Progress test 3 reading vocab quiz

What is the meaning of "sub-"?

• A prefix meaning under or below
• A verb meaning to subtract
• An adjective meaning substandard

What is another word for "pull out/over"?

• Extract or withdraw
• Push in
• Lift up

What is the opposite of "mishap"?

• Success or triumph
• Accident or misfortune
• Blunder or mistake

What does "startling" mean?

• Shockingly surprising or alarming
• Dull or uninteresting
• Exciting or thrilling

Give a synonym for "maneuver".

• Tactic or strategy
• Blunder or mistake
• Oversight or lapse

What is the opposite of "be adept at sth"?

• Be unskilled or inept at something
• Be skilled or proficient at something
• Be knowledgeable or informed about something

What does "collision" refer to?

• A violent impact or crash
• A gentle bump or nudge
• A smooth glide or slide

Provide a definition for "scrape".

• A shallow injury or graze
• A deep cut or gash
• A bruise or contusion

What does "implication/consequence" mean?

• A result or outcome of an action
• A direct cause or reason
• A precursor or prerequisite

Explain the meaning of "on the verge/brink of".

• Being very close to or about to occur
• Being far away from or unlikely to occur
• Being in the middle of or currently occurring