Vocabulary Tests - Test Three

Vocabulary Tests  

Test Three

1- ] Decide which definition best fits the underlined word in the sentence . Write the letter for your choice on the answer line

1. The player’s adroit movements frustrated his opponents and eventually led to victory for his team . ( A ) unpredictable ( B ) unusual ( C ) skillful ( D ) familiar ( E ) famous

2. The movie star’s unpretentious  manner came as a surprise to her    adoring fans . ( A ) modest ( B ) exaggerated ( C ) proud ( D ) conceited ( E ) clumsy

3. After inspecting the aircraft , the flight engineer announced that he had  not discovered any egregious mechanical problems .

( A ) complicated ( B ) conspicuously bad ( C ) easily corrected ( D ) careless

( E ) life-threatening

4. Hearing his name called , Darwin seemed incredulous as he rose and walked to the stage .

( A ) proud ( B ) expressionless ( C ) confused ( D ) overjoyed ( E ) disbelieving

5. Mounting sales of bicycles seemed to augur a profitable year for retailers of sports clothing .

( A )  encourage ( B ) foretell ( C ) prevent  ( D ) increase ( E ) allow

6. Helen is one of the most ingenuous people I have ever observed .                  

( A ) clever ( B ) dull and boring ( C ) talkative ( D ) naïve and simple ( E ) intelligent

7. The senior advisor suggested that the company take a more judicious     

approach to the problem .

( A ) sensible ( B ) aggressive ( C ) secret ( D ) legal ( E ) public

8. After a hard-fought campaign , you might expect the candidates to exchange a few conciliatory remarks .

( A ) hostile ( B ) humorous ( C ) carefully worded ( D ) soothing ( E ) outrageous

9. Even when things were going very badly for him , Sam maintained the  

semblance of self-confidence .

( A ) deception ( B ) similarity ( C ) simplicity ( D ) hypocrisy ( E ) appearance

10. The counselor advised us not to be upset by the foibles of those around us .

 ( A ) insensitive remarks ( B ) moral differences ( C ) minor weakness (D ) superior  manner ( E ) physical appearance .  

Answer Key

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

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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. OVERT ( A ) avoid ( B ) hidden ( C ) concealed ( D ) straightforward ( E ) dishonest                                                           1. ----------------

2. FAUX PAS ( A ) small blunder ( B ) glorious victory ( C ) unpleasant odor ( D ) unclear message ( E ) established plan of action     2. ----------------

3. SUPERFLUOUS ( A ) exceptional ( B ) flowing together ( C ) strong ( D ) changeable     ( E ) unnecessary  3. ----------------

4. INFLUX ( A ) bend ( C ) steady inward flow ( C ) influence ( D ) friendly behavior ( E ) threat                                                    4. -----------------

5. ACCOST ( A ) determine the value of ( B ) activate ( C ) confront ( D ) accuse ( E ) make calm                                               5. -----------------

6. INVIOLABLE ( A ) expensive ( B ) unobtainable ( C ) untouchable ( D ) violated ( E ) required                                                    6. ---------------

7. ADULTERATE ( A ) contaminate ( B ) mature ( C ) act immorally ( D ) filter( E ) prohibit                                                      7. ----------------

8. PERIPHERY ( A ) preference ( B ) loyal followers ( C ) part of a building ( outermost region ( E ) attractive appearance   8. ----------------

9. PERVASIVE  (A ) slippery ( B ) spread throughout ( C ) convincing ( D ) rare ( E ) highly offensive                                       9. -----------------

10- . INNUENDO ( A ) immediate repetition ( B ) sly suggestion ( C ) interruption ( D ) secret plot ( E ) acknowledgment         10. ---------------

11. DERIDE ( A ) halt ( B ) praise excessively ( C ) ridicule ( D ) recognize ( E ) move   from place to place quickly        11. ----------------

12 . LOQUACIOUS ( A ) talkative ( B ) sickly ( C ) overly critical \( D ) pleasant-sounding  E ) elegant                             12. ---------------

13 . UPRAID ( A ) uproot ( B ) rearrange ( C ) support ( D ) dispose of ( E) denounce                         13 . ---------------

14 . EUTHANASIA ( A ) distant continent ( B ) extreme happiness ( C ) imitation ( D ) mercy killing ( E ) type of speech       14 . -------------

15 . RAIL ( A ) complain bitterly ( B ) mislead ( C ) explain carefully ( D ) make strong or solid ( E ) exaggerate                              15 . -------------

Answer Key

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

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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 . dense                                         a . existent                                     1. ----------------

2 . intrinsic                                    b . mild , indirect term                2 . --------------- 

3 . extant                                       c . prevent                                      3. ---------------

4 . duress                                      d . essential                                      4 . --------------

5 . eclectic                                    e . make better                                 5 . --------------

6 . ameliorate                              f . threat of force                               6 . --------------

7 . obviate                                   g . thick                                              7 . ---------------

8 . nouveau riche                        h . made up from mixed sources     8 . ---------------

9 . gambol                                    I . newly wealthy                               9 . --------------

10 . euphemism                           j .  run playfully                               10 . -------------

Answer Key

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