WorksheetsBoost your Vocabulary Cambridge 11 - Test 3 - Passage 03
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which word is a synonym for advanced in this sentence:
There are some discoveries in advanced mathematics that do not depend on specialized knowledge, not even on algebra, geometry, or trigonometry.
higher
impressive
memorable
unanticipated
Which word is a synonym for illustrate in this sentence:
Each of the eight chapters in this book illustrates this phenomenon.
facilitate
dedicate
demonstrate
reverse
Which word is a synonym for elementary in this sentence:
The thinking in each chapter uses at most only elementary arithmetic, and sometimes not even that.
basic
relevant
immense
concrete
Which word is a synonym for appreciate in this sentence:
Thus all readers will have the chance to participate in a mathematical experience, to appreciate the beauty of mathematics, and to become familiar with its logical, yet intuitive, style of thinking.
observe
reduce
value
imitate
Which word is a synonym for intuitive in this sentence:
Thus all readers will have the chance to participate in a mathematical experience, to appreciate the beauty of mathematics, and to become familiar with its logical, yet intuitive, style of thinking.
instinctive
collaborative
remote
qualitative
Which word is a synonym for fascinating in this sentence:
I want to reveal not only some of the fascinating discoveries, but, more importantly, the reasoning behind them.
alternate
interesting
reliable
sensitive
Which word is a synonym for application in this sentence:
Others describe important applications of mathematics.
utilization
observation
information
examination
Which word is a synonym for procedure in this sentence:
Yet others go into mathematical procedures, but assume that the reader is adept in using algebra.
emission
deviation
process
asset
Which word is a synonym for assume in this sentence:
Yet others go into mathematical procedures, but assume that the reader is adept in using algebra.
presume
acclaim
convey
guarantee
Which word is a synonym for adept in this sentence:
Yet others go into mathematical procedures, but assume that the reader is adept in using algebra.
confusing
ambiguous
ultimate
skillful
Which word is a synonym for notorious in this sentence:
I hope this book will help bridge that notorious gap that separates the two cultures: the humanities and the sciences, or should I say the right brain (intuitive) and the left brain (analytical, numerical).
marked
infamous
separate
distinct
Which word is a synonym for separate in this sentence:
I hope this book will help bridge that notorious gap that separates the two cultures: the humanities and the sciences, or should I say the right brain (intuitive) and the left brain (analytical, numerical).
divide
endure
emerge
adopt
Which word is a synonym for alleged in this sentence:
The alleged gap can be narrowed or completely overcome by anyone, in part because each of us is far from using the full capacity of either side of the brain.
motivated
precise
suspected
inevitable
Which word is a synonym for overcome in this sentence:
The alleged gap can be narrowed or completely overcome by anyone, in part because each of us is far from using the full capacity of either side of the brain.
advance
cosmic
attempt
get over
Which word is a synonym for capacity in this sentence:
The alleged gap can be narrowed or completely overcome by anyone, in part because each of us is far from using the full capacity of either side of the brain.
ability
improvement
perception
constraint
Which word is a synonym for potential in this sentence:
To illustrate our human potential, I cite a structural engineer who is an artist, an electrical engineer who is an opera singer, an opera singer who published mathematical research, and a mathematician who publishes short stories.
enthusiasm
plague
ability
likelihood
Which word is a synonym for cite in this sentence:
To illustrate our human potential, I cite a structural engineer who is an artist, an electrical engineer who is an opera singer, an opera singer who published mathematical research, and a mathematician who publishes short stories.
mention
functions
cognition
reputation
Which word is a synonym for omit in this sentence:
Other scientists have written books to explain their fields to non-scientists, but have necessarily had to omit the mathematics, although it provides the foundation of their theories.
evaluate
exclude
neglect
appraise
Which word is a synonym for foundation in this sentence:
Other scientists have written books to explain their fields to non-scientists, but have necessarily had to omit the mathematics, although it provides the foundation of their theories.
basis
prospect
finance
cope with
Which word is a synonym for spectator in this sentence:
The reader must remain a tantalized spectator rather than an involved participant, since the appropriate language for describing the details in much of science is mathematics, whether the subject is expanding universe, subatomic particles, or chromosomes.
problem
debris
watcher
difficulty
Which word is a synonym for appropriate in this sentence:
The reader must remain a tantalized spectator rather than an involved participant, since the appropriate language for describing the details in much of science is mathematics, whether the subject is expanding universe, subatomic particles, or chromosomes.
suitable
underwater
spectacular
prestigious
Which word is a synonym for sketch in this sentence:
Though the broad outline of a scientific theory can be sketched intuitively, when a part of the physical universe is finally understood, its description often looks like a page in a mathematics text.
existence
presence
draft
mineral
Which word is a synonym for sustained in this sentence:
This book presents the details that illustrate the mathematical style of thinking, which involves sustained, step-by-step analysis, experiments, and insights.
continuous
experimental
intense
enormous
Which word is a synonym for analysis in this sentence:
This book presents the details that illustrate the mathematical style of thinking, which involves sustained, step-by-step analysis, experiments, and insights.
situation
contribution
investigation
satisfaction
Which word is a synonym for experiment in this sentence:
This book presents the details that illustrate the mathematical style of thinking, which involves sustained, step-by-step analysis, experiments, and insights.
element
test
distinction
development
Which word is a synonym for carry out in this sentence:
It may help to have a pencil and paper ready to check claims and carry out experiments.
conduct
imitate
acquire
happen
Which word is a synonym for aficionado in this sentence:
As I wrote, I kept in mind two types of readers: those who enjoyed mathematics until they were turned off by an unpleasant episode, usually around fifth grade, and mathematics aficionados, who will find much that is new throughout the book.
indicatio
research
enthusiast
evidence
Which word is a synonym for sharpen in this sentence:
This book also serves readers who simply want to sharpen their analytical skills. Many careers, such as law and medicine, require extended, precise analysis.
enhance
endure
appear
approve
Which word is a synonym for analytical in this sentence:
This book also serves readers who simply want to sharpen their analytical skills. Many careers, such as law and medicine, require extended, precise analysis.
crucial
elitist
inevitable
logical
Which word is a synonym for precise in this sentence:
Many careers, such as law and medicine, require extended, precise analysis.
exact
memorable
enormous
artificial
Which word is a synonym for testimonials in this sentence:
That mathematics can develop this skill is shown by these two testimonials
confirmations
sediments
experiments
instruments
Which word is a synonym for background in this sentence:
A lawyer made the same point, "Although I had no background in law - not even one political science course - I did well at one of the best law schools.
experience
distribution
attraction
growth
Which word is a synonym for delight in this sentence:
I hope you will share my delight in watching as simple, even naive, questions lead to remarkable solutions and purely theoretical discoveries find unanticipated applications.
enjoyment
moment
movement
detrimental
Which word is a synonym for naive in this sentence:
I hope you will share my delight in watching as simple, even naive, questions lead to remarkable solutions and purely theoretical discoveries find unanticipated applications.
acceptable
specialized
immature
intuitive
Which word is a synonym for remarkable in this sentence:
I hope you will share my delight in watching as simple, even naive, questions lead to remarkable solutions and purely theoretical discoveries find unanticipated applications.
extraordinary
accurate
unexpected
invisible
Which word is a synonym for unanticipated in this sentence:
I hope you will share my delight in watching as simple, even naive, questions lead to remarkable solutions and purely theoretical discoveries find unanticipated applications.
determining
bring
comparing
surprising
