Synonyms
What is a synonym for “begin”?
To start
Complete: make a _____
decision
“The exam was difficult, but Ali managed to achieve a high score.”
What does achieve mean?
successfully reach or accomplish something
What does give up mean?
Stop trying/quit
B1: What is the opposite of “increase”?
Decrease/reduce
What is a synonym for “reliable”?
Trustworthy
Complete: take _____
responsibility
“The instructions were ambiguous, so students understood them differently.”
What does ambigious mean?
having more than one possible meaning
What does deal with mean?
Handle/manage
B1: Complete:
“She made an important ______ about her future.”
decision
What is a synonym for “significant”?
Important/considerable
Complete: raise ______
awareness
“The new system is more efficient because it saves both time and money.”
What does efficient mean?
working well without wasting time, energy or resources
What does figure out mean?
understand or solve something
B2: Which word best completes the sentence?
“The project aims to ______ awareness of environmental problems.”
A) make
B) raise
C) do
D) take
B)raise
What is a synonym for “facilitate”?
To make easier/assist
Complete: play a crucial ___
role
“The proposal is feasible, but it will require additional funding.”
What does feasible mean?
possible and practical to do
What does look into mean?
Answer: investigate
Investigate
B2: Choose the correct word:
“The company needs to ______ its reputation after the scandal.”
A) maintain
B) achieve
C) pose
D) facilitate
A)maintain
What is a synonym for “detrimental”?
harmful / damaging
Complete: pose a ______ to society
society
“The scientist presented compelling evidence to support her argument.”
What does compelling mean?
very convincing
Complete:
“The researchers decided to ______ the causes of the problem.”
Look into
C1: Choose the best word:
“Although the proposal is expensive, it is technically ______ and could be implemented within two years.”
A) controversial
B) feasible
C) detrimental
D) ambiguous
B)feasible