West B Test Reading: Word Meanings in Context 3

Question 1

The sentence reads: 'Her *avarice* led her to hoard resources even when colleagues desperately needed them.' What does 'avarice' mean?

Accepted Answer

Excessive greed for wealth

Answer

'Avarice' is an intense desire to acquire and accumulate wealth, often at others' expense.

Question 2

In the passage: 'The professor's lecture was *didactic*, walking students through every concept step by step.' What does 'didactic' mean?

Accepted Answer

Intended to teach or instruct

Answer

'Didactic' means designed or intended to teach, especially in a systematic and instructional way.

Question 3

The article states: 'Negotiators sought to *ameliorate* conditions in the refugee camp by increasing food and medical supplies.' What does 'ameliorate' mean?

Accepted Answer

Improve or make better

Answer

'Ameliorate' means to make something bad or unsatisfactory better.

Question 4

Read: 'The mayor adopted a *conciliatory* tone, hoping to ease tensions between the two community groups.' What does 'conciliatory' mean?

Accepted Answer

Intended to reduce hostility and make peace

Answer

'Conciliatory' means intended to gain goodwill and reduce conflict or anger.

Question 5

The text reads: 'Despite the *dearth* of evidence, prosecutors moved forward with the case.' What does 'dearth' mean?

Accepted Answer

Scarcity or lack

Answer

'Dearth' means a scarcity or insufficient supply of something.

West B Test Practice Test

West B Test Practice Test

West B Test Reading: Word Meanings in Context 3