Vocabulary Test 66

The word “barter” means “exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.” For example: "He often bartered a meal for drawings"

Option D: “Exchange” means “an act of giving one thing and receiving another (especially of the same kind) in return." This is closest to the meaning of "barter". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Deal” means “take part in commercial trading of a particular commodity.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Return” means “come or go back to a place or person.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Lend” means “grant to (someone) the use of (something) on the understanding that it will be returned.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “terminate” means “bring to an end.” For example: "he was advised to terminate the contract"

Option C: “End” means “a termination of a state or situation. " This is closest to the meaning of "terminate". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Suspend” means “temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Dismiss” means “order or allow to leave; send away.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Interrupt” means “stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process).” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “Lavish” means “sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.” For example: "a lavish banquet"

Option A: “Profuse” means “very plentiful; abundant" This is closest to the meaning of "Lavish". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Showy” means “having a striking appearance or style, typically by being excessively bright, colorful, or ostentatious” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Gay” means “light-hearted and carefree” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Carefree” means “free from anxiety or responsibility” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “bash” means “strike hard and violently.” For example: "she bashed him with the book"

Option A: “Strike” means “hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement." This is closest to the meaning of "bash". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Neglect” means “fail to care for properly.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Ignore” means “refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Embrace” means “hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “glib” means “(of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow.” For example: "the glib phrases soon roll off the tongue"

Option A: “Smooth” means “with an even consistency" This is closest to the meaning of "glib". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Indifferent” means “having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Gainful” means “serving to increase wealth or resources” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Rough” means “having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

'Conjure' means implore someone to do something. E.g. She conjured him to return. 'Damage' means to destroy something. 'Destroy' means to damage something. 'Revoke' means to official cancel. 'Invoke' means to request help from someone. 

The word “candid” means “truthful and straightforward; frank.” For example: "his responses were remarkably candid"

Option D: “Frank” means “open, sincere, or undisguised" This is closest to the meaning of "candid". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Rude” means “offensively impolite or bad-mannered” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Impertinent” means “not showing proper respect; rude” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Blunt” means “not having a sharp edge or point” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

'Eschew' means to avoid something intentionally, or to give something up. E.g. We won't have discussions with this group unless they eschew violence. 'Adapt' means to change something to suit different conditions. 'Oppress' means to govern people in an unfair and cruel way. 'Avoid' means to neglect something. 'Encourage' means to motivate. 

The word “range” means “the area covered by or included in something.” For example: "a guide to the range of debate this issue has generated"

Option B: “Expanse” means “a wide continuous area of something." This is closest to the meaning of "range". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Level” means “a horizontal plane or line with respect to the distance above or below a given point.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Grade” means “a particular level of rank, quality, proficiency, or value.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Standing” means “position, status, or reputation.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “stubborn” means “having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good reasons to do so.” For example: "you're a silly, stubborn old woman"

Option B: “Obstinate” means “stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so" This is closest to the meaning of “stubborn". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Easy” means “achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Willing” means “ready, eager, or prepared to do something” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Pliable” means “easily bent; flexible” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.