słówka poziom C1

Exercise 1: Match the Words to Their Definitions

Match each word to its correct definition:

1. Acquire
2. Ambiguous
3. Coherent
4. Depict
5. Discrepancy
6. Elicit
7. Imminent
8. Notion
9. Preliminary
10. Sustain

A. To represent or show something in a picture or story
B. To bring out or draw forth (a response, answer, or fact)
C. To obtain or get something
D. A difference or inconsistency between two or more things
E. Clear and logical; easy to understand
F. An idea, belief, or opinion
G. About to happen or likely to happen soon
H. The first or initial steps or stages before the main part
I. Able to be interpreted in more than one way
J. To support or keep something going over time

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from the list:

1. The scientist’s research aims to _______ new knowledge about the human brain.
2. The instructions were _______ and easy to follow.
3. There is a significant _______ between the two reports.
4. The artist will _______ the scene using vibrant colors.
5. The teacher tried to _______ a response from the quiet student.
6. The heavy rain indicates that a storm is _______.
7. She had a vague _______ of what she wanted to achieve.
8. The meeting was just a _______ discussion before the main event.
9. The company needs to find ways to _______ its growth.
10. The politician’s statement was deliberately _______ to avoid controversy.

Exercise 3: Sentence Transformation

Rewrite the sentences using the word provided in parentheses. Keep the meaning of the original sentence.

1. She managed to get a lot of useful information. (Acquire)
2. His explanation was not clear and could be understood in different ways. (Ambiguous)
3. Her argument was logical and easy to follow. (Coherent)
4. The painting shows a beautiful sunset over the mountains. (Depict)
5. There was a difference between what he said and what he did. (Discrepancy)
6. The questions were designed to draw out specific answers from the participants. (Elicit)
7. The danger is very close and could happen at any moment. (Imminent)
8. He had a simple idea that changed everything. (Notion)
9. We had a discussion before the main negotiations began. (Preliminary)
10. They need to maintain their efforts to stay competitive. (Sustain)

Exercise 4: Word Formation

Use the words to complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in parentheses.

1. (Acquire) She has recently _______ a new skill in programming.
2. (Ambiguous) The wording of the contract was _______.
3. (Coherent) He gave a _______ account of the events.
4. (Depict) The novel _______ a dystopian future.
5. (Discrepancy) There are several _______ in the financial report.
6. (Elicit) The interviewer’s questions were intended to _______ detailed answers.
7. (Imminent) They were in _______ danger of being caught in the storm.
8. (Notion) He had no _______ of the difficulties involved.
9. (Preliminary) The _______ results show a positive trend.
10. (Sustain) It is important to find ways to _______ the environment.

Exercise 5: Synonyms and Antonyms

For each word, provide a synonym and an antonym.

1. Acquire
   • Synonym: Obtain
   • Antonym: Lose
2. Ambiguous
   • Synonym: Unclear
   • Antonym: Clear
3. Coherent
   • Synonym: Logical
   • Antonym: Incoherent
4. Depict
   • Synonym: Portray
   • Antonym: Conceal
5. Discrepancy
   • Synonym: Difference
   • Antonym: Consistency
6. Elicit
   • Synonym: Extract
   • Antonym: Suppress
7. Imminent
   • Synonym: Approaching
   • Antonym: Distant
8. Notion
   • Synonym: Idea
   • Antonym: Fact
9. Preliminary
   • Synonym: Initial
   • Antonym: Final
10. Sustain
    • Synonym: Maintain
    • Antonym: Undermine

Answers

Exercise 1: Match the Words to Their Definitions

1. Acquire – C. To obtain or get something
2. Ambiguous – I. Able to be interpreted in more than one way
3. Coherent – E. Clear and logical; easy to understand
4. Depict – A. To represent or show something in a picture or story
5. Discrepancy – D. A difference or inconsistency between two or more things
6. Elicit – B. To bring out or draw forth (a response, answer, or fact)
7. Imminent – G. About to happen or likely to happen soon
8. Notion – F. An idea, belief, or opinion
9. Preliminary – H. The first or initial steps or stages before the main part
10. Sustain – J. To support or keep something going over time

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

1. The scientist’s research aims to acquire new knowledge about the human brain.
2. The instructions were coherent and easy to follow.
3. There is a significant discrepancy between the two reports.
4. The artist will depict the scene using vibrant colors.
5. The teacher tried to elicit a response from the quiet student.
6. The heavy rain indicates that a storm is imminent.
7. She had a vague notion of what she wanted to achieve.
8. The meeting was just a preliminary discussion before the main event.
9. The company needs to find ways to sustain its growth.
10. The politician’s statement was deliberately ambiguous to avoid controversy.

Exercise 3: Sentence Transformation

1. She managed to acquire a lot of useful information.
2. His explanation was ambiguous and could be understood in different ways.
3. Her argument was coherent and easy to follow.
4. The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the mountains.
5. There was a discrepancy between what he said and what he did.
6. The questions were designed to elicit specific answers from the participants.
7. The danger is imminent and could happen at any moment.
8. He had a simple notion that changed everything.
9. We had a preliminary discussion before the main negotiations began.
10. They need to sustain their efforts to stay competitive.

Exercise 4: Word Formation

1. (Acquire) She has recently acquired a new skill in programming.
2. (Ambiguous) The wording of the contract was ambiguous.
3. (Coherent) He gave a coherent account of the events.
4. (Depict) The novel depicts a dystopian future.
5. (Discrepancy) There are several discrepancies in the financial report.
6. (Elicit) The interviewer’s questions were intended to elicit detailed answers.
7. (Imminent) They were in imminent danger of being caught in the storm.
8. (Notion) He had no notion of the difficulties involved.
9. (Preliminary) The preliminary results show a positive trend.
10. (Sustain) It is important to find ways to sustain the environment.

Exercise 5: Synonyms and Antonyms

1. Acquire
   • Synonym: Obtain
   • Antonym: Lose
2. Ambiguous
   • Synonym: Unclear
   • Antonym: Clear
3. Coherent
   • Synonym: Logical
   • Antonym: Incoherent
4. Depict
   • Synonym: Portray
   • Antonym: Conceal
5. Discrepancy
   • Synonym: Difference
   • Antonym: Consistency
6. Elicit
   • Synonym: Extract
   • Antonym: Suppress
7. Imminent
   • Synonym: Approaching
   • Antonym: Distant
8. Notion
   • Synonym: Idea
   • Antonym: Fact
9. Preliminary
   • Synonym: Initial
   • Antonym: Final
10. Sustain
    • Synonym: Maintain
    • Antonym: Undermine