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| erode (v.): to slowly destroy something: | practitioner (n.): someone who actively participates in something |
| subordinate (adj.): having less power than somebody else | enhance (v.): to increase or further improve something |
| deviate (v.): to be different than expected | energy (n.): the power and ability to be active |
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.
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Question 1 |
1. Which of the following is a synonym for better?
erode | |
practitioner | |
subordinate | |
deviate | |
enhance | |
energy |
Question 1 Explanation:
Both "better" and "enhance" mean to improve.
Question 2 |
2. Which of the following is a synonym for strength?
erode | |
practitioner | |
deviate | |
subordinate | |
enhance | |
energy |
Question 2 Explanation:
Both "strength" and "energy" refer to power.
Question 3 |
3. Which of the following is a synonym for member?
practitioner | |
subordinate | |
erode | |
enhance | |
energy | |
deviate |
Question 3 Explanation:
Both "member" and "practitioner" refer to a person engaged in a profession.
Question 4 |
4. Which of the following is a synonym for lower?
energy | |
practitioner | |
subordinate | |
erode | |
enhance | |
deviate |
Question 4 Explanation:
Both "lower" and "subordinate" mean relatively low in position.
Question 5 |
5. Which of the following is a synonym for stray?
practitioner | |
subordinate | |
deviate | |
erode | |
energy | |
enhance |
Question 5 Explanation:
Both "stray" and "deviate" mean to leave the appropriate place.
Question 6 |
6. Which of the following is a synonym for rot?
erode | |
deviate | |
enhance | |
practitioner | |
subordinate | |
energy |
Question 6 Explanation:
Both "rot" and "erode" mean to wear away (to gradually become smaller and disappear).
Question 7 |
7. The school bus had to _______________ from its usual route because of the snow. That’s why some students were late. Â
enhance | |
deviate | |
subordinate | |
energize | |
practice | |
erode |
Question 7 Explanation:
When there is snow, the road gets slippery. To avoid accidents, drivers are advised to take a route other than the usual one, which is covered by snow. In other words, it is suggested that they deviate from their normal routes.
Question 8 |
8. Walkers found it difficult to see the paths. They have been greatly _______________ over a long period of time.Â
enhanced | |
deviated | |
subordinated | |
practised | |
energized | |
eroded |
Question 8 Explanation:
Paths need to be tended from time to time. The reason is that animals and plants around them may gradually make the paths wear away, or erode.
Question 9 |
9. In ancient times, women were considered _______________ to men.
deviant | |
practical | |
subordinate | |
enhanced | |
eroded | |
energetic |
Question 9 Explanation:
Gender equality is a relatively new concept. Ancient societies considered women less important than, or subordinate to men, because physical strength and aggressiveness were essential to survival.
Question 10 |
10. Even at the age of fifty, she still studies very hard to become a doctor. She never finds it a waste of time and _______________.
practitioner | |
deviation | |
energy | |
subordination | |
erosion | |
enhancement |
Question 10 Explanation:
Getting a medical degree is time-consuming and energy-sapping. Many medical students suffer from depression because of the high academic standards they are expected to achieve.
Question 11 |
11. To _______________ your career prospects, you need a college degree as well as professional qualifications. Making yourself look younger also helps.Â
practice | |
subordinate | |
energize | |
enhance | |
deviate | |
erode |
Question 11 Explanation:
Appearance, educational attainment and professional credentials are all essentials for anyone to get a promotion. If you have met these conditions, you have increased your job-related competitiveness. To put it another way, your career prospect has been enhanced.
Question 12 |
12. You are not gonna believe this! Liz has become a _______________ of traditional Chinese medicine, a doctor!Â
subordinate | |
erosion | |
enhancer | |
practitioner | |
deviant | |
energizer |
Question 12 Explanation:
A doctor is someone who practises medicine. It is also called a practitioner of medicine.
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