Vocabulary

Which word means 'to increase in size or scope'?

• ADiminish
• BCompress
• CExpand✓
• DContract

Answer: 'Expand' means to become or make larger. 'Contract' is the opposite.

What does 'procrastinate' mean?

• ATo organise tasks into a set running order
• BTo delay or postpone unnecessarily✓
• CTo plan each stage of a task carefully
• DTo work quickly

Answer: 'Procrastinate' means to delay doing something, often unnecessarily.

Which phrase means the same as 'diligent'?

• ALazy and unwilling to make an effort
• BImpatient, easily frustrated by delays
• CCareful and hardworking✓
• DCareless and often unreliable

Answer: 'Diligent' means showing careful and persistent effort in work.

What does 'ambiguous' mean?

• AClear and definite in its meaning
• BCertainly true and well established
• COpen to multiple interpretations✓
• DVery obvious

Answer: 'Ambiguous' means unclear or open to more than one interpretation.

Which word means 'to disapprove of something'?

• ACondone
• BCondemn✓
• CEndorse
• DApprove

Answer: 'Condemn' means to disapprove of or express strong disapproval.

What is the meaning of 'meticulous'?

• AObvious, easy to quickly understand
• BVery careful and precise✓
• CCareless and rushed in approach
• DQuick, efficient, but not thorough

Answer: 'Meticulous' means very careful, precise, and thorough.

Which word is the opposite of 'abundant'?

• AScarce✓
• BCommon
• CPlentiful
• DAvailable

Answer: 'Abundant' means existing in large quantities. 'Scarce' is the opposite.

What does 'implement' mean?

• ATo think about something for a while
• BTo draw up a plan without acting
• CTo avoid doing something
• DTo put a plan into action✓

Answer: 'Implement' means to carry out or put a plan, system, or idea into effect.

Which word means 'to reduce gradually'?

• AAccelerate
• BIncrease
• CEscalate
• DDiminish✓

Answer: 'Diminish' means to become or make smaller or less.

What does 'concise' mean?

• AConfusing
• BLong and detailed
• CComplicated
• DBrief and clear✓

Answer: 'Concise' means expressing something briefly and clearly without unnecessary words.

Which word means 'something that is not exact'?

• AAccurate
• BApproximate✓
• CPrecise
• DExact

Answer: 'Approximate' means estimated or roughly accurate, not exact.

Which phrase means the same as 'persistent'?

• AQuick to give up when things get hard
• BEasily discouraged by small setbacks
• CBrief, temporary and short-lived
• DDetermined and continuing despite difficulty✓

Answer: 'Persistent' means continuing firmly or stubbornly in a course of action.

Which word means 'to set something apart officially for a particular purpose'?

• ADistribute
• BDesignate✓
• CDelegate
• DPostpone

Answer: To designate something is to set it apart officially for a particular purpose or role, as in a designated fire exit or a designated driver. To distribute is to hand things out among several people, to delegate is to pass a task to someone else, and to postpone is to move something to a later time. Only one of those carries the sense of an official setting-apart.

What does 'facilitate' mean?

• ATo make something easier✓
• BTo delay something
• CTo prevent something
• DTo make something harder

Answer: 'Facilitate' means to make something easier or simpler.

Which word is the opposite of 'beneficial'?

• APositive
• BUseful
• CHarmful✓
• DHelpful

Answer: 'Beneficial' means helpful or advantageous. 'Harmful' is the opposite.

What does 'compensate' mean?

• ATo praise someone, usually in front of others
• BTo pay someone for loss or work✓
• CTo promote or transfer someone
• DTo punish or dismiss someone

Answer: 'Compensate' means to pay someone money for loss, damage, or work.

Which word means 'too much'?

• AExcessive✓
• BModerate
• CAdequate
• DMinimal

Answer: 'Excessive' means more than is necessary or reasonable.

What is the meaning of 'obsolete'?

• ANo longer in use or needed✓
• BRecently invented, now in wide daily use
• CUp to the minute
• DAlways in current use

Answer: 'Obsolete' means no longer in use or no longer useful.

Which word means 'willing and eager'?

• AUncertain
• BReluctant
• CHesitant
• DKeen✓

Answer: 'Keen' means eager or enthusiastic about doing something.

What does 'collaborate' mean?

• ATo work against someone
• BTo avoid others
• CTo compete with someone
• DTo work together✓

Answer: 'Collaborate' means to work together with others towards a common goal.

Which word means 'to influence or persuade'?

• ASway✓
• BResist
• COppose
• DMaintain

Answer: 'Sway' means to influence or persuade someone to change their opinion.

What is the meaning of 'prudent'?

• AImpulsive and quick to act without thinking
• BFoolish, unwilling to listen to advice
• CWise and careful in decision-making✓
• DCareless with money, time, effort and materials

Answer: 'Prudent' means showing good judgement and being careful in decision-making.

Which word means 'to make something valid or official'?

• ADecline
• BInvalidate
• CValidate✓
• DReject

Answer: 'Validate' means to confirm the validity of something or make it official.

What does 'cohesive' mean?

• AUnited and working together✓
• BSplit, tense and uneasy
• CFragmented
• DDivided and scattered

Answer: 'Cohesive' means acting as a unified whole or sticking together.

Which word means 'to officially ban'?

• AAllow
• BPermit
• CProhibit✓
• DApprove

Answer: 'Prohibit' means to forbid or ban something officially.