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Vocabulary Tests - Test Eighteen ( 18 )

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 . ---------------------

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 . ---------------------

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 . -------------------

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 . --------------------

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 ---------------------

( 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 . ---------------------

2 . sartorial                 b . something bought or sold             2 . --------------------

3 . altercation             c . mood or attitude                            3 . --------------------

4 . juxtaposition         d . well-planned                                   4 . --------------------

5 . exponent                e . a fight                                              5 . ---------------------

6 . component             f . explain and clarify                         6 . --------------------

7 . disposition              g . side-by-side placement                 7 . --------------------

8 . expound                  h . one who explains and defends     8 . -------------------

9 . strategic                  i quarrelsome                                      9 . ------------------

10 . contentious           j . part of a larger system                  10 . ------------------

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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