LETTER A

Question 1

Abrasive

Answer 1

(Of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding.
- The wood should be rubbed down with fine abrasive paper
(Of a person or manner) showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh.
- Her abrasive and arrogant personal style won her few friends

Question 2

Accomplish

Answer 2

*achieve or complete successfully.
“the planes accomplished their mission”
*fill in (a form).
“once this form has been accomplished, the applicant needs to secure supporting documents”

Question 3

A given

Answer 3

A given is some detail or fact that is known to be true. Your mother might say, “It’s a given that I’ll always love you, no matter how annoying you are.”

Question 4

Ability

Answer 4

Possession of the means or skill to do something
- The manager had lost his ability to motivate the players
Talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area
- Talent, skill, expertise…

Question 5

Above

Answer 5

1. in extended space over and not touching.
   “a display of fireworks above the town”
2. at a higher level or layer than.
   “bruises above both eyes”
   adverb
   at a higher level or layer.
   “place a quantity of mud in a jar with water above”

Question 6

Above and beyond

Answer 6

to give extra effort, especially in a way that exceeds expectations, as in

*John always goes above and beyond to make my birthday
* He’s always been a good friend, but while I was ill he really went above and beyond.
*We have a very dedicated team of people who go above and beyond what is required.

Question 7

Accomplishment

Answer 7

Something that has been achieved successfully.
- The reduction of inflation was a remarkable accomplishment

Question 8

Acquaint

Answer 8

Make someone aware of or familiar with.
“new staff should be acquainted with fire exit routes”
be an acquaintance.
“I am not acquainted with any young lady of that name”

Question 9

Advertising

Answer 9

The action of business of the promotion through public announcements in newspapers, TV, radio or the internet of a product, service or event, in order to attract or increase interest in it
*My company now spends more on advertising on the web than we do on TV
*GE has increased its advertising budget by 10% to help it grow in new markets

Question 10

Affectionate

Answer 10

readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness.
“a happy and affectionate family”

Question 11

Aforementioned

Answer 11

Being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
- Works of all the aforementioned authors
Synonyms: aforesaid, said same
- The aforementioned John Smith agrees to these terms
- The items are for sale as listed in the aforementioned document
- Songs from the aforementioned album

Question 12

Aftermath

Answer 12

The result of a tragic event. The country is rebuilding its economy in the aftermath of the war.

Question 13

Afterwards

Answer 13

at a later or future time; subsequently.
“the offender was arrested shortly afterwards”
* she heard a noise and shortly afterwards the alarm went off”
* “it was only afterwards that I notice the letter on my desk”
* “let’s go to the cinema and then have dinner straight afterwards”
* “I had my appointment and then went to work immediately afterwards”

Question 14

Ahoy there

Answer 14

A shout used, especially by people in boats, to attract attention: Ahoy there! used, especially on a boat, when you see something, usually something that is in the distance: Land ahoy!

Question 15

AI

Answer 15

Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Specific applications of AI include expert systems, natural language processing, speech recognition and machine vision
- The MetaHuman system relies on artificial intelligence to do its heavy computational lifting
- The simple-to-use app uses artificial intelligence to scour the Internet for matching items.

Question 16

Aim

Answer 16

Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target. Ex: Aim the camcorder at some suitable object

Question 17

All-inclusive

Answer 17

Including everything or everyone.
- The tab for the all-inclusive dinner is $38”

Question 18

All the same (final sentence)

Answer 18

to introduce a statement which indicates that a situation or your opinion has not changed, in spite of what has happened or what has just been said.
It rained every day on our vacation - but we had a good time all the same.
But we’re here, all the same.
There were so many things – things they didn’t need, but appreciated all the same.
There were so many things – things they didn’t need, but appreciated all the same.

Question 19

Allow

Answer 19

give (someone) permission to do something.
“the dissident was allowed to leave the country”

Question 20

Allude

Answer 20

Suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.
- She had a way of alluding to Jean but never saying her name
Mention without discussing at length.
- We will allude briefly to the main points
(Of an artist or a work of art) recall (an earlier work or style) in such a way as to suggest a relationship with it.
- The photographs allude to Italian Baroque painting

Question 21

Almighty

Answer 21

having absolute power over all. Almighty God. : relatively unlimited in power. an almighty board of directors. : having or regarded as having great power or importance.
“I prayed that the almighty power of God would help me”
“I felt there was an almighty power at work”
“The almighty blogosphere has brought the press to its knees once again.”
“I wanted to beg the Almighty for mercy”

