Question 1

Vocabulary — Choose the closest synonym to the given word Word: itinerary

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Introduction / Context: “Itinerary” is widely used in travel and planning contexts. This item evaluates whether you can distinguish between a document/plan (an itinerary) and related but different travel items like a general map or a guidebook. Given Data / Assumptions: Target word: itinerary. Options: map; planned route or travel schedule; travel; guidebook. We seek the option that defines what an itinerary is in practice. Concept / Approach: An itinerary lists the places to be visited and the times/sequence of travel—essentially the planned route and schedule. It is not the same as a map (geographic representation) or a guidebook (descriptive resource). Step-by-Step Solution: Define itinerary: a detailed plan of a journey, including routes and times.Match options: “planned route or travel schedule” directly expresses this meaning.Exclude thematic but non-synonymous items (map, guidebook, travel). Verification / Alternative check: Sentence fit: “Please email me the itinerary” ≈ “Please email me the planned route/schedule,” not a general map or a guidebook. Why Other Options Are Wrong: map: Shows locations but is not a plan or schedule.travel: The activity itself, not the plan.guidebook: Descriptive/ advisory content, not the route/timetable. Common Pitfalls: Assuming any travel-related item is interchangeable with “itinerary.” Precision matters: itinerary = plan. Final Answer: planned route or travel schedule

Question 2

Vocabulary — Choose the closest synonym to the given word Word: orchestra

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Introduction / Context: “Orchestra” is a music term referring to a specific kind of performing group. The goal is to pick the option that defines what an orchestra is, rather than something merely associated with it (like an instrument or performance location). Given Data / Assumptions: Target word: orchestra. Options: a large ensemble of instrumental musicians; violin; soloist; stage. We need the closest definition, not an associated object or person. Concept / Approach: An orchestra is a large group of musicians (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) performing together, typically led by a conductor. Thus, the best synonym is the definition-level paraphrase naming the group itself. Step-by-Step Solution: Compare: “violin” (a single instrument) ≠ the collective.“soloist” is a single featured performer, not the whole group.“stage” is a performance place, not the ensemble.Select “a large ensemble of instrumental musicians” as the precise meaning. Verification / Alternative check: Context test: “The orchestra performed a symphony” naturally equates to “the large ensemble of instrumental musicians performed.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: violin: Part of the orchestra, not the whole.soloist: Opposite of ensemble; one performer.stage: A location, not a group. Common Pitfalls: Letting association (instrument/place) masquerade as equivalence to the group. Final Answer: a large ensemble of instrumental musicians

Question 3

Vocabulary — Choose the closest synonym to the given word Word: facsimile

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Introduction / Context: “Facsimile” is used for an exact reproduction of a document, artwork, or image. It also underlies the word “fax,” which transmits a facsimile copy. The question asks for the closest synonym reflecting that precision of duplication. Given Data / Assumptions: Target word: facsimile. Options: picture, exact copy, mimeograph, copier. We need the option that captures the meaning of a precise duplicate, not the tool or a generic image. Concept / Approach: The essence of “facsimile” is exactness of the copy. Devices (copier, mimeograph) are means of duplication; they are not synonyms for the product itself. Step-by-Step Solution: State definition: facsimile = an exact copy or reproduction.Match options: “exact copy” fits perfectly.Eliminate device-oriented or overly broad terms. Verification / Alternative check: Usage: “The museum published a facsimile of the manuscript” = “an exact copy,” not a random “picture” and not the machine itself. Why Other Options Are Wrong: picture: Could be original artwork or image; not necessarily a copy.mimeograph: An old duplicating machine/process; not the duplicate itself.copier: A device; again, not the copy. Common Pitfalls: Confusing tools/methods with the outcome (the copy). Final Answer: exact copy

Question 4

Vocabulary — Choose the closest synonym to the given word Word: provisions

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Introduction / Context: “Provisions” commonly means necessary supplies—especially food and other essentials required for a journey, operation, or period of time. The focus is on the stock of needed items, not the people who provide services or specialized equipment alone. Given Data / Assumptions: Target word: provisions. Options: groceries, supplies, gear, caterers. We seek the most generally correct synonym across contexts. Concept / Approach: While “provisions” often include food, its scope is broader: a store of necessary items. Therefore “supplies” most closely captures the general sense. Step-by-Step Solution: Define provisions: stocks of necessary items, especially food.Compare with “supplies”: items kept ready for use—broad and accurate.Consider other choices for mismatch or narrowness. Verification / Alternative check: Sentence test: “We loaded the truck with provisions” ≈ “with supplies.” Using “caterers” (people) or “gear” (equipment subset) does not fit as well across contexts. Why Other Options Are Wrong: groceries: Only food; provisions can include nonfood necessities too.gear: Equipment only; provisions cover more than equipment.caterers: Service providers (people), not the items themselves. Common Pitfalls: Over-restricting provisions to food only (“groceries”) or confusing items with providers (“caterers”). Final Answer: supplies

