TOEFL class, Advanced words (1-5)

Complete the following phrase: "She considered his complaints ______, not worth the time or energy to address."

• hasten

• trifling

• quaint

• deem

Complete the following sentence: "The doctor urged him to ______ his recovery by following the prescribed treatment diligently."

• hinder

• paramount

• concur

• hasten

What word is not correct in this sentence? "She handed in a bogus research paper, filled with detailed and well-supported arguments."

• bogus

• filled with

• arguments

• in

Choose the sentence where "shirk" is correctly used.

• He decided to shirk the party, even though he was looking forward to it.

• She shirked the meeting, arriving on time and actively participating.

• He tried to shirk his responsibilities by leaving the office early without completing his tasks.

• The company will shirk the new project to ensure it succeeds.

Choose the sentences where the word "far-fetched" is correctly used.

• Her claim that she saw a UFO in broad daylight seemed far-fetched, given the lack of evidence or witnesses.

• The recipe for spaghetti is far-fetched because it uses basic ingredients like tomatoes and pasta.

• The weather forecast for tomorrow seems far-fetched, with clear skies and mild temperatures predicted.

• His explanation for being late was far-fetched: he got stuck in traffic on his usual route.

Complete the sentence: "Ensuring the safety of the students is ________ to the success of the school's emergency preparedness plan."

• mundane

• hinder

• crave

• paramount

Complete the sentence: "Her _______ speech on climate change moved the audience, as she expressed complex ideas with clarity and grace."

• jittery

• eloquent

• dread

• dispute

Which of the following sentences is NOT correct?

• The children were deprived of proper nutrition due to the lack of access to healthy food.

• Living in a remote area, they were deprived of basic services like clean water and electricity.

• After working late nights, he felt deprived of sleep and struggled to stay awake during the day.

• The restaurant served a gourmet meal, and everyone felt deprived after enjoying the delicious food.

What sentence is correct?

• Her grandmother’s quaint cottage was filled with vintage furniture and hand-made curtains, giving it a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere.

• Her look was quaint, she looked exactly as me so I am quite familiar with her style.

What sentence is NOT correct?

• The new software update will hinder the performance of the system by making it faster and more efficient.

• Her lack of experience could hinder her ability to lead the team effectively in such a competitive environment.

• The heavy rain will likely hinder the construction progress, causing delays in the project timeline.

• The high cost of equipment might hinder small businesses from expanding their operations.