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Section 1 Learn the Words

WordPart of speechDefinitionChineseExample
acquiesce verb to accept or agree to something reluctantly but without protest 默许;勉强同意 After several objections, the committee finally agreed to acquiesce to the revised schedule.
adamant adjective firmly refusing to change an opinion or decision 坚决的;坚定不移的 Even after hearing several arguments, Maya remained adamant that the safety rule should stay.
admonish verb to warn or criticize someone firmly but usually gently 告诫;责备 The coach had to admonish the players for ignoring the practice schedule.
affable adjective friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to 和蔼的;友善的 The new counselor was affable, so students quickly felt comfortable speaking with her.
appease verb to calm or satisfy someone by giving them what they want 安抚;平息 The organizers added extra seating to appease parents who were worried about overcrowding.
apprehensive adjective worried or uneasy about something that may happen 忧虑的;担心的 Jonah felt apprehensive before presenting his project to a large audience.
articulate adjective able to express ideas clearly and effectively 善于表达的;口齿清楚的 The articulate speaker explained a complicated issue in language everyone could understand.
censure verb to express strong official criticism or disapproval 严厉批评;谴责 The board voted to censure the member for repeatedly ignoring its rules.
concur verb to agree with an opinion, decision, or conclusion 同意;赞同 After reviewing the evidence, the three judges concurred that the second proposal was stronger.
conspicuous adjective easy to notice because it stands out clearly 显眼的;引人注目的 The bright red backpack was conspicuous among the rows of black bags.
credulous adjective too ready to believe things without enough evidence 轻信的;易受骗的 A credulous reader may accept an online rumor without checking its source.
decorum noun proper and polite behavior appropriate to a situation 礼仪;得体的举止 The principal reminded the audience to maintain decorum during the awards ceremony.
deferential adjective showing respectful attention to someone of higher status or authority 恭敬的;顺从的 The student was deferential when asking the judge to reconsider the ruling.
disparage verb to speak about someone or something in a way that lowers its value or reputation 贬低;轻视 It is unfair to disparage a classmate's idea before hearing the full explanation.
dubious adjective doubtful, uncertain, or not likely to be trustworthy 可疑的;怀疑的 The claim sounded dubious because the website provided no evidence or sources.
erroneous adjective incorrect because of an error or mistaken belief 错误的;不正确的 The scientist corrected an erroneous calculation before publishing the report.
gregarious adjective sociable and enjoying the company of other people 合群的;爱交际的 Because Lena is gregarious, she enjoys clubs, group projects, and large gatherings.
indignant adjective angry because something seems unfair or insulting 愤慨的;愤怒的 The students were indignant when they were blamed for damage they had not caused.
lethargic adjective lacking energy, enthusiasm, or alertness 无精打采的;迟钝的 After staying up too late, Marco felt lethargic throughout the morning.
magnanimous adjective generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker person 宽宏大量的;宽厚的 The winner was magnanimous and praised her opponent's strong performance.
orthodox adjective following established, traditional, or widely accepted beliefs or methods 正统的;传统的 The researcher began with an orthodox method before testing a more unusual approach.
poignant adjective causing a strong feeling of sadness, sympathy, or emotional reflection 令人感伤的;深刻动人的 The final scene was poignant because it showed the friends saying goodbye after many years together.
reclusive adjective avoiding other people and preferring to live or spend time alone 隐居的;孤僻的 The reclusive author rarely appeared in public or gave interviews.
sporadic adjective happening occasionally or irregularly rather than continuously 零星的;偶发的 The town experienced sporadic power outages during the storm.
stringent adjective very strict, demanding, or severe 严格的;严厉的 The laboratory follows stringent safety rules when students handle chemicals.
superficial adjective concerned only with the surface and lacking depth or thoroughness 肤浅的;表面的 A superficial review of the evidence missed several important details.
taciturn adjective habitually quiet and unwilling to talk very much 沉默寡言的 The taciturn witness answered each question with only a few words.
vigilant adjective carefully watchful for possible danger or problems 警觉的;警惕的 Lifeguards must remain vigilant even when the pool appears calm.
whimsical adjective playfully unusual or based on sudden imaginative ideas 异想天开的;古怪有趣的 The illustrator filled the book with whimsical creatures wearing tiny hats.
zealous adjective showing intense enthusiasm and devotion to a cause or goal 热心的;狂热的 The zealous volunteers arrived early and stayed late to prepare the community event.