Question 22

Alumnus/Alumni

Answer 22

A person who has attended or has graduated from a particular school, college, or university

Question 23

Amount

Answer 23

A quantity of something, specially the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent
- The sport gives an enormous amount of pleasure to many people

Question 24

Ancestor

Answer 24

• a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended.
  “my ancestor Admiral Anson circumnavigated the globe 250 years ago”
  *an early type of animal or plant from which others have evolved.
  “the ancestor of most dolphins is not clear”
• an early version of a machine, system, etc.
  “this instrument is an ancestor of the lute”

Question 25

Ancient

Answer 25

Old

Question 26

Anomaly

Answer 26

• Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
• There are a number of anomalities in the present system

Question 27

Antsy

Answer 27

Very nervous, worried, or unpleasantly excited

Question 28

Anyhoo

Answer 28

Anyhow; anyway (used to indicate a change of subject or a return to a previous subject after a digression or interruption).
“anyhoo, I think we’re all taking ourselves far too seriously today”

Question 29

Apartment block/apartment building

Answer 29

a large building divided into separate apartments.

Question 30

Aphorism

Answer 30

A pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”.
- The old aphorism “the child is father to the man”
A concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by an ancient classical author
- The opening sentence of the first aphorism of Hippocrates

Question 31

Ap·pa·rat·us (noun)
/ˌapəˈradəs,ˌapəˈrādəs/

Answer 31

*A complex structure within an organization or system.
*The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
“laboratory apparatus”

Question 32

Approaching

Answer 32

coming nearer in distance or time.
“I heard steps approaching the front door”
“the time is fast approaching when the children will have left home”
“gales approaching speeds of 200 km per hour battered the coast”
“the time is approaching when you will be destroyed”

Question 33

Apron

Answer 33

a garment usually of cloth, plastic, or leather usually tied around the waist and used to protect clothing or adorn a costume

Question 34

Are you glad/pleased about getting this new position at Sony corp?

Answer 34

Example for question for welcome

Question 35

armchair

Answer 35

• a comfortable chair, typically upholstered, with side supports for a person’s arms.
• lacking or not involving practical or direct experience of a particular subject or activity.
  “armchair adventurers”
• She was sitting in an armchair with blankets wrapped round her.

Question 36

arm·pit
/ˈärmpit/
noun

Answer 36

a hollow under the arm at the shoulder.
INFORMAL*NORTH AMERICAN
a place regarded as extremely unpleasant.
“they call the region the armpit of America”

Question 37

Asleep

Answer 37

• in a state of sleep.
  “she had been asleep for over three hours”
• not attentive or alert; inactive.
  “the competition was not asleep”
• (of a limb) having no feeling; numb.
  “his legs were asleep”

Question 38

Asset

Answer 38

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
- Quick reflexes were his chief asset
Property owned by a person or company, regarded as having value and available to meet debts, commitments, or legacies.
- Growth in net assets

Question 39

At all

Answer 39

Used for emphasis, in any way; to any extent
- I don’t like him at all

Question 40

Attempt

Answer 40

• make an effort to achieve or complete (something, typically a difficult task or action).
  “she attempted a comeback in 1989”
• an act of trying to achieve something, typically one that is unsuccessful or not certain to succeed.
  “an attempt to halt the bombings”

Question 41

Attend

Answer 41

be present at (an event, meeting, or function).
- The entire sales force attended the conference

Question 42

Automaticity

Answer 42

the quality or fact of being performed involuntarily or unconsciously, as a reflex, innate process, or ingrained habit.
* In this historical drama, everything happens with the automaticity of clockwork, as if the ending has already been written.
* Automaticity is the ability to recall facts instantly in lieu of counting on fingers or diagramming the problem.

Question 43

Awake

Answer 43

• stop sleeping; wake from sleep.
  “she awoke to find the streets covered in snow”
• not asleep.
  “the noise might keep you awake at night”

Question 44

Aware

Answer 44

concerned and well-informed about a particular situation or development.
“most people are aware of the dangers of sunbathing”
I wasn’t even aware that he was sick.

Question 45

Awful

Answer 45

extremely disagreeable or objectionable
//awful food
//awful behavior
//an awful experience

Question 46

Ashamed

Answer 46

Embarrassed or guilty because of one’s actions, characteristics, or associations
- You should be ashamed of yourself
Reluctant to do something through fear of embarrassment or humiliation
- I’m ashamed to say I followed him home