VOCABULARY 1
Which sentence uses "lethargy" most precisely?
A) The professor's lethargy illuminated the room more effectively than the lamps.
B) The prolonged lethargy of the administration prevented it from responding promptly to mounting public concerns.
C) Her lethargy was so striking that the audience applauded her performance enthusiastically.
D) The lethargy of the mountain range extended across several thousand kilometers.
B. inactivity or sluggishness
Which sentence uses "striking" to mean "remarkably noticeable"?
A) The striking employee submitted a detailed report.
B) The workers were striking for higher wages.
C) The painting's striking contrast between light and darkness immediately captured the visitors' attention.
D) The athlete was striking the ball repeatedly.
C. Noticeable or remarkable
Correct the sentence:
Without seeming to move a muscle, the coin disappeared instantly from the magician’s hand.
the magician made the coin disappear instantly
Correct the error:
The teachers were getting tired of him constantly falling asleep in class.
him --> his
12. Which word most accurately describes a face that appears to glow with happiness and good health?
A) Striking
B) Span
C) Radiant
D) Lethargic
C. Radiant
Choose the most appropriate word:
"The committee was surprised by the ___ resemblance between the two documents, although they had supposedly been produced independently."
A) radiant
B) striking
C) lethargic
D) spanning
B. Striking resemblance
Find the error:
The toughest thing about her class is you have to do so much homework every night.
is you have → is having
The professor spoke to us as if he was an ancient Athenian general.
was --> were
In the sentence "The bridge has a span of approximately 300 meters," span refers to:
A) The period during which the bridge was constructed.
B) The distance between the bridge's endpoints or supports, depending on the stated measurement.
C) The bridge's unusual visual appearance.
D) The lack of energy among its construction workers.
B. Distance between endpoints or supports
"The artist's use of color was so ___ that even viewers unfamiliar with modern art could immediately recognize her distinctive style."
A) lethargic
B) radiant
C) striking
D) span
C. striking
Correct the error:
Students sometimes aren’t ready to handle the extra work that is required when his or her courses become more demanding.
his or her → their
Correct the error:
Don’t expect this to be cheap, perfection has it’s price.
Don’t expect this to be cheap; perfection has its price.