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Aptis Advanced Vocabulary 3

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. expand (Example)

  2. scarce

  3. precise

  4. alter

  5. acquire

  6. resist

A oppose
B obtain
C rare
D accurate
E enlarge
F reveal
G simplify
H remove
J improve
K establish
L increase

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 justify is to ______.

  2. To conserve is to ______.

  3. To emerge is to ______.

  4. To estimate is to ______.

  5. To revise is to ______.

A preserve
B appear
C calculate
D explain
E ignore
F modify
G complain
H compare
J replace
K persuade

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. Able to produce new and original ideas.

  2. Happening or existing frequently.

  3. Showing great attention to detail.

  4. Difficult to please or satisfy.

  5. Lasting for a very long time.

A recurring
B innovative
C meticulous
D temporary
E demanding
F permanent
G ambitious
H reliable
J cautious
K flexible

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 report highlighted several key ______ facing the industry.

  2. Her speech had a significant ______ on the audience.

  3. The organisation depends heavily on volunteer ______.

  4. Scientists are conducting ______ into renewable energy sources.

  5. The proposal received strong ______ from senior management.

A support
B resources
C impact
D challenges
E permission
F research
G profits
H criticism
J behaviour
K attention

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. mounting

  2. mutual

  3. renewable

  4. strategic

  5. public

A awareness
B respect
C pressure
D decision
E transport
F energy
G concern
H planning
J benefit
K opinion