Set No.1

Question 1

analytical

Answer 1

(adj)

[analytic]

1. using a logical method of thinking about something in order to understand it, especially by looking at all the parts separately

She has a clear analytical mind.

2. using scientific analysis in order to find out about something.

analytical methods of research

Question 2

institution

Answer 2

Noun

1 [countable]a large important organization that has a particular purpose, for example, a university or bank

2. [countable] (usually disapproving)a building where people with special needs are taken care of, for example because they are old or mentally ill
   e. g. a mental institution
3. [countable]a custom or system that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people
4. [uncountable]the act of starting or introducing something such as a system or a law
5. [countable] (informal, humorous)a person who is well known because they have been in a particular place or job for a long time

Question 3

commission

Answer 3

Verb

1 to officially ask somebody to write, make or create something or to do a task for you

• commission somebody to do something.*
  e. g. She has been commissioned to write a new national anthem.
• commission something*
  e. g.Publishers have commissioned a French translation of the book.
  2. to choose somebody as an officer in one of the armed forces

commission somebody

e.g. She was commissioned in 2007.

commission somebody (as) something

e.g. He has just been commissioned (as a) pilot officer.

Question 4

distinct

Answer 4

adj

1. easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc

There was a distinct smell of gas.

2. clearly different or of a different kind

The results of the survey fell into two distinct groups.

distinct from something

Jamaican reggae music is quite distinct from North American jazz or blues.

3. [only before noun] used to emphasize that you think an idea or situation definitely exists and is important

Being tall gave Tony a distinct advantage.

Question 5

finalize

Answer 5

verb

finalize something

to complete the last part of a plan, trip, project, etc

to finalize your plans/arrangements

Question 6

conclusive

Answer 6

adj

proving something, and allowing no doubt or confusion

e.g. conclusive evidence/proof/results

Question 7

perceive

Answer 7

verb

1. to notice or become aware of something

perceive something

I perceived a change in his behaviour.

**perceive somebody/something to be/have something **

The patient was perceived to have difficulty in breathing.

2. to understand or think of somebody/something in a particular way

**perceive somebody/something/yourself (as something) **

This discovery was perceived as a major breakthrough.

**perceive somebody/something to be/have something **

They were widely perceived to have been unlucky.

Question 8

textual

Answer 8

adj

connected with or contained in a text

e.g. textual analysis

   textual errors

Question 9

unassisted

Answer 9

adj

not helped by anyone or anything

She could not move unassisted.

syn. unaided

Question 10

equate

Answer 10

verb

equate something (with something)

to think that something is the same as something else or is as important

e.g. Some parents equate education with exam success.