Kontextbezogene Hinweise: Verbessere dein Englisch-Vokabular

Question 1

Welches Wort beschreibt jemanden, der schnell wütend wird?

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reizbar

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heiter

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nachdenklich

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zuverlässig

Question 2

Welches Wort hat eine ähnliche Bedeutung wie "glücklich"?

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zufrieden

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traurig

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böse

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müde

Question 3

Was bedeutet das Wort "verstört" in folgendem Satz: "Der verstörte Mann rannte auf die Straße."?

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verwirrt

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fröhlich

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gelangweilt

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mutig

Question 4

Was bedeutet der Ausdruck "jemanden vor den Kopf stoßen"?

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jemanden beleidigen

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jemanden loben

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jemandem helfen

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jemandem vertrauen

Question 5

Welches Wort ist das Gegenteil von "glücklich"?

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traurig

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zufrieden

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böse

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müde

Question 6

Was bedeutet das Wort "schüchtern" in folgendem Satz: "Das schüchterne Mädchen wagte es nicht, zu sprechen."?

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zurückhaltend

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selbstbewusst

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frech

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gesellig

Question 7

Was bedeutet der Ausdruck "jemanden auf Händen tragen"?

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jemandem sehr helfen

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jemandem misstrauen

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jemandem schaden

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jemandem gleichgültig sein

Question 8

Welches Wort ist bedeutungsgleich mit "wichtig"?

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bedeutend

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unwichtig

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unbedeutend

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nebensächlich

Question 9

Was bedeutet das Wort "treacherous" im Satz: "Der Weg durch den Wald war gefährlich."?

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gefährlich

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lang

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schön

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schnell

Question 10

Was bedeutet das Wort "exquisite" im Satz: "Das Gemälde war ein exquisites Kunstwerk."?

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schön

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hässlich

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alt

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klein

Question 11

Welche Bedeutung hat das Wort "benevolent"?

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freundlich

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böse

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klug

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faul

Question 12

Welches Wort hat die gegenteilige Bedeutung zu "magnificent"?

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hässlich

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groß

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alt

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klein

Question 13

Was bedeutet das Wort "serene" im Satz: "Der See war ruhig und gelassen."?

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ruhig

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laut

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schnell

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gefährlich

Question 14

Welches Wort hat die gleiche Bedeutung wie "joyful"?

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glücklich

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traurig

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böse

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müde

Question 15

Was bedeutet das Wort "cautious" im Satz: "Der Fahrer war vorsichtig, als er durch die engen Straßen fuhr."?

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sicher

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schnell

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langsam

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müde

Question 16

Which word most accurately describes something vast and immense?

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Enormous

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Tiny

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Humble

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Mediocre

Question 17

Which phrase means arriving just in time?

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In the nick of time

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Behind schedule

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On the dot

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At the last minute

Question 18

Which definition best describes the word "soothing"?

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Peaceful and calming

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Loud and noisy

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Dark and gloomy

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Bright and colorful

Question 19

What is the most likely meaning of "diligent" in the sentence: "The scientist conducted a diligent experiment."?

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Precise and thorough

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Careless and hasty

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Quick and efficient

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Messy and disorganized

Question 20

Which word has a negative connotation?

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Horrendous

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Delightful

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Marvelous

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Wonderful

Question 21

What does the saying "under the weather" mean?

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Feeling sick

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Feeling happy

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Feeling angry

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Feeling tired

Question 22

Which word can replace "ample" in the sentence: "The forest contained an ample number of trees."?

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Plentiful

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Scarce

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Limited

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Rare

Question 23

What is the best way to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word using context clues?

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Examine the words and sentences around the unfamiliar word

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Guess based on the first letter

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Translate the word into your native language

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Ask your teacher or a classmate

Question 24

Das Wort "**inspirieren**" in folgendem Satz bedeutet:

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motivieren

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entmutigen

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langweilen

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unterhalten

Question 25

Based on the context clue, 'The loquacious politician spoke for hours, never seeming to run out of things to say', which word is a synonym for 'loquacious'?

