Set3 PracticeA

Question 1

drastically

Answer 1

severely, significantly
Global warming has drastically reduced the extent of sea ice.

Question 2

navigable

Answer 2

passable, traversable
The river is navigable during the summer.

Question 3

vessel

Answer 3

ship, boat
The vessel set sail for the Arctic.

Question 4

viable

Answer 4

feasible, workable
This plan is viable for our project.

Question 5

shaved

Answer 5

trimmed, reduced
The new route shaved four days off the travel time.

Question 6

jurisdiction

Answer 6

authority, control
The case falls under the jurisdiction of the local court.

Question 7

cartographer

Answer 7

mapmaker, surveyor
The cartographer drew a detailed map of the region.

Question 8

archipelago

Answer 8

group of islands, isles
The archipelago is known for its beautiful scenery.

Question 9

precedents

Answer 9

examples, models
The ruling set important legal precedents.

Question 10

compliance

Answer 10

adherence, conformity
The company is in compliance with safety regulations.

Question 11

obligation

Answer 11

duty, responsibility
He felt an obligation to help his family.

Question 12

bolster

Answer 12

support, strengthen
The policy will bolster economic growth.

Question 13

sovereignty

Answer 13

autonomy, independence
The nation fought for its sovereignty.

Question 14

ratification

Answer 14

approval, confirmation
The treaty awaits ratification by the government.

Question 15

balking

Answer 15

hesitating, refusing
The horse kept balking at the fence.

Question 16

allegedly

Answer 16

reportedly, supposedly
He was allegedly involved in the incident.

Question 17

persists

Answer 17

continues, endures
The issue persists despite several attempts to resolve it.

Question 18

infrastructure

Answer 18

framework, system
The city’s infrastructure supports millions of residents.

Question 19

municipal

Answer 19

local, city
The municipal government issued new regulations.

Question 20

sprawling

Answer 20

expanding, extending
The sprawling city covered miles of land.

Question 21

incorporate

Answer 21

include, integrate
The chef decided to incorporate fresh herbs into the dish to enhance its flavor.