Vocab review #33

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Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The system is crashing because the software has never been properly updated. (PERPETUAL)

The idea of using underground spaces for sustainable housing is _____ traction among urban planners.

  • building
  • maintaining
  • losing
  • gaining

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is essential for employees to adjust quickly to constant changes in modern workplaces. (ADAPT)

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between TWO and SIX words, including the word given. Do NOT change the word given.

We need to ensure we remain constantly aware of our main competitor's activities in the overseas market. (TABS)

=> It is essential our main competitor’s actions overseas.

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Skilled communication has become for teams working on complex international projects today. (DISPENSE)

The team carried out a(n) _____ analysis before giving the final approval for the new project.

  • emotion-response
  • cost-benefit
  • consumer-mood
  • signal-distortion

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The cabin stood several meters from the main lodge, offering guests more privacy. (DETACH)

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between TWO and SIX words, including the word given. Do NOT change the word given.

Although the recession was severe, the company succeeded in pulling through and survived. (STORM)

=> The company despite the deep recession.

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The software became expensive, so many small companies stopped using it entirely. (PROHIBITIVE)

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The error was due to a(n) during the final review stage of the project. (OVERSEE)

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The heavy traffic hindered emergency vehicles from reaching the accident scene quickly.

  • blocked
  • repaired
  • maintained
  • inspected

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Her helped the team choose the most effective solution to the problem. (DISCERN)

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Several steps in the approval process were considered redundant and removed to improve efficiency.

  • intricate
  • superfluous
  • eligible
  • beneficial

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

You only find out who your true friends are when the chips are down.

  • You discover your true friends when you have a difficult choice to make about them.
  • The only time you really know your friends is after you have faced unfortunate situations.
  • When your luck runs out, you will often seek help from your real friends.
  • It is only in a moment of great crisis that you discover who your real friends are.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The patient showed a cognitive deficit that affected his memory during daily activities.

  • reaction
  • decline
  • symptom
  • deficiency

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Their meeting was completely serendipitous, yet it led to an unexpected and valuable partnership.

  • predictable
  • informal
  • accidental
  • scheduled

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The investigation was criticised for being superficial, as it ignored several important underlying issues.

  • thorough
  • cursory
  • pervasive
  • witless

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The coach designed new exercises to consolidate the team’s skills before the upcoming tournament.

  • enhance
  • diminish
  • develop
  • reinforce

Lily: This sofa _____ too much space in the living room. Should we move it?

Harry: Yes. Maybe placing it near the window would help.

  • takes up
  • brings about
  • carries out
  • turns down

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

In the negotiation process, trust was the pivot on which the final agreement depended.

  • cornerstone
  • catalyst
  • irrelevance
  • foundation

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Researchers are trying to piece together fragments of historical data to understand long-term changes.

  • distribute
  • overlook
  • separate
  • assemble

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Many passengers felt growing unease as the storm intensified during the long voyage.

  • comfort
  • tension
  • concern
  • doubt

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between TWO and SIX words, including the word given. Do NOT change the word given.

Although he was nervous, the speaker performed excellently when he gave his presentation to the board. (ROSE)

=> Despite his nervousness, the speaker when he presented to the board.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The authorities acted quickly to prevent the escalating situation from getting out of control.

  • worsening
  • decreasing
  • mounting
  • alarming
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Several questions were hanging in the air that the manager refused to answer during the meeting.

  • resolved
  • ignored
  • repeated
  • addressed

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The team struggled to cope with the unrelenting pressure of constant deadlines and expectations.

  • accidental
  • persistent
  • intermittent
  • continuous

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Despite years of research, a clear definition of the concept remained elusive.

  • obvious
  • vague
  • complex
  • ambiguous

Choose the correct word from the box to fill in each blank. You can change the form of the word if necessary.

accumulate | discern | thrive | retain | backfire | deviate


1. The company has most of its skilled workers despite several industry-wide challenges recently.

2. During the internship, she was practical skills that later helped her secure employment.

3. It wasn't easy to her intentions because she rarely expressed her thoughts clearly.

4. Her plan to gain support when several colleagues questioned her motives during the meeting.

5. Without proper funding and leadership, the organisation failed to in a competitive market.

6. The hikers had from the marked trail before anyone realized they were lost.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between TWO and SIX words, including the word given. Do NOT change the word given.

She worked very hard late in order to finish the final chapter of her novel. (OIL)

=> She had to she could complete the last chapter of her novel.

_____ exposure to loud noise can lead to serious hearing problems over time.
  • Prolonged
  • Minor
  • Sudden
  • Limited

Drag and drop to complete the sentences.