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Talkative

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Quiet

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Reserved

Question 26

In the sentence 'The ephemeral beauty of the cherry blossoms lasted only a few days', what does 'ephemeral' mean?

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Temporary

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Long-lasting

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Fragrant

Question 27

Which sentence illustrates a cause-effect context clue?

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The heavy rain made the roads slippery.

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The tall tree cast a long shadow on the ground.

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The delicious cake tempted me to have another slice.

Question 28

Based on the context clue, 'The meticulous scientist carefully checked every detail before publishing his results', what is the antonym of 'meticulous'?

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Careless

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Precise

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Thorough

Question 29

Which example is a 'restated definition' context clue?

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Example: A dog is a furry animal with four legs.

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Synonym: happy = joyful

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Explanation: A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things.

Question 30

Lies den Satz: 'Die Hypothese des Wissenschaftlers erwies sich als unzutreffend.' Was bedeutet das Wort 'unzutreffend' in diesem Zusammenhang?

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Falsch

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Richtig

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Unbekannt

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Unwichtig

Question 31

Welches der folgenden Wörter ist ein Synonym für 'niedergeschlagen'?

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Traurig

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Glücklich

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Wütend

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Aufgeregt

Question 32

Lies den Satz: 'Das Gemälde war so wunderschön, dass es mir den Atem raubte.' Was sagt die Redewendung 'mir den Atem raubte' über das Gemälde aus?

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Es war sehr beeindruckend.

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Es war sehr groß.

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Es war sehr hässlich.

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Es war sehr teuer.

Question 33

Lies den Satz: 'Die Schüler waren nach dem Gewinn des Spiels jubelnd.' Was bedeutet das Wort 'jubelnd' in diesem Zusammenhang?

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Glücklich

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Traurig

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Wütend

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Erschrocken

Question 34

Welche der folgenden Angaben ist KEINE Art von Kontextinformationen?

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Wörterbuch

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Definition

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Beispiel

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Gegensatz

Question 35

Lies den Satz: 'Der Lehrer war sehr geduldig mit den Schülern, selbst wenn sie Fehler machten.' Was bedeutet das Wort 'geduldig' in diesem Zusammenhang?

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Verzeihend

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Ungeduldig

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Streng

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Wütend

Question 36

Lies den Satz: 'Das Kind war sehr ängstlich davor, in die Schule zu gehen.' Was bedeutet das Wort 'ängstlich' in diesem Zusammenhang?

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Nervös

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Aufgeregt

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Glücklich

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Traurig

Question 37

Read the sentence and use context clues to determine the meaning of the unfamiliar word "auspicious":

The day of the wedding was considered auspicious, a day filled with good fortune.

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Fortunate

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Bad luck

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Sad

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Unlucky

Question 38

How does having background knowledge about a topic help you use context clues more effectively?

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It gives you a better understanding of the subject, making it easier to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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It makes it easier to spot unfamiliar words in the text.

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It means you don't need to use context clues at all.

Question 39

How does the cultural context of a text or conversation influence the meaning of words, and how does this impact the use of context clues?

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Cultural context provides extra information about the setting and characters, helping to understand unfamiliar words.

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Cultural context has no effect on the meaning of words.

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Cultural context can make it harder to understand unfamiliar words.

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Cultural context only matters when reading texts from other cultures.

Question 40

Which word best describes someone who is always cheerful and optimistic?

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Sanguine

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Melancholic

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Phlegmatic

Question 41

The teacher's ________ remarks made the students feel discouraged.

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Scathing

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Humorous

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Encouraging

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Unhelpful

Question 42

The athlete's ________ determination helped him overcome obstacles.

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Unwavering

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Mild

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Weak

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Fluctuating

Question 43

The students were ________ with excitement as they prepared for the field trip.

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Brimming

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Anxious

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Indifferent

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Scarce

Question 44

The ________ weather forced us to cancel our outdoor plans.

