Vocab Questions 11-15

11. It has been …………… before that the genesis of life lies outside the Earth.

a) mooted                              b) infiltrated             

c) scattered                           d) overcome

e) launched 

12. As she grew up, her relationship with her parents became …………… owing to her impious beliefs.

a) affiliated                            b) contemplated                 

c) notified                              d) strained

e) hinted 

13. Don’t …………… heed to what others say about Mike. You should keep believing in him.

a) go                                       b) pay            

c) raise                                   d) read

e) take 

14. Whenever he fails to …………… his duties, the board has the authority to dismiss the head of the firm.

a) rebuke                                b) jeopardize           

c) endow                                d) strain

e) fulfil

15. Different kinds of whales employ various tactics to …………… damage from the sun.

a) strive                                   b) uphold                 

c) avert                                    d) boost

e) designate  

                                                              ANSWERS: 11.A 12.D 13.B 14. E 15.C