Precise word choice (C2) — упражнения по английскому с ответами

Choosing between near-synonyms and easily confused words with different shades of meaning

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Выбор ответа
He is so about hygiene that he won't eat food anyone else has touched.
fastidiousmeticulousthoroughpainstaking'Fastidious' suggests being excessively concerned about cleanliness or small details.
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Выбор ответа
The minister was about his private life and refused to answer personal questions.
reticentreluctantunwillinghesitant'Reticent' means unwilling to talk about something; 'reluctant' means unwilling to do something.
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Выбор ответа
I was to lend him money again after what happened last time.
reluctantreticentaverseadverse'Reluctant to do something' means you do not want to do it; 'averse' is followed by 'to' + noun.
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Выбор ответа
The drug can have effects on patients with heart problems.
adverseaversereversediverse'Adverse' means harmful or unfavourable; 'averse' describes a person who dislikes something.
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Пропуск
A judge must remain completely and treat both sides equally.
impartialuninterestedindifferentpartialТакже засчитывается: disinterested, unbiased'Impartial' means not favouring either side; 'uninterested' simply means not interested.
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Пропуск
His remarks at the funeral offended many of the guests.
flippantflimsyfrugalferventТакже засчитывается: facetious'Flippant' means not showing the seriousness that a situation deserves.
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Пропуск
The company was accused of a disregard for safety rules.
flagrantfragrantflippantfragileТакже засчитывается: blatant'Flagrant' describes something shockingly obvious and wrong, such as a breach of rules.
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Пропуск
What exactly are you (implying / inferring)? That I was lying?
Ответ: implyingThe speaker implies (suggests indirectly); the listener infers (draws a conclusion).
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Пропуск
The rain was (continual / continuous) for three days: it never stopped once.
Ответ: continuous'Continuous' means without a break; 'continual' means happening again and again.
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Верно / неверно
'Meticulous' is usually positive, while 'fastidious' can suggest that someone is hard to please.
Ответ: ВерноBoth mean careful about details, but 'fastidious' often adds a critical tone.
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Верно / неверно
This sentence is correct: 'The new policy will effect everyone who works part-time.'
Ответ: НеверноThe verb meaning 'to influence' is 'affect'; the verb 'effect' means 'to bring about'.
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Вопрос для разговора
Explain the difference between 'reluctant' and 'reticent' or between 'meticulous' and 'fastidious', and give an example from your own life for each word.
Пример ответа: 'Reluctant' is about not wanting to do something, while 'reticent' is about not wanting to talk. I was reluctant to change jobs last year, and I'm quite reticent about my salary, even with friends.

Choosing between near-synonyms and easily confused words with different shades of meaning

1
Выбор ответа
He is so about hygiene that he won't eat food anyone else has touched.
fastidiousmeticulousthoroughpainstaking'Fastidious' suggests being excessively concerned about cleanliness or small details.
2
Выбор ответа
The minister was about his private life and refused to answer personal questions.
reticentreluctantunwillinghesitant'Reticent' means unwilling to talk about something; 'reluctant' means unwilling to do something.
3
Выбор ответа
I was to lend him money again after what happened last time.
reluctantreticentaverseadverse'Reluctant to do something' means you do not want to do it; 'averse' is followed by 'to' + noun.
4
Выбор ответа
The drug can have effects on patients with heart problems.
adverseaversereversediverse'Adverse' means harmful or unfavourable; 'averse' describes a person who dislikes something.
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Пропуск
A judge must remain completely and treat both sides equally.
impartialuninterestedindifferentpartialТакже засчитывается: disinterested, unbiased'Impartial' means not favouring either side; 'uninterested' simply means not interested.
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Пропуск
His remarks at the funeral offended many of the guests.
flippantflimsyfrugalferventТакже засчитывается: facetious'Flippant' means not showing the seriousness that a situation deserves.
7
Пропуск
The company was accused of a disregard for safety rules.
flagrantfragrantflippantfragileТакже засчитывается: blatant'Flagrant' describes something shockingly obvious and wrong, such as a breach of rules.
8
Пропуск
What exactly are you (implying / inferring)? That I was lying?
Ответ: implyingThe speaker implies (suggests indirectly); the listener infers (draws a conclusion).
9
Пропуск
The rain was (continual / continuous) for three days: it never stopped once.
Ответ: continuous'Continuous' means without a break; 'continual' means happening again and again.
10
Верно / неверно
'Meticulous' is usually positive, while 'fastidious' can suggest that someone is hard to please.
Ответ: ВерноBoth mean careful about details, but 'fastidious' often adds a critical tone.
11
Верно / неверно
This sentence is correct: 'The new policy will effect everyone who works part-time.'
Ответ: НеверноThe verb meaning 'to influence' is 'affect'; the verb 'effect' means 'to bring about'.
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Вопрос для разговора
Explain the difference between 'reluctant' and 'reticent' or between 'meticulous' and 'fastidious', and give an example from your own life for each word.
Пример ответа: 'Reluctant' is about not wanting to do something, while 'reticent' is about not wanting to talk. I was reluctant to change jobs last year, and I'm quite reticent about my salary, even with friends.