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Inclement

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Mild

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Sunny

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Perfect

Question 45

The artist's paintings were so ________ that they mesmerized the viewers.

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Captivating

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Dull

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Small

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Abstract

Question 46

The new student was ________ and struggled to fit in.

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Reserved

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Talkative

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Assertive

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Extroverted

Question 47

The ________ of the situation made it challenging to decide.

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Intricacy

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Clarity

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Simplicity

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Predictability

Question 48

The team's ________ allowed them to overcome challenges.

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Resilience

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Vulnerability

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Arrogance

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Indifference

Question 49

The ________ of the speech left the audience captivated.

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Eloquence

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Complexity

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Monotony

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Brevity

Question 50

Which word best replaces "abysmal" in the sentence: "The team's performance was abysmal."?

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terrible

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average

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decent

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exceptional

Question 51

Read the sentence: "The painting was exquisite, adorned with intricate details and vibrant colors that made it a true masterpiece."What does "exquisite" most likely mean in this context?

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exceptionally beautiful and delicate

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abstract and conceptual

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large and imposing

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ordinary and dull

Question 52

Read the sentence: "The weather was tempestuous, with howling winds and torrential rain."What is a possible meaning of "tempestuous" in this context?

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very stormy and violent

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calm and peaceful

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overcast and gloomy

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slightly breezy

Question 53

Which word best replaces "elated" in the sentence: "She was elated to receive the award."?

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overjoyed

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disappointed

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indifferent

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confused

Question 54

Read the sentence: "The book was a tome, filled with an abundance of knowledge and insights."What does "tome" most likely refer to in this context?

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a large and heavy book

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an electronic device

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a short and concise article

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a collection of poems

Question 55

Which is a potential benefit of using context clues?

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Expanding vocabulary

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Reducing reading speed

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Slowing down reading comprehension

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Creating confusion

Question 56

Read the sentence: "The scientist was meticulous in his work, carefully examining every detail."What does "meticulous" most likely mean in this context?

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extremely careful and precise

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clumsy and careless

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creative and imaginative

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quick and efficient

Question 57

Which is a limitation of using context clues?

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Interpretations can be subjective

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Eliminates the need for a dictionary

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Always provides a clear and unambiguous meaning

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Improves reading comprehension in all cases

Question 58

Read the sentence: "The politician was known for his candid speeches, expressing his views openly and honestly."What does "candid" most likely mean in this context?

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frank and straightforward

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vague and ambiguous

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aggressive and confrontational

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formal and polite

Question 59

What is the meaning of the underlined word "incisive" in the sentence: "The teacher's words were incisive, cutting through our misconceptions."?

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Sharp

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Humorous

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Unclear

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Blunt

Question 60

What does the underlined term "chiaroscuro" refer to in the paragraph: "The painting was a masterpiece of chiaroscuro, the play of light and shadow creating a vivid illusion of depth."?

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Use of light and shadow

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Use of color and texture

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Use of perspective and scale

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Use of symbolism and allegory

Question 61

Which of the following is a synonym for the underlined word "repose" in the sentence: "After the arduous journey, the travelers were eager to repose in the comfort of their beds."?

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Rest

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Contemplate

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Explore

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Exert

Question 62

What is the meaning of the underlined word "flamboyant" in the sentence: "The flamboyant actor took center stage, captivating the audience with his extravagant performance."?

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Theatrical and attention-grabbing

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Emotional and intense

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Subtle and understated

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Serious and somber

Question 63

What does the underlined phrase "tour de force" mean in the sentence: "The candidate's campaign was a tour de force, leaving an unforgettable impression on the voters."?

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A powerful and impressive display

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A well-organized and efficient operation

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A weak and forgettable performance

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A controversial and divisive campaign

Question 64

What is the meaning of the underlined word "groundbreaking" in the sentence: "The scientist's hypothesis was groundbreaking, challenging long-held beliefs and opening new avenues of research."?

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Revolutionary and paradigm-shifting

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Unoriginal and derivative

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Incremental and insignificant

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Vague and inconclusive