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Questions (50)

  1. Q 1.

    The government decided to _________ a strict new environmental regulation to reduce carbon emissions.

    • A.

      prescribe

    • B.

      adopt

    • C.

      undermine

    • D.

      suppress

  2. Q 2.

    There has been a sudden _________ in the number of smartphone users over the past five years.

    • A.

      referendum

    • B.

      culprit

    • C.

      explosion

    • D.

      configuration

  3. Q 3.

    The science instructor _________ how to operate the laboratory machinery safely before letting us practice.

    • A.

      scrutinized

    • B.

      penetrated

    • C.

      demonstrated

    • D.

      foster

  4. Q 4.

    The supply of clean drinking water was found to be _________ for the entire village during the dry season.

    • A.

      inadequate

    • B.

      fragile

    • C.

      transient

    • D.

      phenomenal

  5. Q 5.

    The country held its first _________ election in over twenty years, ensuring equal voting rights for all citizens.

    • A.

      harsh

    • B.

      democratic

    • C.

      indigenous

    • D.

      intellectual

  6. Q 6.

    The court decided to _________ custody of the children to the mother after a long legal battle.

    • A.

      grant to

    • B.

      dry up

    • C.

      interfere

    • D.

      overcome

  7. Q 7.

    Citizens across the nation cast their votes in a national _________ regarding whether to join the economic alliance.

    • A.

      pueblo

    • B.

      dilemma

    • C.

      culprit

    • D.

      referendum

  8. Q 8.

    The board of directors is still searching for a commercially _________ solution to keep the company profitable.

    • A.

      harsh

    • B.

      transient

    • C.

      viable

    • D.

      fragile

  9. Q 9.

    The failure rate of the new product contrasts _________ with last year's impressive performance figures.

    • A.

      inevitably

    • B.

      starkly

    • C.

      uncannily

    • D.

      transiently

  10. Q 10.

    Many environmental experts _________ a carbon tax cut or alternative incentives to boost green technology.

    • A.

      advocate

    • B.

      perpetuate

    • C.

      undermine

    • D.

      reinvigorate

  11. Q 11.

    Following the sudden safety warning, the police ordered the immediate _________ of the large crowd.

    • A.

      degradation

    • B.

      renaissance

    • C.

      dispersal

    • D.

      potential

  12. Q 12.

    The teenager ran _________ from home after a heated argument with his parents about his future.

    • A.

      off

    • B.

      away

    • C.

      out

    • D.

      down

  13. Q 13.

    A wave of sudden _________ swept through the passengers when the cabin pressure dropped.

    • A.

      dilemma

    • B.

      culprit

    • C.

      abuse

    • D.

      panic

  14. Q 14.

    Employees felt their jobs and daily schedules were completely at the _________ of the unpredictable new manager.

    • A.

      whim of

    • B.

      behind peers

    • C.

      legion

    • D.

      stride

  15. Q 15.

    They have been _________ friends since their primary school days, sharing almost every personal secret.

    • A.

      fragile

    • B.

      intimate

    • C.

      indigenous

    • D.

      transient

  16. Q 16.

    With inflation rates rising this high, a major price increase in daily commodities seems _________.

    • A.

      inevitable

    • B.

      phenomenal

    • C.

      potential

    • D.

      harsh

  17. Q 17.

    She was a true _________ in the field of modern heart surgery, being among the first to perform the procedure.

    • A.

      porter

    • B.

      culprit

    • C.

      pioneer

    • D.

      peer

  18. Q 18.

    The effect of the strong painkiller began to wear _________ after about four hours, causing mild discomfort.

    • A.

      out

    • B.

      off

    • C.

      away

    • D.

      down

  19. Q 19.

    As night fell, the sound of the distant music slowly faded _________ into the quiet darkness.

    • A.

      off

    • B.

      out

    • C.

      away

    • D.

      down

  20. Q 20.

    Free giveaways and lucky draws are often just a marketing _________ designed to boost short-term sales.

    • A.

      terrace

    • B.

      dilemma

    • C.

      stride

    • D.

      gimmick

  21. Q 21.

    Families and children were laughing and playing exciting games at the local weekend _________.

    • A.

      pueblo

    • B.

      fairground

    • C.

      terrace

    • D.

      legion

  22. Q 22.

    The physician _________ a specialized course of antibiotics to treat the severe bacterial infection.

    • A.

      foster

    • B.

      observe

    • C.

      prescribe

    • D.

      detect

  23. Q 23.

    The guest speaker received a modest _________ for his inspiring lecture on modern economics.

    • A.

      honorarium

    • B.

      culprit

    • C.

      dilemma

    • D.

      stride

  24. Q 24.

    Several corrupt officials were accused of trying to _________ senior government ministers to pass the illegal construction permit.

    • A.

      exploit

    • B.

      bribe

    • C.

      suppress

    • D.

      undermine

  25. Q 25.

    Due to unexpected supply chain disruptions, production costs continue to _________ rapidly.

    • A.

      dry up

    • B.

      breed

    • C.

      escalate

    • D.

      interfere

  26. Q 26.

    His financial downfall was primarily caused by his uncontrolled _________ and constant buying of luxury items.

    • A.

      extravagance

    • B.

      degradation

    • C.

      abuse

    • D.

      potential

  27. Q 27.

    The winding river forms a natural _________ between the two neighboring provinces.

