UP V03

Question 1

facilitate

Answer 1

to make something possible or easier:
The new ramp will facilitate the entry of wheelchairs.
The current structure does not facilitate efficient work flow.

Question 2

tremendous

Answer 2

very great in amount or level, or extremely good:
They were making a tremendous amount of noise last night.
She’s been a tremendous (= very great) help to me over the last few months.
You won? That’s tremendous!

Question 3

simultaneous

Answer 3

happening or being done at exactly the same time:

There were several simultaneous explosions in different cities.

Question 4

nimble

Answer 4

quick and exact either in movement or thoughts:
nimble fingers/feet
His nimble mind calculated the answer before I could key the numbers into my computer.

Question 5

claim

Answer 5

to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it:
[ + (that) ] The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.
[ + to infinitive ] He claims to have met the president, but I don’t believe him.
All parties have claimed success in yesterday’s elections.
An unknown terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning’s bomb attack.

Question 6

acclaim

Answer 6

public approval and praise:
Despite the critical acclaim, the novel did not sell well.
Hamlet was played by Ion Caramitrou to rapturous acclaim.