Vocabulary Tests
Test Thirty One .
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 .
1 . Several eager , young aspirants tried out
for the leading role in the film . Each wanted desperately to become a
Hollywood star .
( A ) immigrants ( B ) people trying to achieve a
position or goal
( C ) distant relatives ( D ) converts to a
particular religion 1 .
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2 . Because of its location between North American
and the Far East , Hawaii has had to assimilate many different cultures
.
( A ) reject , discard ( B ) absorb , make similar
( C ) examine ( D ) ignore 2 . -------------------
3 . In addition to her fashionable new dress , her ensemble
included a red leather belt , a matching pair of boots , and a wide-brimmed
hat with a red band .
( A ) something , made up of harmonious parts ( B )
hostile or proud attitude
( C ) social position ( D ) useless or cheap
possessions 3 . -------------------
4 . Unfortunately , the accident occurred after the expiration
of the insurance policy . As a result , Beth must pay for the damage to the
automobile .
( A ) destruction ( B ) evaluation ( C ) beginning or start of something ( D ) close or end of something 4 . --------------------
5 . The athlete’s ability to overcome her physical
limitations served as an inspiration to the children in the physical therapy group
.
( A ) humorous entertainment ( B ) sense of hopelessness ( C ) source of strong feelings or desires .
( D ) temporary change
of daily activity 5 .
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6 . The graduating seniors threw their caps wildly
into the air and cheered loudly after every announcement . Meanwhile , on the
stage , the speaker tried to maintain some semblance of order by reading
his speech in a serious tone of voice .
( A ) ability to withstand punishment ( B ) outward appearance ( C ) impossible assignment or mission ( D ) loving and caring attitude 6 . ------------------
7 . The writer’s work is full of tired , old similes
. It does not take a genius to come up with the expressions “ crazy like a
fox ” and “ smooth as silk . ”
( A ) comparisons using the words like or as
. ( B ) punctuation marks . ( C ) animal characters that speak and act like
humans ( D ) simple rhymes and rhythms 7 . -------------
8 . In order to simulate the feeling of
weightlessness they would experience in space , the astronauts practiced
performing their activities underwater .
( A ) overcome through repeated efforts ( B ) trick
or deceive
( C ) arouse ( D ) imitate 8 . -----------------
9 . Because we had left for the evening , we knew
nothing of what had transpired in our living room , but it appeared that
our cats had had a fierce disagreement .
( A ) put in rigid order ( B ) occurred ( C ) became transparent ( D ) sought comfort and refreshment 9 . -----------------
10. Some students find Shakespeare’s plays difficult
because the dialogue lacks verisimilitude . Real people do not go around
saying “hark” and “ forsooth” .
( A ) appearance of being genuine or real ( B )
attractive appearance
( C ) ruthless tactics ( D ) religious value . 10 . ----------------
Answer Key
1 . B 2 . B 3 . A 4 . D 5 . C 6 . B 7 . A 8 . D 9. B
10 . A
2 - ] 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 .
impede a . practical
, workable 1.
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2 .
viable b . honesty
and integrity 2 .
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3 .
volatile c . polite
in behavior and manner 3 .
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4 .
desultory d .
block
4 . ----------------
5 .
apogee e .
genuine 5
. ----------------
6 .
urbane f . farthest or highest point 6 . ---------------
7 . bona
fide g .
safeguard 7 .
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8 .
probity h . lacking
order or organization 8 .
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9 .
immutable i given to
sudden changes 9 .
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10 .
bulwark j not subject
to change 10 .
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Answer Key
1 . d 2 . a
3 . i 4 . h 5 . f 6 . c 7 . e 8 . b 9 . j 10 . g
3
. ] Decide which word in parentheses best completes the sentence . Then write
the sentence , adding the missing word
1
. The architect is known for his ----------------skyscrapers . His recent work
features colorful windows scattered throughout each floor .
( ingenious b, ingenuous )
2 . The noisy party in the next apartment created an
-------------------environment for completing my mathematics homework .
( adverse , averse )
3 . Tradition requires that cabinet officers
---------------diplomats when entering the legislative chambers .
( precede , proceed )
4 . Thanks to a system of pumps and waterlight
chambers , the designer insisted tat the ship could not possibly
-----------------regardless of the damage a collision might cause .
( flounder , founder )
5 . Since the exam was scheduled for early the next
morning . I was ------------ to staying up late in order to watch television .
( adverse , averse )
6 . As an outspoken critic of the mayor , Ms. Inez
felt she was being --------------- when her car was ticketed , her property
taxes were raised , and her street was left unrepaired .
( persecuted , prosecuted )
7 . With sand underfoot and a heavy load on his back
, the soldier ------------- across the island in search of his regiment .
( floundered , foundered )
8 . Jeff may have appeared foolish when he asked the
head waiter to bring him a hot dog , but there was something about his
------------- nature that made everyone like him .
( ingenious , ingenuous )
9 . At the border the customs agent searched our
automobile and luggage . After a few minutes , he told us to ---------------
( precede , proceed )
10 . The newspaper’s editorial urged the attorney
general to ------------- anyone involved in the demonstration . The editorial
claimed that the entire event was just an excuse for vandalism .
( persecute , prosecute )
Answer Key
1 . ingenious 2 . adverse 3 . precede 4 . founder 5. averse
6 . persecuted 7 . floundered 8 . ingenuous 9 . proceed 10 . prosecute
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