Vocabulary C1 Test 1a: Choose The Best Word To Fit The Gap

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He is a(n) ______________ speaker, everyone knows he can speak well in public.
- Wary
- Humble
- Spurious
- Eloquent

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This quiz assesses advanced vocabulary skills, crucial for effective communication and academic success. Participants are challenged to select precise words to complete sentences, enhancing their ability to express complex ideas clearly and confidently.

Vocabulary C1 Test 1a: Choose The Best Word To Fit The Gap - Quiz

2.

Be ______ of pickpockets in this area of the city.
- Humble
- Wary
- Eloquent
- Spurious
Correct Answer

A. Wary

Explanation

wary means careful

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3.

She has very _________ tastes in literature.
- Superfluous
- Tedious
- Eclectic
- Self-effacing
Correct Answer

A. Eclectic

Explanation

eclectic means not following only one style

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4.

That was a particularly _______ decision you have made, everyone was happy afterwards.
- Impervious
- Apt
- Infallible
- Incongruous
Correct Answer

A. Apt

Explanation

apt means suitable

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5.

He was a shy, _________________ man.
- Tedious
- Superfluous
- Eclectic
- Self-effacing
Correct Answer

A. Self-effacing

Explanation

self-effacing means modest

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6.

Everyone makes mistakes, even doctors are not __________________
- Incoungruous
- Impervious
- Infallible
- Apt
Correct Answer

A. Infallible

Explanation

infallible means never making mistakes

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7.

.Be ______________ enough to learn from your mistakes.
- Spurious
- Wary
- Humble
- Eloquent
Correct Answer

A. Humble

Explanation

The complete sentence would be: "Be humble enough to learn from your mistakes." This means to be modest and open to acknowledging and learning from one's errors or shortcomings.

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8.

We had to listen to all the _____________ details of his operation.
- Tedious
- Self-effacing
- Superfluous
- Eclectic
Correct Answer

A. Tedious

Explanation

tedious means boring

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9.

He had managed to create the entirely ________________ impression that the company was thriving.
- Humble
- Wary
- Eloquent
- Spurious
Correct Answer

A. Spurious

Explanation

spurious means not genuine

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10.

You can tell her whatever you want, she seems to be ______________ to any criticism.
- Infallible
- Apt
- Incoungruous
- Impervious
Correct Answer

A. Impervious

Explanation

impervious means not affected by

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11.

The traditional methods of using a typewriter in the office seem _____________ in our technical age.
- Impervious
- Infallible
- Incongruous
- Apt
Correct Answer

A. Incongruous

Explanation

incongruous means not matching

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12.

She gave him a look that made words _________________________.
- Tedious
- Self-effacing
- Eclectic
- Superfluous
Correct Answer

A. Superfluous

Explanation

superfluous means unnecessary

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Vocabulary C1 Test 1a: Choose The Best Word To Fit The Gap

He is a(n) ______________ speaker, everyone knows he can speak well in public.

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Be ______ of pickpockets in this area of the city.

She has very _________ tastes in literature.

That was a particularly _______ decision you have made, everyone was happy afterwards.

He was a shy, _________________ man.

Everyone makes mistakes, even doctors are not __________________

.Be ______________ enough to learn from your mistakes.

We had to listen to all the _____________ details of his operation.

He had managed to create the entirely ________________ impression that the company was thriving.

You can tell her whatever you want, she seems to be ______________ to any criticism.

The traditional methods of using a typewriter in the office seem _____________ in our technical age.

She gave him a look that made words _________________________.