Lesson 1

Question 1

Abrupt

Answer 1

Sudden
Quick
Precipitate

There was an abrupt change in the weather.

After the incident everyone left abruptly.

Question 2

Acclaim

Answer 2

Praise
Applause

-alkışlamak, övmek, övgü

Isaac Stern has won acclaim abroad.

Acclaimed authors often win Pulitser Prizes.

Question 3

Adverse

Answer 3

Inauspicious
Uptoward
Contrary
Unfavourable

Adverse weather conditions made it difdicult to play the game.

His indecision adversely affected his job performance.

Question 4

Appealing

Answer 4

Attractive
Pretty
Charming

The idea of working four, ten-hour work days was appealing to the employees.

The major attraction of the show was a speech by the presindent.

Question 5

Disapproval

Answer 5

Objection
Disfavour
Condemnation
Censure

-onaylamama

Their disapproval of the plan caused the experiment to be abandoned.

The students disapproved of the plan of the study.

Question 6

Disruptive

Answer 6

Disturbing
Riotous

-yıkıcı, bölücü, rahatsız eden

Frequent queetions during lectures can be disruptive.

The storm caused a disruption in bus service.

Question 7

Haphazardly

Answer 7

Arbitrarily
Carelessly
Randomly
By chance

It was obvious that the house was built haphazardly.

Susan completed the assignment in a haphazard way.

Question 8

Intricate

Answer 8

Complicated
Involved
Convoluted
Complex

Question 9

Satisfactory

Answer 9

Acceptable 
Adequate 
Tolerable 
Sufficient 
Admissible 

The idea was acceptable to everyone.

The registrar accepted more applicants than he should have.

Question 10

Persistent

Answer 10

Constant
Continuous

-ısrar eden, inatçı, kalıcı, devamlı

The attorney’s persistent questioning weakened the witness.
Her persistence earned her a spot on the team.

Question 11

Withdraw

Answer 11

Extract
Take out
Take back

-çekilmek, geri almak

The player withdrew from the competition.

Gloria had to make a withdrawal from her savings to pay tuition.