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Total questions: 499

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Name
Class
Date
1.

Vocabulary


1. I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.

a)

enemies

b)

partners

c)

classmates

d)

relatives

2.

Vocabulary


2. Some people say that ________ are just friends you

haven’t met yet.

a)

peers

b)

strangers

c)

coaches

d)

colleagues

3.

Vocabulary


3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

a)

do your fair share

b)

put your feet up

c)

be sick and tired

d)

run errands

4.

Vocabulary


4. My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

a)

accused

b)

argued

c)

discussed

d)

advised

5.

Vocabulary


5. I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________

of me.

a)

proud

b)

calm

c)

ashamed

d)

cheerful

6.

Vocabulary


6. Parents should always ________ to talk to their children

about their problems.

a)

do time

b)

make chores

c)

do chores

d)

make time

7.

Vocabulary


7. My family isn’t wealthy, but if we’re careful with our

money, we’ll get ________.

a)

by

b)

along

c)

back at

d)

together with

8.

Vocabulary


8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

a)

falling out

b)

falling apart

c)

piling up

d)

piling on

9.

Vocabulary


9. When a young person does something well, you

should ________ them for it.

a)

grumble

b)

gossip

c)

praise

d)

criticise

10.

Grammar


1. Her songs about love, ________ she is very well-known,

are fantastic.

a)

which

b)

for which

c)

that

d)

for that

11.

Grammar


1. Her songs about love, ________ she is very well-known,

are fantastic.

a)

which

b)

for which

c)

that

d)

for that

12.

Vocabulary


9. When a young person does something well, you

should ________ them for it.

a)

grumble

b)

gossip

c)

praise

d)

criticise

13.

Vocabulary


8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

a)

falling out

b)

falling apart

c)

piling up

d)

piling on

14.

Vocabulary


7. My family isn’t wealthy, but if we’re careful with our

money, we’ll get ________.

a)

by

b)

along

c)

back at

d)

together with

15.

Vocabulary


6. Parents should always ________ to talk to their children

about their problems.

a)

do time

b)

make chores

c)

do chores

d)

make time

16.

Vocabulary


5. I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________

of me.

a)

proud

b)

calm

c)

ashamed

d)

cheerful

17.

Vocabulary


4. My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

a)

accused

b)

argued

c)

discussed

d)

advised

18.

Vocabulary


3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

a)

do your fair share

b)

put your feet up

c)

be sick and tired

d)

run errands

19.

Vocabulary


2. Some people say that ________ are just friends you

haven’t met yet.

a)

peers

b)

strangers

c)

coaches

d)

colleagues

20.

Vocabulary


1. I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.

a)

enemies

b)

partners

c)

classmates

d)

relatives

21.

Vocabulary


1. I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.

a)

enemies

b)

partners

c)

classmates

d)

relatives

22.

Vocabulary


1. I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.

a)

enemies

b)

partners

c)

classmates

d)

relatives

23.

Choose the correct spelling.

a)

abreviate

b)

abbreviate

c)

abbreviatte

d)

abbrreviate

24.

Choose the correct spelling.

a)

abundence

b)

abundance

c)

abbundance

d)

abunddance

25.

Choose the correct spelling.

a)

Accept

b)

Acept

c)

Acceppt

d)

Accepptt

26.

Choose the correct spelling.

a)

Acommplish

b)

Accomplish

c)

Acompplish

d)

Accompplish

27.

Choose the correct spelling.

a)

Acheivement

b)

Achevement

c)

Achievement

d)

Achievemment

28.

Choose the correct spelling

a)

Aquire

b)

Accquire

c)

Acquire

d)

Acqquire

29.

Choose the correct spelling.

a)

Adequate

b)

Adequatte

c)

Adeqquate

d)

Addequate

30.

Choose the correct spelling.

a)

Annalyze

b)

Analyze

c)

Anallyze

d)

Analyzee

31.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

Aptitude

b)

Apptitude

c)

Apttitude

d)

Aptitudee

32.

Choose the word with the correct spelling.

a)

Attempt

b)

Atempt

c)

Ateempt

d)

Atemppt

33.

Abbreviate means

a)

to shorten

b)

large quantity

c)

recognize or consent to receive

d)

buy or obtain

34.

Abundance means

a)

to shorten

b)

natural ability

c)

large quantity

d)

natural ability

35.

