Untitled Deck

Question 1

abide by the rules

Answer 1

we need to abide by the rules

Question 2

account for

Answer 2

I must account for all the money I spent

Question 3

Ache for

Answer 3

I ache for my partner

Question 4

to follow up

Answer 4

I need to follow up my novel

Question 5

wrap up

Answer 5

I need to wrap up my thesis

Question 6

keep up

Answer 6

I need to keep up with my grammar

Question 7

What is the definition of ‘ephemeral’?

Answer 7

Lasting for a very short time.

Question 8

True or False: ‘Ubiquitous’ means existing everywhere.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: ‘To _______ means to make something less severe or intense.’

Answer 9

Mitigate

Question 10

What does ‘benevolent’ mean?

Answer 10

Well-meaning and kindly.

Question 11

Select the correct synonym for ‘arduous’: A) Easy B) Difficult C) Simple

Answer 11

B) Difficult

Question 12

What is the meaning of ‘quintessential’?

Answer 12

Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Question 13

True or False: ‘Acrimonious’ describes a situation that is bitter and angry.

Answer 13

True.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: ‘An _______ person is someone who is very careful about detail.’

Answer 14

Meticulous

Question 15

What does ‘candid’ mean?

Answer 15

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Question 16

Select the correct antonym for ‘gregarious’: A) Sociable B) Shy C) Outgoing

Answer 16

B) Shy

Question 17

What is the definition of ‘juxtaposition’?

Answer 17

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together for contrasting effect.

Question 18

True or False: ‘Lethargic’ means energetic and lively.

Answer 18

False.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: ‘To _______ means to express disapproval.’

Answer 19

Condemn

Question 20

What does ‘paradox’ mean?

Answer 20

A statement that contradicts itself but may nonetheless be true.

Question 21

Select the correct synonym for ‘sanguine’: A) Cheerful B) Depressed C) Angry

Answer 21

A) Cheerful

Question 22

What is the meaning of ‘insidious’?

Answer 22

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

Question 23

True or False: ‘Pragmatic’ refers to being idealistic and theoretical.

Answer 23

False.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: ‘An _______ is a severe and sudden disaster.’

Answer 24

Cataclysm

Question 25

What does 'resilient' mean?

Answer 25

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Question 26

Select the correct antonym for 'verbose': A) Talkative B) Brief C) Wordy

Answer 26

B) Brief

Question 27

What is the definition of 'serendipity'?

Answer 27

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Question 28

True or False: 'Obsolete' means no longer produced or used; out of date.

Answer 28

True.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: 'To _______ means to make something less powerful or intense.'

Answer 29

Diminish

Question 30

What does 'tenacious' mean?

Answer 30

Holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold.

Question 31

Select the correct synonym for 'metaphor': A) Simile B) Symbol C) Analogy

Answer 31

C) Analogy

Question 32

What is the meaning of 'cogent'?

Answer 32

Clear, logical, and convincing.

Question 33

True or False: 'Ambiguous' means having a clear and definite meaning.

Answer 33

False.