Vocabulary W2

1. The audience’s warm reception BUOYED her. What does the word "buoy" mean here?

• A) take someone up

• B) make someone happy

• C) make someone upset

• D) let someone down

2. The museum had a remarkable collection of artifacts from ANTIQUITY. What does the word "antiquity" mean here?

• A) modern era

• B) ancient time

• C) medieval period

• D) digital age

3. Her ______________ dedication to the project was evident in the meticulous attention to detail.

• A) mainstream

• B) ardent

• C) episodic

• D) retaliatory

4. The team’s _______________ of their strategy boosted their morale and productivity.

• A) subtlety

• B) anthem

• C) reinforcement

• D) antiquity

5. The two groups had __________ opinions so they couldn’t agree on the proposed solution.

• A) disparate

• B) ardent

• C) á la

• D) unprecedented

6. His outstanding performance allowed him to STAND ABOVE THE CROWD in the competitive industry. What does the phrase 'stand above the crowd' mean here?

• A) blend in with others

• B) stand on a higher stage

• C) remain indistinguishable

• D) excel in comparison with others

7. The complex problem required LATERAL THINKING to come up with innovative solutions. What does the term "lateral thinking" mean here?

• A) simple approach

• B) traditional method

• C) unconventional mindset

• D) standard procedure

8. Although she doubted him at first, she finally had to CONCEDE that he was right. What does the word "concede" mean here?

• A) admit

• B) deny

• C) argue

• D) refuse

9. The novel consists of an engaging ______________ tale, with each chapter revealing a new twist.

• A) steadfastly

• B) episodic

• C) mainstream

• D) retaliate

10. The innovative approach to marketing led to a REBOUND in sales figures. What does the word "rebound" mean here?

• A) decrease

• B) stability

• C) recovery

• D) stagnation