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Use it in a sentence
Synonyms
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What does "item" mean?
"Item" means a single thing in a set, group, or list.
100
What is a collocation?
A collocation is certain words that occur together that are not based on grammatical rules, but the traditional use of the native speaker.
100
Change the target word to the correct form. "Technology" advanced methods of growing foods have not prevented hunger in some parts of the world.
Technologically advanced methods of growing foods have not prevented hunger in some parts of the world.
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Use "element" in a sentence.
There is an "element" of surprise in this movie.
100
Which word is NOT a synonym for "evolve"? 1. develop 2. change 3. correct 4. grow
"Correct" is not a synonym for "evolve."
200
What does "neutral" mean?
"Neutral" means, not supporting one purpose or cause above another.
200
What word regularly occurs with the following to make a collocation? 1. active 2. eager 3. willing 4. regular
1. active participant 2. eager participant 3. willing participant 4. regular participant
200
Change the word to the correct form in the following sentence. Because medical technology is always "evolution", doctors must regularly attend training programs.
Because medical technology is always "evolving", doctors must regularly attend training programs.
200
Use the word "diversity" in a sentence.
Environmentalists work to save endangered plants and animals in part to protect biological "diversity" in the natural world.
200
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for the word "symbolize"? 1. be an emblem of 2. change 3. stand for 4. represent
The word "change" is not a synonym for the word "symbolize"
300
What does "manipulate" mean?
"Manipulate" means to manage or handle skillfully many times in a negative way.
300
What word regularly occurs with the following to make a collocation? 1. accept a 2. serious 3. face a 4. over come a
What is "challenge"? 1. accept a challenge 2. serious challenge 3. face a challenge 4. overcome a challenge
300
Change the target word to the correct form in the following sentence. The suspect's repeated "deny" of the evidence made it difficult for the police to take the investigation forward.
The suspect's repeated "denial" of the evidence made it difficult for the police to take the investigation forward.
300
Define "attribute" and use it in a sentence.
Attribute is a quality or feature. First-class athletes require physical "attributes" such as strength and speed.
300
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for the word "capacity"? 1. ability 2. power 3. progress 4. competence
The word "progress" is not a synonym for the word "capacity"
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Which phrase best matches the meaning of "rejection"? Many parents find their children's "rejection" of family values or beliefs very upsetting. 1. acceptance 2. avoidance 3. refusal to accept
"rejection" means (3); refusal to accept.
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Put a collocation in this sentence (that MAKES SENSE!!!) The failure of the bank will have ______________ ______________ for the customers.
The failure of the bank will have "damaging consequences" for the customers.
400
Correct the sentence. A major factor in job satisfaction is whether or not people find the work they do "challenged"
A major factor in job satisfaction is whether or not people find the work they do "challenging"
400
Define "derive" and use it in a sentence.
"Derive" means to obtain or taken from a source. Many medicines are "derived" from plants
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accomplish, actualize, attain, complete, carry out, deliver are all synonyms for this word.....................
What is "achieve"
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Which phrase best matches the meaning of "intensity"? Thunderstorms of high "intensity" can sometime produce tornados. 1. strength 2. protection 3. damage
In this sentence, "intensity" means (1); strength.
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Complete the sentence with a collocation. University __________ ____________ that tuition prices will rise next year.
University "sources confirmed" that tuition prices will rise next year.
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What are the noun, verb, adjective and adverb forms of "interact"?
verb = interact noun = interaction adjective = interactive adverb = interactively
500
Define "consistent" and use it in a sentence.
"consistent" means constant and not self contradictory; always the same. Parents have changeable moods, ut they should be consistent in how they handle their children's behavior.
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adherence, balance, dependability, determination, establishment, permanence, perseverance are all synonyms for this word......................
What is "stability"
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