Vocabulary
25 free practice questions with explanations
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Vocabulary: example questions & answers
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What does 'assist' mean?
- ATo stop or block
- BTo attack or harm
- CTo help or support✓
- DTo take no notice
Answer: 'Assist' means to help or give support to someone.
Which word means to end or finish?
- ABegin
- BCease✓
- CContinue
- DProceed
Answer: 'Cease' means to stop or come to an end.
What is a synonym for 'happy'?
- AAngry
- BTired
- CJoyful✓
- DSad
Answer: 'Joyful' is a synonym for happy, meaning full of joy.
What does 'competent' mean?
- AAngry and unwilling to agree
- BCapable or skilled✓
- CConfused or uncertain
- DTaking part in a contest
Answer: 'Competent' means having the necessary skill or knowledge.
Which word means the opposite of 'difficult'?
- AImpossible
- BHard
- CEasy✓
- DConfusing
Answer: 'Easy' is the opposite of difficult.
What does 'demonstrate' mean?
- ATo show or prove clearly✓
- BTo keep hidden
- CTo watch and learn
- DTo break or damage
Answer: 'Demonstrate' means to show clearly or prove by example.
What is an antonym for 'clean'?
- AClear
- BNeat
- CPure
- DDirty✓
Answer: 'Dirty' is the opposite of clean.
What does 'acknowledge' mean?
- ATo recognise or admit✓
- BTo argue and disagree with someone
- CTo reject or refuse
- DTo forget on purpose
Answer: 'Acknowledge' means to recognise or admit something.
Which word means to work together?
- ACollaborate✓
- BCompete
- CSeparate
- DInterrupt
Answer: 'Collaborate' means to work together on a project.
What does 'implement' mean?
- ATo make a plan for the future
- BTo ignore a decision that was made
- CTo question whether it is a good idea
- DTo put into effect or action✓
Answer: 'Implement' means to put a plan or decision into action.
What is a synonym for 'urgent'?
- ASomething that can wait
- BSlow and taking a long time
- CNot needed
- DPressing or immediate✓
Answer: 'Pressing' is a synonym for urgent, meaning needing immediate attention.
What does 'modify' mean?
- ATo change or adjust✓
- BTo copy exactly
- CTo break down
- DTo leave alone
Answer: 'Modify' means to change or alter something.
Which word means to examine carefully?
- AIgnore completely
- BScan
- CAnalyse✓
- DCopy out word for word
Answer: 'Analyse' means to examine something closely and in detail. 'Scan' means to look over something quickly, so it is not careful examination.
What does 'perspective' mean?
- AA way of viewing something✓
- BA tool used for measuring things
- CA large building in a busy city
- DA colour used in art, design, and print
Answer: 'Perspective' means a particular way of viewing or thinking about something.
What is an antonym for 'success'?
- AVictory
- BProgress
- CFailure✓
- DAchievement
Answer: 'Failure' is the opposite of success.
What does 'relevant' mean?
- ANot clear and hard to understand
- BDistant and far away in place or time
- CDirectly connected to the topic✓
- DNot important and can be left out
Answer: 'Relevant' means closely connected or applicable to what is being discussed.
Which word means to explain or make clear?
- AClarify✓
- BComplicate
- CConfuse
- DIgnore
Answer: 'Clarify' means to make something clear or easier to understand.
What does 'comprehensive' mean?
- AConfusing and unclear
- BShort, leaving out important details
- CComplete or covering all aspects✓
- DDifficult
Answer: 'Comprehensive' means thorough and covering all important aspects.
What is a synonym for 'conclude'?
- AMake a fresh start
- BWait and hesitate a bit
- CEnd or finish✓
- DAsk more questions now
Answer: 'End' or 'finish' are synonyms for 'conclude'.
What does 'allocate' mean?
- ATo distribute or assign✓
- BTo hold back from sharing
- CTo delay
- DTo use up completely
Answer: 'Allocate' means to distribute or assign resources.
Which word means lacking in clarity?
- ANoticeable
- BAmbiguous✓
- CClear
- DStraightforward
Answer: 'Ambiguous' means unclear or open to different interpretations.
What does 'accumulate' mean?
- ATo gather or collect✓
- BTo scatter or spread apart
- CTo let it slip away
- DTo use it all up
Answer: 'Accumulate' means to gather or build up over time.
What is an antonym for 'professional'?
- ATrained
- BAmateurish✓
- CSkilled
- DExperienced
Answer: 'Amateurish' is the opposite of professional.
What does 'substantial' mean?
- AVery small and hardly noticeable
- BLight in weight and easy to carry
- CSignificant or considerable✓
- DUnclear
Answer: 'Substantial' means large in amount or importance.
Which word means to support or uphold?
- AUndermine
- BWeaken
- CChallenge
- DSustain✓
Answer: 'Sustain' means to support, maintain, or keep going.