Robert Bosch Contextual Vocabulary Quiz 1

Correct answer: Dislike

Explanation:  Aversion means a thing that you do not like

Dislike has similar meanings. Both words imply a strong feeling of not liking or being repelled by something.

Meaning of other words:

Attraction -means feeling drawn to or being interested in something

Fondness- means having affection or liking for something

Affection -means a warm or tender feeling of fondness.

Sentence: David began to dislike anyone who smoked.

Correct answer: Commitment

Explanation: Dedication is refer to  a feeling of very strong support for or loyalty to someone or something

Dedication has similar meanings. Both words imply a strong sense of devotion and perseverance towards a goal or task.

Meaning of other words:

Indifference- means lack of interest or concern.

Laziness - means a tendency to avoid work or exertion

Negligence -means failure to take proper care or attention

Sentence- I cannot make such a commitment at the moment"

 

Correct answer: talent

Explanation: Aptitude means a component of a competence to do a certain kind of work at a certain level.

Talent has similar meanings. Both words suggest a natural ability or skill in a specific area, in this case, playing the piano.

Meaning of other words:

Ineptitude- means lack of skill or competence

Incapability- means lacking the ability or skill to do something

Disability -refers to a physical or mental impairment that limits a person's abilities.

Sentence- His energy and talent elevate him to godlike status

Correct answer: inborn

Explanation: Innate means inherent or existing naturally.

Inborn and Innate have similar meanings. Both words refer to something that is present from birth or inherent to an individual.

Meanings of other words:

Acquired implies that the talent was gained or learned over time

Developed  implies that the talent was cultivated or improved over time

Learned suggests that the talent was acquired through education or practice

Sentence- Birds have the inborn ability to fly.

Correct answer: significant

Explanation: Profound in this context refers to a deep and significant impact.

Significant and Profound have similar meanings. Both words indicate a strong and meaningful impact.

Meaning of other words:

Insignificant- means having little or no importance

Trivial- means unimportant or of little significance

Sentence- there's been a significant rise in the number of covid cases"

Correct answer: outstanding

Explanation: Exemplary  means setting a high standard or being an excellent

Outstanding and Exemplary  have similar meanings. Both words suggest exceptional or admirable qualities.

Meaning of other words:

Mediocre, Average  and Subpar   means average or ordinary

Sentence: The students did outstanding in exams.

Correct answer: extensive

Explanation: Extensive  means comprehensive or thorough.

Thorough and Extensive have similar meanings. Both words indicate a comprehensive and detailed study.

Meaning of other words:

Superficial- refer to not studying or thinking about something in a deep or complete way

Limited- means confined within limits

Brief- means short or concise

Sentence-she is very thorough in her approach to work

Correct answer: extraordinary

Explanation: The word Exceptional in this context means outstanding or remarkable.

Extraordinary  and exceptional have similar meanings. Both words indicate a level of leadership skills that surpasses the norm.

Meaning of other words:

Average- means  typical or ordinary

Ordinary- means common or unremarkable

Mediocre- means average or ordinary

Sentence- The team made an extraordinary effort to finish it on time"

Correct answer: complexities

Explanation: The word Intricacies  refers to the complex and detailed aspects of something.

Complexities and Intricacies have similar meanings. Both words refer to the complex and intricate aspects of something.

Meaning of other words;

Simplicities -means the state of being simple or uncomplicated

Ambiguities - refers to situations or statements that have multiple possible interpretations

Clarity -means the quality of being clear or easy to understand

Sentence- Joshua became quite nervous when he noticed the complexity of the math problems on his final exam

Correct answer: alertness

Explanation: Diligence means showing careful and persistent effort.

Alertness means the quality of being alert. Therefore, this is the correct answer

Meaning of other words:

Efficiency - means achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or resources

Indifference- means a lack of interest or concern

Laziness-means a disinclination to work or exert effort.

Sentence- Walsall were indebted to the bravery and alertness of their goalkeeper"