Synonyms Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Large

  2. Small

  3. Desire

  4. Course

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The prefix 'micro-' comes from Greek meaning small. This is seen in words like microscope (seeing small things), microorganism (tiny living thing), microphone (small sound catcher). 'Large' is the opposite of what 'micro' means.

Multiple choice
  1. Lecture

  2. Eralogy

  3. Precise detail

  4. Mingler

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Minutia' refers to precise, minute details or trivial points of something. The term comes from 'minute' meaning tiny. 'Precise detail' accurately captures this meaning. 'Lecture' and 'mingler' are unrelated. 'Eralogy' appears to be a nonsense word or typo.

Multiple choice
  1. Missapprehension

  2. Wrong application

  3. Lucky

  4. Lavish

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Miscasting' refers to assigning someone to an unsuitable role - a 'wrong application' of a person's abilities or type. This is commonly used in theater/film when an actor is poorly suited to a character. 'Lucky' and 'lavish' are unrelated. 'Missapprehension' is a different word (misunderstanding).