Question 5

Vocabulary — Choose the closest synonym to the given word Word: sustenance

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Introduction / Context: “Sustenance” refers to that which sustains life—primarily food and drink that provide nourishment. The question is asking for the closest synonym, not just an example of sustenance or a related item like a menu card. Given Data / Assumptions: Target word: sustenance. Options: water, nourishment, grains, menu. We need the general meaning that captures the concept broadly. Concept / Approach: “Nourishment” is the best conceptual match: the nutritional support that keeps a person alive and healthy. Other options are instances or peripheral items rather than the meaning itself. Step-by-Step Solution: Define sustenance: food or drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.Pick the synonym that equals the concept—“nourishment.”Reject examples (water, grains) and unrelated terms (menu). Verification / Alternative check: Paraphrase test: “They searched for sustenance” ≈ “They searched for nourishment.” Substituting “menu” or “grains” is either too narrow or off-topic. Why Other Options Are Wrong: water: A specific type of sustenance; too narrow to be a synonym.grains: A food category; again, a subset, not the concept.menu: A list of dishes; not sustenance itself. Common Pitfalls: Equating a specific item with the overall concept; synonyms should match meaning breadth. Final Answer: nourishment

Question 6

Vocabulary — Choose the closest synonym to the given word Word: infirmary

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Introduction / Context: “Infirmary” is a term for a place where the sick or injured receive medical care—often a small hospital ward, school clinic, or on-site medical room. The test checks whether you can distinguish the place from procedures, conditions, or people related to medicine. Given Data / Assumptions: Target word: infirmary. Options: surgery; disease; patient; medical ward (clinic). We want the closest synonym indicating a place of treatment. Concept / Approach: An infirmary is a medical facility or ward where basic treatment and care are given. Thus, “medical ward (clinic)” captures the correct sense. Step-by-Step Solution: Define infirmary: a room, ward, or building for the care of the sick or injured.Match to “medical ward (clinic)” as the best synonym among options.Eliminate terms describing procedures (surgery), conditions (disease), or persons (patient). Verification / Alternative check: Context test: “Report to the infirmary” = “Report to the clinic/medical ward” for care. Why Other Options Are Wrong: surgery: A procedure/operating specialty; not the facility in general.disease: An illness; not a place.patient: A person receiving care; not the location. Common Pitfalls: Confusing medical nouns that refer to people or procedures with nouns that refer to places where care is delivered. Final Answer: medical ward (clinic)

Question 7

English Vocabulary — Choose the best synonym (same meaning). Target word: purchase

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Introduction / Context: Vocabulary questions that ask for a synonym test your ability to match a given word with another word or phrase that has the same core meaning. Here the target word is “purchase,” which is commonly used as both a verb (to buy) and a noun (something bought or the act of buying). We must choose the option whose meaning most closely aligns with the sense used in general English exams. Given Data / Assumptions: Word to match: purchase. Options provided: trade, money, bank, acquisition, order. Default exam convention: unless context forces the verb sense, use the widely tested noun sense “the act of buying” or “something obtained by buying.” Concept / Approach: Determine the dictionary-core meaning of “purchase,” then eliminate options that are merely associated (same topic) but not synonymous. Prefer a precise one-word match over tangential ideas from the world of commerce or finance. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify the core meaning: purchase ≈ buy (verb) or acquisition (noun).Check each option's meaning against “the act of buying” or “thing obtained by buying.”Select the closest precise synonym and reject near-topic but non-equivalent words. Verification / Alternative check: Substitute the candidate word in a sentence: “This was an excellent purchase.” → “This was an excellent acquisition.” The sentence remains natural. Substituting “trade,” “money,” “bank,” or “order” does not preserve meaning or grammar. Why Other Options Are Wrong: trade: means exchange or the commercial field, not the single act/result of buying. money: means currency; it buys, but is not the act/result of buying. bank: institution; not a synonym for buying. order: a request to buy, not the completed act or item acquired. Common Pitfalls: Choosing a word from the same domain (finance/commerce) instead of an actual synonym; ignoring noun vs. verb sense. Final Answer: acquisition

