Understanding Vocabulary in Context Flashcards

'The manager delegated the task to her assistant.' What does 'delegated' mean?

Answer: Assigned the task to someone else

To 'delegate' means to give a responsibility or task to another person, often someone with lower authority.

In 'The charity event raised a substantial amount for the hospital,' what does 'substantial' mean?

Answer: Considerable and significant in size

'Substantial' means large in size, value, or importance — more than a small or trivial amount.

'The memo was distributed to all staff regarding the new protocol.' What does 'protocol' mean here?

Answer: A set of rules or procedures to be followed

'Protocol' refers to an official set of rules or procedures that must be followed in a particular situation.

What does 'feasible' mean in: 'The engineer said the plan was feasible within the budget'?

Answer: Possible and practical to achieve

'Feasible' means something is possible and likely to succeed given the available resources and conditions.

In 'The children were engrossed in the story,' what does 'engrossed' mean?

Answer: Completely absorbed and focused

'Engrossed' means deeply absorbed or occupied in something, paying full attention to it.

'The new findings corroborate the earlier research.' What does 'corroborate' mean?

Answer: Confirm and support with evidence

To 'corroborate' means to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding with additional evidence.

'Her tone in the email was terse, which upset her colleague.' What does 'terse' mean?

Answer: Rudely brief or abrupt

'Terse' describes communication that is very brief, often to the point of seeming rude or unfriendly.