ALCPT Vocabulary 5

Question 1

The soldier was told to 'withdraw' from the area. What does 'withdraw' mean?

Accepted Answer

move back or retreat

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advance further in

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hold the current position

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request additional support

Question 2

Which word means 'to make clear or easier to understand'?

Accepted Answer

clarify

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confuse

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ignore

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repeat

Question 3

The test results were 'consistent.' What does 'consistent' mean?

Accepted Answer

the same each time

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random and unpredictable

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slightly different every time

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impossible to measure

Question 4

He was given 'permission' to leave early. What does 'permission' mean?

Accepted Answer

official approval to do something

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an order to stay

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a warning about consequences

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a written punishment

Question 5

Which word is closest in meaning to 'adequate'?

Accepted Answer

enough

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insufficient

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excessive

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perfect

Question 6

The base was 'located' near the river. What does 'located' mean?

Accepted Answer

situated in a place

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built recently

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destroyed long ago

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hidden underground

Question 7

She needed to 'concentrate' during the lecture. What does 'concentrate' mean?

Accepted Answer

focus one's attention

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fall asleep quietly

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take detailed notes

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ask many questions