Which adjective means expressing praise or approval?

Which adjective means expressing praise or approval?

• A. Sagacious
• B. Approbatory
• C. Unforthcoming
• D. Solecism

Answer: (B)

This item tests recognizing adjectives that convey approval or praise. The word that fits best means expressing praise or approval: approbatory. It comes from approbation, a formal endorsement or praise, and it’s used to describe remarks, attitudes, or conduct that affirm or approve of something. The tone is clearly positive and approving. Sagacious describes wisdom or keenness of insight, not praise. Unforthcoming means not willing to share information or being reserved, not about praise. Solecism refers to a grammatical or stylistic error, not to praise or approval.

This item tests recognizing adjectives that convey approval or praise. The word that fits best means expressing praise or approval: approbatory. It comes from approbation, a formal endorsement or praise, and it’s used to describe remarks, attitudes, or conduct that affirm or approve of something. The tone is clearly positive and approving.

Sagacious describes wisdom or keenness of insight, not praise. Unforthcoming means not willing to share information or being reserved, not about praise. Solecism refers to a grammatical or stylistic error, not to praise or approval.