Question 8

English Vocabulary — Choose the best synonym (same meaning). Target word: dimension

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Introduction / Context: “Dimension” in technical drawing, engineering, and general English refers to a measurable extent such as length, width, or height, and more broadly to a measurement or aspect. The task is to pick the closest synonym among the options. Given Data / Assumptions: Target: dimension. Options: compass, ruler, inch, measure, diagram. We assume the general dictionary sense: a measurable extent/size or an aspect that can be measured. Concept / Approach: Map each option's part of speech and meaning to “dimension.” A good synonym should reflect “measurable extent” or “measurement,” not a tool, unit, or illustration. Step-by-Step Solution: Dimension ≈ measure/measurement of size or extent.Evaluate options: compass (tool), ruler (tool), inch (unit), measure (act/result/extent), diagram (drawing).The only true semantic match is “measure.” Verification / Alternative check: Usage test: “What are the dimensions of the room?” → “What are the measures/measurements of the room?” This stays natural. Replacing with “compass,” “ruler,” “inch,” or “diagram” breaks meaning or grammar. Why Other Options Are Wrong: compass: instrument for arcs/circles; not the idea of extent. ruler: measuring tool; not the measurement itself. inch: a unit, not the concept of measurement. diagram: a drawing or schematic, not a measurement. Common Pitfalls: Confusing the tools of measurement with the result (dimension). Also, mistaking a unit for the general concept. Final Answer: measure

Question 9

English Vocabulary — Choose the best synonym (same meaning). Target word: wedding

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Introduction / Context: “Wedding” most commonly denotes the marriage ceremony and, by extension, the event marking the legal union. In synonym questions, test-makers typically expect the closest core meaning, not peripheral associations like venues or accessories. Given Data / Assumptions: Target: wedding. Options: love, church, ring, marriage, reception. We seek a semantic-equivalent term in standard usage. Concept / Approach: Differentiate between: (a) the institution or legal union (marriage), (b) the ceremony/event (wedding), and (c) related items (ring, church, reception) or feelings (love). The strongest synonymal pairing is wedding ↔ marriage in many test contexts. Step-by-Step Solution: Check equivalence: a wedding is the marriage ceremony; “marriage” commonly stands for the union and also for the ceremony context in exam synonyms.Reject association-only words: church, ring, reception describe aspects, not the event's meaning.Reject “love”: a feeling; not equivalent to the legal/ceremonial event. Verification / Alternative check: Sentence swap: “They invited 200 people to their wedding.” → “They invited 200 people to their marriage.” While “marriage” often means the state/union, many tests accept it as the closest single-word stand-in for “wedding,” far nearer than the other options. Why Other Options Are Wrong: love: emotion, not ceremony. church: venue. ring: object/symbol. reception: post-ceremony party, not the ceremony itself. Common Pitfalls: Selecting a closely associated noun instead of a true synonym; confusing event (wedding) with accessories or locations. Final Answer: marriage

Question 10

English Vocabulary — Choose the best synonym (same meaning). Target word: faculty

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Introduction / Context: “Faculty” has multiple senses. In education, it most often means the group of teachers/instructors at a school or university. It can also mean a natural ability (e.g., “the faculty of speech”). Exams usually key the academic sense unless context suggests otherwise. Given Data / Assumptions: Target: faculty. Options: buildings, textbooks, teachers, meetings, syllabus. Assume the academic-institution context typical of test synonyms. Concept / Approach: Eliminate campus-related but non-equivalent nouns; pick the one that accurately names the group of academic staff. Step-by-Step Solution: Map meanings: faculty ≈ teaching staff, professors, instructors.Compare options: only “teachers” directly denotes academic staff.Other items are campus objects or processes and do not equal faculty. Verification / Alternative check: Sentence test: “The faculty voted to revise the curriculum.” → “The teachers voted to revise the curriculum.” The meaning is preserved. Substituting “buildings,” “textbooks,” “meetings,” or “syllabus” becomes illogical. Why Other Options Are Wrong: buildings: physical structures, not staff. textbooks: materials. meetings: events, not people. syllabus: outline of a course; not a group of people. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “faculty” with facilities or curriculum terms; overlooking the multiple senses of “faculty.” Final Answer: teachers

