The toughest job in the world? quiz

By Cecilia Brabin | March 22, 2011

The following is a list of some of the vocabulary used in the job description in the article. The meanings given here refer to the use of the word in that specific article -some words have other meanings in other contexts.

chaotic

in a state of disorder or confusion

gadget

a small mechanical device or appliance

variable

not always the same

sluggish

slow-moving or lacking energy 

primitive

basic, crude

indispensable

absolutely essential

entrepeneur

a business person making profit by risk and initiative

negotiation

a discussion on order to reach an agreement 

diverse

assorted, having variety

crisis

a time of extreme trouble

spontaneous

not planned or arranged

reconcile

re-establish friendly relations

surpass

to be greater than or superior to

petty cash

a small amount of cash reserved for day to day expenses

proficient

skilled, expert

stamina

enduring energy and strength

Test your knowledge of the vocabulary in the quiz

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1. [Multiple choice]

I’m not using the train today, there’s a strike so it will be…………………..

Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. chaotic (correct)
  • 2. cancelled
  • 3. busy

2. [Multiple choice]

I can’t get myself moving today. I feel……………………..

Answers for Quiz [2].

  • 1. lazy
  • 2. sluggish (correct)
  • 3. chaotic

3. [Multiple choice]

There’s a great selection in that catalogue, their business is very………………………….

Answers for Quiz [3].

  • 1. variable
  • 2. expensive
  • 3. diverse (correct)

4. [Multiple choice]

Paul is very calm, he’s great in…………………..

Answers for Quiz [4].

  • 1. chaos
  • 2. a crisis (correct)
  • 3. negotiation

5. [Multiple choice]

Sharon won’t be made redundant, she’s………………………

Answers for Quiz [5].

  • 1. proficient
  • 2. capable
  • 3. indispensable (correct)

6. [Multiple choice]

There will have to be a good deal of………………………..on this contract

Answers for Quiz [6].

  • 1. negotiation (correct)
  • 2. stamina
  • 3. work

7. [Multiple choice]

John’s booked a safari holiday today, starting next week! He’s so…………………………….

Answers for Quiz [7].

  • 1. proficient
  • 2. variable
  • 3. spontaneous (correct)
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