1. Working long hours can be a(n) to one’s health if rest is neglected.

2. Few creatures can survive in the , where extreme pressure limits biological activity.

3. New employees often face a steep when adapting to unfamiliar tools and procedures.

4. The small coastal village became a(n) for travelers seeking peace and natural beauty.

5. For many students, a supportive teacher becomes a vital against academic pressure and self-doubt.

6. Honesty is considered a vital of effective teamwork, ensuring transparency and shared responsibility.

The two companies developed a _____ partnership that strengthened both their markets and long-term strategies.
  • competitive
  • symbiotic
  • independent
  • momentary

The company is _____ to launch a groundbreaking new product next month.

  • forced
  • obligated
  • poised
  • pressured

Find and correct one mistake in this sentence.

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Young children are more _____ to infections when their immune systems are still developing.
  • uncertain
  • resistant
  • inclined
  • susceptible

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

When the marketing consultant arrived, she set about working her magic on the failing campaign.

  • The marketing consultant was unable to find a viable solution to save the failing campaign.
  • The marketing consultant needed to intervene because of the impracticality of the campaign.
  • The marketing consultant used unethical tactics to manipulate the results of the campaign.
  • The marketing consultant utilized her expertise to improve the ineffective campaign.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The consistent failure to address the nation's infrastructure problems gave rise to widespread economic stagnation.

  • referred to
  • led to
  • amounted to
  • turned to
Unchecked suburban _____ would threaten local wildlife habitats and natural resources.
  • sprawl
  • development
  • landscape
  • restoration

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between TWO and SIX words, including the word given. Do NOT change the word given.

If every player exerts their greatest effort in the final game, we can win the regional championship. (SHOT)

=> The regional championship can be within our reach if every player in the final game.

Several witnesses were able to _____ the investigator’s findings during the final stage of the investigation.

  • contradict
  • overlook
  • corroborate
  • interpret

Find and correct one mistake in this sentence.

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Several data points were treated as _____ and excluded from the final report.

  • norms
  • trends
  • standards
  • anomalies

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Their recent product launch fell short of expectations and disappointed many customers.

  • exceeded
  • failed to meet
  • had nothing to do with
  • completely ignored

Member: If we want the project finished on time, we must adjust the schedule.

Leader: You're right. Making those changes is a clear _____ we can’t afford to ignore.

  • preference
  • hypothesis
  • imperative
  • supplement

Maria: I’ve been examining how daily habits influence various aspects of mental processing.

John: Fascinating. Some studies suggest that these routines can significantly improve _____ function over time.

  • physical
  • emotional
  • creative
  • cognitive

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.

The authorities strongly advised everyone to stay inside their homes until the weather improved.

=> Everyone was advised to confine ..........

Throughout his career, he remained determined despite the many _____ he faced along the way.
  • opportunities
  • routines
  • vicissitudes
  • privileges

Find and correct one mistake in this sentence.

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Charlie: The plan sounds ambitious, but we need to be realistic about what can actually work.

Jenifer: I agree. We should only invest in options that are _____ in the long term.

  • viable
  • profitable
  • optional
  • flexible

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

Unresolved conflicts can easily become ticking time bombs that destroy team morale.

  • The conflicts which haven't been recognized can become major concerns for the team.
  • Conflicts, if ignored, can grow into a major threat to the team's spirit and cohesion.
  • Team morale can make conflicts easier to manage and discuss if it is very high.
  • The team needs to be alert to the conflicts that can arise anytime within the team.

Holly: The proposal looks promising, but there are still a few serious issues to resolve before it can move forward.

May: Yes, the biggest ____ right now is securing approval from all the stakeholders.

  • shortcut
  • hurdle
  • incentive
  • outcome

Clare: All those late-night work sessions are really _____ your health.

David: I know, and I’m trying to adjust my schedule before it affects me even more.

  • taking a toll on
  • going up in smoke
  • turning over a new leaf
  • cutting corners

Doctor: You said the headache started last week. Has it improved since then?

Patient: Not really. What should I do if the discomfort continues to _____ over the next few days?

  • moderate
  • fade
  • recover
  • persist

Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first.

The company’s innovative design resulted from a desperate need to cut material costs. (OUT)

=> The company’s innovative design was ..........

Josh: This land has been abandoned for years. Do you think the city can restore it?

Mary: Yes, they plan to _____ the entire area and turn it into a park.

  • reclaim
  • abolish
  • compile
  • speculate

Jessica: The committee believes this new policy will completely reshape how the industry operates.

Michael: Absolutely. It could be a real _____ for long-term sustainability and future planning.

  • minor change
  • policy shift
  • game changer
  • short-term fix