24 - ] Vocabulary Tests
1-
] Read the sentences or short passages below . Write the letter for the correct
definition of the underlined vocabulary word .
As
Mr. Michael wheeled his overflowing shopping cart to the grocery store checkout
counter , he marveled at the insatiable appetites of his growing
children .
1
. ( A ) simple ( B ) not subject to suffering or pain
(
C ) impossible to satisfy ( D ) characterized by sudden energy , impulsive 1 .
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Peter
hotly denied Irma’s charge against him . “There’s not even an iota of
truth in what she says ,” he cried . “I never cheated” .
2
. ( A ) tiny amount ( B ) kind word
(
C ) atom or groups of atoms ( D ) refund 2 . -----------------------
The
Mississippi River continuously deposits sediment as it enters the Gulf of
Mexico . This accretion of deposits causes the river to form fan-like
deltas .
3
. ( A ) acceleration ( B ) problem ( C ) provision of what is needed or desired
( D ) growth or enlargement through accumulation 3 .
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A
well-furnished parlor in Victorian times had a plethora of decorative
items . Sometimes there were so many vases , pictures , pillows , doilies ,
scarves , and small trinkets that one could hardly see the furniture .
4
. ( A ) matching sets ( B ) excess
(
C ) shortage ( D ) deficiency
4 . ------------------------
Like
the ocean depths , outer space holds fathomless mysteries .
5
. ( A ) incapable of being measured or understood ( B ) inconsequential
(
C ) easily explained ( D ) without foundation 5 .
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Even
though Woodstock is only thirty or so miles from Plymouth , its higher
elevation gives the village appreciably cooler temperatures .
6
. ( A ) dangerously ( B ) noticeably
(
C ) impossibly ( D ) immeasurably 6 .
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Michele
tried to prove to her parents that her allowance is only a pittance
compared to the amounts her classmates receive every week .
7
. ( A ) fair amount ( B ) insult
(
C ) small amount of money ( D ) foreign currency 7 . -------------------
Joan
took such copious notes in history class that she did not have time to
review them all before the exam .
8 . ( A ) simple ( B ) poorly organized
( C ) repetitious ( D ) abundant
8 . --------------------
Ms. Jason had hoped that Polk’s Antique Shop would
make a substantial donation to the charity auction . Instead , Polk’s gave some
paltry bits of china .
9 . ( A ) meager ; insignificant ( B ) new
( C ) excellent ; outstanding ( D ) foul
smelling 9 .
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There is a finite number of combinations to
the safe . It may take thousands of attempts , but we will eventually find the
numbers that work .
10 . ( A ) unending ; eternal ( B ) limited
( C ) constantly changing ( D ) incalculable ;
uncertain 10 .
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Answer Key
1. C 2 . A 3 .
D 4 . B 5 . A 6 . B 7 . C 8 . D 9 . A 10 . B
1 .] Read the sentence or short
passages . Then write the letter for the best answer to each question on the
line provided .
With the
rapid spread of industry and the ensuing transformation of the urban
landscape , city dwellers have found themselves living in increasingly bleak
surroundings .
1. Which
word or words could best replace ensuing ?
( A )
resulting ( B ) spiritual
( C )
inspiring ( D ) fully disclosed
1 . ------------------
Graffiti
writers , in their attempts to adorn the bare walls of their environment , have
become the scourge of politicians and police .
2 . Which
word or words could best replace scourge ?
( A )
political cause ( B ) inspiration
( C ) legal
setback ( D ) cause of widespread distress 2 . ------------------
Under the aegis
of neighborhood planning boards and even some mayors , however , what was
once vandalism is now being converted into community art .
3 . Aegis
could best be replaced by ---------------
( A )
objections ( B ) sponsorship
( C )
guarantee ( D ) proposal
3 . -------------------
Many
wall-writers ,tired of wielding spray-paint cans and dodging police ,
have , on their own , branded forms of art .
4 . Which
word or words could best replace wielding ?
( A )
handling with skill ( B ) succeeding with
( C ) admiring
( D ) dispensing illegally 4 . -----------------
Some
wall-writers have redirected their efforts to more remunerative forms of
art such as advertising , and gracing the walls of commercial establishments
with graffiti-style signs .
5 . Remunerative
forms of art could best be explained as --------------
( A )
tiresome ( B ) ridiculous
( C )
profitable ( D ) repetitive
5. ------------------
It is the amnesty
programs for graffiti writers that have been most successful at turning
eyesores into art .
6 . Amnesty
programs could best be explained as those that ------------------
( A ) look
foolish ( B ) are forgetful
( C ) seem
pointless ( D ) pardon offenders 6 .
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In many
large cities , former scrawlers now work to beautify the walls they once ravaged
.
7 . Which
word could best replace ravaged ?
( A )
ignored ( B ) eliminated
( C )
ruined ( D ) discovered
7 . ------------------
Each group
paints its own town in rich hues while learning discipline ,
responsibility , and cooperation .
8 . Hues
could best be described as ------------------
( A )
energy waves ( B ) shades of color
( C )
intentional errors ( D ) excuses
8 . ------------------
Once the
design conception is refined , graffiti writers , professional artists
may be hired .
9 . Which
word could best replace refined ?
( A )
polished ( B ) substituted
( C )
limited ( D ) destroyed
9 . -----------------
Professional
artists may be hired to transfer the designs to the larger surface of exotic
tropical gardens , portraits of illustrious sports stars , and memorable scenes from
history .
10 . Which
word could best replace illustrious ?
( A ) angry
( B ) dangerous
( C )
famous ( D ) retired
10 . ----------------
Answer Key
1 . A 2 . D 3 . B 4 . A 5 . C 6 . D 7 . C 8 .
B 9 . A 10 . C
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.
dense a .
existent 1
. -------------------
2 .
intrinsic b . mild ,
indirect term 2
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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
4 . ] Decide which word in
parentheses best completes the sentence . Then write the sentence , adding the
missing word
1 . Her
habit of eating with her fingers was a / an -------------- that Jenny worked
hard to change .
( embodiment , foible
)
2 . Dad was
disappointed that “Misty” was not part of the jazz pianist’s ------------------
.
( legacy , repertoire
)
3 . For
patriotic individuals , the flag is the ---------------- of the spirit and
character of their country .
( embodiment , nuance
)
4 . Arching
her back and hissing , the mother cat was ------------- aware of the new owners
who had come to claim her babies .
( adroitly , keenly )
5 . Freedom
of speech is just one of the ---------------- of the framers of the Constitution .
( foibles , legacies )
Answer Key
1 . foible 2
. repertoire 3 .
embodiment 4 . keenly 5 . legacies
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