EIKEN 1, 2023-2, Part 1

Tony studied computing many years ago, but he is not familiar with the latest

software, so he is taking an evening course to ( ) his skills.

• dupe

• foil

• veer

• hone

The lion waited near the river for a deer to come for water. As soon as one did,

the lion ( ) and killed it.

• pounced

• shimmered

• shepherded

• teetered

A: I wish this restaurant wouldn’t put such ( ) pictures on the menu.

How am I supposed to resist the cherry pie?

B: It does look delicious, doesn’t it? Perhaps I’ll order some, too!

• tantalizing

• paltry

• delinquent

• endemic

Although Kaleb was excited to receive his promotion, he felt a ( ) of

sadness. He was being transferred to another city, so he had to say goodbye to all

of his coworkers.

• twinge

• sprig

• mandate

• bastion

In some mountainous regions, dogs are used to find people trapped beneath the

snow after an ( ).

• incarnation

• inkling

• avalanche

• enticement

The teacher ( ) the student for being noisy during class, telling him

that he was disturbing the other students.

• acclimated

• infiltrated

• reassured

• admonished

In today’s world, it is ( ) that a company be able to react quickly to

changing situations. Businesses that cannot change are likely to fail.

• outlandish

• imperative

• abounding

• ambiguous

( ) of the mayor in magazines always make his facial features appear

much larger than they are for comedic effect.

• Partisans

• Scapegoats

• Caricatures

• Evangelists

Unlike many journalists, Charlotte has never ( ) an award. “I don’t

need a prize to know that my work is having a positive effect in my community,”

she said.

• donned

• ruptured

• pruned

• coveted

The driving instructor reminded students that any violation of traffic regulations

could ( ) severe penalties, such as a fine or imprisonment.

• perturb

• wallow

• incur

• forge