ITBS Vocabulary in Context 5

Question 1

The artist's bold use of color was innovative compared to the traditional paintings of her time. What does 'innovative' mean?

Accepted Answer

introducing new ideas or methods

Answer

Innovative means featuring new ideas or methods that are original and creative.

Question 2

The candidate's speech was full of rhetoric but lacked specific solutions. What does 'rhetoric' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

language designed to persuade or impress

Answer

Rhetoric refers to impressive-sounding language that persuades, often without substance.

Question 3

The rescue team worked with urgency to find survivors before nightfall. What does 'urgency' mean?

Accepted Answer

a pressing need for immediate action

Answer

Urgency means the importance of acting quickly because the situation is serious.

Question 4

After the misunderstanding was cleared up, the two friends reconciled and resumed their friendship. What does 'reconciled' mean?

Accepted Answer

restored a friendly relationship

Answer

To reconcile means to restore a friendly or harmonious relationship after a conflict.

Question 5

The principal commended the students for their exemplary behavior during the assembly. What does 'exemplary' mean?

Accepted Answer

serving as a model worth imitating

Answer

Exemplary means serving as an outstanding example worthy of imitation.

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