Definitions
Define "self-evident".
Obvious.
The company discriminated _________him because of his political views.
against
What's the difference between "import" and "export"?
import: to bring a product into a country to be sold
export: to send a product to be sold in another country
Mention a synonym for "gather"
collect
Define "bewildering" (adj).
confusing
Living next to your in-laws can be a ______ blessing.
mixed
What's the difference between "implant" and "transplant"? (verbs)
implant: to place (something) in a person's body by means of surgery
transplant: to perform a medical operation in which an organ or other part that has been removed from the body of one person is put into the body of another person
Mention a synonym for "dread"
fear
What is to "breed"?
to produce offspring by sexual reproduction / to keep and take care of animals or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind
Leaving young students alone in the classroom can ______ disaster.
spell
Define "yield" (n).
production
Mention a synonym for "disorder" as in "a neurodegenerative disorder".
illness / condition
Define "staple food"
a food that is eaten routinely and in such quantities that it constitutes a dominant portion of a standard diet for a given people
I am still in two _______ about buying a new computer. I really need it, but they are too expensive.
minds
What's the difference between "indisputable" and "inconceivable"?
indisputable: impossible to question or doubt
inconceivable: impossible to imagine or believe
Mention a synonym for "rigorous".
strict / careful
What does it mean to state something "categorically"?
To state it in a strong, clear, and definite way, not admitting exceptions.
He made a _______ not to share the confidential information contained in the report.
pledge
What's the difference between "cluster", "heap" and "stack"?
cluster: a group of things or people that are close together
heap: untidy pile
stack: tidy pile
Mention a synonym for "acute"
severe / serious / dangerous / strong