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VOCAB QUIZ #3 ANSWERS
Okay, LME fam. These words are more advanced. They may not be super casual and you may not hear them in everyday chit-chat, but Americans do use them regularly in workplace conversations. That still makes them real, daily American English, especially at an ADVANCED level.
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1. “In the weeds”
✅ Answer: A — Focusing too much on small details and losing sight of the big picture
This phrase comes from the idea that weeds block your view.
If you’re stuck in them, you can’t see clearly.
Examples:
- “We’re getting in the weeds. Let’s step back.”
- “He’s too in the weeds with the details.”
- “Don’t get in the weeds yet.”
2. Conundrum
✅ Answer: B — A confusing problem with no obvious or easy solution
This word most likely came from Latin.
Historically used to describe riddles or puzzling problems.
Examples:
- “That’s a real conundrum.”
- “It’s a hiring conundrum.”
- “We’re facing a conundrum.”
3. “Devil’s advocate”
✅ Answer: B — Pretending to disagree to test an idea or see another perspective
This phrase historically came from the Catholic Church, where someone was appointed to argue against an idea to make sure it was strong.
Examples:
- “Let me play devil’s advocate for a second.”
- “Just playing devil’s advocate here.”
- “I agree, but I’ll be devil’s advocate.”
4. Mitigate
✅ Answer: B — Reduce the negative impact or severity
This comes from the Latin word mitigare, meaning to soften or make milder.
Examples:
- “We need to mitigate the risks.”
- “This policy helps mitigate damage.”
- “The goal is to mitigate impact.”
5. Epitome
✅ Answer: B — The very best or most perfect example
This came from the Greek word epitomē, meaning essence or summary.
Examples:
- “She’s the epitome of professionalism.”
- “That response was the epitome of honesty.”
- “This design is the epitome of simplicity.”
✅ BONUS — Correct Answer:
A. “Let me play devil’s advocate for a second here.”
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VOCAB QUIZ #3 ANSWERS
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