Wortschatzerweiterung im Englischunterricht der 12. Klasse

Question 1

Which situation best describes the meaning of the word 'serendipitous'?

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A chance meeting that leads to a positive surprise

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A planned effort that achieves a specific goal

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A negative experience that teaches valuable lessons

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An event that happens by chance but has no real impact

Question 2

Which of the following words is a synonym for "happy"?

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jubilant

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sorrowful

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depressed

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pessimistic

Question 3

Which of the following phrases correctly uses the idiom "to hit the nail on the head"?

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He accurately identified the problem when he accused me of lying.

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She suggested we go shopping, which was exactly what I wanted.

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They invested in real estate, which turned out to be a wise decision.

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We realized we were lost, which was a disappointing discovery.

Question 4

The prefix "dis-" commonly means:

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negative

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positive

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neutral

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contradictory

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of formal language?

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colloquialisms

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precise word choice

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complex sentence structures

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a detached tone

Question 6

Which of the following terms is most closely related to the field of economics?

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inflation

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photosynthesis

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metaphysics

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astronomy

Question 7

The word "ephemeral" means:

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temporary

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enduring

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permanent

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renewable

Question 8

When would it be suitable to use slang in a written text?

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in a casual email to a friend

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in a formal letter to a business associate

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in a scientific report

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in a legal document

Question 9

Select the word that best completes the sentence: The company's recent product launch was a _______ success, surpassing all initial expectations.

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resounding

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dismal

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mediocre

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abysmal

Question 10

How is the word 'deconstruction' formed? Provide an example sentence using the word.

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Prefix 'de-' + root 'construct' + suffix '-ion'

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Prefix 'de-' + root 'construct' + suffix '-ment'

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Prefix 'dis-' + root 'construct' + suffix '-ion'

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Prefix 're-' + root 'construct' + suffix '-ion'

Question 11

Which of the following words means 'to make something known to the public'?

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disseminate

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diffuse

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dilute

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dissipate

Question 12

What is the opposite of 'ephemeral'?

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lasting

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temporary

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fleeting

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transient

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'ingenious'?

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stupid

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clever

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resourceful

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creative

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The politician's speech was full of __________, leaving the audience unimpressed.

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rhetoric

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eloquence

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persuasion

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logic

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct definition of the idiom 'to hit the nail on the head'?

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To be successful

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To make a mistake

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To get angry

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To tell the truth

Question 16

What is the correct plural form of 'crisis'?

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crises

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crisiss

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crises'

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crisis'

Question 17

Which of the following words has a similar meaning to 'abundant'?

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plentiful

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scarce

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limited

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meager

Question 18

Identify the noun form of the verb 'to communicate':

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communication

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communicator

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communicative

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communion

Question 19

Choose the correct phrasal verb that means 'to postpone':

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put off

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take off

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turn off

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set off

Question 20

Which of the following words is an antonym for 'optimistic'?

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pessimistic

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hopeful

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realistic

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enthusiastic

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of a modal verb?

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can

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run

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jump

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play

Question 22

Choose the correct verb tense to complete the sentence: 'If I had known earlier, I ________.'?

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would have come

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will come

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came

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had come

Question 23

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

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I went to the store because I needed milk.

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I went to the store.

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The store was closed.

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I walked home.

Question 24

Choose the word that best describes something that is exceptional and out of the ordinary.

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Exceptional

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Common

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Ordinary

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Mediocre

Question 25

Which idiom means 'to say or do exactly what is needed or wanted'?

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To be accurate

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To make a mistake

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To be indecisive

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To be sarcastic

Question 26

Select the word that accurately describes a person who talks a lot.

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Loquacious

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Introverted

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Reserved

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Articulate

Question 27

What does the suffix '-able' indicate about a word?

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Capable of being

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Not capable of being

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Tending to be

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Likely to be

Question 28

Identify the compound word in the following options:

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Football

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Beautiful

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Quickly

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Slowly

Question 29

What is the past tense of the verb 'see'?

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Saw

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See'd

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Seen

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Seed

Question 30

Which of the following is a modal verb?

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Can

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Think

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Sleep

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Have

Question 31

Explain the difference between the words 'affect' and 'effect'.

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Effect is a noun, affect is a verb.

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Affect is a noun, effect is a verb.

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They have the same meaning.

