ITBS Vocabulary in Context 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

officially take back or cancel

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

longing for the past

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

provide more detail

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

moving in an uncontrolled, violent way

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

honesty and strong moral principles

Answer

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

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