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Question 1

Tedious

Answer 1

Tedious is an adjective that means boring, repetitive, or too long, making something feel tiring or dull. It’s often used to describe tasks or activities that require effort but lack excitement.

Examples:
– Copying data from one spreadsheet to another was a tedious task, but it had to be done.
– Studying the same grammar rules again and again can feel tedious, especially when you’re tired

Question 2

Brutal

Answer 2

Brutal is an adjective that means extremely cruel, harsh, or violent. It can describe actions, situations, or even weather.

Examples:
– The movie showed a brutal battle scene.
– The teacher gave a brutal amount of homework.

It can also be used informally to describe something very difficult or unpleasant.

Example:
– Waking up at 5 a.m. every day is brutal

Question 3

Agreeable

Answer 3

Agreeable is an adjective that means pleasant, nice, or easy to get along with. It can describe both people and situations.

Examples:
– She has an agreeable personality, so everyone enjoys working with her.
– The weather was very agreeable for a picnic

Question 4

Value

Answer 4

Part of speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning (as a noun):
1. The importance or worth of something or someone.
2. Principles or standards of behavior that guide people (e.g., honesty, kindness).

Meaning (as a verb):
To appreciate or recognize the importance of something or someone.

Examples (as a noun):
• Education has great value in today’s world.
• Respect and honesty are important family values.

Examples (as a verb):
• I really value your opinion.
• She values her time and doesn’t waste it.

Personal value – something you care about deeply (He places great value on friendship.)
• Moral values – what you believe is right or wrong (Our school teaches strong moral values.

Question 5

Replicate

Answer 5

Replicate is a verb that means to copy, reproduce, or repeat something exactly. It’s often used in science, art, or when talking about repeating results.

Examples:
– The scientist tried to replicate the experiment to see if the results were the same.
– She couldn’t replicate the cake recipe exactly, but it still tasted good.

It can also be used for actions or styles:
– The artist wants to replicate the style of old Japanese paintings