Section 2 Immediate Retrieval

# Prompt Answer Scores as Box Notes
1 What word describes something that happens irregularly and only from time to time? sporadic sporadic -
2 What word describes a claim that seems doubtful or untrustworthy? dubious dubious -
3 What word describes a method that follows traditional or widely accepted practice? orthodox orthodox -
4 What word describes information that is incorrect because of an error? erroneous erroneous -
5 What word describes something that causes strong sadness or emotional reflection? poignant poignant -
6 What word describes feeling unusually low in energy or alertness? lethargic lethargic -
7 What word means proper and polite behavior for a particular situation? decorum decorum -
8 What word means to agree with another person's conclusion or decision? concur concur -
9 What word describes someone who is friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to? affable affable -
10 What word describes someone showing intense enthusiasm and devotion to a cause? zealous zealous -
11 What word describes behavior that shows respectful attention to authority? deferential deferential -
12 What word describes someone who firmly refuses to change a decision? adamant adamant -
13 What word describes a person who is habitually quiet and says very little? taciturn taciturn -
14 What word means to speak about someone or something in a way that lowers its reputation? disparage disparage -
15 What word describes something playfully imaginative and unusually fanciful? whimsical whimsical -
16 What word describes someone who expresses ideas clearly and effectively? articulate articulate -
17 What word describes someone who remains carefully watchful for danger or problems? vigilant vigilant -
18 What word describes someone who enjoys being around and interacting with other people? gregarious gregarious -
19 What word describes someone who is generous and forgiving toward a rival? magnanimous magnanimous -
20 What word means to warn or criticize someone firmly but not harshly? admonish admonish -
21 What word means to express strong official criticism of someone's conduct? censure censure -
22 What word describes an examination that lacks depth or thoroughness? superficial superficial -
23 What word describes someone who believes claims too easily without enough evidence? credulous credulous -
24 What word means to accept a decision reluctantly without continuing to protest? acquiesce acquiesce -
25 What word describes something that is easy to notice because it stands out? conspicuous conspicuous -
26 What word means to calm someone by satisfying a concern or demand? appease appease -
27 What word describes rules or requirements that are extremely strict? stringent stringent -
28 What word describes someone who avoids social contact and prefers being alone? reclusive reclusive -
29 What word describes feeling worried about something that may happen? apprehensive apprehensive -
30 What word describes anger caused by something unfair or insulting? indignant indignant -

Section 3 Review from Earlier Chapters

# Prompt Answer Scores as Box Notes
1 The reporter made a(n) ______ observation that revealed the weakness in the proposal. astute astute -
2 Which earlier word best completes the sentence?
TL appease TR persuade BL assist BR antagonize
antagonize antagonize BR
3 A neutral person was asked to settle the disagreement. Which earlier vocabulary word fits? arbitrate arbitrate -
4 New evidence convinced the committee to ______ the student of responsibility for the damaged equipment. absolve absolve -
5 Which earlier word best completes the sentence?
TL ambivalent TR indifferent BL certain BR hostile
ambivalent ambivalent TL
6 The students needed to absorb and understand new information. Which earlier vocabulary word fits? assimilate assimilate -
7 The young inventor made a(n) ______ attempt to redesign a machine that experts had struggled with for years. audacious audacious -
8 Which earlier word best completes the sentence?
TL cooperation TR ambivalence BL animosity BR respect
animosity animosity BL
9 The change made the problem less severe. Which earlier vocabulary word fits? alleviate alleviate -
10 Giving the entire prize to a family in need was a(n) ______ decision. altruistic altruistic -
11 Which earlier word best completes the sentence?
TL favorable TR adverse BL stable BR mild
adverse adverse TR
12 The student showed sharp practical judgment about money. Which earlier vocabulary word fits? acumen acumen -

