VEPT Sentence Completion: Vocabulary 3

Question 1

The company's profits were ________ by rising costs and declining sales throughout the quarter.

Accepted Answer

eroded

Answer

Eroded means gradually worn away, which fits profits declining due to rising costs and falling sales.

Question 2

The documentary aimed to ________ the myths surrounding the ancient civilization.

Accepted Answer

debunk

Answer

Debunk means to expose the falseness of a myth or belief, which aligns with challenging misconceptions.

Question 3

The athlete trained with great ________, never missing a practice session despite her injury.

Accepted Answer

diligence

Answer

Diligence means careful and persistent effort, which matches never missing practice despite injury.

Question 4

The politician's speech was deliberately ________, designed to appeal to voters across the political spectrum.

Accepted Answer

ambiguous

Answer

Ambiguous means open to multiple interpretations, allowing appeal to diverse audiences without committing to specifics.

Question 5

The author's vivid descriptions ________ the readers' imaginations, transporting them to another world.

Accepted Answer

ignited

Answer

Ignited means sparked or set in motion, fitting descriptions that activate readers' imaginations.

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