STEP Vocabulary in Context 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Choose the correct word: 'The _____ between traditional values and modern technology creates unique opportunities in Saudi society.'
- conflict
- integration (Correct answer)
- elimination
- isolation
Correct answer: integration
'Integration' means the process of combining things into a unified whole. The sentence describes a positive outcome (opportunities), suggesting a blending of traditional values with modern technology, not conflict or elimination.
Question 2: What is the meaning of 'allocate' in: 'The government will allocate SAR 50 billion for housing projects'?
- Borrow
- Distribute or assign resources for a specific purpose (Correct answer)
- Reduce
- Waste
Correct answer: Distribute or assign resources for a specific purpose
'Allocate' means to distribute or designate resources (money, time, materials) for a particular purpose. In this context, the government is designating SAR 50 billion specifically for housing projects.
Question 3: Select the word that does NOT belong: 'enormous, massive, tiny, vast'
- enormous
- massive
- tiny (Correct answer)
- vast
Correct answer: tiny
'Enormous,' 'massive,' and 'vast' all mean very large in size or extent. 'Tiny' means extremely small — it is the opposite and does not belong in this group of words meaning large.
Question 4: What does 'facilitate' mean in: 'The new highway will facilitate trade between Riyadh and Jeddah'?
- Prevent
- Make easier or help bring about (Correct answer)
- Complicate
- Monitor
Correct answer: Make easier or help bring about
'Facilitate' means to make an action or process easier or to help it occur. The new highway will make trade between the two cities easier by improving transportation connectivity.
Question 5: Choose the best word: 'The archaeologists made a _____ discovery at the Al-Ula site.'
- ordinary
- remarkable (Correct answer)
- minor
- boring
Correct answer: remarkable
'Remarkable' means worthy of attention; striking or extraordinary. Archaeological discoveries at significant sites like Al-Ula would be noteworthy and extraordinary, making 'remarkable' the most appropriate word.
Question 6: What is a 'misconception' in: 'There is a common misconception that camels store water in their humps.'?
- A correct belief
- A false or incorrect belief widely held by many people (Correct answer)
- A scientific fact
- A recent discovery
Correct answer: A false or incorrect belief widely held by many people
'Misconception' means a mistaken belief or wrong understanding. The prefix 'mis-' means wrong/incorrect. The sentence indicates that the popular belief about camels storing water in their humps is actually false (they store fat, not water).
STEP Vocabulary in Context 2
Choose the correct word: 'The _____ between traditional values and modern technology creates unique opportunities in Saudi society.'