Correct-answer positions: TL 1 / TR 1 / BL 1 / BR 1

Section 4 Context Practice

# Prompt Answer Scores as Box Notes
1 The old photograph was especially ______ because it showed the family together before they moved apart.
TL poignant TR acumen BL ordinary BR humorous
poignant poignant TL
2 After arguing for an hour, the minority finally agreed to ______ to the committee's decision.
TL object TR negotiate BL appeal BR acquiesce
acquiesce acquiesce BR
3 After examining the data independently, both scientists ______ that the result was significant.
TL hesitate TR concur BL wonder BR disagree
concur concur TR
4 The student's ______ analysis mentioned only obvious details and ignored the deeper argument.
TL thorough TR insightful BL comprehensive BR superficial
superficial superficial BR
5 The ______ volunteers worked every weekend to protect the local wetlands.
TL zealous TR audacious BL apathetic BR indifferent
zealous zealous TL
6 The doctor first recommended the ______ treatment that most specialists use for the condition.
TL unconventional TR experimental BL orthodox BR antagonize
orthodox orthodox BL
7 Applicants must satisfy ______ requirements before they can enter the advanced program.
TL flexible TR informal BL stringent BR lenient
stringent stringent BL
8 Against the gray wall, the bright orange warning sign looked extremely ______.
TL conspicuous TR ordinary BL subtle BR animosity
conspicuous conspicuous TL
9 The candidate was ______ and explained her position clearly without relying on notes.
TL rambling TR hesitant BL vague BR articulate
articulate articulate BR
10 The internet connection was ______, working well for a few minutes and then disappearing again.
TL constant TR sporadic BL continuous BR steady
sporadic sporadic TR
11 Security officers remained ______ throughout the event because a large crowd was expected.
TL careless TR vigilant BL distracted BR relaxed
vigilant vigilant TR
12 The ______ artist avoided interviews and rarely left his mountain home.
TL reclusive TR sociable BL gregarious BR altruistic
reclusive reclusive TL
13 The report contained ______ information because one number had been entered incorrectly.
TL acumen TR accurate BL precise BR erroneous
erroneous erroneous BR
14 The host was so ______ that even the shyest guests felt comfortable speaking with him.
TL reserved TR distant BL affable BR stern
affable affable BL
15 The company offered refunds to ______ customers who were angry about the delay.
TL adverse TR ignore BL challenge BR appease
appease appease BR
16 The council voted to ______ the official for violating its code of conduct.
TL consult TR appoint BL censure BR praise
censure censure BL
17 Although she had won the contest, Maya was ______ and publicly praised the runner-up's work.
TL magnanimous TR boastful BL petty BR resentful
magnanimous magnanimous TL
18 The students felt ______ before learning whether their project had qualified for the finals.
TL confident TR apprehensive BL indifferent BR relieved
apprehensive apprehensive TR

Correct-answer positions: TL 5 / TR 4 / BL 4 / BR 5

Section 5 Semantic Discrimination

# Prompt Answer Scores as Box Notes
1 A student gains energy from clubs, parties, and frequent interaction with many people. Which word fits most precisely?
TL gregarious TR articulate BL acumen BR affable
gregarious gregarious TL
2 A parent hears several requests but still refuses to change a firm safety decision. Which word fits most precisely?
TL decisive TR adamant BL confident BR dogmatic
adamant adamant TR
3 A story features talking teacups, upside-down castles, and playful events that follow imaginative rather than realistic logic. Which word fits most precisely?
TL obscure TR eclectic BL altruistic BR whimsical
whimsical whimsical BR
4 A person immediately believes an astonishing rumor from an anonymous account without checking any facts. Which word fits most precisely?
TL dubious TR apprehensive BL credulous BR skeptical
credulous credulous BL
5 A junior employee speaks with special respect to the director and gives extra weight to her opinion. Which word fits most precisely?
TL taciturn TR alleviate BL affable BR deferential
deferential deferential BR
6 A coach quietly tells a player that the behavior was unacceptable and must not happen again. Which word fits most precisely?
TL admonish TR advise BL censure BR disparage
admonish admonish TL
7 During a solemn ceremony, everyone is expected to behave with proper respect and courtesy. Which noun fits most precisely?
TL discipline TR decorum BL courtesy BR adverse
decorum decorum TR
8 A competitor repeatedly makes belittling comments intended to make another team's work seem worthless. Which word fits most precisely?
TL admonish TR dismiss BL disparage BR censure
disparage disparage BL
Look-alike trap: "dismiss" resembles DISPARAGE but does not share its meaning.
9 A student becomes angry after being publicly punished for something another student did. Which word fits most precisely?
TL defensive TR indignant BL assimilate BR irritated
indignant indignant TR
10 A normally active person moves slowly, struggles to focus, and has almost no energy. Which word fits most precisely?
TL lethargic TR reluctant BL distracted BR apathetic
lethargic lethargic TL
11 A person is not unfriendly but habitually speaks very little even among people they know. Which word fits most precisely?
TL reclusive TR deferential BL apprehensive BR taciturn
taciturn taciturn BR
12 A source makes a remarkable claim but provides weak evidence and has a history of inaccuracies. Which word fits most precisely?
TL apprehensive TR erroneous BL dubious BR superficial
dubious dubious BL

