64. It was a sad and haunting strain that met our ears as we entered the old theater. There was a beauty in the voice that we’d never forget. This would be a special concert. What does “strain” mean in the context of the selection?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
a. effort
b. injury
c. melody
d. filter
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
65. I want you to weigh his words carefully. He seems sincere and presents his arguments well. There is, however, something that doesn’t quite ring true about the candidate. What does “weigh” mean in the context of the selection?
a. to measure the mass
b. to put pressure on a scale
c. to think about
d. to be important
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
66. Michael is an ardent supporter of his presidential candidate. That became obvious to me when I found out how much time he’s donated to the campaign. Perhaps Michael knows what he’s doing. What does “ardent” mean in the context of the selection?
a. old
b. intelligent
c. foolish
d. very strong
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
67. Mary, of course you’re overweight. You eat too much junk food. Even worse, you exercise infrequently. What does “infrequently” mean?
a. with a frown on one’s face
b. at a gym
c. while wearing heavy clothes
d. not often
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
68. Your uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That’s just one more example of his penurious ways. In contrast, many people who have much less money have donated a great deal to the cause. What does “penurious” mean?
a. very old
b. very wealthy
c. very humorous
d. very stingy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
69. There is a very interesting article about solar storms in the February 14, 2000 issue of Time magazine. It tells about how these disturbances not only affect spacecraft, but can also disrupt terrestrial life. For example, they have even caused automatic garage doors to open in one town. What does “terrestrial” mean?
a. of or on the planet Earth
b. protective of automotive equipment
c. solar
d. in or near a pond
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
70. “Michelle, I’m very upset about what you said,” Rosie stated firmly. “You didn’t come right out and accuse me of eating all your candy. On the other hand, your remarks about my love of chocolate were made for a reason. You are insinuating that I’m the candy thief!” What does “insinuate” mean?
a. to keep something hot or cold
b. to suggest without clearly saying
c. to do something evil
d. to protect from disease
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