AEC Vocabulary Page 5-6

What does the word smile most likely mean?

• To shout
• To frown
• To show happiness with your face
• To cry loudly

Answer explanation

A "smile" is a facial expression that shows happiness or pleasure.

Choose the sentence that uses the word skill correctly.

• She skilled the tree.
• He has great skill in drawing.
• Skill is a type of food.
• Skill means sleeping late.

Answer explanation

"Skill" refers to an ability to do something well.

What does medium mean in this sentence: "I want a medium coffee"?

• Very small
• Very big
• Average size
• Hot

Answer explanation

"Medium" refers to something of average size or amount.

Which is the best meaning of necessary?

• Optional
• Not needed
• Required
• Funny

Answer explanation

"Necessary" means something that is required or needed.

What does various mean?

• One type
• Very few
• Of different kinds
• Always wrong

Answer explanation

"Various" means many different kinds or types.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word notice.

• I notice the flowers every time.
• Notice is a type of chair.
• She bought a notice.
• I notice my shoes are flying.

Answer explanation

"Notice" means to become aware of something or someone.

What is the meaning of population?

• The number of people in an area
• A type of building
• A group of animals
• A big house

Answer explanation

"Population" refers to the number of people living in a certain place.

What does occur mean?

• To disappear
• To happen
• To clean
• To rest

Answer explanation

"Occur" means to happen or take place.

Which sentence uses the word plant as a noun?

• I will plant a tree.
• The plant needs sunlight.
• Plant it now.
• They plant daily.

Answer explanation

"Plant" as a noun refers to a living thing that grows in the ground.

What does catch mean in a conversation?

• To throw something
• To miss something
• To hold or grasp something
• To lose hope

Answer explanation

"Catch" means to grasp or take hold of something, often quickly.