Lesson 6: Weeks 16, 17 & 18 Just The Right Word

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    My new year's resolution is to sign up as a student in the community center's yoga class.

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    • Enroll
    • Impunity
    • Debut
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Improve each sentence by selecting the correct word to replace the boldface wording.

Lesson 6: Weeks 16, 17 & 18 Just The Right Word - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    The band made its first public appearance precisely one year ago.

    • Stint

    • Candid

    • Debut

    • Bias

    Correct Answer
    A. Debut
    Explanation
    The word "debut" means the first public appearance or performance of someone or something. In this context, the sentence states that the band made its first public appearance exactly one year ago. Therefore, "debut" is the correct answer as it accurately describes the band's first public performance.

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  • 3. 

    It's best to face up to your problems rather than to hope they'll go away.

    • Confront

    • Enroll

    • Intensify

    • Fluster

    Correct Answer
    A. Confront
    Explanation
    Confront means to face or address a problem directly. The given sentence suggests that it is better to confront or face up to your problems rather than ignoring them and hoping they will disappear. This implies that by confronting the problems, one can actively work towards finding solutions or resolving them, rather than allowing them to escalate or cause further distress.

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  • 4. 

    A definite amount of time spent working in the kitchen was part of each camper's daily routine.

    • Debut

    • Stint

    • Retort

    • Aspire

    Correct Answer
    A. Stint
    Explanation
    The word "stint" is the correct answer because it means a specific period of time spent doing a particular job or activity. In the given context, it is stated that a definite amount of time was spent working in the kitchen as part of each camper's daily routine. Therefore, "stint" accurately describes this fixed duration of time dedicated to kitchen work.

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  • 5. 

    Those with an inability to say no to illegal drugs need treatment rather than punishment.

    • Flustered

    • Obnoxious

    • Stint

    • Addiction

    Correct Answer
    A. Addiction
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "addiction". This is because the statement suggests that individuals who are unable to refuse illegal drugs require treatment instead of punishment. This implies that their behavior is driven by addiction, which is a chronic disease that affects the brain and requires medical intervention rather than punishment.

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  • 6. 

    Many comedians who work in clubs have strong ambitions to appear on national television.

    • Bias

    • Intimidations

    • Aspirations

    • Confrontations

    Correct Answer
    A. Aspirations
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "aspirations" because the sentence states that many comedians who work in clubs have strong ambitions to appear on national television. This means that they have a strong desire or goal to be featured on national television, indicating their aspirations for success and recognition in their field.

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  • 7. 

    The smell from the fish processing plant was not only unpleasant but disgusting, so the authorities closed the building down.

    • Addicting

    • Blatant

    • Flustered

    • Obnoxious

    Correct Answer
    A. Obnoxious
    Explanation
    The word "obnoxious" means extremely unpleasant or offensive. In the given sentence, it is mentioned that the smell from the fish processing plant was not only unpleasant but disgusting. This implies that the smell was offensive and caused discomfort to people. Therefore, "obnoxious" is the correct answer as it accurately describes the nature of the smell from the plant.

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  • 8. 

    The weather report said that heat will become more extreme as the day wears on.

    • Intensify

    • Confront

    • Aspire

    • Addict

    Correct Answer
    A. Intensify
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "intensify" because it means to become stronger or more extreme, which aligns with the statement in the weather report that the heat will become more extreme as the day progresses.

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  • 9. 

    Some people ask you to be honest in what you say and then get upset when you are.

    • Confront

    • Candid

    • Bias

    • Blatant

    Correct Answer
    A. Candid
    Explanation
    Being candid means being honest and straightforward in what you say. In this situation, some people may ask for honesty but then become upset because they were not expecting or prepared for the truth. They may have been hoping for a different answer or for the truth to be sugar-coated. This can lead to their negative reaction when faced with candid honesty.

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  • 10. 

    Your inability to take an impartial postion prevents you from considering both sides of the question.

    • Stint

    • Retort

    • Bias

    • Blatant

    Correct Answer
    A. Bias
    Explanation
    The word "bias" means having a preference or inclination towards one side without considering the other side. In this context, the statement suggests that the person's inability to be impartial prevents them from considering both sides of the question. This indicates that the person has a bias, which influences their perspective and prevents them from being fair and objective in their analysis.

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