1. Instead of always using the word “find” when translating from the Chinese character 找, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. compress
B. identify
C. impress

2. Instead of always using the word “few” when translating from the Chinese characters 很少, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. seldom
B. successive
C. cordial

3. Instead of always using the word “few” when translating from the Chinese characters 很少, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. credulous
B. secure
C. slightly

4. Instead of always using the word “make clear” when translating from the Chinese characters 弄清楚, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. cure
B. elucidate
C. procure

5. Instead of always using the word “make clear” when translating from the Chinese characters 弄清楚, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. conduct
B. deduce
C. clarify

6. Instead of always using the word “make sure” when translating from the Chinese characters 確定, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. produce
B. instruct
C. ensure

7. Instead of always using the word “make sure” when translating from the Chinese characters 確定, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. assure
B. cultivate
C. subtract

8. Instead of always using the word “meet” when translating from the Chinese characters 滿足, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. subdue
B. satisfy
C. terminate

9. Instead of always using the word “meet” when translating from the Chinese characters 滿足, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. fulfill
B. assult
C. digress

10. Instead of always using the word “meet” when translating from the Chinese characters 滿足, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. select
B. acknowledge
C. adhere to

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2. Additional word alternatives can be found on pages 151-154 of An English Style Approach for Chinese Technical Writers by Ted Knoy.

3. For more vocabulary building practice, view the accompanying Power Point presentations .