Vocabulary Tests [ 37 ] Test Thirty Seven

37 - ] Vocabulary Tests

Test Thirty Seven

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 .

Although his heartbroken father remonstrated with Adam for hours , the boy held fast to his decision . In spite of his father’s arguments , he was going to join the army rather than go to college .

1 . ( A ) praised and complimented a course of action  ( B ) supported financially ( C ) presented strong reasons in objection to something ( D )failed to carry out a promise or obligation                                                                         1 . --------------------

The judge would not allow cameras at the trial . She felt that they would distract the jury and impeach the integrity of the court itself .

2 . ( A ) enhance ( B ) bring discredit upon

( C ) ignore and embarrass ( D ) publicize                    2 . -------------------

The dispute over grandmother’s will grew acrimonious when Leo accused Luis of taking advantage of grandmother when she was ill . Leo even said that Luis convinced grandmother to invest in Luis’s failing business .

3 . ( A ) bitter , sharp ( B ) marked by moderation and restraint

( C ) sentimental ( D ) humorous                                    3 . ---------------------

“Look at this article!” the actor yelled , waving the tabloid in the air . “It says that I was fired from a movie or being nasty and uncooperative . Why , that’s totally false ! I should sue this paper for defaming my character !”

4 . ( A ) praising faintly or halfheartedly ( B ) saying the opposite of what is really intended

( C ) expressing remorse or contrition  ( D ) attacking the good name of someone by slander or libel                                                                                 4 . ---------------------

The other members of the school board could no longer tolerate the slanderous remarks of the chairperson . A formal resolution that was introduced to censure his behavior passed overwhelmingly .

5 . ( A ) praise publicly ( B ) officially disapprove of

( C ) recognize through an award ( D ) imitate                5 . -------------------

After the first performance of the play , the cast anxiously to read the critiques in the press . If they were favorable , the play would have a long run . If they were not , the cast could begin packing .

6 . ( A ) critical review or comments ( B ) advertisement ( C ) explanations of confusing events ( D ) formal apologies                                               6 . ------------------

The mother was so relieved to recover her lost child that she found it difficult to upbraid

the youngsters for running off , even though she knew he clearly deserved it .

7 . ( A ) scold  ( B ) congratulate

( C ) speak words of comfort ( D ) turn away from            7 . ------------------

Antony’s career as a medical researcher was almost ruined when a jealous colleague cast aspersions about the honesty of Antony’s methods and results . However , an investigation showed that Antony’s work was faultless .  

8 . ( A ) compliments ( B ) comparisons to accepted experts

( C ) weak threats  ( D ) injurious or damaging remarks    8 . --------------------

The day before the election , Senator Barker’s opponent asked how the senator could afford a new home and fancy automobile on a state senator’s salary . Senator Barker deeply resented such an innuendo , claiming he earned the money honestly .

9 . ( A ) profitable activity ( B ) bombastic oratory or rhetoric 

( C ) indirect ,often damaging suggestion ( D ) silly remark  9 . ------------------

Dan derided the training he had received at the survival camp . He made fun of the songs and ceremonies and claimed that most campers ate at the nearby hamburger stand .

10 . ( A ) spoke in defence of ( B ) showed disdain through ridicule and humor

( C ) recommended strongly ( D ) pretended to enjoy .          10 . --------------------

Answer Key

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

 2- ] Each question below includes a word in capital letters , followed by five words or phrases . Choose the word or phrase that is nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. Write the letter for your answer on the line provided .

 1 . MALEDICTION ( A ) curse ( B ) quiet reflection

( C ) blessing ( D ) friendliness                                            1 . -------------------  

2 . CONSUME ( A )  release ( B ) conserve

( C ) admire ( D ) refuse                                                       2 . ------------------

3 . APATHY ( A ) morality ( B ) luxury

( C ) enthusiasm ( D ) danger                                               3 . -----------------  

4 . RIGOROUS ( A ) disciplined  ( B ) casual

( C ) ordinary ( D ) pleasant                                                  4 . ------------------

5 . CIRCUMLOCUTION ( A )  circular arrangement ( B ) direct statement

( C ) triangular ( D ) confusing message                               5 . -------------------  

6 . DERIDE ( A ) to climb upon ( B ) to ridicule

( C ) to fasten firmly ( D ) to praise                                       6 . -------------------

7 . UPBRAID ( A ) to denounce ( B ) to decorate

( C ) to approve ( D ) to clarify                                              7 . -------------------  

8 . SUCCULENT ( A ) edible ( B ) parched

( C ) generous ( D ) mature                                                     8 . ------------------

9 . CONTRADICT ( A ) to revise ( B ) to allow easy passage

( C ) to accept willingly ( D ) to provoke                               9 . -------------------  

10 . AMELIORATE  ( A ) to make worse ( B ) to forgive ( C ) to change one’s mind frequently ( D ) to study in depth                                         10 . ---------------

11 . INTERDICT ( A ) to interrupt ( B ) to judge harshly

( C ) to cause great sorrow ( D ) to permit passage .          11 . ----------------

Answer Key

1 . C 2 . B 3. C 4 . B 5 . B 6 . D 7. C 8 . B 9 . C 10 . A 11 . D

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 . censure           a . the art of public speaking                           1 . ---------------------

2 . prudent          b . place to get food and supplies                     2 .---------------------

3 . innuendo        c . wise and careful                                            3 . -------------------

4 . critique           d . type of conference or meeting                     4 . ------------------

5 . tawny              e . an order or command                                  5 . ------------------

6 . acrimonious   f . golden brown                                                 6 . ------------------

7. dictate              g . agricultural                                                   7 . ------------------

8 . defame            h . formal act of disapproval                             8 . ------------------

9 . elocution          i . to cut out                                                        9 . ------------------

10 . colloquium    j . to slander                                                        10 . ---------------

11 . gambol          k . to discredit                                                     11 . -----------------

12 . commissary   l . indirect or subtle suggestion of wrongdoing12 .----------------                                   

13 . impeach         m . bitterly hostile                                               13 . --------------

14 . excise              n . an analysis                                                      14 . --------------

15 . agrarian        o . to frolic playfully                                                15 . ----------------

Answer Key

1 . h 2 . c 3 . l 4 . n 5 . f 6 . m 7 . e 8 . j 9 . a 10 . d 11. o 12 . b 13 . k 14 . i 15 . g