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Aptis Advanced Vocabulary 2

APTIS ADVANCED VOCABULARY

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).

  1. obtain (Example)

  2. reluctant

  3. diminish

  4. substitute

  5. evident

  6. prohibit

A replace
B forbid
C obvious
D encourage
E reduce
F hesitant
G expand
H reveal
J support
K estimate
L acquire

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).

  1. To strengthen is to ______.

  2. To investigate is to ______.

  3. To postpone is to ______.

  4. To persuade is to ______.

  5. To abandon is to ______.

A convince
B reinforce
C discover
D delay
E examine
F surrender
G predict
H reward
J arrange
K maintain

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).

  1. Showing a willingness to take risks.

  2. Extremely important or necessary.

  3. Not influenced by personal opinions or feelings.

  4. Able to adapt successfully to different situations.

  5. Having a tendency to doubt or question things.

A flexible
B objective
C crucial
D skeptical
E reckless
F ambitious
G courageous
H cautious
J innovative
K persistent

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).

  1. The lawyer presented a strong ______ in court.

  2. The new policy received widespread ______ from employees.

  3. There is little ______ that the plan will succeed.

  4. The project was delayed due to a lack of ______.

  5. The company must protect its ______ to remain competitive.

A approval
B confidence
C argument
D resources
E reputation
F influence
G commitment
H requirement
J feedback
K responsibility

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).

  1. fierce

  2. sustainable

  3. widespread

  4. professional

  5. long-term

A competition
B growth
C reputation
D damage
E experience
F strategy
G development
H opportunities
J criticism
K success