Vocabulary Test Part 01

An act of doing good, especially through charity or kindness (Root: bene)

• Benignity

• Beneficence

• Benefit

• Philanthropy

A person who observes or examines something carefully and analytically (Root: spect)

• Spectator

• Introspector

• Inspector

• Prospector

Someone who claims to have special knowledge or skills but is actually a fraud; often trusted initially (Root: cred)

• Charlatan

• Connoisseur

• Visionary

• Missionary

Harmless and gentle in effect or nature, often used for people or conditions (Root: bene)

• Benign

• Beneficial

• Banal

• Benevolent

A person who readily believes things without sufficient evidence (Root: cred)

• Skeptic

• Rationalist

• Credulous

• Believer

Words used: porter, portfolio, retrospect, speculation, conform

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the list provided.

1. 1. a) The (a)   at the railway station helped us carry our luggage to the taxi stand.

words used: porter, portfolio, retrospect, speculation, conform

2. 2. b) She submitted her design (a)   during the job interview to showcase her skills.

words used: porter, portfolio, retrospect, speculation, conform

3. 3. c) In (a)   , I realise that taking that course was a turning point in my career.

words used: porter, portfolio, retrospect, speculation, conform

4. 4. d) The sudden rise in stock prices was based on pure (a)   and not actual data.

words used: porter, portfolio, retrospect, speculation, conform

5. 5. e) Employees are expected to (a)   to the company's policies and dress code.