Question 11

English Vocabulary — Choose the best synonym (same meaning). Target word: recipe

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Introduction / Context: A “recipe” is a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including ingredients and steps. In synonym questions, look for the word that captures the meaning of “set of instructions,” not just a related kitchen noun. Given Data / Assumptions: Target: recipe. Options: desserts, directions, cookbook, utensils, kitchen. We choose the most precise meaning-equivalent term. Concept / Approach: Distinguish between: (a) the instructions (recipe), (b) a collection of recipes (cookbook), and (c) locations/tools/food categories (kitchen, utensils, desserts). The strongest synonymal idea is “directions” (instructions/steps). Step-by-Step Solution: recipe ≈ directions/instructions for making food.Evaluate alternatives: “cookbook” compiles many recipes; “desserts” are a category of dishes; “utensils” and “kitchen” are tools/place.Therefore, “directions” is the closest synonym. Verification / Alternative check: Paraphrase: “Follow the recipe carefully.” → “Follow the directions carefully.” The instruction meaning is preserved. Why Other Options Are Wrong: desserts: food type, not instructions. cookbook: a book of many recipes, not a single recipe. utensils: tools for cooking. kitchen: the place of cooking. Common Pitfalls: Picking a related kitchen word instead of the instruction concept; confusing a collection (cookbook) with a single recipe. Final Answer: directions

Question 12

English Vocabulary — Choose the best synonym (same meaning). Target word: autograph

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Introduction / Context: An “autograph” is a person’s own signature, especially that of a celebrity written as a keepsake. The task is to choose the closest single-word equivalent of that meaning, not a related person or object. Given Data / Assumptions: Target: autograph. Options: athlete, actor, signature, pen, handwriting. We want the direct synonym, not an associated item or profession. Concept / Approach: Match the core definition: autograph = a person’s signature (often given to fans). “Signature” is the precise one-word synonym; others are merely related. Step-by-Step Solution: State meaning: autograph ≈ signature written by the person themself.Screen out associations: athlete/actor are people who might give autographs; pen is a tool; handwriting is general script, not necessarily a signature.Select “signature.” Verification / Alternative check: Sentence swap: “He asked for the singer’s autograph.” → “He asked for the singer’s signature.” The request remains semantically accurate in this context. Why Other Options Are Wrong: athlete, actor: persons, not the written name. pen: instrument; not the writing outcome. handwriting: general script style; an autograph is a specific signature. Common Pitfalls: Choosing the famous person or the writing tool instead of the written name itself. Final Answer: signature

Question 13

English Vocabulary — Choose the best synonym (same meaning). Target word: cage

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Introduction / Context: A “cage” is a structure that confines animals or birds—typically an enclosure made with bars or mesh. When selecting a synonym, prefer a word that captures the idea of a space designed to contain or confine, not a user or location associated with it. Given Data / Assumptions: Target: cage. Options: enclosure, prisoner, animal, zoo, penalty. We focus on the physical object/space meaning. Concept / Approach: “Enclosure” denotes a space that is closed in or fenced off; in many contexts, a cage is a specific type of enclosure. Therefore it is the closest available synonym among the choices. Step-by-Step Solution: Define: cage ≈ confining enclosure for animals/birds.Compare: “prisoner” (person confined) ≠ the container; “animal” (occupant) ≠ container; “zoo” (facility containing many enclosures) ≠ a single cage; “penalty” unrelated.Hence, “enclosure” best matches the meaning. Verification / Alternative check: Substitution: “Place the bird back in its cage.” → “Place the bird back in its enclosure.” Meaning is preserved, though “enclosure” is a bit broader than “cage.” It remains the closest synonym among the options. Why Other Options Are Wrong: prisoner: a person/animal that is confined, not the container. animal: occupant, not container. zoo: collection of many habitats/enclosures; too broad. penalty: unrelated to containment structures. Common Pitfalls: Picking an associated noun (occupant/place) rather than the container itself. Final Answer: enclosure

Question 14

English Vocabulary — Choose the best synonym (same meaning). Target word: champion

