Lesson 1 -10

Question 1

Diverse

Answer 1

Various- varied
1-We had various problems on our trip, including a flat tire

Question 2

discrete

Answer 2

clearly separate or different in shape or form
1-These small companies now have their own discrete identity.

Question 3

discreet

Answer 3

1-It is a city of lights, but discreet in its illumination

Question 4

adjacent

Answer 4

very near, next to, or touching
1-They lived in a house adjacent to the railroad.

Question 5

Interact

Answer 5

to communicate with or react to
1-We are studying how these two chemicals interact

Question 6

attain

Answer 6

to reach or succeed in getting something:
1-He has attained the highest grade in his music exams.

Question 7

suffering

Answer 7

physical or mental pain that a person or animal is feeling
1-The war will cause widespread human suffering.

Question 8

incompatible

Answer 8

not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences

Synonym
unsuited
Opposite
compatible

Question 9

essential

Answer 9

necessary or needed
1-Government support will be essential if the project is to succeed
2-I think I understood the essential points of his argument

Question 10

identical

Answer 10

exactly the same, or very similar
1-I have three identical blue suits

Question 11

proportion

Answer 11

the number or amount of a group or part of something when compared to the whole
1-Children make up a large proportion of the world’s population

Question 12

Portion

Answer 12

a part or share of something larger:
1-A large/major portion of the company’s profit goes straight back into new projects.

Question 13

against

Answer 13

disagreeing with a plan or activity
1-Germany are playing against Brazil in the cup final tonight.

Question 14

possession

Answer 14

the fact that you have or own something
1-The possession of large amounts of money does not ensure happiness.

Question 15

consistent

Answer 15

consistent adjective (NOT CHANGING)

always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way
1-Her work is sometimes good, but the problem is she’s not consistent

Question 16

Widespread

Answer 16

Syn: extensive
existing or happening in many places and/or among many people:
1-There are reports of widespread flooding in northern Louisiana.

Question 17

prevalent

Answer 17

Syn: rife
existing very commonly or happening often:
1-These diseases are more prevalent among young children

Question 18

induce

Answer 18

induce verb (PERSUADE)

to persuade someone to do something:
1-Nothing could induce me (= I definitely cannot be persuaded) to climb a mountain/ride a bike.

Question 19

compile

Answer 19

to collect information from different places and arrange it in a book, report, or list

Question 20

advocate

Answer 20

1-She advocates taking a more long-term view.
2-He advocates the return of capital punishment.

Question 21

Maintain

Answer 21

to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less

Question 22

Relate

Answer 22

to find or show the connection between two or more things.

to tell a story or describe a series of events

Question 23

comply

Answer 23

Synonym: follow

Question 24

Confirm

Answer 24

confirm verb (MAKE CERTAIN)
1-Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure

Question 25

Identify

Answer 25

to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what that person or thing is
1-Even the smallest baby can identify its mother by her voice.

Question 26

Considerable

Answer 26

large or of noticeable importance
1-The fire caused considerable damage to the church.

Question 27

Seek

Answer 27

to try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object
1-seek refuge/ asylum/ shelter
2- seek revange

Question 28

Fluctuate

Answer 28

to change, especially continuously and between one level or thing and another
1-Vegetable prices fluctuate according to the season.
2-Her wages fluctuate between $150 and $200 a week.

Question 29

Inherent

Answer 29

existing as a natural or basic part of something
1-There are dangers/risks inherent in almost every sport
2- I have an inherent distrust of lawyers.

Question 30

Inevitable

Answer 30

certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented
1-The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness.

Question 31

Commitment

Answer 31

a promise or firm decision to do something
1-Players need to make a commitment to play for a full season.
2-Can you give a commitment that the money will be made available?

Question 32

proceed

Answer 32

to continue as planned
1-His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case.
2-Preparations for the festival are now proceeding smoothly

Question 33

Recede

Question 34

implement

Answer 34

to start using a plan or system
1-The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year

Question 35

Prescribe

Answer 35

(of a doctor) to say what medical treatment someone should have
1-The drug is often prescribed for ulcers.
[ + two objects ] I’ve been prescribed painkillers

Question 36

trait

Answer 36

a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
1-His sense of humor is one of his better traits.

Question 37

expound

Answer 37

to give a detailed explanation of something
1-He’s always expounding on what’s wrong with the world.
2-She uses her newspaper column to expound her views on environmental issues.

Question 38

Compensate

Answer 38

to pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem
1-Victims of the crash will be compensated for their injuries

Question 39

Comprise

Answer 39

to have things or people as parts or members; to consist of
1-The course comprises a class book, a practice book, and a CD

Question 40

Intend

Answer 40

to have as a plan or purpose:
[ + to infinitive ] We intend to go to Australia next year.
Somehow I offended him, which wasn’t what I’d intended

Question 41

Perceive

Answer 41

to come to an opinion about something, or have a belief about something:
1-How do the French perceive the British?
2-Women’s magazines are often perceived to be superficial

Question 42

Decent

Answer 42

socially acceptable or good
1-Everyone should be entitled to a decent wage/standard of living.
2-I thought he was a decent person.

Question 43

Potent

Answer 43

very powerful, forceful, or effective:
Surprise remains the terrorists’ most potent weapon.
The Berlin Wall was a potent symbol of the Cold War.
This is a very potent drug and can have unpleasant side-effects.
Synonym
powerful (CONTROL)

Question 44

Endeavor

Answer 44

to try to do something:
Engineers are endeavoring to locate the source of the problem.

Question 45

Marginal

Answer 45

very small in amount or effect:
The report suggests that there has only been a marginal improvement in women’s pay over the past few years.