Correct-answer positions: TL 3 / TR 3 / BL 3 / BR 3

Section 6 Synonyms

# Prompt Answer Scores as Box Notes
S1 VIGILANT:
TL relaxed TR watchful BL distracted BR careless
watchful vigilant TR
Distracted is the strongest trap because vigilance requires sustained attention.
S2 DUBIOUS:
TL questionable TR certain BL proven BR reliable
questionable dubious TL
Credible is the strongest trap because dubious claims are not readily trustworthy.
S3 ORTHODOX:
TL radical TR unusual BL conventional BR experimental
conventional orthodox BL
Experimental is the strongest trap because orthodox methods follow established practice.
S4 INDIGNANT:
TL amused TR calm BL pleased BR outraged
outraged indignant BR
Calm is the strongest trap because indignant people are angered by perceived unfairness.
S5 ADAMANT:
TL flexible TR unyielding BL gentle BR uncertain
unyielding adamant TR
Flexible is the strongest trap because adamant describes someone who will not change position.
S6 APPEASE:
TL placate TR challenge BL anger BR provoke
placate appease TL
Provoke is the clearest trap because it means to stir up rather than calm.
S7 CONCUR:
TL oppose TR question BL doubt BR agree
agree concur BR
Oppose is the strongest trap because it is the opposite of concurring.
S8 CREDULOUS:
TL gullible TR skeptical BL cautious BR critical
gullible credulous TL
Skeptical is the strongest trap because it is nearly the opposite of credulous.
S9 ZEALOUS:
TL reluctant TR indifferent BL fervent BR apathetic
fervent zealous BL
Apathetic is the strongest trap because zealous people show intense enthusiasm.
S10 APPREHENSIVE:
TL confident TR anxious BL carefree BR relieved
anxious apprehensive TR
Confident is tempting in situations involving future events, but apprehensive means worried.
S11 DISPARAGE:
TL support TR admire BL praise BR belittle
belittle disparage BR
Praise is the strongest trap because disparage means to lower someone's reputation or value.
S12 STRINGENT:
TL lenient TR strict BL casual BR flexible
strict stringent TR
Lenient is the strongest trap because stringent rules are demanding rather than permissive.
S13 SUPERFICIAL:
TL shallow TR detailed BL profound BR thorough
shallow superficial TL
Thorough is the strongest trap because superficial work lacks depth and completeness.
S14 ACQUIESCE:
TL protest TR argue BL consent BR refuse
consent acquiesce BL
Refuse is the tempting opposite, but acquiesce means to give in and consent.
S15 CENSURE:
TL praise TR condemn BL approve BR appoint
condemn censure TR
Approve is tempting because both may be official actions, but censure expresses disapproval.
S16 LETHARGIC:
TL active TR alert BL sluggish BR energetic
sluggish lethargic BL
Energetic is the strongest trap because lethargic describes very low energy.
S17 DECORUM:
TL disorder TR haste BL rudeness BR propriety
propriety decorum BR
Rudeness is the strongest trap because decorum requires appropriate and respectful behavior.
S18 RECLUSIVE:
TL solitary TR gregarious BL outgoing BR sociable
solitary reclusive TL
Gregarious is the strongest trap because it describes seeking social company rather than avoiding it.
S19 AFFABLE:
TL amiable TR hostile BL reserved BR stern
amiable affable TL
Reserved can describe a pleasant person, but it does not mean warm and easy to talk to.
S20 GREGARIOUS:
TL reclusive TR sociable BL reserved BR taciturn
sociable gregarious TR
Reclusive is the strongest trap because it describes avoiding the company that gregarious people enjoy.
S21 MAGNANIMOUS:
TL petty TR vindictive BL selfish BR generous
generous magnanimous BR
Vindictive is a useful trap because a magnanimous rival forgives rather than seeks revenge.
S22 ADMONISH:
TL praise TR reward BL reprimand BR ignore
reprimand admonish BL
Praise is tempting as another response to behavior, but it is the opposite of admonish.
S23 CONSPICUOUS:
TL ordinary TR noticeable BL subtle BR hidden
noticeable conspicuous TR
Subtle is the strongest trap because conspicuous things are easy, not difficult, to notice.
S24 ARTICULATE:
TL vague TR silent BL awkward BR expressive
expressive articulate BR
Vague is a useful trap because articulate speech is clear rather than unclear.
S25 TACITURN:
TL talkative TR expressive BL reserved BR gregarious
reserved taciturn BL
Talkative is the strongest trap because taciturn people habitually say very little.
S26 WHIMSICAL:
TL fanciful TR ordinary BL solemn BR realistic
fanciful whimsical TL
Realistic is the strongest trap because whimsical ideas are playfully imaginative rather than realistic.
S27 SPORADIC:
TL continuous TR steady BL intermittent BR constant
intermittent sporadic BL
Continuous is the strongest trap because sporadic events occur only at intervals.
S28 DEFERENTIAL:
TL arrogant TR casual BL defiant BR respectful
respectful deferential BR
Defiant is the strongest trap because deferential behavior shows respect rather than resistance.
S29 POIGNANT:
TL moving TR trivial BL ordinary BR cheerful
moving poignant TL
Trivial is the strongest trap because poignant experiences carry strong emotional significance.
S30 ERRONEOUS:
TL verified TR incorrect BL valid BR accurate
incorrect erroneous TR
Accurate is the strongest trap because erroneous information contains an error.