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Introduction / Context: The word “champion” most commonly functions as a noun meaning “winner” (the champion of a tournament). It can also be a verb meaning “to support/advocate.” In exam settings without sentence context, the intended sense is typically the noun “winner.” Among the given options, we must choose the closest meaning available. Given Data / Assumptions: Target: champion. Options: running, swimming, winning, speaking, supporting. No sentence context is provided; treat as a general vocabulary item. Concept / Approach: Look for an option that captures “one who wins” or, secondarily, “victorious.” “Winning” (as a gerund/adjective) is closer to “victorious/winner” than specific sports (running, swimming) or unrelated actions (speaking). Note: “supporting” matches the verb sense of champion, but exams typically prioritize the more frequent noun sense unless otherwise specified. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify dominant sense: champion ≈ winner/victorious.Check available choices: “winning” ≈ victorious; others don’t equal “champion” as a noun.Therefore select “winning.” Verification / Alternative check: Paraphrase: “She is the champion of the league.” → closest from options: “She is the winning player of the league.” Though “winner” would be ideal, “winning” is the nearest available choice in meaning. Why Other Options Are Wrong: running, swimming: types of events, not the outcome/status “champion.” speaking: unrelated. supporting: fits the verb sense “to champion,” but the common exam default is the noun sense “winner.” Common Pitfalls: Confusing the verbal sense (to champion = to support) with the standard noun sense; picking a sport instead of the winning status. Final Answer: winning

Question 15

English Vocabulary — Choose the best synonym (same meaning). Target word: saddle

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Introduction / Context: A “saddle” is a supportive seat fastened to the back of a horse or other animal for a rider. In synonym problems, the best choice is the word that condenses that core concept (a seat) rather than a related part or the animal itself. Given Data / Assumptions: Target: saddle. Options: horse, seat, stirrups, horn, rein. We want the nearest general word capturing what a saddle fundamentally is. Concept / Approach: Map each candidate: “seat” = thing you sit on; “stirrups” and “horn” = components of a Western saddle; “rein” = bridle strap; “horse” = the animal the saddle sits on. Only “seat” is a genuine synonym-level hypernym. Step-by-Step Solution: Define: saddle ≈ rider’s seat on a horse.Eliminate parts/associates: stirrups, horn, rein, horse.Choose “seat.” Verification / Alternative check: Sentence test: “Adjust the saddle before riding.” → “Adjust the seat before riding.” While “seat” is broader, the fundamental meaning is maintained more than any other option. Why Other Options Are Wrong: horse: the animal, not the item. stirrups, horn: components of certain saddles, not the whole. rein: control strap, unrelated to seating. Common Pitfalls: Picking a closely related equestrian object (stirrups/horn/rein) instead of the underlying definition. Final Answer: seat

Question 16

English Vocabulary — Choose the best associated meaning/definition. Target word: dome

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Introduction / Context: A “dome” is an architectural element shaped like a hollow upper half of a sphere (or similar curved surface). When a direct one-word synonym like “cupola” is not offered, the best option is the adjective capturing the essential form: rounded/curved. Given Data / Assumptions: Target: dome. Options: rounded, geodesic, governmental, coppery, steeple. We want the option that best captures the core defining property. Concept / Approach: Define the essence of “dome”: a curved, rounded roof/ceiling form. “Geodesic” names a specific dome subtype; “governmental” and “coppery” are incidental associations (who uses it, what it is made of). “Steeple” is a different architectural element (tall, pointed tower). Step-by-Step Solution: Identify the core attribute: dome ≈ rounded/curved roof form.Check candidates: “rounded” matches shape; “geodesic” is a specialized kind, not a general synonym; others are off-topic or distinct elements.Pick “rounded.” Verification / Alternative check: Definition match: “A dome is a rounded vault forming the roof of a building.” The descriptive keyword “rounded” reproduces the essential geometry. Why Other Options Are Wrong: geodesic: a specific structural system (triangular network) used to form certain domes; not a synonym. governmental: many capitols have domes, but this is contextual, not definitional. coppery: some domes are copper-clad; material is incidental. steeple: tall, slender, often pointed tower; different form. Common Pitfalls: Choosing a subtype or a common association instead of the defining shape; confusing steeples with domes. Final Answer: rounded

Question 17

Verbal analogy – choose the most directly related word to the prompt Prompt word: glacier

