Vocabulary Development for ESL Learners: Enhance Your English Vocabulary

Question 1

What word means the same as "abbreviate"?

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Shorten

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Enlarge

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Simplify

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Elaborate

Question 2

Which word best describes the feeling of someone who is deeply lost in thought?

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Thoughtful

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Joyful

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Angry

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Jealous

Question 3

What does the idiom 'kick the bucket' mean?

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To die

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To be exhausted

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To be overjoyed

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To be furious

Question 4

Which word means a tiny room?

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Closet

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Giant

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Big

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Hall

Question 5

When trying to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word from the text, which strategy is NOT helpful?

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Ignoring the unfamiliar word and moving on

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Looking for synonyms in the text

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Looking for antonyms in the text

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Reading the sentences before and after the unfamiliar word

Question 6

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "fortuitous".

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The chance meeting with the old friend turned out to be the inspiration for the next novel.

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The lucky event was a cause for great celebration.

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The favorable outcome of the experiment was a result of careful planning.

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The pleasant weather conditions made the hike much more enjoyable.

Question 7

Mark is always in a good mood, even when things are difficult. Which word best describes Mark's usual mood?

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Cheerful

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Sad

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Bored

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Angry

Question 8

Which word means the same as "resplendent"?

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Magnificent

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Dull

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Gloomy

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Somber

Question 9

Which of these strategies is NOT helpful for inferring the meaning of an unfamiliar word from context?

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Looking up the word in a dictionary

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Finding words in the text that mean the same or opposite as the unfamiliar word

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Determining the type of word (noun, verb, etc.) the unfamiliar word is

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Reading the sentences around the unfamiliar word

Question 10

When describing feelings, which word means the same as "elated"?

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Joyful

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Sad

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Unconcerned

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Unhappy

Question 11

When trying to determine the meaning of an unknown word from its context, which strategy should you NOT use?

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Ignoring the context and relying solely on a dictionary

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Examining the surrounding words and sentences

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Analyzing the word's root word, prefixes, and suffixes

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Using a thesaurus to find synonyms or antonyms

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words from context?

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Translating the word into your native language

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Using synonyms and antonyms

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Considering the part of speech

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Reading the entire text

Question 13

In the sentence "The weary hiker sought respite at the mountain lodge", what does "respite" mean?

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A short break or rest

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A feeling of annoyance

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A musical instrument

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A large body of water

Question 14

When choosing the best word for a particular situation, which of these factors is not important?

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The length of the text

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The purpose of the text

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The audience for the text

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The tone of the text

Question 15

To expand your vocabulary, which strategy is most effective?

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Reading widely and encountering new words in different contexts

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Memorizing word lists

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Using a dictionary for every new word

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Translating words directly from your native language

Question 16

In the sentence 'The old building was dilapidated and in need of repair', what does the word 'dilapidated' most likely mean?

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Broken down and unusable

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Spacious and well-lit

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Old but still usable

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Recently renovated and restored

Question 17

Which strategies are effective for expanding vocabulary?

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Using context clues to understand meaning in a text

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Understanding root words, prefixes, and suffixes to decode unfamiliar terms

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Memorizing word lists without context

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Translating words directly from your native language

Question 18

Which word means the same as "radiate"?

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Emanate

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Dim

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Conceal

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Absorb

Question 19

What is the opposite of someone who talks a lot?

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Quiet

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Outgoing

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Well-spoken

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Elegant

Question 20

Which strategy is NOT used to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word from context?

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Guessing based on the topic

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Using prior knowledge

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Identifying the part of speech

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Finding synonyms or antonyms

Question 21

What word means the same as 'mammoth'?

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Huge

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Tiny

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Smart

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Fragile

Question 22

Which word means the same as 'happy'?

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Joyful

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Sad

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Angry

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Excited

Question 23

Read the sentence and choose the best meaning of the underlined phrase: "The road was a ribbon of silver, winding through the valley below."

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The road was a long, winding road that looked like a ribbon.

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The road was literally made of silver.

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The road was a smooth, paved road.

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The road was covered in snow.

Question 24

When you encounter an unfamiliar word while reading, what's the best strategy to infer its meaning?

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Examine the surrounding text for clues

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Read the sentence repeatedly

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Consult a dictionary immediately

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Guess the meaning based on the word's appearance

Question 25

In international law, what does the term "abrogate" primarily mean?

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Cancel an agreement

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Reinforce an agreement

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Suspend an agreement

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Amend an agreement

Question 26

Based on the passage, what is the most likely meaning of the word "auspicious"?

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Highly promising or favorable

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Unfavorable or unlucky

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Neutral or indifferent

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Unexpected or surprising

Question 27

Which word means the same as "reticent"?

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Reserved

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Talkative

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Outspoken

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Loquacious

Question 28

Which strategy is least helpful for learning new vocabulary?

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Translating words directly from your native language

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Using a dictionary

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Reading a variety of texts

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Learning root words, prefixes, and suffixes

Question 29

Which of these phrases is an idiom that means to do something exactly right?

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Hit the nail on the head

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Hit the sack

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Hit the books

Question 30

What word means the same as "reticent"?

