Lesson 1

Question 1

Arid

Answer 1

Dry, desert, waterless

The area known as Sahara Desert is one of the most arid places in the world.

Question 2

Create

Answer 2

Produce, bring about, cause

Question 3

Interpret

Answer 3

Clarify, explain, make sense

Question 4

Mention

Answer 4

Remark, say

Question 5

Prime(v)

Answer 5

Prepare, get ready

Question 6

Comprehensive

Answer 6

Complete, detailed, extensive, thorough

Question 7

Deprive (of)

Answer 7

Denude, dispossess,rob

Women were deprived of their rights.

Question 8

Prosper(v)

Answer 8

Succeed, thrive, advance, bloom,flourish

Businesses are prospering rapidly.

Question 9

Site

Answer 9

Location,place,ground

Question 10

Suppleness

Answer 10

Flexibility, elasticity

His suppleness of mind is excellent.

Question 11

Afford

Answer 11

Manage, stand, find the money for

We cannot afford to lose such an important member of our team.

Question 12

Affluent

Answer 12

Rich, wealthy, well-to-do, prosperous

Under duress from the tax officer, the beggar admitted that he was truly affluent.

Question 13

Compatible

Answer 13

Harmonious, well-matched, reconcilable

Question 14

Disparage

Answer 14

Discredit, belittle, contempt

They disparaged her achievements.

Question 15

Archaic

Answer 15

Ancient, Old

The archaic methods of farming must be brought up to date.