Lesson 9

Question 1

accurate

Answer 1

adv. accurately
n. accuracy
adj. careful and exact
syn. precise

She was able to make accurate observations with the new telescope.
Experiments must be conducted with accuracy.

Question 2

acute

Answer 2

adv. acutely
n. acuteness
adj. having a sudden consequence or severe
effect
syn. intense

The president was acutely aware of the fact that her decision would be
unpopular.
He was suffering from an acute headache.

Question 3

classify

Answer 3

adj. classified
n. classification
v. to place into groups according to type
syn. arrange

Biologists classify life forms into many phylla.
The library’s catalog is a classification of books in the library.

Question 4

currency

Answer 4

n. monetary unit; cash
syn. money

Most purchases in foreign countries must be made in the local
currency.
The Japanese currency is gaining strength against the dollar.

Question 5

deep

Answer 5

adv. deeply
n. depth
v. deepen
adj. far below the surface; complete
understanding
syn. thorough

Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world.
The depth of his understanding of math is remarkable.

Question 6

dense

Answer 6

adv. densely
n. density
adj. closely packed or crowded; difficult to
see through
syn. thick

The boating accident was caused by the dense fog.
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

Question 7

dim

Answer 7

adv. dimly
v. dim
n. dimness
adj. not bright or clear
syn. faint

The light was too dim for studying.
The stars dimly lit the evening sky.

Question 8

display

Answer 8

n. display
v. to show; reveal
syn. exhibit

The model displayed the details of the human hand.
The candidate’s display of anger was unfortunate.

Question 9

exports

Answer 9

adj. exported
v. export
n. products sold abroad
syn. foreign sales

The United States’ imports now exceed its exports.
Exported goods are usually high in quality.

Question 10

gigantic

Answer 10

adv. gigantically
adj. very large
syn. enormous

Reaching the moon was a gigantic step in space exploration for mankind.
New methods of farming offer gigantic advantages over the old methods.

Question 11

impressive

Answer 11

adv. impressively
v. impress
n. impression
adj. causing admiration because of an object’s
importance, size, or quality
syn. imposing

Lincoln’s power of persuasion was impressive.
Everyone left with a good impression of the play.

Question 12

install

Answer 12

v. to set up or create an office; to place in a fixed position
n. installation
n. installer
syn. establish

The software we needed was already installed on the computer.
Antonia was installed as president of the art club last week.

Question 13

jargon

Answer 13

n. language specific to a profession or activity
adj. Jargony
syn. terminology

The legal jargon in the contract was confusing.
Science fiction jargon used in television shows and movies often comes
from real science.

Question 14

lasting

Answer 14

v. last
adj. forever; without end
syn. enduring

Kennedy left a lasting impression on the people who heard his
inaugural address.
The introduction of robots will have a lasting effect on industry.

Question 15

straightforward

Answer 15

adj. easy to understand; simple; honest
adv. straightforwardly
n. straightforwardness
syn. uncomplicated

The assembly directions were straightforward.
His straightforward approach to his business dealings earned him respect.

Question 16

uniform

Answer 16

adv. uniformly
n. uniformity
adj. every part being the same
syn. consistent

Bread has a uniform texture.
The grades on the test were uniformly poor.

Question 17

vibrant

Answer 17

adv. vibrantly
n. vibrance
adj. lively; powerful; full of action; bright
syn. brilliant

His vibrant personality made him well liked by everyone.
The vibrance of the city is attractive to many individuals.