Vocab review #38

4/30/2023 6:00:00 AM

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

The two parties’ policies are so similar in scope and priorities that they are virtually to voters. (DISTINCT)

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

The massive explosion destroyed the entire building in the blink of an eye.

  • precipitously
  • instantaneously
  • simultaneously
  • spasmodically

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

There is a clear of responsibilities between the marketing and sales departments to avoid confusion. (DEMARCATE)

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

The city residents complained about the noise coming from the nearby construction site. (CEASE)

Peter: I'm really upset about what happened last week and keep thinking about it.

Kate: I understand how you feel. But you shouldn’t ____ it anymore and need to move on.

  • brush aside
  • dwell on
  • bring up
  • take over

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

The committee submitted a highly report regarding the school's failing infrastructure and safety. (CRITIC)

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

Because of the pressure, she finally couldn't get a grip on the project and missed all the deadlines.

  • mismanage
  • misunderstand
  • misinterpret
  • misjudge

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

After the meeting, he spent hours in deep over whether he had made the right choice. (RUMINATE)

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

Following the earthquake, rescue teams worked around the clock to locate survivors trapped in the debris.

  • Rescue teams worked for about one hour every day to find survivors in the rubble of the earthquake.
  • Rescue teams searched day and night for survivors trapped beneath the debris after the earthquake.
  • Rescue teams worked hard during daylight hours to find as many survivors in the debris as they could.
  • Rescue teams tried to find the survivors in the debris of the earthquake as quickly as possible before nightfall.

After securing long-term funding, the company was no longer in _____ waters.

  • risky
  • uncharted
  • choppy
  • shallow

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The landscape has changed over the last decade due to rapid urban development. (DRASTIC)

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

The recent debate has led to further within the community regarding the new law. (POLARIZE)

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.

Because the manufacturer took shortcuts, the product experienced numerous technical problems. (CUT)

=> Because the manufacturer , the product suffered from numerous technical failures.

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The waiter's exceptional to the guests' needs ensured a perfect dining experience. (ATTENTIVE)

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

The long-distance couple struggled to maintain a sense of despite talking every day. (INTIMATE)

A group of students hears a controversial proposal during a class discussion. Instead of reacting immediately, they decide to listen to all perspectives and wait for more information before forming an opinion.

Which expression best describes the students’ approach?

  • Jump to conclusions
  • Stick to their beliefs
  • Keep an open mind
  • Make up their mind

After years of hard work, the young scientist was finally able to make her _____ with a groundbreaking discovery in renewable energy.

  • limit
  • stage
  • mark
  • point

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

She demonstrated a sophisticated grasp of abstract theories during the postgraduate seminar discussion.

  • speculation
  • understanding
  • confusion
  • curiosity

Find and correct one mistake in this sentence.

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

After years of routine work, he began to crave more intellectually challenging projects.

  • desire
  • postpone
  • abandon
  • resist

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

The chef had to substitute dried herbs because the fresh ones were out of stock.

  • enhance
  • balance
  • replace
  • preserve

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’ve spent three hours discussing the issue without making any final decision. (ROUND)

=> We've for three hours without reaching a final decision.

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

Careful planning ensured a frictionless transition when the company merged departments.

  • gradual
  • unstable
  • delayed
  • seamless

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

The factory decided to cease operations temporarily due to safety concerns.

  • interrupt
  • continue
  • pause
  • supervise

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

The manager’s harsh criticism of the staff during the crisis only served to add fuel to the fire.

  • While the manager’s criticism was intense, it proved helpful in guiding staff through the crisis.
  • The manager’s intense criticism of the staff in the crisis made a difficult situation even worse.
  • The manager’s criticism during the crisis aimed to motivate the staff to work more effectively.
  • The manager’s intense criticism reflected the seriousness of the crisis faced by the staff.

I didn't really mean to insult him; I just said it in the _____ of the moment during our argument.

  • stress
  • pressure
  • rush
  • heat

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

The salesman was more interested in making a fast buck than in building a lasting relationship with his customers.

  • The salesman focused on providing fast service for his customers instead of building relationships.
  • The salesman prioritized immediate and easy profit over the long-term trust of his clients.
  • The salesman was working hard to quickly make more long-term relationships with his clients.
  • The salesman gave away products for free as quick as he can to gain larger relationships.

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

She’s really making a mountain out of a molehill over a small mistake at work.

