Q.1: 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.
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 (Answer)
Q.2: 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.
She entered the ballroom on the arm of a DEBONAIR young man.
a. Imprudent and unrefined
b. Cheerful and clumsy (Answer)c. Selfish and dissipated
d. Charming and elegant
Q.3: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
ADVERSE
ADVERSE
a. Moody
b. Poetic
c. Favorable
d. Twisted (Answer)
Q.4: 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.
Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE of normality.
a. Sentiment; emotion
b. Agreement
c. Outward appearanceQ.5: 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.
b. Agreement
c. Outward appearanceQ.5: 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 (Answer)c. Expression of apology or regret
b. Expression of affection or love (Answer)c. Expression of apology or regret
Q.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 disgusted by his team’s INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.
The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team’s INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.
a. Violent behavior
b. Odorousness (Answer)c. Laziness
d. Disappearance
b. Odorousness (Answer)c. Laziness
d. Disappearance
Q.7: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
We fully expect Elizabeth to FOIST her work on us and disappear for the weekend as usual.
We fully expect Elizabeth to FOIST her work on us and disappear for the weekend as usual.
a. Force upon; palm off
b. Take away; take off one’s hands (Answer)c. Keep for oneself
b. Take away; take off one’s hands (Answer)c. Keep for oneself
Q.8: 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.
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 (Answer)
b. ensure/insure
c. insure/assure
d. ensure/assure (Answer)
Q.9: 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.
The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what’s in store for him and his family.
a. Downfall
b. Omen; forerunner (Answer)c. Unequivocal proof
b. Omen; forerunner (Answer)c. Unequivocal proof
Q.10: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
a. Hermetic
b. Foreseeable
c. Sporadic (Answer)d. Sectarian
b. Foreseeable
c. Sporadic (Answer)d. Sectarian
Q.11: 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.
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 (Answer)
b. Quarrelsome; contentious
c. Excessively talkative about trivial topics (Answer)
Q.12: 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 __________.
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 (Answer)c. complaisant
b. compliant (Answer)c. complaisant
Q.13: 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.
The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.
a. Sage
b. Shriveled (Answer)c. Creepy
d. Jocular
b. Shriveled (Answer)c. Creepy
d. Jocular
Q.14: 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 (Answer)
This experiment was designed to ___________ certain behaviors from the test subjects.a. illicit (Answer)
b. elicit
Q.15: 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 (Answer)
The company is __________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.a. holey (Answer)
b. holy
c. wholly
c. wholly
Q.16: 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.
The proposed after-school tutoring program promises _______________ benefits to the students and the community.
a. innumerable
b. enumerable (Answer)
b. enumerable (Answer)
Q.17: 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.
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 (Answer)
b. Gracious; kind
c. Blunt or rude in manner of speech (Answer)
Q.18: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym of the word below.
NONCHALANT
NONCHALANT
a. Courageous
b. Unnerved
c. Unperturbed (Answer)d. Lethargic
b. Unnerved
c. Unperturbed (Answer)d. Lethargic
Q.19: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
a. Contumacy
b. Defenestration
c. Conversion
d. Efficacy (Answer)
b. Defenestration
c. Conversion
d. Efficacy (Answer)
Q.20: 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 (Answer)
Rachel knew that she’d soon be living in ___________ circumstances unless she got her financial problems ____________ out immediately. a. straightened/straitened (Answer)
b. straitened/straightened
Q.21: 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
adj. Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning
a. Abject
b. Agrarian
c. Analogous (Answer)d. Amalgam
b. Agrarian
c. Analogous (Answer)d. Amalgam
Q.22: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
ITINERANT
ITINERANT
a. Permanent
b. Flexible (Answer)c. Transient
d. Dissatisfied
Q.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 (Answer)
b. Flexible (Answer)c. Transient
d. Dissatisfied
Q.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 (Answer)
Q.24: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Marilyn conveyed a BLITHE indifference to the troubles that mounted around her.
Marilyn conveyed a BLITHE indifference to the troubles that mounted around her.
a. Carefree; heedless
b. Cruel; heartless (Answer)c. Catastrophic
b. Cruel; heartless (Answer)c. Catastrophic
Q.25: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
INORDINATE
INORDINATE
a. Reasonable
b. On a waiting list (Answer)c. Unprepared
d. Immense
b. On a waiting list (Answer)c. Unprepared
d. Immense
Q.26: 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.
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 (Answer)
b. except/except
c. accept/accept
d. accept/except (Answer)
Q.27: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
LASSITUDE
LASSITUDE
a. Simplicity of speech
b. Leniency
c. Philanthropy (Answer)d. Vigor
b. Leniency
c. Philanthropy (Answer)d. Vigor
Q.28: 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 _________.
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 (Answer)c. I/myself/I
d. I/myself/me
b. I/me/I (Answer)c. I/myself/I
d. I/myself/me
Q.29: 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.
The soldier’s EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.
a. Erratic
b. Apathetic
c. Admirable
d. Meticulous (Answer)
b. Apathetic
c. Admirable
d. Meticulous (Answer)
Q.30: 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.
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 (Answer)c. Characterized by profound insight
b. Overly curious about the sexual behavior of others (Answer)c. Characterized by profound insight
Q.31: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep.a. Smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding (Answer)
Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep.a. Smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding (Answer)
b. Dull; tiresome
c. Cacophonous
c. Cacophonous
Q.32: 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.
The only ________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.
a. distinctive
b. distinguished (Answer)c. distinguishable
Q.33: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
b. distinguished (Answer)c. distinguishable
Q.33: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
a. Turbid
b. Torpid
c. Turgid (Answer)d. Tepid
Q.34: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Local or provincial dialect
b. Torpid
c. Turgid (Answer)d. Tepid
Q.34: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Local or provincial dialect
a. Invective
b. Patois
c. Neopaganism (Answer)d. Polyarchy
b. Patois
c. Neopaganism (Answer)d. Polyarchy
Q.35: 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
adj. Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular group
a. Esoteric
b. Eccentric (Answer) c. Narcissistic
d. Languid
Q.36: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
PRETENTIOUS
b. Eccentric (Answer) c. Narcissistic
d. Languid
Q.36: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
PRETENTIOUS
a. Modest
b. Understanding (Answer)c. Uneasy
d. Pleasant
Q.37: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
MITIGATE
b. Understanding (Answer)c. Uneasy
d. Pleasant
Q.37: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
MITIGATE
a. Abate
b. Conceal
c. Intensify (Answer)d. Allow
Q.38: 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?
b. Conceal
c. Intensify (Answer)d. Allow
Q.38: 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 (Answer)
Q.39: 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.
b. mete
c. meat (Answer)
Q.39: 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.
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