Vocabulary Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

• Boon: A gift or blessing; something beneficial
  • Example: A good harvest was a boon to the struggling farmers.
• Coincide: To occur at the same time
  • Example: The meeting was scheduled to coincide with the holiday break.
• Decisive: Able to make clear, definite decisions
  • Example: The general made a decisive move to gain control of the battlefield.
• Firm: Solid, resolute, not easily shaken
  • Example: The doctor gave a firm prognosis about the patient's condition.
• Point: A specific place, detail, or idea
  • Example: Our meeting was to discuss the key points of the proposal.
• Remainder: The part that is left over after a portion is taken away.
  • Example: The remainder of the cake was shared amongst the children.
• Turnover: The total amount of business done by a company.
  • Example: The company had seen impressive turnover growth this year.
• Adolescent: Relating to the period of development between childhood and adulthood.
  • Example: Adolescent boys often exhibit awkward body changes.
• Branch: A part of a larger organization
  • Example: The customer service branch is on the third floor.
• Confront: To face someone or something directly
  • Example: The protestors intended to confront the government officials.
• Enticing: Attractive and tempting
  • Example: The enticing aroma of freshly baked bread filled the bakery.
• Looming: Appearing large and threatening; about to happen
  • Example: The looming storm threatened to inundate the low-lying areas.
• Preponderance: Superiority in number or strength
  • Example: The study reveals a preponderance of evidence supporting the new theory.
• Routinely: Happening consistently or regularly
  • Example: They routinely visit the museum whenever they come to town.
• Wealthy: Possessing a great deal of money or possessions
  • Example: The wealthy family generously donated to the local hospital.
• Apparently: Seemingly or to all appearances
  • Example: Apparently, the package was lost in transit.
• Catch up: To reach the same level, progress, or position as someone else.
  • Example: The students tried to catch up on missed lessons.
• Controversy: Public disagreement
  • Example: The new zoning laws triggered intense controversy in the town.
• Epicentre: The central point of something, especially an event.
  • Example: The epicentre of the earthquake was near the city centre.
• Opponent: A rival or adversary
  • Example: The opponents were evenly matched in the competition
• Shift: A change in position or direction
  • Example: The company decided to shift its marketing focus to online platforms.
• Acquaintance: A person known, but not intimately
  • Example: They developed an acquaintance at the recent conference.
• Carry out: To perform; execute; accomplish
  • Example: The team successfully carried out the plan to rescue the lost hiker.

Multiple Choice Question Examples (using the above words)

• Question 1:* Which word best describes something tempting and alluring? a) Boon b) Enticing c) Wealthy
• Question 2:* What does "preponderance" refer to? a) The lowest point in a situation. b) Superiority in amount or power. c) A branch of a large organization.
• Question 3:* What does "routinely" mean? a) Occasionally b) Usually c) Rarely
• Instructions*: Choose the best answer for each question.