Vocabulary and Context Flashcards
6 cards from real Duolingo English Test practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Vocabulary and Context flashcards as text
The team's project proposal was so well-researched and presented that it was immediately accepted; the board found it to be completely ______.
Answer: cogent
The word 'cogent' means 'clear, logical, and convincing,' which fits the context of a well-researched and immediately accepted proposal. The other options are antonyms: 'fallacious' and 'specious' mean misleading or based on a mistaken belief, and 'tenuous' means weak or slight.
Which of the following is a real English word?
Answer: Privilege
'Privilege' is the only correctly spelled word. The other words are common misspellings of 'accommodate' (two c's, two m's), 'perseverance' (ends with -ance), and 'occasion' (two c's, one s).
After weeks of non-stop work, the programmer felt completely ______ and decided to take a long vacation.
Answer: enervated
'Enervated' means to feel drained of energy or vitality, which accurately describes someone who has been working non-stop. 'Invigorated', 'galvanized', and 'activated' all suggest an increase in energy or motivation, which is the opposite of the intended meaning.
The word 'ephemeral' is best defined as:
Answer: lasting for a very short time
'Ephemeral' is an adjective that means lasting for a very short time or transitory. For example, the beauty of a mayfly is ephemeral, as it lives for only a day.
Despite the market downturn, the company managed to remain ______ by quickly adapting its business model and cutting unnecessary costs.
Answer: solvent
'Solvent' means having assets in excess of liabilities; able to pay one's debts. This fits the context of a company successfully navigating a market downturn. 'Insolvent' is the direct opposite. 'Complacent' means self-satisfied and unaware of potential dangers, and 'redundant' means no longer needed, neither of which fits the context.
The CEO's ______ speech at the annual meeting inspired the employees and gave them a renewed sense of purpose for the upcoming year.
Answer: rousing
A 'rousing' speech is one that is exciting and inspiring. This word perfectly matches the outcome described in the sentence (inspiring employees, renewed sense of purpose). 'Perfunctory' means done with minimum effort, 'equivocal' means ambiguous, and 'morose' means sullen and ill-tempered.