Vocabulary Tests
Test Three
1- ] Decide which definition best fits the underlined word in the sentence . Write the letter for your choice on the answer line
1. The player’s adroit movements frustrated his opponents and eventually led to victory for his team . ( A ) unpredictable ( B ) unusual ( C ) skillful ( D ) familiar ( E ) famous
2. The movie star’s unpretentious manner came as a surprise to her adoring fans . ( A ) modest ( B ) exaggerated ( C ) proud ( D ) conceited ( E ) clumsy
3. After inspecting the aircraft , the flight engineer announced that he had not discovered any egregious mechanical problems .
( A ) complicated ( B ) conspicuously bad ( C ) easily corrected ( D ) careless
( E ) life-threatening
4. Hearing his name called , Darwin seemed incredulous as he rose and walked to the stage .
( A ) proud ( B ) expressionless ( C ) confused ( D ) overjoyed ( E ) disbelieving
5. Mounting sales of bicycles seemed to augur a profitable year for retailers of sports clothing .
( A ) encourage ( B ) foretell ( C ) prevent ( D ) increase ( E ) allow
6. Helen is one of the most ingenuous people I have ever observed .
( A ) clever ( B ) dull and boring ( C ) talkative ( D ) naïve and simple ( E ) intelligent
7. The senior advisor suggested that the company take a more judicious
approach to the problem .
( A ) sensible ( B ) aggressive ( C ) secret ( D ) legal ( E ) public
8. After a hard-fought campaign , you might expect the candidates to exchange a few conciliatory remarks .
( A ) hostile ( B ) humorous ( C ) carefully worded ( D ) soothing ( E ) outrageous
9. Even when things were going very badly for him , Sam maintained the
semblance of self-confidence .
( A ) deception ( B ) similarity ( C ) simplicity ( D ) hypocrisy ( E ) appearance
10. The counselor advised us not to be upset by the foibles of those around us .
( A ) insensitive remarks ( B ) moral differences ( C ) minor weakness (D ) superior manner ( E ) physical appearance .
Answer Key
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. E 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. D 9. E 10. C
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1. OVERT ( A ) avoid ( B ) hidden ( C ) concealed ( D ) straightforward ( E ) dishonest 1. ----------------2- ] Each question below include 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 .
2. FAUX PAS ( A ) small blunder ( B ) glorious victory ( C ) unpleasant odor ( D ) unclear message ( E ) established plan of action 2. ----------------
3. SUPERFLUOUS ( A ) exceptional ( B ) flowing together ( C ) strong ( D ) changeable ( E ) unnecessary 3. ----------------
5. ACCOST ( A ) determine the value of ( B ) activate ( C ) confront ( D ) accuse ( E ) make calm 5. -----------------4. INFLUX ( A ) bend ( C ) steady inward flow ( C ) influence ( D ) friendly behavior ( E ) threat 4. -----------------
6. INVIOLABLE ( A ) expensive ( B ) unobtainable ( C ) untouchable ( D ) violated ( E ) required 6. ---------------
7. ADULTERATE ( A ) contaminate ( B ) mature ( C ) act immorally ( D ) filter( E ) prohibit 7. ----------------
8. PERIPHERY ( A ) preference ( B ) loyal followers ( C ) part of a building ( outermost region ( E ) attractive appearance 8. ----------------
9. PERVASIVE (A ) slippery ( B ) spread throughout ( C ) convincing ( D ) rare ( E ) highly offensive 9. -----------------
10- . INNUENDO ( A ) immediate repetition ( B ) sly suggestion ( C ) interruption ( D ) secret plot ( E ) acknowledgment 10. ---------------
11. DERIDE ( A ) halt ( B ) praise excessively ( C ) ridicule ( D ) recognize ( E ) move from place to place quickly 11. ----------------
12 . LOQUACIOUS ( A ) talkative ( B ) sickly ( C ) overly critical \( D ) pleasant-sounding E ) elegant 12. ---------------
13 . UPRAID ( A ) uproot ( B ) rearrange ( C ) support ( D ) dispose of ( E) denounce 13 . ---------------
14 . EUTHANASIA ( A ) distant continent ( B ) extreme happiness ( C ) imitation ( D ) mercy killing ( E ) type of speech 14 . -------------
15 . RAIL ( A ) complain bitterly ( B ) mislead ( C ) explain carefully ( D ) make strong or solid ( E ) exaggerate 15 . -------------
Answer Key
1 . D 2 . A 3 . E 4. B 5. C 6 . C 7 . A 8 . D 9 . B 10 . B 11 . C 12 . A 13 . E 14 . D 15 . A
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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