Week 7 Vocab

Choose the correct word for the sentence: The factory will ________ operations this autumn.

• bungle

• cease

• budge

• cautiously

Answer explanation

bring or come to an end.

Choose the correct word for the sentence: The door was stuck, and we couldn't even get it to _______.

• budge

• cease

• bungle

• challenge

Answer explanation

Correct definition for budge make or cause to make the slightest movement.

Choose the correct for the sentence. I like a big __________ and they don't come much bigger than this.

• accurate

• comply

• cease

• challenge

Answer explanation

Correct definition for a call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel.

Choose the correct word for the sentence. Police apologized after the ________ raid but advised the couple to get rid of the plant.

• bungle

• conclude

• claim

• major

Answer explanation

Correct definition for bungle is carry out (a task) clumsily or incompetently.

Choose the correct word for the sentence. He moved slowly and _________ along the dark rocky path.

• bungle

• aroma

• cautiously

• influence

Answer explanation

Correct definition for cautiously in a way that deliberately avoids potential problems or dangers.

Choose the correct word for the sentence. How the dream began, she couldn't remember but she was in his arms and he was gazing down at her, his expression as _______ as usual.

• extend

• bland

• gorge

• endanger

Answer explanation

Correct definition for bland lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.

Choose the correct word for the sentence: It aims ________ to transform and improve schools, which will be critical to increasing opportunity.

• briskly

• accurate

• radically

• tedious

Answer explanation

Correct definition for radically in a thorough or fundamental way; completely.

Choose the correct word for the sentence: Instead of being short and demanding, the exam season is long and _______.

• tedious

• comply

• evaluate

• harsh

Answer explanation

Correct definition for tedious: too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

Choose the correct word for the sentence: Our house is always filled with delicious _______ of baking muffins and simmering sauces.

• immense

• kin

• aroma

• edible

Answer explanation

Correct definition for aroma: a distinctive, typically pleasant smell.

Choose the correct word for the sentence: The magician will ________ you with his latest tricks.

• astound

• accurate

• comply

• delicate

Answer explanation

Correct definition for astound shock or greatly surprise.