Vocabulary Exercise (3)

The police are looking for the man accused of theft. He jumped bail and is now a _____ from justice.

• runaway

• fugitive

• criminal

• hooligan

Answer explanation

The term 'fugitive' specifically refers to someone who has escaped from custody or is avoiding arrest, making it the most appropriate choice. 'Runaway' is less specific, while 'criminal' and 'hooligan' do not convey the context of evading justice.

Our Earth is _____ as it is the only planet that supports human life.

• exotic

• special

• unusual

• unique

Answer explanation

The Earth is considered 'unique' because it is the only known planet that supports human life, distinguishing it from all other planets in the universe.

Peter was understandably _____ while he waited for the surgeon in the operating theatre.

• annoyed

• relaxed

• excited

• tense

Answer explanation

Peter was understandably tense while waiting for the surgeon, as being in an operating theatre can evoke anxiety and worry about the procedure, making 'tense' the most fitting choice compared to the other options.

The avid anglers _____ a boat for $350 to go fishing last Sunday.

• borrowed

• hijacked

• hired

• loaned

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'hired' because it means to rent a boat for a fee, which fits the context of paying $350 to go fishing. 'Borrowed' implies no payment, 'hijacked' suggests theft, and 'loaned' is incorrect as it refers to giving something temporarily.

Our little boat _____ up and down in the choppy sea.

• bobbing

• bouncing

• rolling

• sailing

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'bobbing' because it describes the gentle up and down movement of a boat in choppy water, while 'bouncing' implies a more forceful motion, 'rolling' suggests tilting, and 'sailing' indicates forward movement.

I could not concentrate on my studies because of the _____ around me.

• diversions

• events

• hum

• distractions

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'distractions' because it directly refers to things that prevent concentration. 'Diversions' and 'events' are similar but less specific, while 'hum' implies noise, which is not as fitting in this context.

The wealth of the late businessman was _____ among his family members according to his will.

• dispersed

• distributed

• donated

• circulated

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'distributed' because it refers to the act of dividing and allocating the wealth among family members as specified in the will, which aligns with the context of the sentence.

Many old buildings have been _____ to make way for new ones.

• demolished

• eroded

• deserted

• reconstructed

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'demolished' because it means to tear down buildings, which aligns with the context of making way for new ones. 'Eroded' refers to gradual wear, 'deserted' means abandoned, and 'reconstructed' implies rebuilding.

All the guests in the luxury hotel were _____ when fire broke out on the top floor.

• transferred

• expelled

• evacuated

• evicted

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'evacuated' because it refers to the process of safely removing guests from a dangerous situation, such as a fire. 'Transferred', 'expelled', and 'evicted' do not convey the urgency and safety implied by evacuation.

Bala’s health _____ rapidly despite the best medical care given to him.

• descended

• reduced

• deteriorated

• decreased

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'deteriorated' as it specifically indicates a decline in health. 'Descended', 'reduced', and 'decreased' do not convey the same medical context of worsening health.