Reading Comprehension Expand Vocabulary Flashcards

A utility bill says: 'Your account shows a delinquent balance.' What does 'delinquent' mean here?

Answer: Overdue and unpaid

A 'delinquent' balance means a payment that is past due and has not been paid on time.

Which word best replaces 'beneficial' in: 'Regular exercise is beneficial to your health'?

Answer: Helpful

'Beneficial' means producing good or helpful results, so 'helpful' is the closest synonym.

A community center flyer says: 'All applicants must submit credentials with their application.' What are 'credentials'?

Answer: Proof of qualifications or experience

'Credentials' are documents or evidence proving someone's qualifications, skills, or experience.

The phrase 'in lieu of' in a notice means:

Answer: Instead of

'In lieu of' is a formal phrase meaning 'instead of' or 'in place of.'

An instructor told her class: 'You need to be more diligent in completing your homework.' What does 'diligent' mean?

Answer: Careful and hardworking

'Diligent' means showing steady, careful effort and hard work in doing something.

The word 'annotate' means:

Answer: Add explanatory notes to a text

To 'annotate' means to add notes, comments, or explanations to a text to help the reader understand it.

A lease agreement 'stipulates' that rent is due on the 1st. Which meaning of 'stipulates' fits this sentence?

Answer: Specifies as a required condition

'Stipulates' means to specify or require as a condition — the lease makes it a firm rule.