Vocabulary Flashcards

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The manager gave a _______ speech that motivated the entire team before the product launch.'

Answer: rousing

'Rousing' means stirring or exciting, making it the correct word to describe a speech that motivated people. The other options have negative or neutral meanings that do not fit the context.

Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'Scientists have developed a new _______ to treat the disease that affects millions of people worldwide.'

Answer: therapy

'Therapy' is a noun meaning treatment for a disease or condition. The other options are different word classes or meanings that do not fit.

Select the most appropriate word: 'The new employee was _______ to learn all the procedures before starting work independently.'

Answer: eager

'Eager' means enthusiastic and keen, which fits someone who wants to learn procedures before working independently. 'Idle', 'reckless', and 'reluctant' all carry negative or opposite meanings.

Which option correctly completes the collocation: 'The committee will _______ a decision on the funding application by the end of the month.'

Answer: reach

'Reach a decision' is the correct collocation. While 'make a decision' is also valid English, it is not listed correctly as an option here — 'reach' is the best standalone verb that collocates with 'decision' in formal contexts.

Choose the word that best replaces the underlined word without changing the meaning: 'The author's writing style is very clear and easy to follow.'

Answer: lucid

'Lucid' means clear and easy to understand, making it the closest synonym to 'clear' in this context. The other options suggest the opposite or a different quality.

Select the word that correctly completes the sentence: 'The charity relies heavily on _______ donations from members of the public to fund its work.'

Answer: voluntary

'Voluntary' means done freely without being required to, which accurately describes donations given willingly by the public.