Day 1

Question 1

What does ‘Coherent’ mean?

Answer 1

Logical and consistent; united as or forming a whole.

Examples: 1. He didn’t write a coherent essay. 2. The president has not presented a coherent plan for dealing with the problem. 3. She can speak coherently about politics.

Question 2

What are some synonyms for ‘Coherent’?

Answer 2

Consistent, intelligible, comprehensible, lucid, organized, connected, unified, clear-cut.

Question 3

What does ‘Dependable’ mean?

Answer 3

Trustworthy and reliable.

• Trustworthy
• Steadfast
• Consistent
• Faithful
• Responsib

* Reliable

Examples: 1. She is a very dependable person. 2. I need a dependable baby-sitter. 3. He was a very dependable companion.

Question 4

What are some synonyms for ‘Dependable’?

Answer 4

Reliable, trustworthy, steadfast, consistent, faithful, responsible, stable, unfailing, constant, solid.

Question 5

What does ‘Favoritism’ mean?

Answer 5

The showing of special treatment.

Examples: 1. He accused the teacher of showing favoritism in assigning grades. 2. Parents try not to show favoritism when dealing with their children. 3. They show favoritism toward their youngest child.

Question 6

What are some synonyms for ‘Favoritism’?

Answer 6

Partiality, preference, nepotism, discrimination, preferential treatment, special treatment, unfair advantage, prejudice, partisanship.