Vocabulary Day 31

The word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

She came up with an ingenious way to save time during the meeting using color-coded notes and symbols.

• fanciful

• clever

• original

• devise

The word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

It’s difficult to conceive how ancient civilizations built such massive structures without modern technology or machinery.

• sage

• believe

• hint

• involve

• The word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

• The sagacious elder offered wise advice that helped guide the community through difficult times and political unrest.

• original

• imagine

• connote

• wise

Fill in the blank:

By staying silent, she seemed to .................. that she disagreed with the decision without directly saying it.

• conceivable

• genius

• imply

• imagine

• The word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

• New employees must acquaint themselves with company policies and safety procedures during their first week on the job.

• familiarize

• intense

• violent

• astonish

The word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

The gymnast’s nimble movements impressed the judges, earning her top scores for agility and grace under pressure.

• agile

• rabid

• astonish

• perplex

The word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

He has a keen interest in astronomy and spends hours observing planets and stars through his telescope.

• smart

• sharp

• enthusiastic

• violent

The word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

The protesters expressed vehement opposition to the policy, chanting loudly and holding signs demanding change.

• conversant

• passionate

• sharp

• apprise

The word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

She wore sunglasses and a wig to disguise herself from reporters outside the courthouse.

• spite

• hide

• flout

• envy

The word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

Bullies often mock others to feel superior, but it reveals more about their insecurities than anyone else’s flaws.

• scorn

• malice

• lull

• pacify