Advanced English Week 1

Question 1

Coincide

Answer 1

Definition: To happen at the same time as something else.

Example: The festival coincides with the national holiday this year.

Question 2

Commodity

Answer 2

Definition: A product or material that can be bought and sold, especially in large quantities.

Example: Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.

Question 3

Contemporary

Answer 3

Definition: Belonging to the present time; modern.

Example: Contemporary art often challenges traditional ideas.

Question 4

Contradict

Answer 4

Definition: To say that something someone else has said is wrong or does not match the facts.

Example: His story contradicts what the other witnesses said.

Question 5

Conversely

Answer 5

Definition: In contrast; the opposite way.

Example: She loves going to the beach. Conversely, her brother prefers the mountains.

Question 6

Crucial

Answer 6

Definition: Extremely important or necessary.

Example: It’s crucial to study hard if you want to pass the exam.

Question 7

Currency

Answer 7

Definition: The money that is used in a particular country.

Example: The euro is the official currency of several European countries.

Question 8

Denote

Answer 8

Definition: To indicate or be a sign of something.

Example: A red light denotes that you must stop.

Question 9

Detect

Answer 9

Definition: To discover or notice something, often something that is not easy to see.

Example: Doctors can detect diseases early with advanced technology.

Question 10

Deviation

Answer 10

Definition: A change from what is normal or expected.

Example: The weather this year has shown a significant deviation from the usual patterns.

Question 11

Devote

Answer 11

Definition: To give time or energy to something important.

Example: She devotes a lot of time to volunteering at the animal shelter.

Question 12

Differentiation

Answer 12

Definition: The act of distinguishing between two or more things.

Example: Product differentiation helps companies compete in the market.

Question 13

Diminish

Answer 13

Definition: To make or become smaller or less important.

Example: His influence in the company has diminished since the new CEO arrived.

Question 14

Displacement

Answer 14

Definition: The forced movement of people or things from their usual place.

Example: The war caused the displacement of thousands of people.

Question 15

Distorted

Answer 15

Definition: Twisted or changed in a way that makes something appear wrong.

Example: The image on the screen was distorted, making it hard to see clearly.

Question 16

Dramatic

Answer 16

Definition: Very noticeable or extreme.

Example: There has been a dramatic increase in house prices over the past year.