Vocabulary
25 free practice questions with explanations
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Vocabulary: example questions & answers
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What does 'assist' mean?
- ATo prevent
- BTo help or support✓
- CTo attack
- DTo ignore
Answer: 'Assist' means to help or give support to someone.
Which word means to end or finish?
- ABegin
- BCease✓
- CProceed
- DContinue
Answer: 'Cease' means to stop or come to an end.
What is a synonym for 'happy'?
- ASad
- BJoyful✓
- CAngry
- DTired
Answer: 'Joyful' is a synonym for happy, meaning full of joy.
What does 'competent' mean?
- AConfused
- BDisagreeing
- CCapable or skilled✓
- DCompeting
Answer: 'Competent' means having the necessary skill or knowledge.
Which word means the opposite of 'difficult'?
- AImpossible
- BEasy✓
- CConfusing
- DHard
Answer: 'Easy' is the opposite of difficult.
What does 'demonstrate' mean?
- ATo ignore
- BTo show or prove clearly✓
- CTo protest
- DTo destroy
Answer: 'Demonstrate' means to show clearly or prove by example.
What is an antonym for 'clean'?
- ANeat
- BDirty✓
- CPure
- DClear
Answer: 'Dirty' is the opposite of clean.
What does 'acknowledge' mean?
- ATo ignore completely
- BTo recognize or admit✓
- CTo disagree
- DTo forget
Answer: 'Acknowledge' means to recognize or admit something.
Which word means to work together?
- ACompete
- BCollaborate✓
- CAvoid
- DSeparate
Answer: 'Collaborate' means to work together on a project.
What does 'implement' mean?
- ATo plan
- BTo put into effect or action✓
- CTo ignore
- DTo question
Answer: 'Implement' means to put a plan or decision into action.
What is a synonym for 'urgent'?
- ASlow
- BPressing or immediate✓
- COptional
- DDelayed
Answer: 'Pressing' is a synonym for urgent, meaning needing immediate attention.
What does 'modify' mean?
- ATo ignore
- BTo change or adjust✓
- CTo destroy
- DTo repeat
Answer: 'Modify' means to change or alter something.