Vocabulary: Common Words/ Level 3

What does the word "Restrict" mean?

• To allow something freely

• To limit or control something

• To invite everyone

• To make something easy

Answer explanation

ex: This parking area is restricted; only university students may use it.

What does the word "Issue" mean?

• A solution to a problem

• A topic or problem to think about

• A person's name

• A place to visit

Answer explanation

ex: In order to define what jazz music is, we need to look at a few different issues.

What does the word "Despite" mean?

• Because of something

• Although or even with something

• After something happens

• Before something happens

Answer explanation

ex: We enjoyed our vacation despite the rain.

What does the word "Function" mean?

• To be broken

• To work or operate properly

• To be missing

• To be new

Answer explanation

ex: I dropped my phone into a swimming pool, but it still functions.

What does the word "Substitute" mean?

• To keep the same

• To replace one thing with another

• To make something bigger

• To forget something

Answer explanation

ex: Because we didn't have any, we substituted the sugar with juice.

What does the word "Concept" mean?

• A physical object

• An idea or thought

• A tool or machine

• A type of food

Answer explanation

ex: Some concepts within advanced mathematics are hard to find in the real world.

What does the word "Investigate" mean?

• To ignore something

• To look for answers or information

• To forget about something

• To play with something

Answer explanation

ex: Doctors are investigating a newly discovered plant that might help to fight cancer.

What does the word "Demonstrate" mean?

• To show an example of something

• To hide something

• To destroy something

• To write about something

Answer explanation

ex: At eight years old, Mozart demonstrated his musical ability in London. demonstrated his musical ability in London.

What does the word "Illustrate" mean?

• To confuse someone

• To explain something with examples

• To create a problem

• To hide the truth

Answer explanation

ex: Peter illustrated his point by telling a story.

What does the word "Method" mean?

• A mistake

• A way of doing something

• A type of food

• A place to go

Answer explanation

ex: The Spanish method of making chocolate created a completely new drink.