Vocabulary Flashcards

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The politician's speech was full of _______ promises that he had no intention of keeping.'

Answer: hollow

'Hollow' in this context means lacking real meaning or sincerity — it describes promises that sound good but have no substance behind them.

Choose the correct word form to complete the sentence: 'Scientists are studying the _______ effects of climate change on coastal ecosystems.'

Answer: cumulative

'Cumulative' is an adjective meaning increasing by successive additions, and it correctly modifies the noun 'effects' in this sentence.

Select the most appropriate phrase to complete the sentence: 'The new safety regulations were introduced to _______ the risk of accidents in the workplace.'

Answer: minimise

'Minimise' means to reduce to the smallest possible amount, which is the logical goal of safety regulations regarding accident risk.

Which word correctly completes the collocation? 'She decided to _______ up a new hobby after retiring from her career.'

Answer: take

'Take up a hobby' is the standard collocation in English meaning to begin a new activity or interest.

Choose the word with the closest meaning to 'affluent' as used in the sentence: 'The charity provides services to both affluent and disadvantaged communities.'

Answer: wealthy

'Affluent' means wealthy or having a lot of money, and it contrasts with 'disadvantaged' in this sentence.

Select the word that best completes the sentence: 'The documentary provided a _______ account of life in the early twentieth century, drawing on letters and photographs.'

Answer: vivid

'Vivid' means producing strong, clear images in the mind — it accurately describes an account that uses rich sources like letters and photographs to bring history to life.