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EXJAMPUL
1
** Choose the word or
phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Itinerant
a.
permanent
b.
flexible
c.
transient
d.
dissatisfied
ANS IS: c. transient
EXJAMPUL 2
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from
the options below.
This
experiment was designed to _____ certain behaviors from the test subjects.
A. illicit
b. elicits
ANS IS: b.
elicits
EXJAMPUL 3
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
Adj.
Tending to create ill will or give offense
a.
labyrinthine
b. invidious
c.
titillating
d. envious
ANS IS : b.
invidious
EXJAMPUL 4
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n.
Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
a.
contumacy
b.
defenestration
c.
conversion
d. efficacy
ANS IS : d. efficacy
EXJAMPUL
5
5.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Lassitude
a.
simplicity of speech
b.
leniency
c.
philanthropy
d. vigor
ANS IS : d.
vigor
EXJAMPUL
6
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital
Letters in the following sentence.
The
coach was absolutely by his team's INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.
a. violent
behavior
b. odiousness
c. laziness
d.
disappearance
ANS IS : c.
laziness
EXJAMPUL
7
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital
Letters in the following sentence.
Her
MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us
all to sleep.
a. smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
b. dull;
tiresome
c.
cacophonous
ANS IS : a.
smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
EXJAMPUL
8
8.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital
Letters in the following sentence.
She
always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.
a. empathetic
b.
dangerous
c.
pathetic
d.
sickening
ANS IS: a.
empathetic
EXJAMPUL
9
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The
crafty spy gave a _____ name to the hotel clerk.
a. fictive
b.
fictional
c.
fictitious
ANS IS: a.
fictive
EXJAMPUL
10
10.
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj.
Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular group.
a. esoteric
b.
eccentric
c.
narcissistic
d. languid
ANS IS: a.
esoteric
EXJAMPUL
11
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n.
A position that entails little work but provides a salary.
a.
quiescence
b.
theocracy
c. swindle
d. sinecure
ANS IS:
d. sinecure
EXJAMPUL
12
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj.
Sluggish; apathetic; dull
a. turbid
b. torpid
c. turgid
d. tepid
ANS IS: d.
tepid
EXJAMPUL
13
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options
below.
Mr.
Winkle was dismayed to discover that his willful young wife _____ her wealth
and _____ the law at every opportunity.
a.
flouted/flouted
b.
flouted/flaunted
c. flaunted/flouted
d.
flaunted/flaunted
ANS IS: c.
flaunted/flouted
EXJAMPUL
14
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Refute
a. expose
b. support
c. garbage
d. safe
place
ANS IS: b.
support
EXJAMPUL
15
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
I
screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and _____ path.
a.
tortious
b. tortuous
c.
torturous
ANS IS: b.
tortuous
EXJAMPUL
16
Choose the word that
best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj.
Easily provoked to anger; irritable
a. sapid
b. irascible
c. jocund
d.
incorrigible
ANS IS:
b. irascible
EXJAMPUL
17
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital
Letters in the following sentence.
The
WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.
a. sage
b. shriveled
c. creepy
d. jocular
ANS IS: b.
shriveled
EXJAMPUL 18
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj.
Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning
a. abject
b.
agrarian
c. analogous
d. amalgam
ANS IS: c.
analogous
EXJAMPUL 19
Choose
the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital Letters as
it is used in the sentence below.
These
artists really IMBUE their work with a spirit of profound freedom.
a. spoil
b. detract
from; debase
c. fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality
ANS IS:
c. fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality
EXJAMPUL 20
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options
below.
Our
lawyers have informed us that while the new tax laws will not _____ our
business directly, they may have an adverse _____ on the spending power of our
customers.
a. effect/affect
b.
affect/affect
c.
effect/effect
d. affect/effect
ANS IS: d.
affect/effect
ANS IS: d.
affect/effect
21.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the
options below.
The
company is _____ committed to developing educational television programs for
children.
a. holey
b. holy
c. wholly
ANS IS: c.
wholly
22.
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital
Letters as it is used in the sentence below.
The
diplomats, who have been accused of DUPLICITY by their respective countries,
have been removed from their posts.
a. bad
taste
b.
deceitfulness; double-dealing
c.
embezzlement
ANS IS: b.
deceitfulness; double-dealing
23.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the
options below.
Oscar,
who did not possess a discerning _____, preferred hotdogs to steak.
a. palette
b. pallet
c. palate
ANS IS: c. palate
24.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the
options below.
The
workers were allowed to _____ down once they'd _____ the brick, but the foreman
himself has not yet _____ down.
a.
lay/lain/laid
b.
lie/laid/lain
c.
lie/lain/lain
d.
lay/laid/laid
ANS IS:
d. lay/laid/laid
25.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the
options below.
That
grueling competition really tested the _____ of the gymnastics team.
a.
meddle
b.
metal
c.
medal
d. mettle
ANS IS: d.
mettle
26.
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj.
Narrow-minded; limited in scope
a.
hermetic
b.
foreseeable
c.
sporadic
d.
sectarian
ANS IS: d.
sectarian
27.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Inordinate
a.
reasonable
b.
on a waiting list
c.
unprepared
d.
immense
ANS IS : a.
reasonable
28.
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v.
To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
a.
vituperative
b.
litigant
c.
fulminate
d.
exhume
ANS IS: c.
fulminate
29.
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v.
To impose with authority; urge strongly
a. enjoin
b.
prevalent
c.
dissonance
d.
relegate
ANS IS: a.
enjoin
30.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the
options below.
I
can _____ all the terms of the apartment lease ______ the one about not
allowing pets.
a.
except/accept
b.
except/except
c.
accept/accept
d.
accept/except
ANS IS: d.
accept/except
31.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from
the options below.
The
_____ poet, knowing his death was _____, struggled to finish his final ode.
a.
imminent/eminent
b.
eminent/immanent
c.
immanent/imminent
d.
eminent/imminent
ANS IS: d.
eminent/imminent
32.
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj.
Hardhearted; unmoved by pity
a.
apologetic
b.
parsimonious
c.
obdurate
d.
abdicated
ANS IS: c.
obdurate
33.
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital
Letter as it is used in the sentence below.
The
publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top client.
a. deluge
b.
dearth
c.
hindrance
ANS IS: a.
deluge
34.
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital
Letters as it is used in the sentence below.
Alicia,
who loved both men equally and wanted to hurt neither, found herself in quite a
QUANDARY over which one she should choose.
a.
happy circumstance
b.
puzzling predicament
c.
easy decision
ANS IS: b.
puzzling predicament
35.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital
Letters in the following sentence.
Agatha
RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the affair.
a.
pondered
b.
worried
c.
neglected
d.
laughed
ANS IS: a.
pondered
36.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Pretentious
a. modest
b.
understanding
c.
uneasy
d.
pleasant
ANS IS: a.
modest
37.
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital
Letters as it is used in the sentence below.
Maude
managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to her
children.
a.
expression of disapproval or blame
b.
expression of affection or love
c.
expression of apology or regret
ANS IS: a.
expression of disapproval or blame
38.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital
Letters in the following sentence.
His
son's group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.
a.
influential
b.
positive
c.
hysterical
d. harmful
ANS IS: d.
harmful
39.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from
the options below.
The
skillful candidate's _____ speech was delightful to listen to, but failed to
explain how he would achieve the ______ goals of peace and prosperity.
a.
illusive/elusive
b.
allusive/elusive
c.
elusive/allusive
d.
allusive/illusive
ANS
IS: a. illusive/elusive
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