Intermediate Quiz 88

1. What is a synonym for “get”?
(A) aspire
(B) acquire
(C) require
(D) inquire

Correct answer: (B) acquire

acquire
= to get or gain something
= mendapatkan atau meraih sesuatu

The college acquired a reputation for very high standards.
= The college obtained a reputation for very high standards.
= The college got a reputation for very high standards.
= Universitas itu meraih reputasi berstandar sangat tinggi.

2. What is a synonym for “need”?
(A) aspire
(B) acquire
(C) require
(D) inquire

Correct answer: (C) require

require
= to need something
= memerlukan sesuatu

John’s broken leg will probably require surgery.
= John’s broken leg will probably need surgery.
= Kaki John yang patah kemungkinan akan memerlukan operasi.

3. What is a synonym for “grow”?
(A) initiate
(B) activate
(C) cultivate
(D) formulate

Correct answer: (C) cultivate

cultivate
= to grow something
= to plant and take care of a particular crop
= menanamkan atau membudidayakan tanaman

We cultivated maize and watermelons.
= We grew maize and watermelons.
= Kami menanam jagung dan semangka.

4. What is a synonym for “plan”?
(A) reprise
(B) revise
(C) devise
(D) device

Correct answer: (C) devise

devise
= to plan or invent a new way of doing something
= merencanakan atau menciptakan cara baru melakukan sesuatu

They are keen to devise a strategy to develop tourism.
= They are keen to plan a strategy to develop tourism.
= Mereka tertarik untuk merencanakan strategi mengembangkan pariwisata.

5. What is a synonym for “tell”?
(A) relate
(B) saying
(C) advice
(D) information

Correct answer: (A) relate

relate
= to tell a story (formal)
= bercerita; menceritakan sesuatu

He later related the whole story to me.
= He later told the whole story to me.
= Dia kemudian menceritakan kisah lengkapnya padaku.