Vocabulary Tests [ 24 ] Test Twenty Four

24 - ] Vocabulary Tests 

 Test Twenty Four

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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