27 - ] Vocabulary Tests
1-
] Read the sentence or short passages . Write the letter for the best answer to
each question on the line provided
Schooled
in the nuances of gesture and facial expression , mimes encourage
audiences to examine body movements .
1
. Which word could best replace nuances ?
(
A ) embarrassing repetition ( B ) loud outcries
(
C ) legal obligations ( D ) slight variations 1 .
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Audiences
must examine the body movements with the keen attention of a detective
searching for clues .
2
. Which word could best replace keen ?
(
A ) intense ( B ) struggling
(
C ) broken ( D ) voluntary
2 . --------------------
The
body language of mimes unravels the mysteries of character , motivation , and
plot that they adroitly crowd into sketches lasting only minutes .
3
. Which word could best replace adroitly ?
(
A ) mindlessly ( B ) skillfully and cleverly
(
C ) authoritatively ( C ) foolishly 3 .
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Marcel
Marceau who developed an early taste for pantomime tells most of his stories
through this simple , pathetic , and irrepressible clown who named Bip .
4
. Which word could best replace irrepressible ?
(
A ) easily frightened ( B ) capable of being provoked
(
C ) overpowering ( D ) impossible to restrain 4 .
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Marceau’s
performances are deceptively simple , yet they embody the most intricate
theatrical techniques .
5
. Which word could best replace embody ?
(
A ) give definite form to ( B ) slyly manipulate
(
C ) discard ( D ) authorize
5 . --------------------
His
eyes and his stark , almost shocking ,painted-white face further absorb
the audience in the action .
6
. Which word could best replace stark ?
(
A ) twisted ( B ) thin
(
C ) harsh ( D ) barely noticeable
6 . --------------------
Each
of the sketches in his repertoire offers a glimpse into the amusing foibles
of human nature .
7
. A repertoire can best be explained as -------------------
(
A ) background ( B ) forceful devotion to a specific cause ( C ) a formal
promise ( D ) the pieces or parts a player or group is prepared to perform 7 . --------------------
8
. Foibles can best be explained as ---------------------
(
A ) serious errors produced by carelessness ( B ) minor , excusable weaknesses
in character ( C ) short tales accompanied by morals ( D ) disregard of danger
8 . ----------------
With
posture and facial expression alone , Marceau re-creates fugitive displays
of misery , jealousy , solitude , defeat , frustration , and shame .
9
. Which word could best replace fugitive ?
(
A ) difficult to watch ( B ) unnecessary
(
C ) lasting only a short time ( D ) criminally negligent 9 . -------------------
Marceau
devotes most of his energy to the students enrolled in his mime school and
troupe. These young artists are his legacy .
10
. A legacy can best be explained as ---------------------
(
A ) a constructive habit ( B ) a reassuring declaration ( C ) something handed
down from one generation to another ( D ) something provided by agreement 10 .
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Answer
Key
1
. D 2 . A 3 . B 4 . D 5 . A 6 . C 7 . D 8 . B 9 . C 10 . C
2-
] Each question below includes a word in capital letters , followed by five
words or phrases . Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning
to the word in capital letters. Write the letter for your answer on the line
provided .
1
. POMPOUS ( A ) self-important ( B ) ceremonious
(
C ) formal ( D ) outstanding
1 . --------------------
2
. ADJUNCT ( A ) wise ( B ) subordinate
(
C ) released ( D ) highly prized
2 . --------------------
3
. SEGREGATE ( A ) deny ( B ) insult
(
C ) separate ( D ) combine
3 . ---------------------
4.
KEEN ( A ) clever ( B ) blunt
(
C ) simple ( D ) intense
4 . --------------------
5
. WASPISH ( A ) sensitive ( B ) easily irritated
(
C ) protective ( D ) dangerous
5 . --------------------
6
. ADROIT ( A ) awkward ( B ) uninformed
(
C ) skillful ( D ) unfamiliar
6. ---------------------
7
. FOIBLE ( A ) small fault ( B ) clever trick
(
C ) official command ( D ) carefree attitude 7 .
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8
. NUANCE ( A) soft noise ( B ) subtle quality
(
C ) something fresh or new ( D ) argument 8 .
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9
. EGOCENTRIC ( A ) self-centered ( B ) circular
(
C ) attractive ( D ) enclosed
9 .
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10
. JUNCTURE ( A ) prohibition ( B ) worthless items
(
C ) intersection ( D ) military rules
10 . ------------------
11
. CONTEMTUOUS ( A ) full of disdain ( B ) modern
(
C ) skillful ( D ) short-tempered
11 . -----------------
12
. STARK ( A ) endangered ( B ) light and
filmy
(
C ) impulsive ( D ) absolute 12 . ------------------
13
. AGGREGATE ( A ) aggravate ( B ) gathered together
(
C ) explain ( D ) rearrange
13 . -------------------
14
. INJUNCTION ( A ) command ( B ) crossroads
(
C ) foreign interference ( D ) type of injury 14 .
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15
. CONGREGATE ( A ) welcome ( B ) exclude from membership
(
C ) assemble ( D ) separate into groups 15 . ----------------
Answer
Key
1
. A 2 . B 3 . C 4 . D 5 . B 6 . C 7 . A 8 . B 9 . A 10 . C 11 . A 12 . D 13 . B
14 . A 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 . cavalier a . something handed
down 1 .
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2 . gregarious b . showing offhand
disregard 2 .
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3 . enjoin c . impossible to
hold back 3 .
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4 . unpretentious d . prohibit 4 . ---------------
5 . ebullient e . displaying a sense
of superiority 5 .
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6 . egregious f . enjoying the
company of others 6 .
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7 . repertoire g . simple and modest 7 .
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8 . legacy h .
enthusiastic 8 .
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9 . irrepressible i . extremely bad 9 .
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10 . condescending j . pieces or parts a person or
group is ready to perform
10 .
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Answer Key
1 . b 2 . f 3 . d 4 . g 5 . h 6 . i
7 . j 8 . a 9 . c 10 . e
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