Vocabulary in Context Flashcard

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Which word best fits the sentence? "Despite his __________ feelings about the new policy, he decided to support it."

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ambivalent

Answer explanation

The word 'ambivalent' means having mixed feelings, which fits the context of the sentence. The other options do not convey uncertainty or mixed emotions, making 'ambivalent' the best choice.

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amiss

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wrong

Answer explanation

The word 'amiss' means something is not right or wrong. Therefore, a synonym for 'amiss' is 'wrong', as it conveys a similar meaning of something being incorrect or out of place.

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The teacher's __________ glance at the homework suggested she was not impressed.

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cursory

Answer explanation

The word 'cursory' means hasty and not thorough, which fits the context of the teacher's glance at the homework. It implies a lack of attention or care, suggesting she was not impressed. The other options do not convey this meaning.

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"hostile and aggressive"

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belligerent

Answer explanation

The word 'belligerent' means hostile and aggressive, making it the correct choice. 'Ambivalent' refers to mixed feelings, 'elation' means great happiness, and 'digress' means to stray from the main topic.

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She tried to __________ the meaning of the poem from its complex language.

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derive

Answer explanation

The word 'derive' fits best as it means to obtain or extract meaning, which aligns with the context of understanding the poem's complex language. The other options do not convey this sense of understanding.

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digress

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stray

Answer explanation

A synonym for 'digress' is 'stray', as both imply deviating from the main topic or path. The other options, 'focus', 'conclude', and 'simplify', do not convey this meaning.

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Which word best fits the sentence? "His __________ was evident when he received the award." Options: ambivalent, elation, amiss, falter

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elation

Answer explanation

The word 'elation' fits best as it means great happiness, which is evident when someone receives an award. The other options do not convey a positive emotional response appropriate for this context.

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Elicit (in the context of: "The teacher's question was designed to elicit thoughtful responses from the students")

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provoke

Answer explanation

In this context, "elicit" means to provoke or draw out responses. The teacher's question aims to provoke thoughtful answers from the students, making "provoke" the correct choice.

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The new policy might __________ existing tensions among the staff.

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exacerbate

Answer explanation

The word 'exacerbate' means to make a situation worse, which fits the context of increasing existing tensions. 'Exemplify' means to illustrate, 'derive' means to obtain, and 'feign' means to pretend, none of which are appropriate here.

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exemplify

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illustrate

Answer explanation

The word "exemplify" means to illustrate or clarify by giving an example. Therefore, "illustrate" is the correct synonym, as it conveys the idea of making something clear or demonstrating it.