Wortschatzerweiterung im Kontext: Quizze für Klasse 10 Gesamtschule

Question 1

Which word best describes a film that is not interesting and makes you want to sleep?

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Boring

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Captivating

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Intriguing

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Entertaining

Question 2

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

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Intelligent

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Stupid

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Ignorant

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Uneducated

Question 3

What is the meaning of the idiom 'kick the bucket'?

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To die

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To get a new job

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To get married

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To win a prize

Question 4

When you are reading a text and come across a word you don't know, which strategy can help you to guess its meaning?

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Looking at the context

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Translating it into your own language

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Using a dictionary

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Ignoring it

Question 5

What is the main reason why we use context clues to guess the meaning of a word?

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To improve our understanding of the text

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To save time

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To avoid looking up the word in a dictionary

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To sound more intelligent

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a good way to improve your vocabulary?

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Memorizing lists of words without context

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Reading

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Watching TV

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Talking to people

Question 7

Which of the following skills can help you to improve your contextual vocabulary?

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Inference

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Deduction

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Memorization

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Speed reading

Question 8

Which of the following words is the antonym of 'fortunate'?

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unlucky

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lucky

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blessed

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fortunate

Question 9

In the sentence 'The students were engrossed in the task', what is the meaning of the word 'engrossed'?

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absorbed

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bored

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uninterested

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distracted

Question 10

In the sentence 'The professor's lecture was illuminating', what does the word 'illuminating' mean?

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enlightening

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confusing

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boring

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unclear

Question 11

Which of the following words is the best replacement for 'negligent' in the sentence 'The driver was negligent in failing to yield at the intersection'?

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careless

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attentive

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reckless

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precautionary

Question 12

In the sentence 'The company's profits were meager', what does the word 'meager' mean?

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small

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substantial

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profitable

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promising

Question 13

Which of the following words is the best replacement for 'devastated' in the sentence 'The earthquake devastated the city'?

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destroyed

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rebuilt

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damaged

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repaired

Question 14

In the sentence 'The author's writing was renowned for its incisive insights', what is the meaning of the word 'incisive'?

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sharp

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shallow

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vague

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superficial

Question 15

The word 'adept' in the sentence 'He was adept at solving puzzles' means:

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Skilled

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Incompetent

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Uninterested

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Confused

Question 16

Which word from the following list can replace 'magnanimous' in the sentence 'He was a magnanimous king' without changing its meaning?

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Generous

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Cruel

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Foolish

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Greedy

Question 17

The suffix '-ism' typically indicates a:

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Belief or philosophy

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State of being

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Characteristic or quality

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Action or process

Question 18

The prefix 'anti-' in the word 'antioxidant' suggests that the substance:

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Protects against oxidation

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Promotes oxidation

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Increases oxidation rate

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Decreases oxidation rate

Question 19

Which of the following words is NOT related to the concept of 'literature'?

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Textbook

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Novel

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Essay

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Poem

Question 20

The phrase 'to have a bone to pick with someone' means:

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To be angry with someone

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To be friends with someone

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To trust someone

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To respect someone

Question 21

Which suffix is used to form nouns that refer to people who perform a certain action?

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-er

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-ion

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-ment

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-ness

Question 22

The word 'gregarious' is best defined as:

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Talkative and sociable

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Quiet and reserved

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Intelligent and thoughtful

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Athletic and skilled

Question 23

In the novel, the main character's eyes are described as 'azure'. What is the most likely intended meaning of 'azure' in this context?

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Bright blue

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Deep green

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Sparkling gold

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Pitch black

Question 24

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'diligent'?

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Hardworking

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Lazy

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Clumsy

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Forgetful

Question 25

The term 'Generation Z' refers to:

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Individuals born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s

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Individuals born between the mid-1940s and early 1960s

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Individuals born between the mid-1960s and early 1980s

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Individuals born after 2010

Question 26

Which of the following is a likely antonym for 'gregarious'?

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Reserved

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Outgoing

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Charming

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Talkative

Question 27

The idiom 'to have a green thumb' means:

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To be skilled in gardening

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To be clumsy and accident-prone

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To be very wealthy

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To be lucky in relationships

Question 28

The phrase 'the elephant in the room' is used to describe an issue that:

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Everyone knows about but avoids discussing

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Is very small and insignificant

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Is very large and obvious

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Is very dangerous and threatening

Question 29

Which of the following is a formal register word for 'speak'?

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Utter

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Chat

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Converse

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Talk

Question 30

The suffix '-less' often indicates:

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An adjective

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A noun

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A verb

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An adverb

Question 31

In the sentence 'The student exhibited a high degree of _______ in the physics exam', which word best fits the context?

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skill

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foolishness

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clumsiness

Question 32

How does the context affect the meaning of a word?

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It makes clear the specific meaning of the word in a particular situation.

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It gives a precise definition of the word.

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It shows the word's grammatical category.

Question 33

Which of the following techniques is an effective way to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word in context?

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Identifying synonyms or antonyms in the surrounding text

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Ignoring the word and guessing its meaning randomly

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Translating the word directly from your native language without regard for context

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Checking the definition in a dictionary without considering the surrounding text

Question 34

Which of the following concepts is most closely aligned with 'environmental sustainability'?

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Resource conservation

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Environmental pollution

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Economic growth

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Rapid urbanization

Question 35

The term 'dilemma' refers to:

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A decision between two or more equally undesirable options

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A clear-cut and easy choice

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A situation with no possible solutions

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An insignificant matter

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of authentic texts in language learning?

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Always being simple and easy to understand

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Written for native speakers or advanced learners

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Reflecting real-world language use and situations

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Providing valuable exposure to cultural and social aspects of the language

Question 37

Read the following excerpt: 'The government's austerity measures have had a significant impact on the lives of ordinary citizens.' What is the most likely meaning of 'austerity' in this context?

