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Vocabulary Tests , Test Nineteen ( 19 )

19 - ) Vocabulary Tests

Test Nineteen

1- ] 1 - ] Write the letter for the best answer to each question

Spectacular , searing , explosive , and fiery are words that attempt to depict the image of a bolt of lightning .

1 . Which word could best replace depict ?

( A ) portray  ( B ) distort

( C ) deceive  ( D ) deny                                                           1 . -----------------------

Even fireworks , with their colour and noise , cannot surpass the drama of lightning in the summer sky .

2 .Which word could best replace surpass  ?

( A ) surprise  ( B ) lack

( C ) limit  ( D ) exceed                                                              2 . -----------------------

The cause for these mysterious exhibitions of light patterns has always fascinated the curious who seek to explain such things .

3 . Exhibitions means----------------

( A ) arrangements  ( B ) displays

( C ) disguises  ( D ) jumbles                                                       3 . -----------------------  

The Earth , like an enormous battery , leaks electricity . Electrons bleed from negatively charged areas of the Earth to the atmosphere .

4 . Which word could best replace atmosphere ?

( A ) wind  ( B ) air mass

( C ) tides  ( D ) pressure                                                               4 . ---------------------

Within the billowing thunderhead , the falling hail collides against rising ice crystals and strips electrons off the crystals . 

5 . Which word could best replace collides ?

( A ) brushes  ( B ) falls

 ( C ) slips  ( D ) bumps                                                                    5 . --------------------------

When the upper portion of the cloud becomes positively charged and the bottom is negatively charged , this induces an area of positive charge on the Earth below .

6 . The word induces means --------------------

( A ) causes  ( B ) defines

( C ) determines  ( D ) leads                                                               6 . ------------------------

Much of the inherent energy in a lightning bolt is lost as heat .

7 . Which word could best replace inherent ?

( A ) inherited  ( B ) exact

( C ) built-in  ( D ) irregular                                                                 7 . ----------------------

Even more impressive is the speed at which lightning bolts can travel - as fast as 100,000 miles per second .

8 . Which word could best replace impressive ?

( A ) dramatic  ( B ) influential

( C ) expectant  ( D ) ineffective                                                             8 . -----------------------

Why is lightning so prevalent in central Florida ?

9 . ( A ) unusual  ( B ) mild

( C ) widespread  ( D ) uncommon                                                          9 . ---------------------

Central Florida has two of the main ingredients for electrical storms - moist air and heat .

( A ) opinions  ( B ) arguments

( C ) elements  ( D ) predictions

Answer Key

1 . A 2. D 3. B 4 . B 5 . D 6 . A 7. C 8 . A 9 . C 10 . C  

2- ] Each question below include a word in capital letters , followed by five words or phrases . Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters. Write the letter for your answer on the line provided .

1 . BRAZEN ( A ) dull  ( B ) brash

( C ) hardened  ( D ) distant                                                      1 . ---------------------------

2 . ANACHRONISM  ( A ) type of spider  ( B ) Asian religion

( C ) something out of its proper time ( D ) inaccuracy          2 . ---------------------------

3 . SALLY   ( A ) rush forth  ( B ) soil

( C ) delicate  ( D ) rearrange                                                     3 . -------------------------

4 . RESOLUTE  ( A ) decide  ( B ) determined

( C ) promised  ( D ) arranged                                                   4 . -------------------------

5 . INTRICATE  ( A ) accuse  ( B ) simple

( C ) thorough  ( D ) complicated                                               5 . -------------------------

6 . PALPITATE  ( A ) valuable  ( B ) worthless

( C ) flutter  ( D ) satisfy                                                               6 . -----------------------

7 . TEMPORAL  ( A ) worldly  ( B ) tempting

( C ) ancient  ( D ) spiritual                                                          7 . -----------------------

8 . CHRONIC ( A ) painful  ( B ) temporary

( C ) habitual  ( D ) timely                                                            8 . ------------------------

9 . DEXTEROUS  ( A ) clumsy  ( B ) skillful                            

( C ) annoying  ( D ) dull                                                               9 .-------------------------

10 . NURTURE  ( A ) nourish  ( B ) disregard

( C ) insult  ( D ) starve                                                                10 . ----------------------

11 . VEHEMENT  ( A ) evil  ( B ) passionate

( C ) poisonous  ( D ) slight                                                           11 . ------------------------

12 . APPRECIATE  ( A ) answer  ( B ) apply

( C ) dislike  ( D ) value                                                                  12 . ----------------------

13 . REDOUBTABLE     ( A ) forgetful  ( B ) complete

( C ) reformed  ( D ) causing fear                                                  13 . ----------------------

14 . STALWART  ( A )  strong  ( B ) clever

( C ) overweight  ( D ) weak or tame                                             14 . ----------------------

15 . TEMPORIZE  ( A ) tenderize  ( B ) evade and delay

( C ) reduce b ( D ) quicken                                                             15 . --------------------

Answer Key

1. B 2 . C 3 . A 4 . B 5 . D 6 . C 7 . A 8 . C 9 . B 10 . A 11 . B 12 . D 13 . D 14 . A 15 . B

 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 . appall                 a . calm and peaceful                                        1 . ---------------------

2 . incursion             b . invasion                                                         2.----------------------

3 . contemporary     c . physical strength                                          3 . --------------------

4 . myriad                 d . shock                                                             4 . -------------------

5 . synchronize         e . fear                                                                 5 . -------------------

6 . anxiety                 f . to cause to occur at the same time              6 . -------------------

7 . extemporaneous  g . belonging to the same time period             7 . -------------------

8 . serene                   h . opposite                                                         8 . ------------------

9 . stamina                 i numerous                                                         9 . -----------------

10 . converse              j carried out with little preparation               10 . ----------------   

Answer Key

1 . d 2. b 3 . g 4 . i 5 . f 6 . e 7 . j 8 . a 9 . c 10 . h 

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