Vocabulary in Context Flashcards

The company decided to revoke the employee's access badge after he broke the rules. What does 'revoke' mean?

Answer: officially take back or cancel

To revoke means to officially cancel or take back something that was previously granted.

Maria felt a surge of nostalgia when she smelled her grandmother's cookies baking. What does 'nostalgia' mean?

Answer: longing for the past

Nostalgia is a sentimental longing or affection for happy memories of the past.

The teacher asked her students to elaborate on their answers rather than give one-word responses. What does 'elaborate' mean here?

Answer: provide more detail

To elaborate means to explain something in more detail or add more information.

The creek was so turbulent after the storm that no one dared cross it. What does 'turbulent' mean?

Answer: moving in an uncontrolled, violent way

Turbulent means moving in an irregular, disorderly, and forceful way.

The principal emphasized the importance of integrity in all school activities. What does 'integrity' mean?

Answer: honesty and strong moral principles

Integrity means the quality of being honest and having strong ethical principles.

The jury was skeptical of the witness's story because several details didn't add up. What does 'skeptical' mean?

Answer: doubtful and questioning

Skeptical means having doubts and not easily convinced something is true.

The tiny hamlet was nestled between two large mountains and had only a dozen homes. What does 'hamlet' mean?

Answer: a small village

A hamlet is a very small settlement or village, typically smaller than a town.