Wordzone – April 2016

BACK TO THE FUTURE

As the global business scenario is always changing, it is important to structure your career so that your job will be in demand and secure in the future.

Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the main word and complete the sentence

1. paradigm (par-uh-dahym)-
Using a plaster cast as a ____, the team of prosthetists created a prosthetic hand with 3D printing technology for a 5 year old girl who was born without fully formed fingers.
(a. layer b. model c. source)

2. virtual (vur-choo-uh l)-
____ teaching programs offer a broad range of courses that would otherwise not be feasible because of budget constraints or inability to find qualified teachers.
(a. online based b. technologically simulated c. strategically designed)

3. superlative (suh-pur-luh-tiv)-
The ever growing popularity of social media has given rise to bloggers and social media copywriters, who, with their ____ written skills, are instrumental in creating an online presence.
(a. recognised b. similar c. exceptional)

4. arbitration (ahr-bi-trey-shuh n)-
One of the fastest growing legal fields, international law covers many fields like armed conflict, laws pertaining to the environment, laws regarding trade, and the laws of international _____.
(a. competition b. mediation c. transactions )

5. coveted ([kuhv-it-ed)-
One of the most ____ careers in the financial services industry is that of the financial analyst which is often considered a gateway that leads to other opportunities.
(a. desired b. loathed c. successful)

Answers:
1. B, 2. A, 3. C, 4. B, 5. A

Word Pyramid
The clues will help you find the answers to complete the word pyramid. Each answer must contain the previous answer. You may arrange the words with a new letter. Hint: Start from the top

1. The first letter of the alphabet
2. Used to indicate a position or location
3. Scholastic Aptitude Test
4. Opposite of West
5. Anything valuable
6. Afternoon nap
7. Abnormal collection of fluid in the abdomen
8. Stretchable fabrics made with rubber or synthetic fibre
9. Rock forming minerals that constitute 90% of the Earth’s crust
10. An expert in any profession

Answer:

1. A
2. AT
3. SAT
4. EAST
5. ASSET
6. SIESTA
7. ASCITES
8. ELASTICS
9. SILICATES
10. SPECIALIST

 

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