Letter A – Episode 09 1 / 20 1. What does “Author” mean? a) Soldier b) Writer of a book c) Reader Explanation: An “author” is someone who writes a book or article. Example: John Wales is the author of this novel. 2 / 20 2. What does “Authority” mean? a) Weakness b) Power or control c) Confusion Explanation: “Authority” means the power to make decisions or give orders. Example: The officer had the authority to act on his own. 3 / 20 3. What does “Authorize” mean? a) Refuse permission b) Give official permission c) Deny access Explanation: “Authorize” means to officially allow or approve something. Example: He authorized his secretary to sign the documents. 4 / 20 4. What does “Automatic” mean? a) Works by itself b) Needs help to operate c) Manual Explanation: “Automatic” means something operates on its own. Example: The door opens automatically when you approach it. 5 / 20 5. What does “Auxiliary” mean? a) Useless b) Primary c) Additional or supporting Explanation: “Auxiliary” means something that helps or supports. Example: The ship had auxiliary power for emergencies. 6 / 20 6. What does “Average” mean? a) Very high b) Normal c) Unusual Explanation: “Average” means typical or standard in amount or quality. Example: He is an average student. 7 / 20 7. What does “Awake” mean? a) Sleeping b) Not asleep c) Exhausted Explanation: “Awake” means not sleeping or alert. Example: I was still awake when the alarm went off. 8 / 20 8. What does “AWOL” mean? a) Absent without leave b) At work on leave c) Always working on line Explanation: “AWOL” means a soldier is missing without permission. Example: Pvt. Ed was AWOL for nine days. 9 / 20 9. What does “Awful” mean? a) Very good b) Very bad or extreme c) Very calm Explanation: “Awful” means extremely bad or unpleasant. Example: The weather was awful yesterday. 10 / 20 10. What does “Awfully” mean? a) Slightly b) Extremely c) Slowly Explanation: “Awfully” is an intensifier meaning “very”. Example: She looked awfully tired. 11 / 20 11. What does “Awkward” mean? a) Smooth and natural b) Difficult or uncomfortable c) Easy to handle Explanation: “Awkward” means causing discomfort or difficulty. Example: The silence was very awkward. 12 / 20 12. What does “Aware of” mean? a) Unconscious b) Not interested c) Realizing or knowing Explanation: “Aware” means having knowledge or understanding. Example: She was aware of the noise outside. 13 / 20 13. What does “Away from” mean? a) Close to b) Moving closer c) At a distance Explanation: “Away from” means to maintain physical distance. Example: Stay away from the dog, it may bite. 14 / 20 14. What does “Avenue” mean? a) Mountain b) Street or road c) Office Explanation: An “avenue” is a type of street or road. Example: They live on Fifth Avenue. 15 / 20 15. What does “Avoid” mean? a) Go toward b) Stay away from c) Join in Explanation: “Avoid” means to keep away from something. Example: He avoided talking about the problem. 16 / 20 16. What does “Avalanche” mean? a) A type of bird b) Ice cream c) Sudden snow or rock slide Explanation: An “avalanche” is a large fall of snow or rocks. Example: He was buried under an avalanche. 17 / 20 17. What does “Await” mean? a) To hope for b) To wait for c) To forget Explanation: “Await” means to wait for something. Example: We await your response. 18 / 20 18. What does “Awning” mean? a) A wall b) A roof-like cover c) A window Explanation: An “awning” is a cover that gives shade over a window or door. Example: They sat under the awning. 19 / 20 19. What does “Awe” mean? a) Strong respect with fear b) Sadness c) Anger Explanation: “Awe” is a feeling of wonder mixed with respect. Example: He looked at the sunset in awe. 20 / 20 20. What does “Awry” mean? a) Straight b) In the right order c) Off-course or wrong Explanation: “Awry” means not working as planned. Example: The plan went awry at the last moment. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Next Letter B