Correct-answer positions: TL 8 / TR 8 / BL 7 / BR 7

Section 7 Cumulative Reading

The Memorial Garden Debate — target words used in the passage: adamant, orthodox, whimsical, articulate, decorum, apprehensive, disparage, admonish, vigilant, affable, taciturn, poignant, zealous, acquiesce, dubious, erroneous, stringent, sporadic, indignant, magnanimous

Section 8 Reading & Application

# Prompt Answer Scores as Box Notes
1 Why did Maya remind the council to maintain decorum during the discussion?
TL She believed only the traditional design should be discussed. TR She wanted students to avoid asking questions about the budget. BL She wanted the disagreement to remain respectful instead of becoming personal. BR She wanted the meeting to end before anyone could vote.
She wanted the disagreement to remain respectful instead of becoming personal. BL
Passage: “Maya admonished the group and asked members to remain vigilant about the difference between criticizing an idea and attacking a person.”
2 What effect did Eli's story have on the debate?
TL It caused the council to reject the traditional design completely. TR It convinced the council to cancel the garden. BL It made students more suspicious of the budget. BR It reduced the conflict and helped students become open to a compromise.
It reduced the conflict and helped students become open to a compromise. BR
Passage: “His brief story was poignant, and even the most zealous supporters of competing plans stopped arguing.”
3 Why was the council's concern about the budget justified?
TL A mistaken calculation had made the project seem much more expensive than it actually was. TR The most expensive design had already been ordered. BL The volunteers refused to work without being paid. BR The school had prohibited the use of donated materials.
A mistaken calculation had made the project seem much more expensive than it actually was. TL
Passage: “Their caution proved useful: an erroneous total had made the project appear far more expensive than it really was.”
4 How did the final garden plan reflect both sides of the original disagreement? It kept the traditional path while adding imaginative features from the more whimsical proposal. -
Passage: “The traditional path could remain, while several whimsical features could make the space welcoming to younger students.”
Model response: It kept the traditional path while adding imaginative features from the more whimsical proposal.
5 Describe a situation in which someone might begin adamant about a decision but eventually acquiesce. A student might be adamant about doing a project alone but acquiesce after the teacher explains why teamwork is required. -
Model response: A student might be adamant about doing a project alone but acquiesce after the teacher explains why teamwork is required.
6 Explain why being vigilant can prevent someone from being too credulous online. A vigilant reader checks sources and evidence, so the reader is less likely to be credulous when seeing an unbelievable claim. -
Model response: A vigilant reader checks sources and evidence, so the reader is less likely to be credulous when seeing an unbelievable claim.
7 Write about a situation in which a person could feel indignant but still choose to act magnanimously. A player might feel indignant after an unfair call but act magnanimously by congratulating the other team instead of blaming them. -
Model response: A player might feel indignant after an unfair call but act magnanimously by congratulating the other team instead of blaming them.

