English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name"> <span style="background-color: white;"> English Vocabulary Test (u.s. version) </span></h3> <span style="background-color: white;"> </span><div class="post-header"> </div> <span style="background-color: white;"> </span><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">01. Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.<br><b>MITIGATE</b><br>Answer: c. <b>Intensify</b><br><br>02. Question: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.<br>v. To <b>impose</b> with authority; urge strongly<br>Answer: a. <b>Enjoin</b><br><br>03. Question: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.<br>v. To issue a <b>vehement</b> verbal attack; to denounce explosively<br>Answer: c. <b>Fulminate</b><br><br>04. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.<br>It's a good thing you're so________ at paperwork, because you'll need to fill out hundreds of forms to________ a child.<br>Answer: c. <b>adapt/adopt</b><br>05. Question: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.<br>n. Flair; style; a <b>flamboyant</b> manner<br>Answer: c. <b>Resonance</b><br><br>06. Question: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.<br>The mysterious message Claude received could be a <b>HARBINGER</b> of what's in store for him and his family.<br>Answer: b. <b>Omen; forerunner</b><br><br>07. Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.<br>Roger might be more <b>AMENABLE</b> to your ideas if you presented them without sneering.<br>Answer: b. <b>Willing to accept</b><br><br>08. Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.<br>The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team's <b>INDOLENCE</b> and nasty attitude. wizened<br>Answer: c. <b>Laziness</b><br><br>09. Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.<br><b>REFUTE</b><br>Answer: b. <b>Support</b></span></span></div> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"></span><br></span> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"> <span style="background-color: white;"><br></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">10. Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. deleterious<b>INORDINATE</b><br>Answer: a. <b>Reasonable</b><br><br>11. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.<br>Oscar, who did not possess a discerning_________ , preferred hot dogs to steak.<br>Answer: b. <b>pallet</b><br><br>12. Question: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.<br>The journalist denied that he had any <b>PRURIENT</b> interest in the politician's private life, but his titillating articles seemed to indicate otherwise.<br>Answer: b. <b>Overly curious about the sexual behavior of others</b><br><br>13. Question: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.<br>adj. Tending to create ill will or <b>give offense</b>Answer: b. <b>Invidious</b><br><br>14. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.<br>I can_________ all the terms of the apartment lease_________ the one about not allowing pets.<br>Answer: d. <b>accept/except</b><br>15. Question: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.<br>The recent shenanigans in the town square went against all <b>PRECEPTS</b> of decency.<br>Answer: a. <b>Rules for action or behavior</b><br>16. Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. Adverse <b>ITINERANT</b><br>Answer: a. <b>Permanent</b><br><br>17. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.<br>The company is__________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.<br>Answer: c. <b>wholly</b><br><br>18. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.<br>The_________ poet, knowing his death was__________ , struggled to finish his final ode.<br>Answer: d. <b>eminent/imminent</b></span></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">19. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.<br>Rachel knew that she'd soon be living in______________ circumstances unless she got her financial problems________________ out<br>immediately.<br>Answer: b. <b>straitened/straightened</b><br><br>20. Question: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.<br>The plots of all her novels just seem to <b>MEANDER</b> along, to the point where I can't follow the storyline or figure out who's who.<br>Answer: a. <b>Purposely confuse</b><br>21. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.<br>The only________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.<br>Answer: b. <b>distinguished</b><br><br>22. Question: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.<br>Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE of normality.<br>Answer: c. <b>Outward appearance</b><br><br>23. Question: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.<br>adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope<br>Answer: d. <b>Sectarian</b><br><br>24. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.<br>That grueling competition really tested the____________ of the gymnastics team.<br>Answer: b. <b>metal</b><br><br>25. Question: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.<br>Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness<br>Answer: d. <b>Efficacy</b><br><br>26. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.<br>Although_________ wanted to keep the boat all to_________ , I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and________________ .<br>Answer: d. <b>I/myself/me</b></span></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br>27. Question: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.<br>Poverty is RIFE in the rural areas of our county, where one in three families receives some state assistance. <b>RIFE</b><br>Answer: a. <b>Prevalent</b><br><br>28. Question: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.<br>The exchange student was disheartened by the rather <b>BRUSQUE</b> welcome she received from her host family.<br>Answer: c. <b>Blunt or rude in manner of speech</b><br><br>29. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.<br>The workers were allowed to___________ down once they'd________ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet_________<br>down.<br>Answer: d. <b>lay/laid/laid</b><br><br>30. Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.<br>Alec has always been <b>CONTEMPTUOUS</b> of his fellow writers.<br>Answer: a. <b>Disdainful</b><br>31. Question: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.<br>Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of <b>REPROOF</b> to her children.<br>Answer: a. <b>Expression of disapproval or blame</b></span></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>                  </b><b>Expression of apology or regret</b><br>32. Question: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.<br>The despot's <b>MINIONS</b> were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.<br>Answer: <b>a- Sycophants; servile followers</b><br><br>33. Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.<br><b>AVARICE</b><br>Answer: d. <b>Generosity</b><br><br>34. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.<br>The crafty spy gave a___________ name to the hotel clerk.<br>Answer: c. <b>fictitious</b><br><br>35. Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.<br>The soldier's <b>EXEMPLARY</b> conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.<br>Answer: c. <b>Admirable</b><br><br>36. Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.<br>She always got a <b>VICARIOUS</b> thrill from watching her father skydive.<br>Answer: d. <b>Sickening</b><br><br>37. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.<br>The proposed after-school tutoring program promises_____________ benefits to the students and the community.<br>Answer: a. <b>innumerable</b><br><br>38. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.<br>I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and_________ path.<br>Answer: b. <b>tortuous</b><br><br>39. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.<br>We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias____________ her hair color.<br>Answer: a. <b>complimented</b></span></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br>40. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.<br>She hastened to_________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will_________ that the check is mailed today.<br>Answer: a. <b>assure/ensure</b><br></span></span></div></div></div>

English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version)

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English Vocabulary Test (u.s. version) 01. Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.MITIGATEAnswer: c. Intensify02. Question: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.v. To imp… Read more »

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