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If someone says, “I can’t put up with this weather anymore,” they probably feel:
A) Indifferent
B) Resigned but patient
C) Annoyed and fed up
D) Excited about the change
If someone says, “I can’t put up with this weather anymore,” they probably feel:
A) Indifferent
B) Resigned but patient
C) Annoyed and fed up
D) Excited about the change
Which sentence uses dull most naturally?
A) The party was so dull that people started leaving early.
B) He’s dull because he studies astrophysics.
C) That painting looks dull — it’s glowing with color.
D) She’s dull at sports, so she wins often.
Which sentence uses dull most naturally?
A) The party was so dull that people started leaving early.
B) He’s dull because he studies astrophysics.
C) That painting looks dull — it’s glowing with color.
D) She’s dull at sports, so she wins often.
If someone talks you out of buying a car, they:
A) Offer to buy it instead
B) Convince you not to make the purchase
C) Encourage you to upgrade the model
D) Pretend to dislike it but secretly agree
If someone talks you out of buying a car, they:
A) Offer to buy it instead
B) Convince you not to make the purchase
C) Encourage you to upgrade the model
D) Pretend to dislike it but secretly agree
A person “proficient at” data analysis would most likely:
A) Struggle with statistics
B) Have strong technical expertise
C) Avoid analytical work
D) Prefer creative writing
A person “proficient at” data analysis would most likely:
A) Struggle with statistics
B) Have strong technical expertise
C) Avoid analytical work
D) Prefer creative writing
A person described as dull can be said to be:
A) Calm but interesting
B) Boring or lacking excitement
C) Quiet yet intriguing
D) Slow in intelligence but lively in personality
A person described as dull can be said to be:
A) Calm but interesting
B) Boring or lacking excitement
C) Quiet yet intriguing
D) Slow in intelligence but lively in personality
A person who begins to “experience a sense of distress” is likely feeling:
A) Relieved
B) Uneasy or emotionally troubled
C) Calm and confident
D) Curious and thoughtful
A person who begins to “experience a sense of distress” is likely feeling:
A) Relieved
B) Uneasy or emotionally troubled
C) Calm and confident
D) Curious and thoughtful
Your friend says, “I finally got round to replying to your email.” Which is the most accurate paraphrase?
A) “I ignored your message.”
B) “I replied as soon as I received it.”
C) “I eventually found time to respond.”
D) “I forgot to send it.”
Your friend says, “I finally got round to replying to your email.” Which is the most accurate paraphrase?
A) “I ignored your message.”
B) “I replied as soon as I received it.”
C) “I eventually found time to respond.”
D) “I forgot to send it.”
A walk in nature can “enhance your mood” because it:
A) Stimulates negative reflection
B) Elevates feelings of well-being
C) Distracts from positivity
D) Causes anxiety
A walk in nature can “enhance your mood” because it:
A) Stimulates negative reflection
B) Elevates feelings of well-being
C) Distracts from positivity
D) Causes anxiety
If you promise to cut down on sugar, you intend to:
A) Eliminate it completely
B) Reduce how much you consume
C) Substitute it with something else
D) Hide it from others
If you promise to cut down on sugar, you intend to:
A) Eliminate it completely
B) Reduce how much you consume
C) Substitute it with something else
D) Hide it from others
When your friend wants to drop out of university and you talk them out of it, you:
A) Encourage them to leave
B) Convince them to stay
C) Criticize their choice afterward
D) Report them to the dean
When your friend wants to drop out of university and you talk them out of it, you:
A) Encourage them to leave
B) Convince them to stay
C) Criticize their choice afterward
D) Report them to the dean
If a damp smell lingers in a basement, it suggests:
A) The air is completely dry
B) There is moisture present
C) The room was recently painted
D) The temperature is high
If a damp smell lingers in a basement, it suggests:
A) The air is completely dry
B) There is moisture present
C) The room was recently painted
D) The temperature is high
Someone described as “adept at” negotiation is:
A) Uninterested in communication
B) Highly skilled and strategic
C) Overly emotional
D) Poorly prepared
Someone described as “adept at” negotiation is:
A) Uninterested in communication
B) Highly skilled and strategic
C) Overly emotional
D) Poorly prepared
A friend tells you they want to quit their job. You manage to talk them out of it. Which strategy did you likely use?
