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WorksheetsVocabulary in context quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
The Japanese government has been reluctant to open the country to large-scale immigration, especially to those engaging in unskilled labor.
What does "reluctant" mean?
happy
unwilling
discussing
exciting
It's not that I'm unfriendly, but sometimes I want to leave society behind and be alone for awhile.
What does "society" mean?
people living as members of a group
homes with messy floors
the fastest runners
people who have no religions
Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. “We have such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!” The word “extensive” means ____.
costing a lot of money
large amount
having no color
not enough
Today, nearly 3 million immigrants live in Japan out of a population of 126 million. That number is triple the figure in 1990. And as Japan struggles with a rapidly aging population and shrinking domestic workforce, it’s looking to increase that number further.
What does "shrinking" mean?
getting better
getting worse
getting smaller
getting bigger
In India, the states of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Bihar have particularly witnessed soaring temperatures in the past few days, India's weather department said.
What does "soaring" mean?
increasing rapidly on an unusual level
flying high above the sky
dropping slowly
making loud noises
Friendship is a priceless thing. If someone puts a price, or conditions, on our friendship, it’s no longer priceless. In fact, it’s not real friendship at all!
What does "priceless" mean?
it has a missing price tag
it has no value
it has great value
it is made out of rice
The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story.
When something is "authentic", it’s ___.
genuine, or real
carefully planned
tasty noodles
very old, almost ancient
No matter what happens, I assure you that I will not forget how hard you have worked on this project.
What does "assure" mean?
dare
promise
act like a monkey
forget
Marsha is really an introvert. When I took her to Jason’s party, she sat in a corner without speaking to anyone.
What does " an introvert" mean?
an outgoing person
a dirty person
an angry person
a shy person
We have rather lofty expectations for you, son. You will attend university. You will become rich and famous, you will have a business of your own.
What does "lofty" mean?
low
high
shaky
small
A team of scientists has said the volcano that erupted under the sea near Tonga in January set a record.
What does "erupted" mean?
become active and eject lava, ash, and gases.
dropped off
faded
deflate
When Beth and Donna were fighting over a boy who didn’t like either one of them, Shana stepped in as a mediator. She sat them both in a corner and kept them talking to each other. Finally, Shana’s efforts resulted in her two friends making up.
What does "mediator" mean?
troublemaker
peacemaker
witness
winner
If you don’t recover quickly from your sickness, it could become chronic. Then you might have to take medicine for the rest of your life.
If something is "chronic", it ___.
is very painful
stays and keeps coming back
makes you smell bad
is not real
Prunella and Paula are sisters, but they’re very different. Just look at how they dress. Prunella doesn’t care what she wears. Paula, on the other hand, is quite chic [pronounced as "sheek"].
What does "chic" mean?
intelligent
stylish
dressed in old clothes
obsessive
Amy was feeling low. Every business she tried lost a lot of money. Her newest idea was selling toasters combined with coffee machines. She was convinced that it would be a lucrative business. Her friends tried to warn her that it was not a good idea.
What does "lucrative" mean?
tasting great with vanilla ice cream
making toast and coffee in a more effective way
bringing in a lot of money, or profit
losing a lot of money in a wrong investment
