Unit 1

Question 1

blurry

Answer 1

unclear, fuzzy
The image was so blurry that I couldn’t make out the details.

Question 2

cozy

Answer 2

comfortable, warm
The room felt cozy with the fireplace on.

Question 3

rigorous

Answer 3

thorough, detailed
The process was rigorous, ensuring no errors were made.

Question 4

rehearse

Answer 4

practice, train
The actors rehearse their lines before the performance.

Question 5

allege

Answer 5

claim, assert
The lawyer will allege that the company was responsible.

Question 6

convict

Answer 6

sentence, condemn
The court decided to convict the man of theft.

Question 7

testify

Answer 7

witness, attest
She was called to testify in the trial.

Question 8

verdict

Answer 8

decision, judgment
The jury reached a unanimous verdict.

Question 9

adore

Answer 9

love, cherish
Many fans adore the singer’s music.

Question 10

envy

Answer 10

jealousy, covet
She couldn’t help but envy her friend’s success.

Question 11

enthusiasm

Answer 11

eagerness, excitement
He showed great enthusiasm for the project.

Question 12

brag

Answer 12

boast, gloat
He tends to brag about his accomplishments.

Question 13

cautious

Answer 13

careful, wary
She was cautious about investing her money.

Question 14

affection

Answer 14

love, fondness
The puppy showed affection by wagging its tail.

Question 15

fond

Answer 15

attached, affectionate
He is fond of the old house he grew up in.

Question 16

poverty

Answer 16

destitution, need
Poverty remains a challenge in many regions.

Question 17

tenant

Answer 17

renter, occupant
The tenant pays rent to the landlord each month.

Question 18

slogan

Answer 18

motto, tagline
The company’s slogan is catchy and memorable.

Question 19

valuable

Answer 19

precious, important
Her advice was valuable to the success of the project.

Question 20

crew

Answer 20

team, group
The crew worked hard to repair the ship.