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C1 Flashcards

1
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What does the term ‘accolade’ mean?

A

An award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit.

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True or False: ‘Altruistic’ means selfish or self-centered.

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False. ‘Altruistic’ means showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

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3
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Fill in the blank: ‘The author’s writing style was so ______ that it captivated the readers.’

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Engrossing

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What is the definition of ‘bombastic’?

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High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.

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5
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Choose the synonym for ‘cursory’: a) thorough b) superficial c) detailed d) meticulous

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b) superficial

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What does ‘deleterious’ mean?

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Causing harm or damage.

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7
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Fill in the blank: ‘The professor’s lectures were so ______ that students found them captivating.’

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Riveting

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True or False: ‘Ephemeral’ means lasting for a very short time.

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True. ‘Ephemeral’ means lasting for a very short time.

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What is the definition of ‘fortuitous’?

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Happening by accident or chance rather than design.

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Choose the antonym for ‘gregarious’: a) sociable b) outgoing c) introverted d) friendly

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c) introverted

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What does the word ‘ephemeral’ mean?

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Lasting for a very short time

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12
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Which word is a synonym for ‘ubiquitous’?

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Omnipresent

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True or False: ‘Pernicious’ means beneficial or advantageous.

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False

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Fill in the blank: ‘The ____________ of the situation was apparent to all.’

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Gravity

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What is the definition of ‘conundrum’?

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A confusing and difficult problem or question

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16
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Which word is an antonym for ‘ephemeral’?

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Permanent

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True or False: ‘Ineffable’ means able to be expressed in words.

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False

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Fill in the blank: ‘The ____________ of the situation was astounding.’

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Complexity

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19
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What does ‘exacerbate’ mean?

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To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse

20
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Which word is a synonym for ‘laudable’?

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Praiseworthy

21
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What is the meaning of the word ‘ubiquitous’?

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Present, appearing, or found everywhere

22
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True or False: ‘Eloquent’ means speaking fluently and persuasively.

A

True

23
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Fill in the blank: The word ‘ephemeral’ means lasting for a _______ period of time.

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short

24
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What does ‘ostentatious’ mean?

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Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice

25
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Choose the synonym for ‘alleviate’: A) intensify B) mitigate C) worsen

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B) mitigate

26
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What is the definition of ‘juxtapose’?

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To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect

27
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True or False: ‘Meticulous’ means showing great care and attention to detail.

A

True

28
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Fill in the blank: The word ‘laconic’ means using very _______ words.

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few

29
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What is the meaning of ‘exacerbate’?

A

Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse

30
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Choose the antonym for ‘prolific’: A) fruitful B) barren C) productive

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B) barren

31
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Define ‘ubiquity’.

A

The state or capacity of being everywhere, especially at the same time

32
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True or False: ‘Ubiquitous’ means limited to a specific area or group.

A

False

33
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Fill in the blank: The word ‘superfluous’ means exceeding what is _______.

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necessary

34
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What does ‘exemplary’ mean?

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Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind

35
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Choose the synonym for ‘ephemeral’: A) enduring B) lasting C) temporary

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C) temporary

36
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What is the definition of ‘magnanimous’?

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Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself

37
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True or False: ‘Enigmatic’ means clear and easy to understand.

A

False

38
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Fill in the blank: The word ‘resilient’ means able to recover quickly from _______.

A

difficulties

39
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What is the meaning of ‘disparate’?

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Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison

40
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Choose the antonym for ‘redundant’: A) repetitive B) superfluous C) necessary

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C) necessary

41
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Define ‘profusion’.

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An abundance or large quantity of something

42
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True or False: ‘Prolific’ means producing much fruit or foliage.

A

False

43
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Fill in the blank: The word ‘reverent’ means feeling or showing _______ respect.

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deep

44
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What does ‘ephemeral’ mean?

A

Lasting for a very short time

45
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Choose the synonym for ‘laudable’: A) praiseworthy B) reprehensible C) blameworthy

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A) praiseworthy

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