Vocabulary in Context - 3 (Listening)
Advanced vocabulary comprehension exercise for C1 students. Identify meanings of underlined words and phrases within sentence context.
Questions
Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized words in the sentence.
Everyone who has worked for him hammers home that point because they feel that it is widely unappreciated.
- hints
- stresses
- strikes
- directs
Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.
There was an impasse during the Indo-Pak deliberations on checking the infiltration across the border.
- a discussion
- a memorandum passed
- a doubt
- a deadlock
Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.
The film deals with decadent feudalism.
- prevalent
- useless
- increasing
- declining
Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.
He was used to a humdrum life.
- monotonous
- active
- exciting
- fun-filled
Directions: Select the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence below.
Sagacity increases with age.
- love
- kindness
- wisdom
- maturity
Directions: Select the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence below.
He was feeling uncertain and restive about his future.
- disappointed
- restless
- scared
- cheerful
Directions: Select the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence below.
Frailty, thy name is woman.
- weakness
- beauty
- boldness
- intelligence
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
The defendant was grateful for the judge's clemency.
- patience
- mercy
- relaxed attitude
- politeness
Directions: Select the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence below.
He decided to go out in the inclement weather.
- fair
- favourable
- harsh
- conceal
Directions: Select the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence below.
His attitude is much too complacent.
- self-absorbed
- self-satisfied
- self-centered
- self-praising
Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.
While conferring the award, they heaped encomiums on her.
- praises
- excuses
- excesses
- blames
Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.
The burgeoning population in developing countries is putting strain on available resources.
- recurring
- increasing
- decreasing
- alarming
Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.
Only a pragmatic approach to these problems can solve them.
- illogical
- diplomatic
- practical
- idealistic
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
The host looked quite jaded by the time the party was over.
- miserable
- wary
- inspiring
- exhausted
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
The prisoners of war were subjected to bestial atrocities.
- hardships
- punishments
- cruelties
- menial jobs