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WorksheetsVOCABULARY IN CONTEXT
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
The phrase “at a premium" in line 2 is closest in meaning to _____
well-paid
not very numerous
very experienced
not well-respected
Which of the following words could best be substituted for the word "lethal" in line 9?
Impractical
Brutal
Impossible
Deadly
The word "feverish" in line 1 is closest in meaning to _____
extremely rapid
sickly and slow
very dangerous
understandable
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "critical" in line 2?
Industrial
Serious
Crucial
Insulting
The phrase "the stage was set” in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
The play was over.
The progress continued.
The foundation was laid.
The direction was clear.
The phrase "real estate" in line 5 refers to _____
tools and machine
actual income
new enterprises
land and buildings
The word "buttressed” in line 7 is closest in meaning to _____
supplemented
concerned
restructured
enriched
The word "tranquil" in line 1 is closest in meaning to _____
peaceful
bustling
industrial
tiny
The word "symbolize" in line 2 is closest in meaning to _____
recollect
fulfill
deny
represent
Which of the following could best substitute for the word "rugged" in line 3?
Streamlined
Roomy
Sturdy
Primitive
Which of the following could best substitute for the word "jolts" in line 5?
Signs
Shocks
Sights
Shots
The phrase "bound for" in line 6 is closest in meaning to _____
belonged to
destined for
built by
paid for
The phrase "splendidly" in line 7 is closest in meaning to _____
superbly
deliberately
specifically
slightly
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase "sheds new light on" in line 3?
Contradicts what is known about
Gives new meaning to
Provides more information about
Calls more attention to
The word "inexorable" in line 4 is closest in meaning to _____
cruel
unstoppable
essential
incomprehensible
Which of the following could best be used in place of the phrase "more leisurely" in line 4-5?
More relaxed
Livelier
Easier
More irregular
The word "involved" in line 8 is closest in meaning to _____
committed
serious
apparent
complicated
Which of the following could best be used in place of the phrase "clues" in line 9?
Plans
Secrets
Signals
Hints
The word "heretofore" in line 10 is closest in meaning to _____
universally
almost
previously
somewhat
