Vocabulary Tests - Test Seven ( 7 )

Vocabulary Tests

Test Seven 

Test Seven

1 - ] Decide which word or words best replace the underlined vocabulary word in the sentences below . Write the letter for that word on the answer line .

1 . Lincoln was about to emerge  from the crowd , mount the podium , and raise his right hand to take his second oath of office .

( A ) escape  ( B ) turn away

( C ) hide  ( D ) come forth                                                           1 . -------------------

2 . Lincoln’s tall , gaunt  appearance seemed to perfect keeping with the dismal gray of the sunless sky .

( A ) lean  ( B ) foolish

( C ) humorous  ( D ) angry                                                          2 . -------------------

3 . When the assembled crowd saw their president , the solemnity of the occasion gave way to applause .

( A) boredom  ( B ) confusion

( C ) ridiculousness  ( D ) seriousness                                           3 . -------------------

4 . The applause rose to a powerful roar , then just as quickly subsided  .

( A ) changed  ( B ) turned away

( C ) declined  ( D ) became louder                                                4 . -------------------

5 . At the exact moment the sun broke through the gray clouds that had shrouded the scene since early morning , and shafts of sunlight shone on the speaker’s platform .

( A ) framed  ( B ) illuminated

( C ) hidden  ( D ) buried                                                               5 . -------------------

6 . Many who witnessed the scene and recorded it in their diary saw this as an omen  of good things to come in Lincoln’s second term .

( A ) example  ( B ) beginning

( C ) prediction  ( D ) representation                                            6 . ------------------

7 . Lincoln had been forced to accept war rather than let the nation perish .

( A ) die  ( B ) grow old

( C ) prosper  ( D ) disappear                                                         7. --------------------

8 . With malice toward none ;with charity for all , let us strive to finish the work we are in .

( A ) indifference  ( B ) kindness

( C ) suspicion  ( D ) ill will                                                             8 . --------------------

9 . With malice toward none ; with charity for all , let us strive to finish the work we are in.

( A ) indifference  ( B ) kindness

( C ) suspicion    ( D ) ill will                                                           9 . --------------------

10 . We will do everything that may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace , among ourselves and with all nations .

( A ) treasure  ( B ) ignore

( C ) avoid  ( D ) steal                                                                       10 . --------------------

Answer Key

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

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 . OSTRACIZE ( A ) praise highly ( B ) blend

( C ) elevate to a position of power ( D ) exclude from a group   1 . -------------------

2 . PILFER ( A ) wear out ( B ) steal in small amounts

( C ) clear of guilt  ( D ) punish sevewrly                                       2 . ------------------

3 . GRATUITOUS ( A ) unnecessary ( B ) attracted by money

( C ) grateful  ( D ) fortunate                                                         3 . ------------------

4 . WIELD ( A ) handle skillfully ( B ) fasten securely

( C ) movew on wheels  ( D ) overlook                                           4 . ------------------

5 . AFFRONT ( A ) argument  ( B ) insult

( C ) most important part  ( D ) compromise                                 5 . ------------------

6 . PUGNACIOUS ( A ) bound together tightly ( B ) complex

( C ) quarrelsome  ( D ) disfigured                                                  6 . ------------------

7 . TEMPORAL ( A ) of short duration  ( B ) tempting

( C ) worldly  ( D ) immoral                                                           7 . --------------------

8 . CHRONIC ( A ) habitual  ( B ) royal

( C ) painful  ( D ) blessed                                                              8 . -------------------

9 . DEXTEROUS ( A ) left-handed  ( B ) skillful in use of hands or body

( C ) easily angered  ( D ) frightening                                            9 . -------------------

10 . IMPOSTOR ( A ) fake  ( B ) strong supporter                      10 . ------------------

11 . ANXIETY ( A ) source of comfort  ( B ) political opponent

( C ) physical strength  ( D ) worry                                                11 . ------------------

12 . MYRAID ( A )  made up of a large number ( B ) mysterious

( C ) having a simple structure  ( D ) absent-minded                     12 . -----------------

13 . CULPABLE (A ) famous  ( B ) annoying

( C ) talented  ( D ) responsible for a crime                                     13 . -----------------

14 . COMPOSITE ( A ) solid  ( B ) carefully composed

( C ) made up of various parts  ( D ) type of mineral                     14 . ------------------

15 . SALLY ( A ) rush forward  ( B ) ruin

( C ) soil with dirt  ( D ) attack fiercely                                            15 . -----------------

Answer Key

1 . D 2 . B 3 . A 4 . A 5 . B 6 . C 7 . C 8 . A9 . B 10 . A 11 . D 12 . A 13 . D 14. C 15. A

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. amnesty                   a . place for putting things                      1 . ------------------

2 . felony                      b . written message                                  2. -------------------

3 . missive                    c . to desire greatly                                   3 . -----------------

4 . covet                        d . related to clothing                              4 . ------------------

5 . antagonism             e . sponsorship or protection                   5 . -----------------

6 . redoubtable            f . hostility                                                6 . -----------------

7 . contemporary         g pardon                                                  7 . -----------------

8 . repository                h serious crime                                         8 . -----------------

9 . aegis                         I living or happening at the same time . 9 . ----------------- 

10 . sartorial                  j awesome                                               10 . ----------------

Answer Key

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