Vocabulary Test 66

The word “affable” means “friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.” For example: "an affable and agreeable companion"

Option A: “Friendly” means “kind and pleasant.” For example: "they were friendly to me" This is closest to the meaning of "affable". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Cheerful” means “noticeably happy and optimistic.” For example: "how can she be so cheerful at six o'clock in the morning?" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Helpful” means “giving or ready to give help.” For example: "people are friendly and helpful" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Neutral” means “belonging to an impartial group or state.” For example: "the trial should be held on neutral ground" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “deflect” means “cause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a straight course.” For example: "the bullet was deflected harmlessly into the ceiling"

Option C: “Avert” means “turn away.” For example: "she averted her eyes while we made stilted conversation" This is closest to the meaning of "deflect". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Frustrate” means “cause (someone) to feel upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.” For example: "it can be very frustrating to find that the size you want isn't there" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Cheat” means “act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.” For example: "she always cheats at cards" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Depress” means “make (someone) feel utterly dispirited or dejected.” For example: "that first day at school depressed me" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “pivotal” means “of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.” For example: "Japan's pivotal role in the world economy"

Option B: “Crucial” means “decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.” For example: "negotiations were at a crucial stage" This is closest to the meaning of "pivotal". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Movable” means “capable of being moved.” For example: "they stripped the town of all movable objects and fled" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Internal” means “of or situated on the inside.” For example: "the tube had an internal diameter of 1.1 mm" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Mechanical” means “operated by a machine or machinery.” For example: "a mechanical device" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “accuse” means “charge (someone) with an offence or crime.” For example: "he was accused of murdering his wife's lover"

Option D: “Impeach” means “charge (someone) with treason or another crime against the state." This is closest to the meaning of "accuse". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Absolve” means “declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Exonerate” means “release someone from (a duty or obligation).” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Vindicate” means “clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “abridge” means “to decrease the length of something (a book, film, speech, etc.) without losing the sense.” For example: "an abridged text of his speech"

Option C: “Shorten” means “make or become shorter.” For example: "he shortened his stride" This is closest to the meaning of "abridge". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Abort” means “to stop or end something before it goes wrong.” For example: "The mission had to be aborted because of system failure" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Span” means “the length of time for which something lasts.” For example: "a short concentration span" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Cross” means “a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×).” For example: "place a cross against the preferred choice" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “terrific” means “of great size, amount, or intensity.” For example: "there was a terrific bang"

Option A: “Massive” means “large and heavy or solid.” For example: "a massive rampart of stone" This is closest to the meaning of "terrific". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Important” means “of great significance or value.” For example: "important habitats for wildlife" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Tragic” means “causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.” For example: "the shooting was a tragic accident" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Terrible” means “extremely unpleasant or disagreeable.” For example: "the weather was terrible" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “whim” means “a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.” For example: "she bought it on a whim"

Option A: “Fancy” means “to feel a desire or liking for.” This is closest to the meaning of "whim". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Clumsy” means “awkward in movement or in handling things.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Desire” means “a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Strange Behavior” means “an odd or peculiar manner” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “limp” means “walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.” For example: "he limped heavily as he moved"

Option C: “Falter” means “move unsteadily or hesitantly.” This is closest to the meaning of "limp". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Kneel” means “be in or assume a position in which the body is supported by a knee or the knees, as when praying or showing submission.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Bend” means “shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Stoop” means “bend one's head or body forwards and downwards.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “belittle” means “dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant.” For example: "she belittled Amy's riding skills whenever she could"

Option C: “Disparage” means “regard or represent as being of little worth." This is closest to the meaning of "belittle". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Insult” means “speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Mock” means “tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Scoff” means “speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “affluent” means “having a great deal of money; wealthy.” For example: "the affluent societies of the western world"

Option A: “Prosperous” means “successful in material terms; flourishing financially.” This is closest to the meaning of "affluent". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Poor” means “lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Talkative” means “fond of or given to talking.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Close” means “with very little or no space in between; dense.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.