Improving Vocabulary Flashcards
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Which word best completes this sentence: 'The safety officer gave a _______ explanation of the evacuation procedure.'
Answer: comprehensive
'Comprehensive' means thorough and covering all aspects — the ideal quality for a safety explanation.
What does the word 'increment' mean in the phrase 'a pay increment'?
Answer: A small regular increase
An 'increment' is a small regular increase, such as a step increase in salary based on years of service.
Choose the correct word: 'The instructions were _______ and difficult to follow.'
Answer: ambiguous
'Ambiguous' means unclear or open to more than one interpretation — the word that fits 'difficult to follow'.
What does 'collaborate' mean?
Answer: To work together with others
'Collaborate' means to work jointly with others toward a shared goal.
Which sentence uses 'affect' and 'effect' correctly?
Answer: The changes will affect the whole team. The effect was significant.
'Affect' is a verb (to influence); 'effect' is a noun (the result). Option B uses both correctly.
What does 'initiative' mean in the phrase 'she showed great initiative at work'?
Answer: She took action without being told
'Initiative' means the ability to act independently and proactively, without needing to be told.