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WorksheetsUltimateB Lesson 12
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
"The lake is fed by swollen rivers."
to be out of control
to be great in intensity, number, amount, or volume
to be dry, devoid of any water
to be larger, better, or worse than it really is
What does "irrigation" mean?
the supply of water to land or crops to help growth
a building or part of a building where goods or services are sold
a place where an industrial or manufacturing process takes place
a plant, root, seed, or pod that is used as food
Which of the following is the smallest in terms of size?
sea
lake
pond
river
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
"Plant oils can be extracted and turned into biodiesel for vehicles"
remove or take out, especially by effort or force
derive an idea from a body of information
obtain money from someone who is unwilling
obtain (a substance or resource) from something by a special method
What does "decontaminate" mean?
destroy completely; put an end to
make (something) impure by exposure
remove dangerous substances, radioactivity, or germs
cause errors to appear in
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
"The prevailing idea was...but it was soon replaced by a more correct one".
being the best one
to become less and less known
being in the state of victorious
having most appeal or influence
Choose two correct synonym for "feast"
banquet
hunger
party
mess
starvation
Choose the word with the same meaning as the underlined:
"...that will surely be a monumental achievement..."
colossal
inferior
minor
superior
What does "extravagant" mean?
costing too much money
spending money appropriately
costing a miniscule amount of money
costing a reasonable amount of money
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
"...many people derive a great deal of satisfaction from buying a limited-edition model..."
to give something away
to steal something from
to obtain something from
to destroy something
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
"...people equate owning more extravagant stuff with increased happiness..."
to make a thorough or dramatic change in the form
to recognize or ascertain what makes something different
to cause to change in form, character, or function
to consider something to be the same as another
What does "superficial" mean?
not having or showing any depth of understanding
having a complete understanding of something
not genuine, a counterfeit
clearly visible or understood
Choose the word with the same meaning as underlined:
"...I note how celebrities are revered..."
hate
deify
despise
disregard
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined phrase:
"...Many singers have neither talent nor moral fibre..."
Not being able to differentiate between moral and immoral
The ability to do what is immoral
The ability to do what is morally correct
Completely neglecting what is the correct thing to do
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
"...Your skin will be rejuvenated after using our product..."
to restore to life or consciousness
to completely destroy something
to restore a youthful appearance to
to make (someone or something) numb, paralyzed, or lifeless
Fill in the gap:
"...the patients are forced into ______expensive procedures..."
chiefly
mainly
cheaply
prohibitively
Which of the following means "carried out badly or carelessly"
succeed
botched
accomplish
break
Choose the word/phrase with the same meaning as the underlined:
"...this phenomenon help facilitating economic growth..."
speed up
slow down
delay
impede
Choose two correct synonyms for "masses"
nobles
governments
common people
populace
police
What does "disposable" mean?
to be used forever, without any possibilities of wearing down
decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something
to be not engaged in work or a pursuit
intended to be used once, or until no longer useful, and then thrown away