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Economic policies that reduce government spending

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Economic policies that increase government spending

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Policies that promote business investment

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Policies that reduce government regulations

Question 38

Which of the following strategies is effective for improving vocabulary?

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Regular reading and exposure to new words

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Memorizing isolated vocabulary lists

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Translating words directly from your native language

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Avoiding unfamiliar words and relying on known vocabulary

Question 39

The word 'trivial' typically describes something that is:

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Unimportant and insignificant

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Important and meaningful

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Complex and challenging

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Positive and uplifting

Question 40

Read the following sentence: 'The athlete's performance was hampered by an untimely injury.' What is the most likely meaning of 'hampered' in this context?

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Impeded

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Improved

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Delayed

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Assisted

Question 41

Read the sentence and choose the correct meaning of the underlined word: 'The politician gave an impassioned speech that left the audience speechless.'

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Filled with intense emotion

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Humorous

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Logical

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Informative

Question 42

Select the word that best fits the blank: 'The company's _________ decision to expand into new markets proved to be a huge success.'

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Well-planned and calculated

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Random

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Impulsive

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Emotional

Question 43

Which of the following words is most closely related to the concept of 'innovation'?

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The introduction of new ideas or inventions

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Stability

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Tradition

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Convention

Question 44

Read the paragraph and choose the word that best completes the blank: 'The students were eager to learn about the _________ of the ancient Egyptian civilization.'

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Enduring achievements and contributions

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Challenges

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Origins

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Achievements

Question 45

Select the word that has the most opposite meaning to 'serene':

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Characterized by chaos and commotion

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Peaceful

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Calm

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Tranquil

Question 46

Read the sentence and choose the word that best describes the underlined word: 'The _________ student was able to solve the complex math problem with ease.'

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Very intelligent and capable

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Struggling

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Average

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Diligent

Question 47

Select the word that is most closely associated with the concept of 'globalization':

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The increasing interconnectedness of the world

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Nationalism

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Regionalism

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Isolationism

Question 48

Which of the following is the best definition for the underlined word "abysmal" in the sentence: "The movie was absolutely abysmal, and we left the theater feeling disappointed and cheated."?

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Very bad

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Moderately bad

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Very good

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Somewhat okay

Question 49

What does the underlined word "astute" in the sentence: "The detective's astute observation of the crime scene helped solve the case quickly." mean?

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Intelligent and perceptive

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Lazy and unmotivated

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Clumsy and careless

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Honest and trustworthy

Question 50

Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word "ephemeral" in the sentence: "The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only a few short weeks."?

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Temporary and fleeting

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Bright and colorful

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Heavy and solid

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Permanent and lasting

Question 51

What does the underlined word "magnanimous" in the sentence: "Despite being deeply hurt by his betrayal, the king showed magnanimity towards his former friend." mean?

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Generous and forgiving

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Indifferent and apathetic

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Arrogant and condescending

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Petty and vengeful

Question 52

Which of the following words best replaces the underlined word "auspicious" in the sentence: "The launch of the new product was an auspicious occasion, filled with hope and optimism."?

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Favorable and promising

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Difficult and challenging

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Neutral and indifferent

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Unlucky and gloomy

Question 53

What is the meaning of the underlined word "gregarious" in the sentence: "The gregarious nature of the host made everyone feel welcome and comfortable at the party."?

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Sociable and outgoing

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Quiet and introverted

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Serious and thoughtful

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Shy and reserved

Question 54

Which of the following is the most appropriate definition for the underlined word "enigmatic" in the sentence: "The enigmatic smile on the Mona Lisa's face has puzzled art historians for centuries."?

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Mysterious and puzzling

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Humorous and lighthearted

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Clear and straightforward

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Beautiful and pleasing

Question 55

What is the meaning of the underlined word "ephemeral" in the sentence: "The ephemeral beauty of the butterfly reminds us to cherish each moment."?

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Temporary and fleeting

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Permanent and lasting

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Bright and colorful

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Fragrant and sweet-smelling

Question 56

Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word "magnanimous" in the sentence: "The king's magnanimous gesture of forgiving his enemies won him the respect of the entire kingdom."?

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Generous and forgiving

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Indifferent and apathetic

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Vengeful and cruel

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Arrogant and condescending

Question 57

What is the meaning of the underlined word "austere" in the sentence: "The monk lived an austere life, dedicated to prayer and meditation."?

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Simple and self-denying

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Luxurious and extravagant

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Exciting and adventurous

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Comfortable and cozy

Question 58

In the context of computer hardware, which of these terms refers to a small electronic component made of semiconductor material used in electronic devices?

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chip

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meadow

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canvas

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artisan

Question 59

The word 'renowned' means someone who is:

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widely known and respected

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quiet and reserved

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ordinary and unremarkable

Question 60

The word 'serene' can be best described as:

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peaceful and tranquil

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agitated and restless

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noisy and chaotic

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tense and anxious

Question 61

The phrase 'break the ice' is often used to describe:

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initiating a conversation or overcoming initial awkwardness

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remaining silent and reserved

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ending a conversation or argument

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avoiding a difficult topic or conversation

Question 62

The word 'distraught' is often used to describe someone who is:

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deeply upset or distressed

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happy and content

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indifferent and apathetic

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excited and enthusiastic

Question 63

The word 'prolific' is often used to describe someone who is:

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highly productive or creative

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lazy or unmotivated

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unsuccessful or unproductive

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unoriginal or lacking creativity

Question 64

The word 'ephemeral' means something that is:

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temporary or short-lived

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important and meaningful

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permanent and enduring

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significant and lasting