Aptis Advanced Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary (25 questions – 13 minutes)
You need to write all answers on your answer paper. Do not write on this question paper.
01
Write the letter (A–K) of the word that is most similar in meaning to a word on the left (1–5).
Use each word once only. Write your answers (A–K) on your answer paper. You will not need five of the words (A–K).
The answer to question 0 is given on your answer paper as an example (L).
accomplish (Example)
enhance
dismiss
allocate
verify
endure
A distribute
B tolerate
C reject
D improve
E conceal
F confirm
G assume
H persuade
J appoint
K neglect
L achieve
02
Finish each sentence (6–10) using a word from the list (A–K).
Use each word once only. Write your answers (A–K) on your answer paper. You will not need five of the words (A–K).
To hinder is to ______.
To anticipate is to ______.
To preserve is to ______.
To dispute is to ______.
To accomplish is to ______.
A maintain
B predict
C challenge
D abandon
E hesitate
F achieve
G observe
H regret
J combine
K confuse
03
Write the letter of the word on the right (A–K) that matches the definition on the left (11–15).
Use each word once only. Write your answers (A–K) on your answer paper. You will not need five of the words (A–K).
Able to recover quickly from difficulties.
Existing only in theory rather than in practice.
Extremely careful and precise.
Difficult to understand because it is unclear or complex.
Lasting for only a short period of time.
A resilient
B transient
C meticulous
D abstract
E ambitious
F obscure
G reluctant
H durable
J cautious
K innovative
04
Finish each sentence (16–20) using a word from the list (A–K).
Use each word once only. Write your answers (A–K) on your answer paper. You will not need five of the words (A–K).
The scientist presented compelling ______ to support her findings.
The government introduced new ______ to reduce carbon emissions.
His explanation lacked ______ and left the audience confused.
The company faced severe ______ after the data breach.
The committee reached a unanimous ______ after several hours of discussion.
A legislation
B credibility
C evidence
D reputation
E consequence
F clarity
G objection
H consensus
J innovation
K priority
05
Write the letter of the word on the right (A–K) that is most often used with a word on the left (21–25).
Use each word once only. Write your answers (A–K) on your answer paper. You will not need five of the words (A–K).
overwhelming
economic
ethical
mutual
critical
A decline
B support
C standards
D pressure
E understanding
F deadline
G analysis
H benefits
J success
K evidence