The teacher used bold text to _____ the most important points in the lesson.

• distort

• emphasize

• contradict

• dismiss

Answer explanation

To highlight or stress the importance of

something.

It was _____ from his facial expression that he was not happy with the results.

• evident

• questionable

• vague

• uncertain

Answer explanation

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

The scientist was _____ about the new discovery and demanded more evidence.

• skeptical

• convinced

• indifferent

• reckless

Answer explanation

Doubting or questioning the truth of

something.

She is known to be _____ for always arriving late to class.

• notorious

• admirable

• exceptional

• anonymous

Answer explanation

Famous or well-known for a negative reason.

The rainy weather is _____ to outdoor activities, making them difficult to enjoy.

• detrimental

• insignificant

• beneficial

• irrelevant

Answer explanation

Harmful or damaging.

The instructions were so complicated that I could not _____ them easily.

• fabricate

• comprehend

• misinterpret

• neglect

Answer explanation

To understand something fully.

His response was too _____; it could have multiple meanings.

• ambiguous

• transparent

• apparent

• decisive

Answer explanation

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear.

The lawyer remained _____ while listening to both sides of the argument.

• impartial

• prejudiced

• selective

• indifferent

Answer explanation

Fair and not biased toward any side.

The writer is very _____, publishing several books every year.

• prolific

• unproductive

• restrained

• inconsistent

Answer explanation

Producing a large number of works or results.

The coach tried to _____ the team's confidence before the big game.

• reinforce

• undermine

• discourage

• diminish

Answer explanation

To strengthen or support something.