9A1 Q1L12 Vocabulary Quiz

We installed noise-cancelling panels to (a)   distractions in the office. (1 word = to reduce something to the smallest possible amount)

The actor’s precise (a)   ensured that even the back rows of the theatre caught every word. (1 word = the clarity and style of speaking or writing)

When (a)   a complex article, it’s crucial not to distort the original argument. (1 word = to express the meaning of something using different words)

The (a)   of her speech made the lecture sound almost like a piece of music. (1 word = the rhythmic flow or pattern of sounds or words)

Citizens (a)   at the news that the peace treaty had finally been signed. (1 word = to feel or express great joy about something)

He was so (a)   that he dismissed perfectly good alternatives simply because they lacked a famous logo. (2 words = excessively obsessed with designer labels or famous brands)

One (a)   of great leaders is the ability to remain calm under pressure. (1 word = a typical feature or quality of a person or thing)

Unexpected problems tend to (a)   up whenever we start a new project. (1 word = to appear suddenly or unexpectedly)

The artist’s latest album is a (a)   of classical and electronic music, attracting an unusually broad audience. (1 word = a blend or mixture of different styles, genres, or categories)

The company struggled to (a)   the luxury goods market, which was already saturated. (1 word = to succeed in entering or making an impact on a market or area)