18- ) Vocabulary Tests
Test Eighteen
1 - ] A vocabulary word is underlined in each
sentence or short passage below . Find the root in each vocabulary word and
choose the letter for the correct definition . Write the letter for your answer
on the line provided .
1 . Lying across the bicycle path , the tree was an impediment
. We had no choice but to walk around it .
( A ) embarrassment
( B ) obstacle
( C ) curiosity
( D ) reminder 1 .
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2 . Our mayor has a fascinating pedigree . Her
grandfather was the first state senator , and her great-grandfather was one of
the state’s earliest settlers .
( A ) list of ancestors ( B ) imagination
( C ) type of political party ( D ) secret 2 .
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3 . In addition to studying the human anatomy , a
surgeon must learn to manipulate complicated instruments and machines .
( A ) repair (
B ) control with the hands
( C ) explain in detail ( D ) move or position 3 . ------------------
4 . The lieutenant’s decision to attack meant certain
disaster . Fortunately , the captain was able to countermand the order
and save the regiment .
( A ) understand
( B ) analyze and compare
( C ) reverse
( D ) write out 4 .
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5 . In order to expedite the shipment , the
mechanic phoned in the order and asked the supplier to send the parts on the
next plane .
( A ) check carefully
( B ) cancel
( C ) delay (
D ) speed up
5 . --------------------
6 . The lecturer stepped to the podium ,
looked straight at the audience , and slowly began to read from his notes .
( A ) stand for holding notes ( B ) type of speaker
( C ) curtain
( D ) someone who introduces a speaker 6 . -------------------
7 . Before anyone can purchase a handgun , there is a
mandatory five-day waiting period while a background check of the
purchaser is conducted .
( A ) for men only
( B ) required
( C ) prolonged
( D ) illegal
7 . ---------------------
8 . After the basketball star began seeing the podiatrist
regularly , the pain began to disappear and his game improved considerably
.
( A ) foot doctor
( B ) type of physical therapist
( C ) fortune teller
( D ) sports psychologist 8 . -------------------
9 . The candidate’s huge victory in the election was
interpreted as a mandate for all the new programs she proposed during
the campaign .
( A ) rejection
( B ) symbol
( C ) fascination
( D ) authorization 9 .
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10 . The statue was lowered carefully into the pedestal
. From this prominent new position , it would now be the main attraction of
the museum .
( A ) foundation
( B ) balcony
( C ) outdoor arena
( D ) pedestrian walkway .
10 . -----------------
Answer Key
1. B 2 . A 3 .
B 4 . C 5 . D 6 . A 7 . B 8 . A 9 . D 10 . A
2- ]
Decide which word in parentheses best completes the sentence . Then write the
sentence , adding the missing word .
1 . His jealousy of his brother’s success ate at Nick
like a ----------------- tumor .
( benevolent , malignant )
2 . During the campaign , Anita Schneider attempted to
------------------Mike Halligan’s character by suggesting he cheated on his
taxes .
( benign , malign )
3 . The mysterious ------------------- were apparently
transmitted throughout the hotel through the heating system .
( benedictions , maladies )
4 . The -------------------- of the evil queen toward
Snow White was dramatically portrayed in the film .
( malady , malevolence )
5 . The vandalism at the school was no small joke ; it
was a -------------------- attempt to destroy property .
( malicious , malign )
6 . Seeing him drive by in that expensive car and wearing
hia fancy leather jacket , one might easily --------------that he had won the
lottery .
( imply , infer )
7 . The teacher promised that the absence caused by my
illness would not ---------------- my grade.
( affect , effect )
8 . Instead of going to the concert with my sister , I
stayed home and watched the football game . Perhaps when I understand it better
, I will enjoy classical music , but right now I am simply
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( disinterested , uninterested )
9 . When the telephone rang for the fourth time , we
decided to disconnect the phone . None of us could stand these
------------------- interruptions during dinner .
( continual , continuous )
10 . The sheriff feared that the citizens of the town
might seek ----------------, so they kept the man accused of the crime under
close guard .
( avenge , revenge )
Answer Key
1 . malignant 2 . malign 3 . maladies 4 . malevolence 5 .
malicious 6 . infer 7 . affect
8 . uninterested 9 . continual 10 . revenge
3 - ] Match
the definition in Column B with the word in Column A . Write the letter for
your choice on the answer line .
Column A Column B
1 .
commodity a . relating to
clothes 1 .
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2 .
sartorial b . something
bought or sold 2 .
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3 .
altercation c . mood or
attitude 3 .
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4 .
juxtaposition d .
well-planned
4 . --------------------
5 .
exponent e . a fight 5 . ---------------------
6 .
component f . explain and
clarify 6 .
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7 .
disposition g . side-by-side
placement 7 .
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8 . expound h . one who explains and
defends 8 . -------------------
9 .
strategic i
quarrelsome
9 . ------------------
10 .
contentious j . part of a
larger system 10 .
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Answer Key
1 . b 2. a
3. e 4 . g 5 . h 6 . j 7 . c 8 . f 9 . d 10 . i
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