MATCH THE DEFINITION
Which word means “to make a problem worse”?
A) Intensify
B) Exacerbate
C) Aggravate
D) Amplify
Exacerbate/ Aggravate
The excitement of winning the competition was fleeting; by the next day, everyone had returned to their normal routine.
If something is fleeting, it is:
A) Gradually fading
B) Short-lived
C) Emotionally intense
Short-lived
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The company decided to mitigate a new policy
The company decided to enact a new policy
implement/ establish
Mitigate: to reduce or make less severe
The new law may have serious long-term __________ for small businesses.
(Repercussions / Implications)
Correct answer is "Repercussions" negative results
Implications: indirect messages
Synonym of Adverse
Harmful/ negative/ opposite
Which word means “a visible sign or expression of something”?
A) Manifestation
B) Revelation
C) Projection
Manifestation
Children are more susceptible to colds during the winter because their immune systems are still developing.
If someone is susceptible to illness, they:
A) Easily influenced by it
B) Likely to be affected by it
C) Physically weakened by it
Likely to be affected by it
His explanation was very superficial and extremely deep.
His explanation was very profound and extremely deep.
heartfelt
Superficial: on the surface, not deep or important
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The manager took a __________ approach to prevent the conflict before it escalated.
(Preemptive /Reactive)
correct answer is "Preemptive" done before other people can act, especially to prevent them from doing something else
Synonym of Thrive
succeed/grow/ flourish
Which word means “capable of working successfully”?
A) Sustainable
B) Applicable
C) Viable
D) Adaptable
Viable
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She practiced public speaking every week to cultivate her communication skills.
To cultivate a skill means to:
A) Apply it
B) Develop it intentionally
C) Refine it after mastering it
Develop it intentionally
Stress can thrive serious health problems.
Stress can exacerbate serious health problems.
worsen
Thrive: to grow or develop
His interest in art was only __________; he never studied it seriously.
(Temporary /Superficial)
Correct answer is "Superficial" not deep or serious
Synonym of Emulate
imitate/act like/ copy
Which word means “deep and meaningful”?
A) Intense
B) Comprehensive
C) Profound
D) Insightful
Profound
Remote work has become increasingly prevalent in many industries since 2020.
If something is prevalent, it is:
A) Widely observed
B) Frequently discussed
C) Officially accepted
Widely observed
She felt resilient during the financial crisis.
She felt vulnerable during the financial crisis.
(weak/ pessimistic/sad)
Resilient: strong able to recover quickly
The design of the system is extremely __________, with many interconnected parts.
(Intricate /Comprehensive)
Correct answer is "Intricate" complex and has lots of details
Comprehensive: complete/ covers everything
Synonym of Subtle
not obvious/ indirect/ hidden
Which word means “to reduce the severity of something”?
A) Offset
B) Mitigate
C) Alleviate
D) Neutralize
Mitigate/ Alleviate
The company installed solar panels to harness energy from the sun.
To harness energy means to:
A) Capture and use it effectively
B) Increase its intensity
C) Convert it into another form
Capture and use it effectively
The two departments lacked inclination, so teamwork was strong.
The two departments lacked cohesion, so teamwork was strong.
unity
Inclinations: preference
Technology continues to __________ rapidly across industries.
(Accelerate /Proliferate)
Correct answer is "Proliferate" spread and increase rapidly
Synonym of Pose (as in “pose a threat”)
present/cause/ bring out