.
• C. His practical dreams were impractical.
• D. His idealistic dreams were impractical.

Correct Answer: D. His idealistic dreams were impractical.

4) The _**rancorous**_ debate led to no resolution.

• A. The amicable debate led to no resolution.
• B. The friendly debate led to no resolution.
• C. The bitter debate led to no resolution.
• D. The peaceful debate led to no resolution.

Correct Answer: C. The bitter debate led to no resolution.

5) The _**recalcitrant**_ student refused to follow the rules.

• A. The compliant student refused to follow the rules.
• B. The obedient student refused to follow the rules.
• C. The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
• D. The docile student refused to follow the rules.

Correct Answer: C. The defiant student refused to follow the rules.

6) The _**resilient**_ athlete quickly recovered from the injury.

• A. The fragile athlete quickly recovered from the injury.
• B. The weak athlete quickly recovered from the injury.
• C. The tough athlete quickly recovered from the injury.
• D. The delicate athlete quickly recovered from the injury.

Correct Answer: C. The tough athlete quickly recovered from the injury.

7) Her _**reticent**_ nature made her seem mysterious.

• A. Her talkative nature made her seem mysterious.
• B. Her outgoing nature made her seem mysterious.
• C. Her silent nature made her seem mysterious.
• D. Her sociable nature made her seem mysterious.

Correct Answer: C. Her silent nature made her seem mysterious.

8) The _**scrupulous**_ inspector found no flaws.

• A. The careless inspector found no flaws.
• B. The meticulous inspector found no flaws.
• C. The inattentive inspector found no flaws.
• D. The lax inspector found no flaws.

Correct Answer: B. The meticulous inspector found no flaws.

9) The _**serene**_ environment helped him relax.

• A. The chaotic environment helped him relax.
• B. The noisy environment helped him relax.
• C. The peaceful environment helped him relax.
• D. The turbulent environment helped him relax.

Correct Answer: C. The peaceful environment helped him relax.

10) The _**sporadic**_ updates made it hard to follow the news.

• A. The continuous updates made it hard to follow the news.
• B. The regular updates made it hard to follow the news.
• C. The occasional updates made it hard to follow the news.
• D. The frequent updates made it hard to follow the news.

Correct Answer: C. The occasional updates made it hard to follow the news.