    • A.

      terrace

    • B.

      configuration

    • C.

      pueblo

    • D.

      boundary

  28. Q 28.

    Customer service was completely _________ with phone calls and complaint emails following the major software crash.

    • A.

      inundated

    • B.

      reinvigorated

    • C.

      acknowledged

    • D.

      detected

  29. Q 29.

    He proudly wore a custom jacket _________ with his favorite rock band's logo across the back.

    • A.

      fragile

    • B.

      emblazoned

    • C.

      transient

    • D.

      harsh

  30. Q 30.

    Pharmacists are professionally trained to safely _________ prescription medications to patients.

    • A.

      dispense

    • B.

      penetrate

    • C.

      foster

    • D.

      breed

  31. Q 31.

    Volunteers kindly handed _________ free bottled water and energy snacks to the tired marathon runners.

    • A.

      off

    • B.

      away

    • C.

      out

    • D.

      down

  32. Q 32.

    Legal auditors will thoroughly _________ every single clause of the partnership agreement before signing.

    • A.

      observe

    • B.

      acknowledge

    • C.

      detect

    • D.

      scrutinize

  33. Q 33.

    Lack of initial funding remains the single biggest _________ to launching the startup project.

    • A.

      culprit

    • B.

      obstacle

    • C.

      dilemma

    • D.

      stride

  34. Q 34.

    Bats and owls are well-known _________ creatures that hunt and forage primarily after dark.

    • A.

      indigenous

    • B.

      fragile

    • C.

      transient

    • D.

      nocturnal

  35. Q 35.

    The skilled driver managed to _________ the large truck into a remarkably tight parking space.

    • A.

      penetrate

    • B.

      exploit

    • C.

      manoeuvre

    • D.

      overcome

  36. Q 36.

    Radar waves successfully _________ off the smooth metallic surface of aircraft to track their movement.

    • A.

      bounce

    • B.

      run

    • C.

      fade

    • D.

      wear

  37. Q 37.

    Powerful floodlights brilliantly _________ the entire stadium during the crucial night championship match.

    • A.

      illuminate

    • B.

      reinvigorate

    • C.

      suppress

    • D.

      foster

  38. Q 38.

    She possesses an _________ ability to guess what people are thinking just by looking at their facial expressions.

    • A.

      intellectual

    • B.

      potential

    • C.

      uncanny

    • D.

      fragile

  39. Q 39.

    His public comments strongly _________ the concerns and worries expressed by many local residents.

    • A.

      perpetuate

    • B.

      echo

    • C.

      undermine

    • D.

      interfere

  40. Q 40.

    Which word is a synonym for "feasible" or "capable of succeeding" among the choices below?

    • A.

      Fragile

    • B.

      Transient

    • C.

      Indigenous

    • D.

      Viable

  41. Q 41.

    Which phrase means "to test or exchange an idea with someone to see their reaction"?

    • A.

      Bounce off

    • B.

      Get off

    • C.

      Dry up

    • D.

      Hand out

  42. Q 42.

    What does the phrasal verb "wear off" typically mean when referring to medicine or feelings?

    • A.

      To gradually decrease and disappear over time

    • B.

      To force a group of people to stop opposing

    • C.

      To cause something bad to continue

    • D.

      To leave a bus or train secretly

  43. Q 43.

    If a situation or project is described as being "at the whim of" something, it means:

    • A.

      It is strictly controlled by a porter.

    • B.

      It is subject to sudden, unpredictable changes and desires.

    • C.

      It has reached a phenomenal academic level.

    • D.

      It is built on steep terraces.

  44. Q 44.

    Which of the following best defines the noun "gimmick"?

    • A.

      A trick or device intended to attract attention with little real value

    • B.

      A traditional Native American village built of mud brick

    • C.

      A flat area of land cut into the side of a hill for growing crops

    • D.

      A person who carries heavy loads for travelers

  45. Q 45.

    Choose the correct sentence using the word "escalate":

    • A.

      The doctor escalated the patient to suppress the cough.

    • B.

      We observed an escalation in the forest canopy.

    • C.

      The minor disagreement quickly escalated into a serious physical argument.

    • D.

      The porter escalated the luggage onto the terrace.

  46. Q 46.

    What is the primary meaning of the word "dispense"?

    • A.

      To examine documents very carefully and in detail

    • B.

      To distribute or give out items, services, or medicines

    • C.

      To move through a canopy or market

    • D.

      To lag behind peers in educational progress

  47. Q 47.

    Which word describes a payment given for a service that is nominally done without charge, such as a guest speech?

    • A.

      Honorarium

    • B.

      Culprit

    • C.

      Dilemma

    • D.

      Renaissance

  48. Q 48.

    If someone's clothes or a building's entrance is "emblazoned" with a logo, it means:

    • A.

      It is completely hidden by a harsh canopy.

    • B.

      It is decorated or marked conspicuously with a design or words.

    • C.

      It has dried up completely during a summer drought.

    • D.

      It is lagging far behind its peers.

  49. Q 49.

    Which word matches the definition: "A sudden strong feeling of fear or worry that stops you from thinking clearly"?

    • A.

      Panic

    • B.

      Degradation

    • C.

      Renaissance

    • D.

      Configuration

  50. Q 50.

    Identify the word that means "acting as a pioneer or being the first to develop or do something":

    • A.

      Perpetuate

    • B.

      Reinvigorate

    • C.

      Undermine

    • D.

      Pioneer

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