Toefl vocab lesson 2 - Test questions

Over the years, investigators have evaluated the local folklore of areas where sightings of the celebrated Abominable Snowman have been reported.

The word celebrated in the passage is closest in meaning to

• elusive

• ambiguous

• renowned

• indistinct

The most effective way to feel more mentally alert and energetic is to engage in aerobic activity at least three times a week for 30 minutes.

The word energetic in the passage is closest in meaning to

• vigorous

• frail

• agile

• appealing

A package must identify its contents, which facilitates distribution of the product.

The word distribution in the passage is closest in meaning to

• usage

• disruption

• dispensing

• advertising

A contemporary issue among psychologists is the activation or cause of emotion, its structure or components, and its functions and consequences.

The word contemporary in the passage is closest in meaning to

• current

• acclaimed

• contemptuous

• favored

The early artists of the Hudson River school were Thomas Doughty, Aster Durand, and Thomas Cole. They found the wilderness in the Hudson River appealing.

The word appealing in the passage is closest in meaning to

• annoying

• ongoing

• spectacular

• alluring

Recent polls suggest that fewer people see an advantage in moving to the city than they used to. There was a time when cities attracted country dwellers like powerful magnets.

In stating that fewer people see an advantage in moving to the city, the author means that fewer people

• consider cities a poor option

• prefer to relocate to big cities

• take a positive view of cities

• view city life as advantageous

The growing popularity of television in the 1950s marked an important turning point in the entertainment world. This development created vast new entertainment choices for people who lived within the signal areas of TV stations. Later, with the advent of satellite and cable TV, almost everyone, regardless of location, was able to experience this entertainment medium.

The word advent in the passage is closest in meaning to

• dependence

• allowance

• explosion

• arrival

Many passerines are considered to be quite agile. Among the most energetic of them is the swallow, whose small body is designed for effortless maneuvering.

The word agile in the passage is closest in meaning to

• nimble

• detectible

• broad

• fast

The development of freezing techniques in the 1940s encouraged the shrimping industry to expand, making it a global industry.

The word encouraged in the passage is closest in meaning to

• advanced

• accepted

• stimulated

• wanted

Although the development of advanced methods will continue to change the face of healthcare, moral beliefs often collide with scientific advancements, slowing down the progress of some healthcare treatments.

The phrase collide with in the passage is closest in meaning to

• are in opposition to

• are absent from

• are associated with

• are concerned about