Correct-answer positions: TL 1 / TR 0 / BL 1 / BR 1

Section 9 Final Retrieval

# Prompt Answer Scores as Box Notes
1 A student speaks with special respect toward an authority figure. Which lesson word fits? deferential deferential -
2 A set of requirements allows almost no exceptions. Which lesson word fits? stringent stringent -
3 Someone continuously watches for possible danger or problems. Which lesson word fits? vigilant vigilant -
4 Someone refuses every request to change a firm decision. Which lesson word fits? adamant adamant -
5 A winner treats a defeated rival generously instead of boasting. Which lesson word fits? magnanimous magnanimous -
6 Someone tries to lower another person's reputation through belittling comments. Which lesson word fits? disparage disparage -
7 Someone becomes angry because of treatment that seems unfair. Which lesson word fits? indignant indignant -
8 A business offers a refund mainly to calm an angry customer. Which lesson word fits? appease appease -
9 Formal behavior appropriate to a ceremony is expected. Which lesson word fits? decorum decorum -
10 A design is playful, imaginative, and unusually fanciful. Which lesson word fits? whimsical whimsical -
11 A person habitually says very little even when others are talking. Which lesson word fits? taciturn taciturn -
12 Something occurs at irregular intervals rather than continuously. Which lesson word fits? sporadic sporadic -
13 A scene causes deep sadness and thoughtful emotion. Which lesson word fits? poignant poignant -
14 A statement is wrong because it is based on a mistaken calculation. Which lesson word fits? erroneous erroneous -
15 A person has very little energy and responds slowly. Which lesson word fits? lethargic lethargic -
16 A person is warm, approachable, and easy to speak with. Which lesson word fits? affable affable -
17 A person shows intense devotion and enthusiasm for a cause. Which lesson word fits? zealous zealous -
18 A student strongly enjoys social gatherings and group activities. Which lesson word fits? gregarious gregarious -
19 A speaker expresses complicated ideas with unusual clarity. Which lesson word fits? articulate articulate -
20 An organization formally condemns a member's misconduct. Which lesson word fits? censure censure -
21 An object stands out so clearly that it is difficult not to notice. Which lesson word fits? conspicuous conspicuous -
22 A claim seems questionable because its evidence is weak. Which lesson word fits? dubious dubious -
23 A teacher firmly warns a student that the behavior must stop. Which lesson word fits? admonish admonish -
24 A group stops resisting a decision even though it still dislikes it. Which lesson word fits? acquiesce acquiesce -
25 A reader believes a remarkable rumor without checking any evidence. Which lesson word fits? credulous credulous -
26 Two judges independently reach the same conclusion. Which lesson word fits? concur concur -
27 A person avoids social contact and prefers to spend most time alone. Which lesson word fits? reclusive reclusive -
28 A method follows traditional and widely accepted practice. Which lesson word fits? orthodox orthodox -
29 A student feels uneasy while waiting for important results. Which lesson word fits? apprehensive apprehensive -
30 An explanation considers only obvious surface details and lacks depth. Which lesson word fits? superficial superficial -