Reading Vocabs

Question 1

traditional

Answer 1

customary
e.g.
It is traditional in our family to have a big dinner together every Friday night.

Question 2

obscure

Answer 2

little-known

e.g.
The artist became famous years after his death, even though his work was quite obscure during his lifetime.

Question 3

discreet

Answer 3

not publicly shown

e.g.
She was discreet about her plans to change jobs, sharing the news only with her closest friends.

Question 4

eccentric

Answer 4

unusual

e.g.
The professor’s eccentric habit of wearing mismatched socks made his students smile every day.

Question 5

repossession

Answer 5

taking back ownership

e.g.
After failing to make payments for months, he faced the repossession of his car by the bank.

Question 6

rehabilitation

Answer 6

renovation

e.g.
The city government approved a plan for the rehabilitation of the old theater to restore its former glory

Question 7

reciprocation

Answer 7

giving in return

e.g.
She smiled at him, and his warm reciprocation of her kindness made her day even better.

Question 8

reindustrialization

Answer 8

revitalizing industry

e.g.
The government’s policies focused on reindustrialization, aiming to bring manufacturing jobs back to the region.

Question 9

Deteriorate

Answer 9

become progressively worse

e.g.
The old building began to deteriorate after years of neglect and harsh weather.

Question 10

Menacing

Answer 10

suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.

e.g.
The dark clouds gathered in a menacing way, warning of an approaching storm.

Question 11

Subdued

Answer 11

(of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed.

e.g.
After hearing the bad news, she became subdued and spent the evening in silence.

Question 12

Resolute

Answer 12

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

e.g.
Despite the challenges, he remained resolute in his decision to complete the marathon.

Question 13

enunciate

Answer 13

pronounce

e.g.
During the presentation, she made sure to enunciate every word clearly so everyone could understand.

Question 14

reminiscent of

Answer 14

similar to

e.g.
The warm scent of apple pie was reminiscent of her grandmother’s kitchen.

Question 15

inhospitable

Answer 15

harsh and difficult to live in

e.g.
The desert’s scorching heat and lack of water make it one of the most inhospitable places on Earth.

Question 16

conducive to

Answer 16

favorable to

e.g.
A quiet and organized workspace is conducive to productive study sessions.

Question 17

palliative

Answer 17

soothing

e.g.
The doctor recommended a palliative treatment to ease the patient’s discomfort.

Question 18

rudimentary

Answer 18

at a low level

e.g.
The village school had only rudimentary facilities, but the children were eager to learn.

Question 19

pervasive

Answer 19

common

e.g.
The pervasive use of smartphones has changed the way people communicate and access information.

Question 20

erroneous

Answer 20

incorrect

e.g.
The article contained several erroneous statements that needed to be corrected before publication.

Question 21

intermittent

Answer 21

happening at intervals

e.g.
The rain was intermittent, with brief periods of sunshine breaking through the clouds.

Question 22

impeded

Answer 22

delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.

e.g.
The fallen tree impeded traffic, causing a long delay during rush hour.

Question 23

contemplate

Answer 23

think about

e.g.
She sat by the window to contemplate her next steps in life.

Question 24

Shunning

Answer 24

persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution

e.g.
After the scandal, he faced social shunning and rarely left his home.

Question 25

belies

Answer 25

contradicts

e.g.
His calm expression belies the anxiety he feels inside.

Question 26

feasible

Answer 26

possible

e.g.
The team worked hard to determine if launching the new product by December was feasible.

Question 27

bewilderment at

Answer 27

a state of being confused, lost, or perplexed

e.g.
Her bewilderment at the complex instructions was evident as she tried to assemble the furniture.

Question 28

unfathomable

Answer 28

incapable of being fully explored or understood.

e.g.
The depth of the ocean remains unfathomable, even with modern technology.

Question 29

pioneering

Answer 29

involving new ideas or methods.

e.g.
Her pioneering research on renewable energy changed the industry.

Question 30

dubious

Answer 30

hesitating or doubting.

e.g.
He was dubious about the reliability of the new software.

