30 - ] Vocabulary Tests
Test Thirty
1-
] Read the sentences or short passages below . Write the letter for the correct
definition of the underlined vocabulary word . Write the letter for your choice
on the answer line .
It was Robert Boyle’s work with gases around 1660
that augured the science of chemistry some two hundred years later .
1 . Which word could best replace augured ?
( A ) confused ( B ) replaced
( C ) foreshadowed
( D ) demanded 1.
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In the early 1800s John Dalton , an English chemist ,
used the work of Boyle , Charles , and a bevy of others to propose a
theory that all matter is made up of atoms and molecules .
2 . Which word or words could best replace bevy ?
( A ) group ( B ) misunderstanding
( C ) ancestor ( D ) military unit
2 . --------------------
In the atmosphere the two oxygen atoms are linked one
behind the other as a tandem molecule , symbolized by the formula O2 .
3 . Tandem means
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( A ) two together ( B ) bitter
( C ) lightly colored ( D )
invisible
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Evidence that gases are
free-moving molecules , careening around
us , becomes apparent whenever something spicy is cooked , as odor is the most common
method for detecting many gases .
4 . Which word could best replace careening
( A ) fighting ( B ) whistling
( C ) crawling ( D ) lurching
4 . ----------------------
Because gases tend to move from areas of high
concentration to areas of low concentration , the odor spreads like a gossamer
fog .
5 . Gossamer means --------------------
( A ) surprising ( B ) light and filmy
( C ) demanding ( D ) heavenly
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Before long , the entire neighborhood knows that a palatable
treat is being prepared in your kitchen .
6 . Which word could best replace palatable ?
( A ) awful (
B ) friendly
( C ) tasty ( D ) sour
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While advertising your choice of cuisine may
not appeal to you , several industries depend on the property of the spread of
gases .
7 . Cuisine means ----------------
( A ) relatives ( B ) pleasure
( C ) type of food ( D ) travel plans
7 . -------------------
The effectiveness of perfume or air fresheners in
combating noxious odors depends on these wandering gas molecules .
8 . Noxious means --------------
( A ) distasteful ( B ) beautiful
( C ) noisy ( D ) warm
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Travel down any main street after dark and your eyes
are assaulted by numerous , iridescent signs . These colorful
displays are the result of a gas , usually neon , being energized by an
electrical current .
9 . Assaulted means --------------------
( A ) destroyed ( B ) deceived
( C ) reversed ( D ) attacked 9 . ----------------
Which word could best replace iridescent ?
( A ) dull ( B ) rainbow-colored
( C ) simple ( D ) confusing
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Answer Key
1 . C 2 . A 3 . A 4 . D 5 . B 6 . C 7 . C 8 . A 9 . D
10. B
2-
] Each question below include a word in capital letters , followed by five
words or phrases . Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
Write the letter for your answer on the line provided .
1. JUDICIOUS ( A ) legal ( B ) pious
( C ) foolish ( D ) complicated
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2 . SURMOUNT ( A ) overcome ( B ) surrender
( C ) trample ( D ) betray
2 . -------------------
3 . INCREDULOUS ( A ) convinced ( B ) incredible
( C ) ordinary ( D ) hateful
3 . ------------------
4 . COVERT ( A ) silent ( B ) covered
( C ) unnecessary ( D ) obvious
4 . -------------------
5 . ARCANE ( A ) well-known ( B ) old-fashioned
( C ) modern ( D ) useless
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6 . CONCILIATORY ( A ) pleasant ( B ) hostile
( C )
individual ( D ) forgotten
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7 . ENTENTE (
A ) intentional ( B ) narrow
( C ) argument ( D ) exit
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8 . ABJURER ( A ) judge ( B ) discard
( C ) delay ( D ) accept 8
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9 . CIRCUMSCRIBE ( A ) erase completely ( B ) mark
permanently
( C ) remove limitations ( D ) record
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10 . CONJURE ( A ) trick ( B ) suppress
( C ) act illegally ( D ) soothe
10 . ----------------
11 . PROPITIOUS ( A ) unfortunate ( B ) obvious
( C ) thrifty ( D ) dishonored
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12 . ENDEMIC ( A ) easily understood ( B ) universal
( C ) serious ( D ) pleasant 12
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13 . APPEASE ( A ) satisfy ( B ) embrace
( C ) misbehave ( D ) anger
13 . -------------
14 . FACILITY ( A ) dishonesty ( B ) excitement
( C ) lack of ability ( D ) ease
14 . ---------------
15 . HONE ( A ) cast out ( B ) plead
( C ) blunt ( D ) resign 15 .
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Answer Key
1 . C 2 . B 3 . A 4 . D 5 . A 6 . B 7 . C 8 . D 9 . C
10 . B 11 . A 12 .B 13 . D 14 . C 15 . 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 . archives a . to lie under oath 1.
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2 . protocol b . to settle in
court 2 .
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3 . jurisdiction c . the etiquette of
diplomacy 3 .
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4 . attaché d . made of many
languages 4 . -----------------
5 . perjure e . substitute 5 .
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6 . dispatch f . range of
authority 6 .
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7 . polyglot g . type of diplomat 7 .
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8 . adjudicate h . to calm
8 . ---------------
9 . placate i . place for storing
historic papers 9 . --------------
10 . proxy j . official message
or report 10 .
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Answer Key
1 . i 2 . c 3 . f 4 . g 5 . a 6 . j 7 . d 8 . b 9 . h
10 . e
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