infrastructure (n.): the basic systems and services of a society | behalf (n.): 1) for the good of; 2) as a member of |
refine (v.): to improve something by making small changes | controversy (n.) : popular discussion and argument about something |
reluctance (n.): the feeling that you are unwilling to do something | adjacent (adj.): nex to |
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 hesitation?
refine | |
behalf | |
infrastructure | |
adjacent | |
controversy | |
reluctance |
Question 1 Explanation:
Both "hesitation" and "reluctance" mean unwillingness to do something.
Question 2 |
2. Which of the following is a synonym for foundation?
infrastructure | |
controversy | |
reluctance | |
refine | |
adjacent | |
behalf |
Question 2 Explanation:
Both "foundation" and "infrastructure" refer to the basic and integral parts that support a system.
Question 3 |
3. Which of the following is a synonym for tweak?
reluctance | |
adjacent | |
infrastructure | |
controversy | |
refine | |
behalf |
Question 3 Explanation:
Both "tweak" and "refine" mean to make adjustment to something so it becomes better.
Question 4 |
4. Which of the following is a synonym for connected?
adjacent | |
refine | |
reluctance | |
controversy | |
behalf | |
infrastructure |
Question 4 Explanation:
Both "connected" and "adjacent" mean next to.
Question 5 |
5. Which of the following is a synonym for representing?
controversy | |
adjacent | |
reluctance | |
behalf | |
refine | |
infrastructure |
Question 5 Explanation:
Both "representing" and "on behalf" mean to officially act for another person.
Question 6 |
6. Which of the following is a synonym for debate?
reluctance | |
refine | |
behalf | |
adjacent | |
infrastructure | |
controversy |
Question 6 Explanation:
Both "debate" and "controversy" refer to discussions involving people with very different opinions.
Question 7 |
7. The terrorist attack totally damaged the city’s _______________. People needed to suffer until the repair work was finished.
behalf | |
infrastructure | |
reluctance | |
controversy | |
adjacency | |
refinement |
Question 7 Explanation:
A city's infrastructure includes railways, ports, roads, hospitals and many other essential facilities and systems. If any one of these can no longer perform its normal function, the lives of the people in the city will be greatly affected.
Question 8 |
8. Don’t buy this house! It is _______________ to a river full of crocodiles.
refining | |
adjacent | |
infrastructural | |
on behalf | |
reluctant | |
controversial |
Question 8 Explanation:
The river is quite dangerous because it is home for a lot of crocodiles. If you live next to, or adjacent to, the river, you probably can't sleep well at night and have to be worried about your life all the time.
Question 9 |
9. Your novel is interesting but still needs a little _______________. The ending seems a bit of a rush.Â
adjacency | |
behalf | |
refining | |
reluctance | |
infrastructure | |
controversy |
Question 9 Explanation:
The novel is pretty good, but not perfect. The end of the story may need some revision to make it even better. This process is called refining (or refinement).
Question 10 |
10. The prince’s death has caused much _______________. Different newspapers gave different explanations.Â
reluctance | |
controversy | |
adjacency | |
infrastructure | |
refining | |
behalf |
Question 10 Explanation:
If something caused controversy, it is widely discussed with public disagreement. That news agencies having different opinions is one indication.
Question 11 |
11. I don’t think that’s what he really wants. He gave a _______________ smile.
infrastructural | |
refining | |
on-behalf | |
controversial | |
adjacent | |
reluctant |
Question 11 Explanation:
"Reluctant' means unwilling. Although it is still a smile, a reluctant smile shows that he or she does not really like the idea.
Question 12 |
12. The charity collected donations on _______________ of the homeless.
reluctance | |
behalf | |
refinement | |
controversy | |
infrastructure | |
adjacency |
Question 12 Explanation:
Charities usually act as organizing bodies that represent people who need help. People who want to help the needy give money to charities, which collect and distribute the money to people in need. As charities do not profit from donations and simply act as the "middlemen", they receive donations on behalf of recipients.
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