Questões PUC - RJ sobre Sinônimos | Synonyms

PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

The word “dominant” in the fragment “whiteboards are still a dominant method for creative stimulation and collaborating.” (lines 90-91), most nearly means

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A

leading

B

striking

C

radical

D

dynamic

E

conventional

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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Check the correct option in terms of reference:

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A

“these” (line 8) refers to “spreadsheets and fancy smartphone apps (line 4).

B

“those” (line 48) refers to “researchers” (line 46).

C

“It” (line 60) refers to “notepad” (line 58).

D

“which” (line 64) refers to “thousand words” (line 64).

E

“them” (line 77) refers to “customers” (line 76).

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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Professor Arvind Malhotra’s argument in paragraph 6 (lines 80-91) that “getting your hands dirty” (lines 81-82) enhances creativity, finds echo in Amy Jones’s creation of “an impressive artwork” (line 75), in high-technology companies’ usage of whiteboards (line 88) and in Angela Ceberano’s preference in creating “her own systems” (lines 94-95).
It is possible to affirm that the common denominator of the above examples is that

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A

teamwork is essential for launching innovation.

B

a hands-on approach is where we sharpen our expertise.

C

multitasking is associated with creativity.

D

apps are pointless for enhancing creativity.

E

electronic gadgets are indispensable for enhancing creativity.

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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In paragraph 5 (lines 66-79), the author tells the story of Amy Jones, creator of an online enterprise named Map your Progress, which sprung from her personal problem: a $26,000 credit card debt. The proverb which best applies to Jones’s experience is

Available at:<http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170120-why-paper-is-the-real-killer-app>. Retrieved on: 23 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A

“Strike while the iron is hot.”

B

“Money doesn’t grow on trees.”

C

“The pen is mightier than the sword.”

D

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

E

“First things first.”

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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms

Concerning the vocabulary used in the text, one may affirm that

Available at: <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170124-how-to-be-wise>. Retrieved on: 24 Jan. 2017. Adapted.

A

“thoughtful” (line 4) and careless are synonyms.

B

“foster” (line 19) and cultivate express similar ideas

C

“assess” (line 31) and estimate express opposite ideas.

D

“unpredictable” (line 76) and uncertain are antonyms.

E

“juggle” (line 84) can be replaced by eliminate.

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PUC - RJ 2017 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the fragment “And how did you work out what to do?” (lines 25-26), “work out” means to

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A

invent.

B

devise.

C

discard.

D

anticipate.

E

remember.

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PUC - RJ 2016 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the context of the article, the word “heady” (line 15 ) can be replaced with no change in meaning by

A

frivolous.

B

stimulating.

C

heavy.

D

dull.

E

light-headed.

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PUC - RJ 2016 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the fragment “Parents also need to be tuned into opportunities for physical activity and set hard-and-fast rules about television and time spent on electronics ” (lines 93-95), the expression “be tuned into” can be replaced, without change in meaning, by

A

become sensitive to

B

make a detailed review of

C

leave out of consideration

D

bring about by authority

E

decide what to do with

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PUC - RJ 2016 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms

Based on the meanings expressed in the text, it is correct to affirm that

A

“ailments” (line 1) cannot be replaced by maladies.

B

“afflict” (line 2) and torment are synonyms.

C

“underscore” (line 11) and highlight are antonyms.

D

“undue” (line 12) can be replaced by reasonable.

E

“deviations” (line 18) means the same as consistencies.

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PUC - RJ 2016 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms

In the context of the article, the word “heady” (line 15 ) can be replaced with no change in meaning by

A

frivolous.

B

stimulating.

C

heavy.

D

dull.

E

light-headed.

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PUC - RJ 2015 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms, Advérbios e conjunções | Adverbs and conjunctions

The word dramatically in “The agency’s goal is to dramatically reduce that hour-long delay.” (lines 87-88), most nearly means

By Becky Oskin, Senior Writer. Adapted from http://www. livescience.com/49262-indian-ocean-tsunami-anniversary. html. December 26, 2014.

A

desperately

B

easily.

C

ordinarily.

D

effectively.

E

awkwardly.

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PUC - RJ 2015 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the sentence “That means building out the seismic network,” (lines 89-90), building out means to

By Becky Oskin, Senior Writer. Adapted from http://www. livescience.com/49262-indian-ocean-tsunami-anniversary. html. December 26, 2014.

A

glorify.

B

compress.

C

simplify.

D

incorporate.

E

expand.

