Vocabulary Quiz

The soldiers quickly moved in to ___ the building before the rebels could take over.

• prevent

• occupy

• cultivate

• recover

Freshwater in this region is becoming increasingly ____, so the government is encouraging water conservation.

• scarce

• fertile

• severe

• prolonged

She was ____ surprised when her best friend showed up at the party without any warning.

• completely

• marginally

• reversibly

• severely

The train had to ___ for several minutes because of a technical problem on the track.

• graze

• halt

• spread

• loosen

Winters in Siberia are known for their ____ temperatures, often dropping below -40°C.

• semi-arid

• marginal

• severe

• scarce

Due to a ___ drought, crops failed for the second year in a row.

• prolonged

• fertile

• transitional

• occupied

Installing mosquito nets is a simple and inexpensive way to ___ the spread of malaria.

• prevent

• occupy

• recover

• deteriorate

The river valley is highly ___, making it perfect for growing wheat and vegetables.

• fertile

• arid

• scarce

• marginal

Constant waves and wind will slowly ___ the coastline over time.

• graze

• halt

• wear out

• cultivate

The city center was ___ beautiful before it was damaged by the earthquake.

• once

• marginal

• semi-arid

• severely