ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Word Knowledge (WK)Medium
The public outcry against the new policy was so <b>vociferous</b> that the government was forced to reconsider.
- Asilent
- Bunanimous
- Cpassionate
- Dsubdued
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. passionate
Vociferous means (especially of a person or their speech) vehement or clamorous. In this context, 'passionate' captures the strong, loud expression of opinion implied by 'vociferous'.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Silent is the direct opposite of vociferous, which implies loud expression.
- B. Unanimous means fully in agreement, which doesn't directly describe the nature of the outcry.
- D. Subdued means quiet, reflective, or depressed, making it an antonym.
Vociferous
(Especially of a person or their speech) vehement or clamorous.
- Often implies loud and forceful expression of opinions.
- Suggests a strong, sometimes unruly, voice.
- Comes from Latin 'vox' (voice) and 'ferre' (to carry).
Memory trick: Vociferous like a 'vocal' and 'fierce' protest.