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Business English Vocabulary Quiz: Would You Sit in This Chair?
- Erin West
- Oct 5, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: May 6
Welcome to the Business English Vocabulary Quiz!
Today’s Focus:
This word is often used to describe something poorly made or weak, such as a product, a plan, or even an argument.
Today’s Challenge:
You're about to sit down in a chair, but as soon as you touch it, you can tell it’s not built well. The materials feel cheap, and it doesn’t seem like it could support much weight.
What word would you use to describe it?
This chair feels _____, it might break if you sit in it.
A) sturdy
B) high-grade
C) flimsy
D) solid
Choose the correct option and listen to the sentence.
Did you get it right?
STURDY
adjective
strong and not easy to break or damage
This table looks sturdy — it won’t fall apart easily.
You need a sturdy bag if you’re carrying heavy books.
The ladder is sturdy enough to hold your weight.
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HIGH-GRADE
adjective
very good quality; made with the best materials
They use high-grade steel in their machines.
This is high-grade coffee, not the cheap kind.
The company only buys high-grade parts for their products.
FLIMSY
adjective
weak and easy to break or damage
The chair feels flimsy — I’m not sure it’s safe to sit on.
This box is too flimsy to hold heavy things.
The shelves look nice, but they’re a bit flimsy.
SOLID
adjective
strong and well-built; not hollow or weak
The desk is made of solid wood.
She gave a solid answer in the interview.
That’s a solid choice for your next phone — reliable and strong.
That's right! The correct answer is C) flimsy.
Business English Vocabulary Quiz
There are several other synonyms for sturdy that you can use to describe something strong or reliable. Here are a few common ones:
DURABLE /ˈdʊr.ə.bəl/
lasting a long time (when talking about furniture, machines, or clothing)
The company produces durable equipment that can withstand heavy use.
These shoes are really durable; I've worn them for two years, and they still look like new.
ROBUST /roʊˈbʌst/
strong and able to handle tough conditions (when talking about business strategies, processes, systems)
We implemented a robust security system to protect our data.
Their business model is robust enough to survive major market changes.
RESILIENT /rɪˈzɪl.jənt/
strong enough to recover quickly from difficulties (when talking about people, businesses, or systems)
After the economic downturn, their business proved to be resilient and bounced back quickly.
This material is resilient and can bend without breaking.
Choose the best adjective to complete the sentence.
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