Question 31

redundant

Answer 31

not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

e.g.
The new system made the old equipment redundant.

Question 32

triumph

Answer 32

a great victory or achievement.

e.g.
Winning the championship was a triumph for the underdog team.

Question 33

capitulate

Answer 33

cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield

e.g.
The rebels refused to capitulate, even under extreme pressure.

Question 34

diverge

Answer 34

(of a road, route, or line) separate from another route and go in a different direction.

e.g.
The two paths diverge at the edge of the forest.

Question 35

repercussions

Answer 35

an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

e.g.
The decision to cut funding had serious repercussions for the program.

Question 36

prolongation

Answer 36

lasting longer than planned

e.g.
The prolongation of the meeting frustrated everyone.

Question 37

insulate

Answer 37

prevent outside exposure.

e.g.
They used thick curtains to insulate the room from noise.

Question 38

downplay

Answer 38

act like something is not as bad as it is

e.g.
He tried to downplay the severity of the mistake.

Question 39

benign

Answer 39

nonthreatening

e.g.
The tumor was found to be benign, much to her relief.

Question 40

fortify

Answer 40

strengthen

e.g.
They worked hard to fortify the city walls against attack.

Question 41

demarcate

Answer 41

define

e.g.
Fences were used to demarcate the boundaries of the property.

Question 42

repel

Answer 42

drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away.

e.g.
The soldiers were able to repel the enemy’s advance.

Question 43

consecrated

Answer 43

sacred

e.g.
The church was consecrated in a special ceremony.

Question 44

condemned

Answer 44

sentenced to a particular punishment, especially death.

e.g.
The prisoner was condemned to life imprisonment for his crimes.

Question 45

circumvents

Answer 45

avoids

e.g.
She cleverly circumvents the rules without breaking them.

Question 46

aggregated

Answer 46

collected together.

e.g.
The data from all departments were aggregated for the final report.

Question 47

dissipated

Answer 47

went away

e.g.
The fog gradually dissipated as the sun rose

Question 48

percolated

Answer 48

filtered through

e.g.
The news of their success slowly percolated through the town.

Question 49

disproportionately

Answer 49

more or less than the general population.

e.g.
The policy disproportionately affected low-income families.

Question 50

fidelity

Answer 50

faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

e.g.
His fidelity to his friends earned him their lifelong trust.

Question 51

painstakingly

Answer 51

with great care and thoroughness.

e.g.
She painstakingly crafted each piece of jewelry by hand.

Question 52

scrupulous

Answer 52

exact and precise

e.g.
The accountant was scrupulous in ensuring every detail was correct.

Question 53

facsimiles

Answer 53

exact copies

e.g.
The museum displayed facsimiles of ancient manuscripts.

Question 54

complacent

Answer 54

satisfied

e.g.
He grew complacent after receiving praise, neglecting further improvements.

Question 55

prudent

Answer 55

wise

e.g.
It’s always prudent to save a portion of your income for emergencies.

Question 56

plunge

Answer 56

jump or dive quickly and energetically.

e.g.
She took a deep breath and plunged into the icy water.

Question 57

apprehension

Answer 57

anxiety

e.g.
He felt a sense of apprehension before stepping onto the stage.

Question 58

Abjure

Answer 58

Formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief

e.g.
The politician publicly abjured his controversial past statements.

Question 59

sequestered

Answer 59

(of a place) isolated and hidden away.

e.g.
The writer lived in a sequestered cabin to focus on her work.

Question 60

proximity

Answer 60

nearness in space, time, or relationship.

e.g.
The hotel’s proximity to the beach made it a popular choice for tourists.

Question 61

substantial

Answer 61

of considerable importance, size, or worth.

e.g.
“a substantial amount of cash”

Question 62

Fittingly

Answer 62

appropriately, suitably

Question 63

amorphous

Answer 63

without a clearly defined shape or form.

e.g.

Question 64

paucity of

Answer 64

a small amount of something, or an amount that is less than what is needed or wanted

Question 65

profusion of

Answer 65

an extremely large amount of something