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They are not related.

Question 32

Select the synonym for "expansive".

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Vast

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Limited

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Restricted

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Confined

Question 33

What is the meaning of "ephemeral"?

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Temporary

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Long-lasting

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Permanent

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Ancient

Question 34

Which word describes something that is often considered favorable?

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Auspicious

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Unlucky

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Neutral

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Ominous

Question 35

What is the meaning of "fortuitous"?

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Accidental

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Planned

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Unfortunate

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Inevitable

Question 36

Identify the synonym for "meager".

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Scanty

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Abundant

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Plentiful

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Lavish

Question 37

Which word describes something that is not permanent?

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Temporary

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Lasting

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Permanent

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Ancient

Question 38

Which word describes something that is often considered favorable?

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Auspicious

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Unlucky

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Neutral

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Ominous

Question 39

Which of the following words does not mean "beautiful"?

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ugliness

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pulchritudinous

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comely

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handsome

Question 40

Which word is most closely associated with "positivity" or "good fortune"?

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auspicious

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inauspicious

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neutral

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uncertain

Question 41

Select the term that is commonly used in the field of computer programming:

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algorithm

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photosynthesis

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hypothesis

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metaphor

Question 42

Which word has a similar meaning to "fortunate"?

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fortuitous

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unlucky

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inevitable

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unavoidable

Question 43

In advertising, "pathos" refers to:

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an appeal to emotions

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an appeal to ethics

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an appeal to logic and reason

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a comparison between two things

Question 44

Which memorization technique involves actively trying to remember words from memory?

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Active Recall

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Spaced Repetition

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Mnemonic Devices

Question 45

The word 'fortnight' means:

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two weeks

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one week

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three weeks

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four weeks

Question 46

Which of the following is a noun?

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happiness

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quickly

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beautiful

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slowly

Question 47

What is a synonym for the word 'vast'?

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large

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small

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medium

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tiny

Question 48

The word 'benevolent' means:

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kind

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unkind

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neutral

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evil

Question 49

Which word is synonymous with 'loquacious'?

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Talkative

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Intelligent

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Introverted

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Boisterous

Question 50

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to 'ephemeral':

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Fleeting

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Complex

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Permanent

Question 51

Which word correctly fills in the blank: 'The _______ of the speech left a lasting impression on the audience.'?

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Eloquence

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Enthusiasm

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Candor

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Loquacity

Question 52

What is the most appropriate definition of 'facetious'?

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Humorous in a mocking way

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Highly intelligent

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Serious and sincere

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Overtly emotional

Question 53

Which of the following techniques is most effective for expanding vocabulary?

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Reading widely and using new words in context

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Memorizing lists of words without context

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Translating words directly from your native language

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Studying root words only

Question 54

What is the best way to improve pronunciation and learn the correct stress pattern of new words?

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Listening to native speakers and practicing speaking aloud

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Memorizing phonetic symbols

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Reading the words silently

Question 55

Which type of context clue helps you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word by providing a different way of saying it?

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Restatement

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Example

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Definition

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Contrast

Question 56

What is the primary benefit of using a thesaurus?

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Finding synonyms or antonyms

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Defining unfamiliar words

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Translating words to other languages

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Improving spelling and grammar

Question 57

Which of the following is an example of a compound word?

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Classroom

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Courage

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Magnificent

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Beautiful

Question 58

What is the key difference between a homonym and a homophone?

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Homonyms have the same spelling and pronunciation, but different meanings, while homophones have the same pronunciation but different spellings and meanings.

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Homonyms are always nouns, while homophones are always verbs.

Question 59

Which word is synonymous with 'jubilant'?

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exuberant

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somber

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forlorn

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disconsolate

Question 60

The term 'ephemeral' most accurately describes something that:

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is temporary

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is permanent

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is elusive

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is majestic

Question 61

Which word is the opposite of 'gregarious'?

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reclusive

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loquacious

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affable

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sociable

Question 62

The idiom 'kick the bucket' means:

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to pass away

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to be exhausted

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to experience good fortune

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to become wealthy

Question 63

Which word best completes the sentence: The teacher's _______ was easy to comprehend.

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explanation

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error

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confusion

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query

Question 64

The word 'meticulous' most appropriately describes someone who is:

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thorough and precise

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forgetful

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indolent

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innovative