Advanced Vocabulary Exercise #3

proportion (n.): a part of the whole	interact (v.): to communicate with each other
hence (adv.): for this reason	sustain (v.) : 1) to keep something in operation; 2) to keep alive
liberal (adj.): accepting many different beliefs	accurate (adj.): correct and with no errors

For questions 1 to 6, choose the synonyms that correspond to the words highlighted.

For questions 7 to 12, indicate your choices that best fit the sentences.

Advanced Vocabulary #3

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Question 1

1. Which of the following is a synonym for permissive?

A	interact
B	hence
C	proportion
D	sustain
E	liberal
F	accurate

Question 1 Explanation:

Both "permissive" and "liberal" mean allowing behaviour that others might not like.

Question 2

2. Which of the following is a synonym for therefore?

A	sustain
B	hence
C	accurate
D	liberal
E	proportion
F	interact

Question 2 Explanation:

Both "therefore" and "hence" mean for that reason.

Question 3

3. Which of the following is a synonym for precise?

A	proportion
B	interact
C	accurate
D	hence
E	liberal
F	sustain

Question 3 Explanation:

Both "precise" and "accurate" mean in correct or true in (almost) every way.

Question 4

4. Which of the following is a synonym for maintain?

A	sustain
B	accurate
C	liberal
D	hence
E	interact
F	proportion

Question 4 Explanation:

Both "maintain" and "sustain" mean to make something last for a certain period.

Question 5

5. Which of the following is a synonym for engage?

A	interact
B	accurate
C	proportion
D	hence
E	sustain
F	liberal

Question 5 Explanation:

Both "engage" and "interact" mean to have contact with someone or something.

Question 6

6. Which of the following is a synonym for percentage?

A	liberal
B	interact
C	sustain
D	proportion
E	hence
F	accurate

Question 6 Explanation:

Both "percentage" and "proportion" mean part of something when compared to the total.

Question 7

7. An increasing _______________ of young people choose not to enter university after graduating from high school.

A	liberalist
B	hence
C	proportion
D	accuracy
E	sustaining
F	interaction

Question 7 Explanation:

Compared to those who become university students, those who opt for other options have increased in percentage terms (e.g., 80% to 84%). Therefore, the answer is proportion, which is a synonym for percentage.

Question 8

8. People in a _______________ society should respect different religions and cultures.

A	interactive
B	accurate
C	sustainable
D	liberal
E	proportional
F	hence

Question 8 Explanation:

A liberal society is an open society that respects people's differences, which of course include religions and cultures.

Question 9

9. He must be a very good preschool teacher. He _______________ very well with children.

A	liberates
B	accurate
C	sustains
D	interacts
E	hence
F	proportions

Question 9 Explanation:

Besides having in-depth subject knowledge, a good teacher needs to be able to communicate and engage well with children. Communication is an integral part of education.

Question 10

10. I’m not convinced that the data are _______________. Their research methods are not up to the standard.

A	liberal
B	hence
C	proportionate
D	sustainable
E	accurate
F	interactive

Question 10 Explanation:

If the data is not accurate (= inaccurate), it means there is something wrong about it. This may be due to the researchers using flawed methods or cutting corners.

Question 11

11. When Peter became unemployed, he could not _______________ his expensive lifestyle.

A	liberal
B	accurate
C	sustain
D	interact
E	hence
F	proportion

Question 11 Explanation:

If you are unemployed, you don't have a job and are probably without income. When money becomes a problem, you cannot afford expensive things like before. In other words, you cannot keep or sustain that lifestyle anymore.

Question 12

12. He has just got a promotion. _______________ he purchased a new phone.

A	Accurate
B	Interact
C	Sustain
D	Proportion
E	Liberal
F	Hence

Question 12 Explanation:

"Hence" is a connective that can be used to connect two sentences, making your writing more coherent. In question 12, the first sentence is the cause, and the second is the effect. To show this relationship more clearly, insert "hence" (meaning as a consequence) in between.

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