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Reserved

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Outgoing

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Boisterous

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Gregarious

Question 31

Which word best replaces 'awe-inspiring' in the sentence 'The sunset was truly awe-inspiring' while keeping the meaning similar?

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Splendid

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Ordinary

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Diminutive

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Mundane

Question 32

Which suffix can you add to a noun to create an adjective that means "full of" or "characterized by"?

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-ful

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-ly

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-ment

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-ion

Question 33

Which word means the opposite of someone who is outgoing and sociable?

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Introverted

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Talkative

Question 34

Which word has the opposite meaning to the underlined word: The gregarious nature of the politician made him popular with the voters.

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withdrawn

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outgoing

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friendly

Question 35

Which suffix is used to change a verb into a noun that describes an action or process?

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-tion

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-ment

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-ness

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-ly

Question 36

What word means the same as "elated"?

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Happy

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Sad

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Angry

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Scared

Question 37

What is the meaning of the word "astute"?

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Having sharp intelligence

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Lacking intelligence

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Lacking motivation

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Physically attractive

Question 38

In the word 'action', identify the suffix and explain its meaning and role in forming the word's meaning.

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The suffix '-tion' means 'state or condition' and turns verbs into nouns, like 'action' from 'act'.

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The suffix '-tion' means 'to make' and turns nouns into verbs, like 'educate' from 'education'.

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The suffix '-tion' means 'full of' and turns nouns into adjectives, like 'ambitious' from 'ambition'.

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The suffix '-tion' has no specific meaning and is used randomly in word formation.

Question 39

Which word has the opposite meaning to the underlined word: The charitable organization provided clothes to the homeless.

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Malevolent

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Benevolent

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Generous

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Kind

Question 40

Which word is most similar in meaning to 'effervescent'?

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Exuberant

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Reserved

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Somber

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Aloof

Question 41

In the idiom 'kick the bucket', what does 'bucket' represent?

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Life

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Money

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Home

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Vehicle

Question 42

You come across the unfamiliar word "pulchritude" while reading a novel. What does this word most likely mean based on the context?

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Beauty or attractiveness

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Ugliness or repulsiveness

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Strength or power

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Intelligence or wisdom

Question 43

To expand your vocabulary while reading, which strategy is most effective?

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Using context clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words

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Reading the entire text multiple times

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Looking up every unfamiliar word in a dictionary

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Translating unfamiliar words directly from your native language

Question 44

Which word is the **opposite** of "gigantic"?

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Minuscule

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Colossal

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Enormous

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Massive

Question 45

John was so tired that he could barely keep his eyes open. He was completely ______.

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Beat

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Beat around the bush

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Beat the clock

Question 46

In the sentence 'The author's writing was praised for its **clarity and brevity**', which word means the **opposite** of 'clarity'?

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Ambiguity

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Brevity

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Simplicity

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Clarity

Question 47

Which word means the same as "erudite"?

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Learned

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Ignorant

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Verbose

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Naive

Question 48

Replace the underlined word with the synonym that best maintains the meaning of the passage:

The book was a(n) ___, and I couldn't put it down until I finished it.

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page-turner

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ordeal

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tome

Question 49

The company's latest product was a huge success, quickly becoming a top seller. What is the best synonym for 'huge' in this context?

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Impressive

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Small

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Disappointing

Question 50

Which word means the same as 'ephemeral'?

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Fleeting

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Permanent

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Important

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Fragrant

Question 51

Which of the following words describes something that is extremely large and expansive?

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Colossal

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Diminutive

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Compact

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Narrow

Question 52

Which of the following words conveys a similar meaning to 'joyful'?

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Exuberant

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Melancholy

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Indignant

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Apprehensive

Question 53

Which of the following words falls under the category of abstract nouns?

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Empathy

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Book

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Tree

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Car

Question 54

Identify the correct comparative form of the adjective 'tall':

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Taller

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Tallest

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More tall

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Taller than

Question 55

Which of the following words is an example of a compound word?

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Bookshelf

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Run

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Happy

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Car

Question 56

What is the term for a person who has extensive knowledge and expertise in a particular subject?

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Expert

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Student

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Teacher

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Doctor

Question 57

Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: 'The book is _____ the table.'

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on

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in

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at

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by

Question 58

What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

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Easy

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Hard

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Challenging

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Impossible

Question 59

Which word is spelled correctly?

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Accommodation

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Acommodation

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Accomodation

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Acommondation

Question 60

Which prefix means "again" or "back"?

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re-

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un-

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dis-

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pre-

Question 61

Complete the sentence: The student's essay was _____, showing a thorough understanding of the topic.

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Thorough

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Meaningless

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Brief

Question 62

What is the most effective way to increase your vocabulary?

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Reading and using words in real-life situations

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Memorizing word lists without context

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Guessing words based on how they sound

Question 63

Choose the word that best completes the sentence:

The chef's culinary skills were _____, and his dishes were always a delight to the senses.

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Sublime

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Mediocre

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Competent

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Satisfactory

Question 64

Which of these is NOT a helpful strategy for improving your vocabulary?

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Translating every unfamiliar word you come across in a text

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Reading a variety of texts

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Using flashcards to memorize words

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Using context clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words