Similar meanings 3: adjectives

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Adjectives are where the TOEIC hides its precision: lengthy is not simply long, exceptional is not simply good, legitimate is not simply allowed. This exercise gives the definition and asks for the adjective, which is the direction the test works in — you meet the meaning first, in a passage, and have to name it.

Your task

Each line gives the meaning of an adjective. Type the adjective from the list that matches it. Each word is used once only.

Target vocabulary

compatible disciplinary disparate diverse efficient exceptional flexible important industrious integral inventive legitimate lengthy mandatory modern nominal obligatory perceptive profitable prosperous punctual steady tedious voluntary abrupt abundant adequate crucial discourteous enduring extensive inconsistent inflexible luxurious narrow outdated overall prospective relevant resolute restricted risky rudimentary scrupulous simple thorough thriving vibrant

Practice

Word bank

2 A very important part of something

3 A well-run and productive department

4 Two well-suited organizations

9 A collection of unrelated objects

11 A valid reason for doing something

13 A constant and continuous price rise

14 An outstanding performance

15 A varied program of events

17 A lucrative venture 18. Punitive action

19 A boring and repetitive job

20 A prompt start to a meeting

23 A course of contemporary world studies

24 A hardworking staff member

1 A lively office atmosphere

3 A determined effort 4. Very comfortable accommodation

5 A likely or possible job applicant

7 A flourishing tourist industry

8 A product's lasting appeal

9 A comprehensive search 10. Basic knowledge

11 A pertinent question 12. Enough information

13 A sudden change of plan

16 A financially dangerous plan

18 A small profit margin 19. Erratic behavior

22 A full or very detailed investigation

23 An impolite shop assistant

24 An honest and fair dealer