SBT Từ vựng phần Word formation

Front

Many readers will disagree with the selection and assessments as any guide will inevitably be ...

Back

subjective

Answer explanation

subjective (adj): influenced by or based on personal beliefs or feelings, rather than based on facts.

inevitably (adv): in a way that cannot be avoided.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Politicians blame the media if they lose elections. Predictable behavior.

Back

invariably

Answer explanation

invariably (adv): always

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Front

The student struggled in class due to ...

Back

absenteeism

Answer explanation

absenteeism (n): the situation in which people are not at school or work when they should be.

absentee (n): someone who is not at school or work when they should be.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

It was very ... of you to notice that.

Back

observant

Answer explanation

observant (n): quick or good at noticing things.

observatory (n): a building from which scientists can watch the planets, the stars, the weather, etc...

Front

Drove at 5 mph due to poor ...

Back

visibility

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

They handled the merchandise ... for the manufacturer.

Back

exclusively

Answer explanation

handle (v): buy and sell goods.

merchandise (n): goods that are bought and sold.

exclude (sb from sth) (v): to prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity.

exclusively (adv): only.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

The job was done ..., and we were extremely displeased.

Back

incompetently

Answer explanation

competent (at sth) (adj): able to do sth well.

incompetent (adj): not having the ability to do something as it should be done.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

Most people can ... clearly between a real and a simulated smile.

Back

differentiate

Answer explanation

differentiate between sth: to show or find the difference between things that are compared.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

The land loses its protective cover of ... and soon turns into desert.

Back

vegetation

Answer explanation

vegetation (n): plants in general or plants found in a particular area.

vegetative (adj): (medical) alive but no brain activity.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

Madonna called her favorite hotel, but all rooms were booked.

Back

reservation

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C