Vocabulary-EFLNET-1

Question 1

AVARICE

Corruption is a product of avarice and thirst for power.

Answer 1

Excessive desire for wealth (riqueza) ; extreme greed (ganância)

Question 2

Barricade

The police set up a barricade to keep voters away from the polling stations

Answer 2

something that serves as an obstacle; a barrier

Question 3

augment

I teach English in the evenings to augment my family’s income.

Answer 3

to add to; increase

Question 4

arouse (despertar)

Something arouse suspicions

Answer 4

to excite into action; stir or put in motion or exertion

Question 5

appropriate

Board-shorts are not appropriate attire (vestuário, roupa) for the office

Answer 5

suitable; befitting; proper

Question 6

ajar
I found the door ajar, and I stood a moment gazing at (olhando fixamente) the hateful man who claimed a right to rule me, body and soul.

Answer 6

slightly open or almost closed; said of a door

Question 7

affluent

Only the most affluent individuals can afford a Lamborghini.

Answer 7

wealthy; having a large amount of money

Question 8

accommodation

When I go on business trips, the accommodations my company pays for are usually quite bad.

Answer 8

A room to stay in or other place to stay; the act of accommodation.

Question 9

bewilder

I am absolutely bewildered by the new tax forms. I have no idea how to fill them out.

Answer 9

bewilder

To confuse or befuddle

Question 10

bitter

The coffee was too bitter for Max. He had to add a lot of sugar.

Answer 10

bitter

Having or being a taste that is sharp, acrid, and unpleasant.