  • managing
  • ignoring
  • resolving
  • exaggerating

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

She tried to suppress her anger during the heated discussion.

  • express
  • control
  • hide
  • restrain

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

Completing the project was an arduous task that took months of constant effort.

  • lengthy
  • demanding
  • exhausting
  • effortless

Richard: I’m feeling overwhelmed with work and family problems lately.

Emma: You can talk to me — I'm always willing to _____.

  • bite my tongue
  • have a thick skin
  • turn a blind eye
  • lend an ear

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

When he heard the accusation, he immediately saw red and started shouting.

  • fumed
  • hesitated
  • resented
  • worried

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

When the fire alarm went off, the teacher managed to keep a level head and led the children to safety.

  • escape
  • panic
  • hesitate
  • despair

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

Protecting public health became the supreme priority for the government.

  • urgent
  • secondary
  • essential
  • main

Nina: The novelist recently tried writing science fiction for the first time.

Leo: Yes, that was her first _____ into a completely new genre.

  • entrance
  • insight
  • investigation
  • foray

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.

He expects uninterrupted availability from his assistant for the duration of the workday. (BECK)

=> He expects his assistant throughout the entire working day.

Paul: Does this educational workshop teach young people to manage their money?

William: Exactly, it aims to improve financial _____ among young adults.

  • currency
  • revenue
  • literacy
  • fortune

Zoe: He’s so good at music; he can play any song after hearing it just once.

Alex: It’s a gift. That talent is _____ rather than something he learned at school.

  • intent
  • intense
  • internal
  • innate

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

The CEO is waiting for the final market research report before he decides to get the ball rolling on the new merger.

  • hold back
  • wind down
  • kick off
  • phase out

Bobby: Why does the flight replication system feel so realistic?

Jackson: It’s designed to _____ real flying conditions as closely as possible.

  • improve
  • simulate
  • simplify
  • predict

Helen: Why does the government limit advertising for this industry?

Harry: They want to _____ it more strictly to protect consumers.

  • register
  • regularize
  • regulate
  • rearrange

Nick: I know you disagree with him, but he hasn’t finished explaining yet.

Maria: You’re right — I should at least _____ before making a rebuttal.

  • cut him off
  • hear him out
  • turn him down
  • shut him up

Several departments agreed to a _____ arrangement, sharing resources so that each side benefited equally.

  • competitive
  • temporary
  • accidental
  • reciprocal

Her _____ comment made it clear she meant the opposite of what she said, which embarrassed everyone in the room.

  • sarcastic
  • sincere
  • polite
  • cautious

Drag and drop to complete the sentences.

1. In the debate, her argument served as a thoughtful to the dominant narrative.

2. Researchers questioned the of the study after discovering flaws in its methodology.

3. He trusted his sister as his closest during tough times in his life.

4. The company improved its reputation by being transparent about the of its materials.

5. Despite their disagreements, the two sides found on the need for reform.

Young employees are often more _____ and adapt quickly to new rules and expectations at work.

  • resistant
  • malleable
  • careless
  • stubborn

Being too tired, the student eventually began to _____ during the lecture.

  • call off
  • bear off
  • show off
  • drift off

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

It is important to nip a potential health issue in the bud by getting regular check-ups.

  • Regular check-ups are essential to address possible health problems before they worsen.
  • Regular check-ups help identify health concerns early, even before clear symptoms appear.
  • Most health problems become serious because routine medical examinations are unnecessary.
  • Regular check-ups are important for managing health conditions that have already developed.

It is a common _____ to assume that a higher price always guarantees better quality in a product.

  • advantage
  • discovery
  • principle
  • fallacy

In philosophy, the mind is often debated as being a separate _____ from the physical body.

  • entity
  • system
  • process
  • condition

Drag and drop to complete the sentences.

1. The documentary is by a journalist who explains the events in chronological order.

2. After the meeting, she to her friend about the unfair criticism she had received.

3. The machine during the test, causing the entire system to shut down.

4. The new policy outdated regulations that had long restricted small businesses.

5. The startup social media exposure to attract early investors.

The marketing team launched a provocative new advertisement early this morning. By noon, the video had been shared by millions of users across every social media platform.

Which expression best describes the situation of the advertisement?

  • Get out of hand
  • Fall through the cracks
  • Go up in smoke
  • Spread like wildfire