Context Clues (Part 3)

The manager decided to rescind the job offer after discovering false information in the candidate’s CV.
What does rescind mean?

• a) cancel
  

• b) accept
  

• c) approve
  

• d) ignore

The lawyer’s argument was flawed and failed to convince the jury.
What does flawed mean?

• a) perfect
  

• b) correct

• c) strong
  

• d) full of mistakes

The novel is a poignant portrayal of life during the war.
What does poignant mean?

• a) sad and moving
  

• b) funny
  

• c) short and simple
  

• d) exciting

The policy aims to alleviate poverty in rural communities.
What does alleviate mean?

• a) remove completely
  

• 
  b) hide

• 
  c) reduce

• d) cause

The CEO was accused of misappropriating company funds for personal use.
What does misappropriating mean?

• a) stealing or using wrongly
  

• b) saving
  

• c) investing
  

• d) borrowing

The sudden resignation of the president sent shockwaves through the organisation.
What does shockwaves mean?

• a) excitement
  

• b) laughter
  

• 
  c) feelings of surprise and concern

• d) relief

The athlete’s victory was the culmination of years of hard training.
What does culmination mean?

• a) beginning
  

• b) highest point or result
  

• c) lowest point
  

• d) middle stage

The committee will scrutinise the proposal before making a final decision.
What does scrutinise mean?

• a) study carefully
  

• b) ignore
  

• c) reject
  

• d) summarise

The country’s economic growth was hampered by political instability.
What does hampered mean?

• a) stopped completely
  

• d)strengthened

• c) improved
  

• d) slowed or obstructed

Her speech managed to captivate the audience from start to finish.
What does captivate mean?

• a) confuse
  

• b) interest greatly
  

• c) annoy
  

• d) surprise