Thursday Quizz: Test your vocabulary (Answers)

Definition:

1. To make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; persuade. // 2. To persuade (someone) to do something. // 3. (obsolete) To overcome by argument. // 4. (obsolete) Demonstrate, prove.

Sentence:

When it comes to selecting candidates though interview, frequently the decision is made within the first five minutes of a meeting. Yet employers like to ………… themselves that they are being exceptionally accurate in their selection processes.

(a)  suggest           (b) convince     (c) advise     (d) believe

Definition: 1. To obtain or get possession of // 2. To make or become free from danger, fear, etc. (often followed by against). // 3. To make fast or firm; fasten. // 4. To make or become certain; guarantee (often followed by against). // 5. To assure (a creditor) of payment, as by giving security. // 6.  To make (a military position) safe from attack. 

Sentence:

In today’s competitive market place, the quality of staff in many organizations is fundamental to the company’s success and, as a result, recruiters use all means at their disposal to ………… the best in the field.

(a)  secure            (b) realise         (c) attain                 (d) achieve