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Introduction / Context: This verbal analogy item asks you to pick the single word most directly related in meaning to the prompt word. The prompt is “glacier,” which is a natural geologic feature. The goal is to choose the option that has the strongest, most essential connection to what a glacier is, not merely a loose association. Given Data / Assumptions: Prompt term: glacier Options: mountain, winter, prehistory, ice, valley Exactly one option should be the best, most defining link. Concept / Approach: Define the core concept precisely, then test each option against that definition. A glacier is a large, persistent mass of ice that moves slowly over land due to its own weight. While glaciers occur in mountainous regions and cold climates, those aspects are contextual; the substance of a glacier is frozen water (ice). Therefore, the option that captures the essence should be “ice.” Step-by-Step Solution: Identify the essence of “glacier”: massive, slow-moving body of ice on land.Compare options: “mountain” describes a landform where glaciers may be found, not what they are.“winter” is a season associated with cold temperatures but does not define a glacier.“prehistory” is a time period and is not definitional here.“ice” is the material that literally makes up a glacier, matching the essence.“valley” is a landform often carved by glaciers, again contextual, not definitional. Verification / Alternative check: Ask: If you replaced “glacier” with any option, which preserves identity? “Glacier = ice mass” is true; “glacier = mountain/winter/valley/prehistory” is false or incomplete. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Mountain: Location context; glaciers can also exist on ice sheets.Winter: Season, not the substance or definition.Prehistory: Irrelevant category of time.Valley: A landform shaped by glaciers but not what they are. Common Pitfalls: Choosing an associated setting (mountain, winter) instead of the defining material (ice). Final Answer: ice

Question 18

Verbal association – pick the word most closely tied to the prompt Prompt word: directory

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Introduction / Context: In vocabulary association questions, the best answer is the term that expresses the defining function of the prompt. A “directory” is primarily a structured, organized list—typically of names, addresses, or files. Given Data / Assumptions: Prompt: directory Options: telephone, listing, computer, names, address Exactly one option should capture the core function. Concept / Approach: Identify the essence: a directory is a listing. In daily life, a telephone directory is a listing of phone numbers; on a computer, a directory (folder) is a listing of files. “Listing” is the generic function across contexts. Step-by-Step Solution: Define “directory”: an ordered set or list of entries.Map options: “listing” = function; “telephone” = one context (telephone directory); “computer” = another context (file directory); “names” and “address” = possible contents.Choose the function over examples or contents: “listing.” Verification / Alternative check: Substitute test: directory ≈ listing (true in various domains); directory ≈ telephone/computer/names/address (only partially true or context-specific). Why Other Options Are Wrong: Telephone/Computer: Specific contexts, not definitions.Names/Address: Typical items contained in a directory, not the concept itself. Common Pitfalls: Confusing a directory’s contents or medium with its defining function. Final Answer: listing

Question 19

Verbal association – select the closest meaning to the prompt Prompt word: contract

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Introduction / Context: Here you must pick the word that most directly expresses the essence of the prompt “contract.” In law and business, a contract is a binding agreement between parties, typically written and enforceable. Given Data / Assumptions: Prompt: contract Options: agreement, document, written, attorney, promise One option should express the core legal concept. Concept / Approach: Although contracts are usually documented in writing and may be drafted by attorneys, those are attributes or participants. The essential meaning is “agreement” (a mutual assent with consideration and intent to create legal relations). Step-by-Step Solution: Define contract: a legally enforceable agreement between parties.Check each option: “agreement” matches core meaning.“document” and “written” describe form; not all agreements are written (though advisable).“attorney” refers to a professional involved; not the meaning.“promise” is a component; a contract involves promises but requires additional elements. Verification / Alternative check: Legal definition cross-check: Contract = agreement with enforceability; thus “agreement” is closest. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Document/Written: Form-related, not essence.Attorney: Person, not concept.Promise: Too narrow; lacks legal enforceability as stated. Common Pitfalls: Choosing a typical attribute (written) instead of the core definition (agreement). Final Answer: agreement

Question 20

Verbal association – choose the strongest synonym/identity link Prompt word: hurricane

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Introduction / Context: This vocabulary item asks for the closest synonymic or identity relationship to “hurricane.” A hurricane is a powerful tropical cyclone characterized by very strong winds and low pressure. Given Data / Assumptions: Prompt: hurricane Options: beach, cyclone, damage, wind, tsunami Concept / Approach: Hurricanes are a category of cyclones (regional naming varies: hurricane in the Atlantic/Eastern Pacific, typhoon in the Western Pacific). “Cyclone” is thus the correct categorical synonym. Other terms either describe effects, components, or unrelated phenomena. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify hurricane: a tropical cyclone with sustained high winds.Evaluate options: “cyclone” = same meteorological class; “wind” = component; “damage” = consequence; “beach” = location often impacted; “tsunami” = seismic sea wave, not atmospheric storm.Best match: “cyclone.” Verification / Alternative check: Scientific classification: hurricane = tropical cyclone; hence synonymy holds. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Beach: Not definitional.Damage: Effect, not identity.Wind: Component only.Tsunami: Different hazard mechanism (geologic, not atmospheric). Common Pitfalls: Choosing an effect or component instead of the category term. Final Answer: cyclone

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