Unit 5

Question 1

Executive

Answer 1

leader, manager
The chief executive of Wonder Inc. contacted us last week.

Question 2

Import

Answer 2

bring in, introduce
They imported goods from Europe.

Question 3

Affiliate

Answer 3

associate, partner
She no longer affiliates herself with that church.

Question 4

Ambition

Answer 4

aspiration, drive
Her young heart was full of ambition.

Question 5

Manufacture

Answer 5

produce, create
Nelli Industries plans to manufacture a large amount of dog toys this year.

Question 6

Prosper

Answer 6

thrive, flourish
They began to prosper under new leadership.

Question 7

Surplus

Answer 7

excess, extra
The company experienced a surplus of goods after sales declined unexpectedly.

Question 8

Venture

Answer 8

enterprise, endeavor
Tanner Co. is planning a new business venture.

Question 9

Exchange

Answer 9

trade, swap
Our Christmas party always involves a gift exchange.

Question 10

Valuable

Answer 10

precious, important
Don’t lose track of those valuable jewels.

Question 11

Afford

Answer 11

manage, allow
Laura couldn’t afford a new car.

Question 12

Commute

Answer 12

travel, journey
It is a long commute to work every morning.

Question 13

Deduct

Answer 13

subtract, remove
That penalty deducted two points from their score.

Question 14

Negotiate

Answer 14

bargain, discuss
Negotiate a new deal for us please.

Question 15

Shortage

Answer 15

lack, scarcity
The United States is currently experiencing a refrigerator shortage.

Question 16

Enterprise

Answer 16

business, corporation
Stark Enterprise is rising in the marketing industry.

Question 17

Inherit

Answer 17

receive, acquire
Ella inherited her father’s old truck after he passed.

Question 18

Transaction

Answer 18

deal, exchange
He prepared a statement for their transaction.

Question 19

Appoint

Answer 19

assign, designate
We appointed her as leader of the group.

Question 20

Fare

Answer 20

charge, fee
The taxi fare was much cheaper than I expected.