A) Emotional manipulation
B) Persuasive reasoning
C) Avoidance
D) Passive silence
A friend tells you they want to quit their job. You manage to talk them out of it. Which strategy did you likely use?
A) Emotional manipulation
B) Persuasive reasoning
C) Avoidance
D) Passive silence
An unassuming leader is most likely to:
A) Take credit for others’ work
B) Lead effectively without seeking attention
C) Promote themselves constantly
D) Dominate conversations
An unassuming leader is most likely to:
A) Take credit for others’ work
B) Lead effectively without seeking attention
C) Promote themselves constantly
D) Dominate conversations
If envy “eats away” at someone, it suggests:
A) The emotion is mild and fleeting
B) It causes growing resentment and insecurity
C) It strengthens relationships
D) It improves confidence
If envy “eats away” at someone, it suggests:
A) The emotion is mild and fleeting
B) It causes growing resentment and insecurity
C) It strengthens relationships
D) It improves confidence
If you can’t put up with your colleague’s behavior any longer, you most likely will:
A) Tolerate them patiently
B) Quit or confront them
C) Ignore them permanently
D) Report them secretly
If you can’t put up with your colleague’s behavior any longer, you most likely will:
A) Tolerate them patiently
B) Quit or confront them
C) Ignore them permanently
D) Report them secretly
Someone who despises arrogance:
A) Dislikes it mildly
B) Fears it but tolerates it
C) Feels intense hatred or disgust toward it
D) Secretly admires it
Someone who despises arrogance:
A) Dislikes it mildly
B) Fears it but tolerates it
C) Feels intense hatred or disgust toward it
D) Secretly admires it
A “decent” wage is one that:
A) Barely covers living costs
B) Provides a fair and respectable income
C) Exceeds luxury standards
D) Is below the minimum wage
A “decent” wage is one that:
A) Barely covers living costs
B) Provides a fair and respectable income
C) Exceeds luxury standards
D) Is below the minimum wage
Someone who despises dishonesty would probably:
A) Avoid lying themselves
B) Be indifferent to moral choices
C) Admire clever deception
D) Use lies strategically
Someone who despises dishonesty would probably:
A) Avoid lying themselves
B) Be indifferent to moral choices
C) Admire clever deception
D) Use lies strategically
Which emotion is closest in meaning to envious in this context: “She became envious when her best friend started spending more time with someone else.”
A) Possessive
B) Content
C) Detached
D) Sympathetic
Which emotion is closest in meaning to envious in this context: “She became envious when her best friend started spending more time with someone else.”
A) Possessive
B) Content
C) Detached
D) Sympathetic
Which of these words is not a near synonym of dull (as in boring)?
A) Tedious
B) Monotonous
C) Riveting
D) Uninspiring
Which of these words is not a near synonym of dull?
