Week 1 English Vocabulary

Question 1

the act of departing from the right, normal, or usual course

divergence, deviation, wandering

normality, sameness, usualness

“Leaving that spelling error in her final report was an ____ from her usual meticulous work, and it surprised her colleagues.”

Answer 1

aberration (noun)

Question 2

to hold oneself back voluntarily, especially from something regarded as improper or unhealthy

cease, desist, forbear

indulge

“Since ____, I have noticed I’m sleeping better and feel less anxious.”

Answer 2

abstain (verb)

Question 3

any award, honor, or laudatory notice

honor, recognition, privilege

disgrace, infamy, ignominy

“The play received ____ from the press.”

Answer 3

accolade (noun)

Question 4

to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent

capitulate, concur, accede

protest, contest

“But she finally ____ to reading the pilot and fell in love with the character.”

Answer 4

acquiesce (verb)

Question 5

utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.

uncompromising, rigid, inflexible

yielding, easygoing, flexible

“Prince William was ____ that public duty would have to wait until the situation at home was more settled.”

Answer 5

adamant (adj.)