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English vocabulary — B2
Intermediate-to-upper vocabulary at CEFR level B2.
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What does "reluctant" mean?
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1.What does "reluctant" mean?
- AEager and enthusiastic
- BUnwilling or hesitant✓ Correct
- CExtremely tired
- DVery generous
Correct answer: Unwilling or hesitant
"Reluctant" describes being unwilling or hesitant to do something.
2.Which word best fits: "The results were _____ enough to justify further investment."
- Anegligible
- Bconsiderable✓ Correct
- Cinvisible
- Dreluctant
Correct answer: considerable
"Considerable" means large or significant in amount — fitting the context of justifying investment.
3.What does "inevitable" mean?
- AImpossible to avoid✓ Correct
- BVery unlikely
- CDeliberately planned
- DCompletely optional
Correct answer: Impossible to avoid
"Inevitable" means certain to happen; unavoidable.
4.A "controversy" is best described as...
- AA minor scheduling conflict
- BA prolonged public disagreement or dispute✓ Correct
- CA formal celebration
- DA type of legal contract
Correct answer: A prolonged public disagreement or dispute
A "controversy" is a prolonged argument or disagreement, often public.
5.Which is the best synonym for "efficient"?
- AWasteful
- BProductive with minimal waste✓ Correct
- CExpensive
- DSlow but careful
Correct answer: Productive with minimal waste
"Efficient" means achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or resources.
6.What does it mean if a decision is "ambiguous"?
- AIt is very clear
- BIt can be understood in more than one way✓ Correct
- CIt was made too quickly
- DIt is final and binding
Correct answer: It can be understood in more than one way
"Ambiguous" means open to more than one interpretation.
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