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These activities help you use the words instead of memorising them.
SECTION 1: Quick Meaning Check (Multiple Choice)
- Meticulous
a) Wild
b) Detailed
c) Forgetful - Formidable
a) Funny
b) Impressive
c) Ordinary - Pragmatic
a) Dreamy
b) Practical
c) Emotional - Ambiguous
a) Clear
b) Confusing
c) Old - Resilient
a) Breaks easily
b) Recovers quickly
c) Slow - Tenacious
a) Gives up
b) Determined
c) Lazy
SECTION 2: Fill in the Blanks
Use these words:
stringent, candid, astute, feasible, amplify, inevitable
- Her review was honest because it was _______.
- Strong evidence will _______ your argument.
- His _______ decision helped avoid a mistake.
- The rules became more _______ this term.
- Improvement becomes _______ with effort.
- The plan looks _______ for the team.
SECTION 3: Match the Word to the Sentence
Words: Meticulous, Pragmatic, Formidable, Conspicuous
Sentences:
A. He chose the most practical method.
B. The exam looked intimidating.
C. Her careful planning impressed everyone.
D. The bright shirt made him stand out.
SECTION 4: Rewrite These Sentences
Rewrite using a stronger vocabulary word from the list.
- The rules were really strict.
- She worked hard on her project.
- The problem looked difficult.
- The instructions were not clear.
ANSWER KEY
SECTION 1: Multiple Choice
- b
- b
- b
- b
- b
- b
SECTION 2: Fill in the Blanks
- candid
- amplify
- astute
- stringent
- inevitable
- feasible
SECTION 3: Matching
Meticulous – C
Pragmatic – A
Formidable – B
Conspicuous – D
SECTION 4: Rewrite Suggestions
- The rules were stringent.
- She was diligent with her project.
- The problem looked formidable.
- The instructions were ambiguous.
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