A) Tedious - monotonny, Żmudny
B) Monotonous - monotonny
C) Riveting - pasjonujący
D) Uninspiring - nudny
When a film leaves you gutted but inspired, it probably:
A) Confused you completely
B) Moved you emotionally despite its sadness
C) Bored you with its length
D) Annoyed you with poor acting
When a film leaves you gutted but inspired, it probably:
A) Confused you completely
B) Moved you emotionally despite its sadness
C) Bored you with its length
D) Annoyed you with poor acting
If two politicians are described as “counterparts,” they are:
A) Opponents with opposing goals
B) Equivalents in different contexts or countries
C) Successors and predecessors
D) Members of the same party
If two politicians are described as “counterparts,” they are:
A) Opponents with opposing goals
B) Equivalents in different contexts or countries
C) Successors and predecessors
D) Members of the same party
A candle’s “soft glow” most likely creates an atmosphere that is:
A) Harsh and clinical
B) Dim yet cozy
C) Bright and blinding
D) Cold and sterile
A candle’s “soft glow” most likely creates an atmosphere that is:
A) Harsh and clinical
B) Dim yet cozy
C) Bright and blinding
D) Cold and sterile
A “dull ache” is an ache that:
A) Is sharp and sudden
B) Is continuous but mild
C) Comes and goes quickly
D) Causes emotional distress only
A “dull ache” is an ache that:
A) Is sharp and sudden
B) Is continuous but mild - (tępy ból)
C) Comes and goes quickly
D) Causes emotional distress only
If a comedian is unassuming, their humor is likely:
A) Subtle and genuine
B) Loud and self-centered
C) Sarcastic and cruel
D) Exaggerated and artificial
If a comedian is unassuming, their humor is likely:
A) Subtle and genuine
B) Loud and self-centered
C) Sarcastic and cruel
D) Exaggerated and artificial
“Conversely” is used to introduce a statement that:
A) Reinforces the previous idea
B) Offers a contrasting or opposite perspective
C) Gives an example
D) Summarizes conclusions
“Conversely” is used to introduce a statement that:
A) Reinforces the previous idea
B) Offers a contrasting or opposite perspective
C) Gives an example
D) Summarizes conclusions
To “concur” with someone’s opinion means to:
A) Challenge their argument
B) Agree or share the same view
C) Contradict them politely
D) Avoid taking a stance
To “concur” with someone’s opinion means to:
A) Challenge their argument
B) Agree or share the same view
C) Contradict them politely
D) Avoid taking a stance
The phrase “the hustle and bustle of city life” suggests:
A) Excitement mixed with constant movement and noise
B) A peaceful and slow pace of life
C) A rural lifestyle
D) The dangers of the countryside
The phrase “the hustle and bustle of city life” suggests:
A) Excitement mixed with constant movement and noise
B) A peaceful and slow pace of life
C) A rural lifestyle
D) The dangers of the countryside
If a university boasts state-of-the-art facilities, it means:
A) The buildings are very old but charming
B) The equipment and infrastructure are extremely modern and advanced
C) The staff are highly traditional
D) The location is in the city center
If a university boasts state-of-the-art facilities, it means:
A) The buildings are very old but charming
B) The equipment and infrastructure are extremely modern and advanced
C) The staff are highly traditional
D) The location is in the city center
A small English village lined with cobblestone streets, ivy-covered cottages, and antique shops would best be described as:
A) Modest
B) Quaint
C) Picturesque
D) Primitive
A small English village lined with cobblestone streets, ivy-covered cottages, and antique shops would best be described as:
A) Modest
B) Quaint
C) Picturesque
D) Primitive
A newly built flat offering a gym, rooftop pool, and concierge service would be praised for its:
A) Amenities
B) Facilities
C) Utilities
D) Installations
A newly built flat offering a gym, rooftop pool, and concierge service would be praised for its:
A) Amenities
B) Facilities
C) Utilities
D) Installations
A tenant who pays a deposit is:
A) Paying in advance as a guarantee
B) Paying the entire lease upfront
C) Paying hidden charges
D) Avoiding rent obligations
A tenant who pays a deposit is:
A) Paying in advance as a guarantee
B) Paying the entire lease upfront
C) Paying hidden charges
D) Avoiding rent obligations
A person taking out a mortgage usually aims to:
A) Rent an apartment short-term
B) Purchase real estate through long-term financing
C) Avoid paying interest
D) Lease office space
A person taking out a mortgage usually aims to:
A) Rent an apartment short-term
B) Purchase real estate through long-term financing
C) Avoid paying interest
D) Lease office space
A “notorious” nightclub would most likely be:
A) Famous for excellent service
B) Infamous for scandal or bad behavior
C) Newly opened and unknown
D) Secret and exclusive
A “notorious” nightclub would most likely be:
A) Famous for excellent service
B) Infamous for scandal or bad behavior
C) Newly opened and unknown
D) Secret and exclusive
A coral reef that “teems with marine life” is:
A) Devoid of sea creatures
B) Richly populated by fish and plants
C) Polluted and dying
D) Artificial and lifeless
A coral reef that “teems with marine life” is:
A) Devoid of sea creatures
B) Richly populated by fish and plants
C) Polluted and dying
D) Artificial and lifeless