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UPCAT Vocabulary questions with answers

6 UPCAT vocabulary practice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Drill this single topic instead of a whole subtest.

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  • 3 medium
  • 1 hard
  1. 7The archivist was meticulous in labeling every folder. As used here, "meticulous" most nearly means
    Answer: C. painstaking    English
  2. 8Mobile phones have become ubiquitous even in remote barangays. As used here, "ubiquitous" most nearly means
    Answer: A. present everywhere    English
  3. 9Critics argued that the official's apology was disingenuous. As used here, "disingenuous" most nearly means
    Answer: B. insincere    English
  4. 26The professor gave only a cursory glance at the draft before returning it. As used here, "cursory" most nearly means
    Answer: A. hasty and superficial    English
  5. 27The reviewer remained skeptical even after seeing the data. As used here, "skeptical" most nearly means
    Answer: B. doubtful    English
  6. 28Her explanation was succinct, and the audience grasped it at once. As used here, "succinct" most nearly means
    Answer: C. brief and clear    English

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