1Question
The new intern was eager to help and asked many questions because she was still unfamiliar with the office routines. What does "unfamiliar" mean in this sentence?
2Question
After the long hike, the water bottle was empty, so we needed to refill it before continuing. What does "refill" mean?
3Question
The teacher praised the student's concise summary because it covered the main points in only a few sentences. What does "concise" mean?
4Question
The artist's studio was cluttered with paint tubes, sketchbooks, and unfinished canvases, making it hard to walk through. What does "cluttered" mean?
5Question
Because the road was icy, the driver moved cautiously and kept both hands on the wheel. What does "cautiously" mean?
6Question
The conference was free to attend, so many students took advantage of the opportunity to learn from experts. What does "conference" mean in this context?
7Question
The child was delighted by the puppy's playful antics, laughing every time it rolled onto its back. What does "antics" mean?
8Question
The committee will postpone the vote until next week because several members are absent today. What does "postpone" mean?
9Question
The professor's explanation was so lucid that even the students who missed class could understand the concept. What does "lucid" mean?
10Question
The article was packed with redundant details, repeating the same idea in different ways. What does "redundant" mean?
11Question
Although the evidence seemed persuasive, the lawyer wanted one more witness to strengthen the case. What does "persuasive" mean?
12Question
The old machine was obsolete, so the factory replaced it with newer equipment that could work faster and more efficiently. What does "obsolete" mean?
13Question
Her comments were terse, offering only a few short words instead of a long explanation. What does "terse" mean?
14Question
The plan was meticulous: every detail had been checked, measured, and organized before the presentation. What does "meticulous" mean?
15Question
The policy was ambiguous, causing students to ask for clarification because the wording could be read in more than one way. What does "ambiguous" mean?
16Question
The speaker's tone was sardonic, and the audience could tell from her sharp remarks that she was mocking the idea rather than praising it. What does "sardonic" mean?
17Question
The runner's progress was impeded by loose gravel, which slowed his pace and made the path harder to cross. What does "impeded" mean?
18Question
The scientist remained skeptical of the surprising results and decided to repeat the experiment before making any claims. What does "skeptical" mean?
19Question
Her explanation was verbose, stretching a simple answer into several long paragraphs filled with extra information. What does "verbose" mean?
20Question
The novel's protagonist faced a series of setbacks, but the plot's resilience kept the reader interested in the characters' determination. What does "resilience" mean in this context?
21Question
The defendant's alibi was corroborated by security footage and two witnesses, both of which supported his statement. What does "corroborated" mean?
22Question
The student's interpretation was tenuous because it relied on one small clue and ignored the stronger evidence in the text. What does "tenuous" mean?
23Question
The company's expansion was curtailed after the budget cuts forced leaders to reduce hiring and postpone new projects. What does "curtailed" mean?
24Question
The data seemed contradictory: one chart suggested rising profits, while another showed steady losses during the same period. What does "contradictory" mean?
25Question
The speaker's anecdote about her first job amused the audience and helped illustrate the broader point of the lecture. What does "anecdote" mean?
26Question
The proposed solution was pragmatic because it focused on what could realistically be done rather than on ideal outcomes. What does "pragmatic" mean?
27Question
The legislation was controversial, drawing strong support from some groups and intense criticism from others. What does "controversial" mean?
28Question
The manager's tacit approval was clear when she smiled and continued the meeting without objecting. What does "tacit" mean?
29Question
Because the paragraph was dense with specialized terminology, the reader had to infer the author's central claim from the surrounding details. What does "infer" mean?
30Question
After reviewing several sources, the student wrote a nuanced analysis that acknowledged both the strengths and weaknesses of the argument. What does "nuanced" mean?