MITIGATE
a. Abate
b. Conceal
c. Intensify
d. Allow
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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
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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
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the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options
below.
It's
a good thing you're so________ at paperwork, because you'll need to fill out
hundreds of forms to________ a
child.
a. adapt/adapt
b. adept/adopt
c. adapt/adopt
d. adopt/adept
Question:
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n.
Flair; style; a flamboyant manner
a. Panache
b. Voracious
c. Resonance
d. Cosmogony
Choose
the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as
it is used in the sentence below.
The
mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what's in store for
him and his family.
a- Downfall
b. Omen; forerunner
c. Unequivocal
proof
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS in the following sentence.
Roger
might be more AMENABLE to your ideas if you presented them without sneering.
a. Intractable
b. Willing to accept
c. Impressed
by
d. Unhappy
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the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS in the following sentence.
The
coach was absolutely disgusted by his team's INDOLENCE and nasty
attitude. wizened
a. Violent
behavior
b. Odorousness
c. Laziness
d. Disappearance
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
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word
below. deleterious
INORDINATE
a. Reasonable
b. On a
waiting list
c. Unprepared
d. Immense
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options
below.
Oscar,
who did not possess a discerning_________ , preferred
hot dogs to steak.
a. palette
b. pallet
c. palate
Choose
the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as
it is used in the sentence below.
The
journalist denied that he had any PRURIENT interest in the politician's private
life, but his titillating articles seemed to indicate otherwise.
a. Mercenary;
venal
b. Overly curious about the sexual behavior of others
c. Characterized
by profound insight
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
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
Choose
the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as
it is used in the sentence below.
The
recent shenanigans in the town square went against all PRECEPTS of decency.
a. Rules for action or behavior
b. Vague
ideas; abstractions
c. Significance
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word
below. adverse
ITINERANT
a. Permanent
b. Flexible
c. Transient
d. Dissatisfied
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
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
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options
below.
Rachel
knew that she'd soon be living in______________ circumstances
unless she got her financial problems________________ out
immediately.
a. straightened/straitened
b. straitened/straightened
Choose
the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as
it is used in the sentence below.
The
plots of all her novels just seem to MEANDER along, to the point where I can't
follow the storyline or figure out who's who.
a. Purposely
confuse
b. Take
a winding or indirect course
c. Charm and
delight
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The
only________________ difference between the twins is the shape of
their noses.
a distinctive
b. distinguished
c. distinguishable
Choose
the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as
it is used in the sentence below.
Now
that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE of
normality.
a. Sentiment; emotion
b. Agreement
c. Outward appearance
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
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
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
Capacity
for producing a desired result; effectiveness
a- Contumacy
b. Defenestration
c. Conversion
d. Efficacy
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options
below.
Although_________ wanted to keep the boat all to_________ , I knew it would be used extensively by both
Susan and________________ .
a. I/myself/myself
b. I/me/I
c. l/myself/l
d. I/myself/me
Choose
the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as
it is used in the sentence below.
Poverty
is RIFE in the rural areas of our county, where one in three families receives some state assistance.
RIFE
a. Prevalent
b. Unavoidable
c. Saddening
Choose
the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as
it is used in the sentence below.
The
exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she received from her
host family.
a. Clamorous;
disorderly
b. Gracious; kind
c. Blunt or rude in manner of speech
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
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS in the following sentence.
Alec
has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.
a. Disdainful
b. Inspired
by
c. Disliked
by
d* Respectful
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
Choose
the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as
it is used in the sentence below.
The
despot's MINIONS were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his
subjects.
a- Sycophants; servile followers
b. Distant
relatives
c. Armored
knights
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
AVARICE
a- State
of good health
b. Materialism
c. Loneliness
d. Generosity
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The
crafty spy gave a___________ name to the hotel clerk.
a. Active
b. fictional
c. fictitious
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS in the following sentence.
The
soldier's EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.
a. Erratic
b. Apathetic
c. Admirable
d. Meticulous
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
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The
proposed after-school tutoring program promises_____________ benefits
to the students and the community.
a. innumerable
b. enumerable
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
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options
below.
We
all remarked on how well the spray of begonias____________ her hair
color.
a. complimented
b. complemented
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options
below.
She
hastened to_________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she
will_________ that the check is
mailed today.
a. assure/ensure
b. ensure/insure
c. insure/assure
d. ensure/assure
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS in the following sentence.
The
soldier's EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.
a. Erratic
b. Apathetic
c. Admirable
d. Meticulous
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
Choose
the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as
it is used in the sentence below.
It
would BEHOOVE you to show a little more respect to the judge and jury who are
deciding your case.
a. Be
too much trouble to
b. Be
detrimental to
c. Be worthwhile or proper for; be incumbent upon
Choose
the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as
it is used in the sentence below.
Running
around barefoot in the snow will only EXACERBATE your flu symptoms.
a. Eliminate
b. Aggravate; worsen
c. Exhaust; drain
of strength
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj.
Sluggish: apathetic: dull
a. Turbid
b. Torpid
c. Turgid
d. Tepid
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n.
A mass or crowd; multitude
a. Reprieve
b. Malady
c. Horde
d. Indulgence
Choose
the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as
it is used in the sentence below.
Dan
was a nice guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at
parties.
a. Gluttonous
b. Quarrelsome;
contentious
c. Excessively talkative about trivial topics
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
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj.
Hardhearted; unmoved by pity
a. Apologetic
b. Parsimonious
c. Obdurate
d. Abdicated
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
ADVERSE
a. Moody
b. Poetic
c. Favorable
d. Twisted
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options
below.
Who
has the power to_________ out
justice to the citizens of this country?
a.
meet
b.
mete
c. meat
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
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n.
Flair; style; a flamboyant manner
a. Panache
b. Voracious
c. Resonance
d. Cosmogony
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
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. elicit
Choose the word or
phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the
following sentence.
It seems we've reached
an IMPASSE in our negotiations.
a. Favorable
compromise
b. Monetary
amount
c. Total
agreement
d. Stalemate
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
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
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
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
She
launched her new line of handbags________ a fanfare of
publicity.
a. between
b. amid
c. among
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n.
Local or provincial dialect
a. Invective
b. Patois
c. Neopaganism
d. Polyarchy
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS in the following sentence.
She
entered the ballroom on the arm of a DEBONAIR young man.
a. Imprudent
and unrefined
b. Cheerful
and clumsy
c. Selfish
and dissipated
d. Charming and elegant
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
We
expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry, but he
turned out to be quite jolly and ____
a. complacent
b. compliant
c.
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