SBT Từ vựng phần Word formation

Front

Many readers will disagree with the selection and assessments as any guide will inevitably be ...

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subjective

Answer explanation

subjective (adj): influenced by or based on personal beliefs or feelings, rather than based on facts.

inevitably (adv): in a way that cannot be avoided.

Front

Politicians blame the media if they lose elections. Predictable behavior.

Back

invariably

Answer explanation

invariably (adv): always

Front

The student struggled in class due to ...

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absenteeism

Answer explanation

absenteeism (n): the situation in which people are not at school or work when they should be.

absentee (n): someone who is not at school or work when they should be.

Front

It was very ... of you to notice that.

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observant

Answer explanation

observant (n): quick or good at noticing things.

observatory (n): a building from which scientists can watch the planets, the stars, the weather, etc...

Front

Drove at 5 mph due to poor ...

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visibility

Front

They handled the merchandise ... for the manufacturer.

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exclusively

Answer explanation

handle (v): buy and sell goods.

merchandise (n): goods that are bought and sold.

exclude (sb from sth) (v): to prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity.

exclusively (adv): only.

Front

The job was done ..., and we were extremely displeased.

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incompetently

Answer explanation

competent (at sth) (adj): able to do sth well.

incompetent (adj): not having the ability to do something as it should be done.

Front

Most people can ... clearly between a real and a simulated smile.

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differentiate

Answer explanation

differentiate between sth: to show or find the difference between things that are compared.

Front

The land loses its protective cover of ... and soon turns into desert.

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vegetation

Answer explanation

vegetation (n): plants in general or plants found in a particular area.

vegetative (adj): (medical) alive but no brain activity.

Front

Madonna called her favorite hotel, but all rooms were booked.

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reservation