Giorgio Armani – C1 – Vocabulary 1 / 20 The word ‘sincere’ most nearly means: Honest Polite Emotional Careful 2 / 20 What does ‘tributes’ most nearly refer to? Formal complaints Criticisms Media reports Expressions of respect 3 / 20 The word ‘organic’ most nearly means: Unplanned Environmentally friendly Natural and gradual Sudden 4 / 20 What does ‘succession’ most nearly mean in this context? Company sale Promotion Retirement Transfer of responsibility 5 / 20 The phrase ‘symbolic gesture’ suggests an action that is: Meaningful rather than functional Financial Accidental Practical 6 / 20 What does ‘collaborators’ most nearly mean? Supporters Competitors Business partners Customers 7 / 20 The word ‘independence’ most nearly refers to: Creative isolation Freedom from outside control Financial hardship Personal privacy 8 / 20 What does ‘revenue’ most nearly mean? Investment capital Profit after costs Personal salary Total income 9 / 20 The phrase ‘more accessible fashion’ suggests clothing that is: More expensive Custom-made only Rare Easier for the public to buy 10 / 20 What does ‘expanded’ most nearly mean in relation to the brand? Was simplified Specialised Grew into new areas Declined 11 / 20 The term ‘couturiers’ most nearly means: High-fashion designers Fashion buyers Clothing models Textile producers 12 / 20 What does ‘breakthrough’ most nearly refer to in Armani’s career? An international success A business failure A personal crisis A design mistake 13 / 20 The word ‘discreet’ most nearly means: Extravagant Unfashionable Obvious Subtle 14 / 20 What does ‘muted tones’ most nearly mean? Soft and understated colours Very bright colours Dark patterns Shiny materials 15 / 20 The term ‘authority’ most nearly suggests: Formality Power and confidence Obedience Friendliness 16 / 20 What does ‘restrictive’ most nearly mean in this context? Decorative Innovative Luxurious Limiting movement 17 / 20 The word ‘pleated’ most nearly refers to clothing that is: Folded into ridges Tightly fitted Decorated with buttons Made of leather 18 / 20 What does ‘rigid’ most nearly mean when describing suits? Elegant Loose Stiff Flexible 19 / 20 The phrase ‘driving force’ suggests someone who: Avoids leadership Works quietly Follows trends Provides motivation and direction 20 / 20 What does ‘timeless’ most nearly mean in the context of Armani’s style? Temporary Experimental Old-fashioned Enduring Your score is