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PUC - RJ 2015 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms

In the sentence “The disaster raised awareness of tsunamis and prompted nations to pump money into research and warning systems.” (lines 9-11) , the word prompted means

By Becky Oskin, Senior Writer. Adapted from http://www. livescience.com/49262-indian-ocean-tsunami-anniversary. html. December 26, 2014.

A

motivated.

B

persuaded.

C

suggested.

D

restricted.

E

impeded.

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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

Based on the meanings the words in bold convey in the text,

A

slighted (line 11) and ignored are not synonymous.

B

reap (line 29) and gain are antonymous.

C

surpassing (line 65) and exceeding are not equivalent in meaning.

D

threaten (line 85) and menace express opposite ideas.

E

jeopardy (line 136) and peril are interchangeable in terms of meaning.

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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms

The word nudge, in the fragment “how elements of presentation and design can serve as signals to nudge the reader into the mental activities that do justice to the text.” (lines 67-70), is closest in meaning to.

A

encourage.

B

annoy.

C

disturb.

D

transform.

E

trouble.

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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

In the fragments “…wages are held down by increasing competition from workers displaced from the tradable sector.” (lines 59-60) and “(Reliable data on this transition are hard to come by…” (lines 75-76), held down and come by mean, respectively,

A

revealed – find.

B

restrained – obtain.

C

repressed – trust.

D

raised – acquire.

E

curbed – doubt.

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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms

In the fragment “The research should also motivate publishers…” (line 66), “should” conveys the idea of.

A

obligation.

B

possibility.

C

recommendation.

D

condition.

E

request.

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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms, Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension

“Away” in “the entire week away” (line 68) has the same meaning as “away” in:

A

They gave the tickets away

B

The game was still a week away.

C

We sent the children away to boarding school.

D

The music faded away.

E

We live a block away from the park.

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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Vocabulário | Vocabulary, Sinônimos | Synonyms

The word nudge, in the fragment “how elements of presentation and design can serve as signals to nudge the reader into the mental activities that do justice to the text.” (lines 67-70), is closest in meaning to

A

encourage

B

annoy

C

disturb

D

transform

E

trouble

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PUC - RJ 2014 - Inglês - Sinônimos | Synonyms

In the fragment “I recommend eating dinner at…” (lines 47-48), “recommend” may be replaced, with no change in meaning, by

A

dissuade

B

counsel

C

urge

D

advise

E

expect

Questõesde PUC - RJ sobre Sinônimos | Synonyms

The word “dominant” in the fragment “whiteboards are still a dominant method for creative stimulation and collaborating.” (lines 90-91), most nearly means

Check the correct option in terms of reference:

In paragraph 5 (lines 66-79), the author tells the story of Amy Jones, creator of an online enterprise named Map your Progress, which sprung from her personal problem: a $26,000 credit card debt. The proverb which best applies to Jones’s experience is

Concerning the vocabulary used in the text, one may affirm that

In the fragment “And how did you work out what to do?” (lines 25-26), “work out” means to

In the context of the article, the word “heady” (line 15 ) can be replaced with no change in meaning by

In the fragment “Parents also need to be tuned into opportunities for physical activity and set hard-and-fast rules about television and time spent on electronics ” (lines 93-95), the expression “be tuned into” can be replaced, without change in meaning, by

Based on the meanings expressed in the text, it is correct to affirm that

In the context of the article, the word “heady” (line 15 ) can be replaced with no change in meaning by

The word dramatically in “The agency’s goal is to dramatically reduce that hour-long delay.” (lines 87-88), most nearly means

In the sentence “That means building out the seismic network,” (lines 89-90), building out means to

In the sentence “The disaster raised awareness of tsunamis and prompted nations to pump money into research and warning systems.” (lines 9-11) , the word prompted means

Based on the meanings the words in bold convey in the text,

The word nudge, in the fragment “how elements of presentation and design can serve as signals to nudge the reader into the mental activities that do justice to the text.” (lines 67-70), is closest in meaning to.

In the fragments “…wages are held down by increasing competition from workers displaced from the tradable sector.” (lines 59-60) and “(Reliable data on this transition are hard to come by…” (lines 75-76), held down and come by mean, respectively,

In the fragment “The research should also motivate publishers…” (line 66), “should” conveys the idea of.

“Away” in “the entire week away” (line 68) has the same meaning as “away” in:

The word nudge, in the fragment “how elements of presentation and design can serve as signals to nudge the reader into the mental activities that do justice to the text.” (lines 67-70), is closest in meaning to

In the fragment “I recommend eating dinner at…” (lines 47-48), “recommend” may be replaced, with no change in meaning, by