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Which verb is more commonly used when referring to assisting someone in navigating a city?

  • Control
  • Guide (correct)
  • Direct
  • Steer

    • When someone raises a child, which term correctly describes this action?

  • Cared for
  • Elevated
  • Brought up (correct)
  • Grown up

    • What term should be used when something is taken from a person?

  • Seized
  • Stolen
  • Taken
  • Robbed (correct)

    • What does it mean if someone expresses they cannot 'hear' you?

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    Which word is a noun that describes your ability to create?

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    In the context of cultural variety, which term is most appropriate?

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    What is the correct use of 'steer' in a formal context?

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    Which term indicates the action of raising children by a caregiver?

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    Which word best describes taking something from a store?

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    What does it mean to 'listen' in a conversation?

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    Which term refers to the ability to introduce new ideas or methods?

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    What would you call a community with individuals from various cultural backgrounds?

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    When discussing a piece of art, what is the most appropriate adjective to express appreciation?

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    Which statement accurately describes the act of guiding someone?

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    What is the difference between the terms 'culture' and 'diversity' as described?

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    Which word is correctly used when describing someone who actively takes part in activities?

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    What is the correct verb to use when referring to the creation of a piece of music?

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    Which term can be used in a sentence to indicate something negative yet leads to a positive outcome?

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    What is the distinction between the terms 'notified' and 'announced'?

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    Which adverb correctly describes a surprising level of engagement with a complex topic?

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    In the context of passing a driving test, which verb should be used to correctly express achievement?

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    What is the appropriate term to use when discussing completion with regards to passing a test?

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    What verb is specific to the action of protecting the environment?

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    Which action would indicate a negative reaction to attending an event?

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    Which word describes the manner in which things come together or are formed?

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    Which term correctly indicates a strong need for environmental care?

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    Which word is used to express a state of being troubled or affected by a negative situation?

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    What is the correct term for expressing satisfaction with an outcome?

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    Flashcards

    Guide vs. Steer

    Guide means to direct someone or something, while steer usually means to control the direction of a vehicle (e.g., car, ship).

    Brought up vs. Grown up

    Brought up means raised by someone else; grown up means developed to adulthood.

    Robbed vs. Stolen

    Robbed means something was taken from a place; stolen means the whole thing was taken.

    Hear vs. Listen

    Hear means receiving sound; listen means paying attention to the sound.

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    Creativity vs. Innovative

    Creativity is the ability to create something new; innovative means creating something new and different or pushing something in a new direction

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    Diversity vs. Multicultural

    Diversity refers to a variety of things; multicultural refers to multiple cultures.

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    Guide

    To direct or show someone the way

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    Steer

    To control the direction of a vehicle

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    Brought up

    Raised by others

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    Grown up

    Become an adult from personal development

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    Robbed

    Something was taken from a place, often by force

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    Stolen

    The thing was taken completely

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    Hear

    To receive sound

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    Listen

    To pay attention to sound

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    Participate

    To be involved in something, to take part.

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    Compose (meaning 1)

    To create or write something, such as music or a poem.

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    Compose (meaning 2)

    To be made up of different parts.

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    Despite

    Used to show that something happened or exists even though something else happened.

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    Although

    Used for showing that one fact makes another more meaningful or creates a significant understanding

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    Announced

    To publicly state or declare something.

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    Notified

    To inform someone of something, often in a more formal way.

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    Surprisingly

    In a way that is unexpected or surprising.

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    Managed

    To succeed in doing something difficult or challenging.

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    Achieved

    To reach a desired goal or success.

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    Conserve

    To protect and preserve something, often a natural resource.

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    Scowl

    To make a facial expression showing displeasure or disapproval.

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    Diversity

    A range of different things, including cultures and styles.

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    Culture

    The beliefs, customs, and traditions of a particular group of people.

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    Handle

    To deal with a situation or task effectively.

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    Study Notes

    Similar Words - Vocabulary Test

    • Guide vs. Steer:

      • Guide is a general term for directing someone/something.
      • Steer is used for controlling the direction of vehicles (cars, ships, planes) or, in a more formal context, for changing direction.

    • Bring up vs. Grow up:

      • Bring up is used when someone else raises a child.
      • Grow up depicts the process of a child developing into an adult.

    • Stolen vs. Robbed:

      • Robbed means something was taken from a place (a shop, person).
      • Stolen means the entire entity was taken away, often in a more forceful way.

    • Hear vs. Listen:

      • Hear is the act of receiving sound.
      • Listen is the act of paying attention to sound.

    • Innovative vs. Creative:

      • Creative describes the ability to make things from scratch.
      • Innovative describes leading change and developing new things.

    • Multicultural vs. Diversity:

      • Multicultural specifically refers to multiple cultures.
      • Diversity is broader, referring to variations in any aspect (not just cultures).

    • Participate vs. Join:

      • Participate means being involved in something.
      • Join can mean to become a member or be part of a group but in context suggests similar meaning to participate.

    • Compose vs. Comprise:

      • Compose (in the context given) means to create something.
      • Comprise means something is made up of various parts.

    • Although vs. Despite:

      • Although is followed by a subject + verb phrase.
      • Despite and In spite of are followed by a noun or gerund.

    • Notified vs. Announced:

      • Notified suggests a personal or written communication
      • Announced implies a broader public declaration.

    • Surprisingly vs. Interestingly:

      • Surprisingly implies something unexpected.
      • Interestingly implies something engaging or intriguing

    • Managed vs. Handled:

      • Managed focuses on achieving a result despite challenges.
      • Handled implies dealing with something at that time.

    • Succeed vs. Achieve:

      • Achieve is a more general term for reaching a goal.
      • Succeed often implies accomplishment after deliberate effort

    • Conserve vs. Keep:

      • Conserve emphasizes protection and care.
      • Keep is a general term for maintaining something.

    • Scowled vs. Grinned:

      • Scowled depicts an unhappy or disapproving face.
      • Grinned portrays a happy or joyful expression.

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