Exam Vocabulary

Acquire 

To obtain or come into possession of something.

Ambiguous 

Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.

Coherent 

Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.

Comprehend

To understand the nature or meaning of something.

Diverse

Showing a great deal of variety; differing from one another.

Elaborate 

To add more information to or explain something you have said 

Emphasize

To give special importance to something in speaking or writing.

Inference 

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

Justify 

To show or prove to be right or reasonable.

Validity 

The quality of being based on truth or reason; legally acceptable

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the list:

1. It's essential to ___________ the instructions before starting a new task.

2. It is important to ___________ new skills and knowledge throughout your career.

3. A good essay should have a ___________ structure that is easy for the reader to follow.

4. The professor asked the student to ___________ on their initial response and add more detail to their argument.

5. The politician's statement was ___________ and left the audience confused about his true intentions.

6. The company promotes a ___________ work environment, welcoming people from different backgrounds and experiences.

7. Can you ___________ your decision to stay out past curfew?

8. The ___________ of the research findings was called into question due to methodological issues.

9. The speaker wanted to ___________ the importance of environmental conservation during the conference.

10. Based on the evidence provided, what ___________ can you make about the outcome of the experiment?

 

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