CELSA Vocabulary In Context 4

Question 1

The politician's promises were criticized as ________ because he had made the same pledges in two previous campaigns without acting on them.

'Voters grew tired of hearing words that never translated into policy.'

Accepted Answer

hollow

Answer

'Hollow' means without substance or sincerity, fitting promises that were never fulfilled.

Question 2

After hours of debate, the committee reached a ________ decision that all members could support.

'Though not everyone's first choice, everyone agreed to the outcome.'

Accepted Answer

consensus

Answer

'Consensus' means general agreement, fitting a decision that all members could accept.

Question 3

The new medication had a ________ effect on the patient's condition, showing dramatic improvement within days.

'The doctor was amazed by how quickly the symptoms disappeared.'

Accepted Answer

profound

Answer

'Profound' means very great or intense, fitting a dramatic, rapid improvement in the patient's condition.

Question 4

The architect's design was praised for being ________, seamlessly blending modern materials with historical architectural details.

'Visitors often could not tell where the old building ended and the new addition began.'

Accepted Answer

cohesive

Answer

'Cohesive' means forming a united whole, fitting a design that blended old and new seamlessly.

Question 5

The startup's ________ growth attracted investors from across the country.

'The company tripled its revenue in just eighteen months.'

Accepted Answer

exponential

Answer

'Exponential' means increasing rapidly at a multiplying rate, fitting a company that tripled revenue in 18 months.

(CELSA) Combined English Language Skills Assessment Practice Test