STEP Vocabulary in Context

Question 1

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The government's _____ to improve infrastructure has led to significant development across the Kingdom.'

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commitment

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reluctance

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opposition

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indifference

Question 2

What is the meaning of 'sustainable' in: 'Saudi Arabia is investing in sustainable energy sources'?

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Able to be maintained at a certain level without depleting natural resources

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Temporary and short-term

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Expensive and difficult to implement

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Related to oil production only

Question 3

Select the synonym for 'innovative' in: 'The company developed an innovative approach to water conservation.'

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Creative and original

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Traditional

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Expensive

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Complicated

Question 4

What does 'consequently' mean in: 'The city expanded rapidly; consequently, new schools were needed.'?

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As a result; therefore

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However

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Meanwhile

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Nevertheless

Question 5

Choose the antonym of 'abundant' in: 'Saudi Arabia has abundant reserves of oil.'

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Scarce

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Plentiful

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Adequate

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Sufficient

Question 6

What does 'implement' mean in: 'The ministry plans to implement new educational policies'?

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Put into effect; carry out

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Cancel

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Discuss

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Delay