TOEFL Reading: Vocabulary Question

✅ What is it about? You need to determine the meanings of words and phrases that are in the passage. They are always highlighted so you know which needs your attention.

✅ What is it about?

You need to determine the meanings of words and phrases that are in the passage. They are always highlighted so you know which needs your attention.

✅ How does the question sound?

📍The word "XYZ" in the passage is closest in meaning to...

📍The phrase "XYZ" in the passage is closest in meaning to...

📍In stating "XYZ", the author means that...

✅ How to answer?

In fact, you should know the difference between academic and specialized vocabulary. Academic one can be used across different fields of studies. Specialized vocabulary can be only utilized in one discipline. In the test, you will see them in the end of the passage and definitions will be given for them too.

✅ Sample question

"The change in gender roles also took place. It has become even more pronounced that the role of women was raised and turned into an essential one during the Neolithic period comparing to the Paleolithic one."

The word PRONOUNCED in the passage is closest in meaning to...

Which one do you think is the right answer? Leave your letter and explanations for the chosen answer in the comments below.

A. Visible

B. Obvious

C. Important

D. Unnoticeable

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