Flocabulary Vocabulary Application 4

Question 1

Which scenario best demonstrates someone being 'pragmatic'?

Accepted Answer

A leader who adjusts the plan to what will actually work in reality.

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A manager who only follows the rulebook no matter the outcome.

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A dreamer who ignores all obstacles and focuses only on ideals.

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An engineer who refuses to consider any cost limitations.

Question 2

A teacher describes a student's essay as 'verbose.' What should the student do to improve it?

Accepted Answer

Remove unnecessary words and make the writing more concise.

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Add more sentences and expand every paragraph further.

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Switch to a completely different topic.

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Include more images and diagrams throughout.

Question 3

Which word fits best in this sentence: 'The new policy will _______ the way students register for classes, making the process much simpler.'

Accepted Answer

streamline

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complicate

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dismantle

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obscure

Question 4

A historian says that a war's causes were 'multifaceted.' What does she mean?

Accepted Answer

The war was caused by many different and complex factors.

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The war had a single, simple explanation.

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The war lasted only a few days.

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The war involved only two countries.

Question 5

Which behavior shows someone acting with 'integrity'?

Accepted Answer

Returning extra change the cashier accidentally gave them.

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Copying a classmate's homework when no one is watching.

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Telling a white lie to avoid an uncomfortable situation.

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Taking credit for a coworker's idea in a meeting.

Question 6

A scientist says her findings are 'preliminary.' What should readers understand about the results?

Accepted Answer

The results are early and may change as more research is done.

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The results are 100% confirmed and require no further testing.

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The results have been replicated by dozens of other labs.

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The results were published in the world's top scientific journals.

Question 7

A company's product gets 'obsolete.' Which real-world example best matches this?

Accepted Answer

A fax machine that nobody uses now that email exists.

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A smartphone app that gains millions of new users each month.

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A bestselling book that keeps getting reprinted each year.

Answer

A restaurant that expands to 20 new locations nationwide.