Accept means

a)

consent to receive

b)

natural ability

c)

buy or obtain

d)

to try

36.

Accomplish means

a)

Complete successfully

b)

Natural ability

c)

To try

d)

To shorten

37.

Acquire means

a)

to buy or obtain

b)

large quantity

c)

enough

d)

natural ability

38.

Adequate means

a)

to shorten

b)

large quantity

c)

enough

39.

Analyze means

a)

to try

b)

buy or obtain

c)

examine with great detail

40.

Aptitude means

a)

large quantity

b)

natural ability

c)

to try

41.

Attempt means

a)

to try

b)

enough

c)

ro shorten

42.
Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a)
rituals
b)
ritauls
c)
richuals
d)
ritchuels
43.
Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a)
recreation
b)
rekreation
c)
recreasion
d)
recreetion
44.
Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a)
apitude
b)
aptatude
c)
aptetude
d)
aptitude
45.
Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a)
chastizement
b)
chastisement
c)
chastisment
d)
chastisemint
46.
Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a)
dweling
b)
duelling
c)
dwelling
d)
dwelleng
47.
Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a)
infraction
b)
enfraction
c)
infractsion
d)
infractshun
48.
Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a)
releenquish
b)
relenquish
c)
relinquish 
d)
ralinquish
49.
Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a)
acquisition
b)
aquisition
c)
aquisision
d)
ackwisition
50.
Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a)
transgresions
b)
transgreshions
c)
transsgressions
d)
transgressions
51.
Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a)
excruciating
b)
exscrutiating
c)
excruceating
d)
excrushiating
52.
Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a)
conspicoouous
b)
conspicuous
c)
conspickous
d)
conspicoous
53.
established procedures for a ceremony
a)
infraction
b)
conspicuous
c)
acquisition
d)
rituals
54.
activity that is relaxing or fun
a)
rituals
b)
recreation
c)
chastisement
d)
aptitude
55.
capability or capacity for something
a)
acquisition
b)
aptitude
c)
recreation
d)
infraction
56.
harsh criticism
a)
chastisement
b)
infraction
c)
transgressions
d)
excruciating
57.
a shelter used for a long time
a)
recreation
b)
conspicuous
c)
dwelling
d)
aptitude
58.
an act of breaking a rule or law
a)
rituals
b)
excruciating
c)
chastisement
d)
infraction
59.
to let go of or give up
a)
recreation
b)
conspicuous
c)
relinquish
d)
acquisition
60.
something you have gotten
a)
recreation
b)
acquisition
c)
aptitude
d)
transgressions
61.
breaking a rule or committing a crime
a)
relinquish
b)
dwelling
c)
transgressions
d)
excruciating
62.
extremely painful or distressing
a)
chastisement
b)
dwelling
c)
excruciating
d)
conspicuous
63.
noticeable; easily seen
a)
infraction
b)
relinquish
c)
conspicuous
d)
acquisition
64.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.

a)

complain

b)

exchange

c)

explain

d)

arrange

65.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.

a)

hopeless

b)

hopeful

c)

successful

d)

unsuccessful

66.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.

a)

arrive

b)

return

c)

enter

d)

visit

67.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.

a)

situation

b)

attention

c)

place

d)

matter

68.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad.

a)

widely

b)

secretly

c)

alone

d)

overseas

69.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water.

a)

connived

b)

survived

c)

surprised

d)

revived

70.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.

a)

went off accidentally

b)

fell down unexpectedly

c)

exploded suddenly

d)

erupted violently

71.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.

a)

feeling embarrassed

b)

talking too much

c)

very happy and satisfied

d)

easily annoyed or irritated

72.

Choose the BEST option to be the OPPOSITE MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.

a)

authentic

b)

forger

c)

faulty

d)

original

73.

Choose the BEST option to be the OPPOSITE MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

There are several different kinds of faults in reading which are usually more exaggerated with foreign learners.

a)

overestimated

b)

overemphasized

c)

understated

d)

undertaken

74.

Choose the BEST option to be the OPPOSITE MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.

a)

unsure

b)

uninterested

c)

open

d)

slow

75.

Choose the BEST option to be the OPPOSITE MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

Solar energy is not only plentiful but also infinite.

a)

without limit

b)

limited

c)

boundless

d)

indefinite

76.

Choose the BEST option to be the OPPOSITE MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.

a)

be optimistic

b)

be pessimistic

c)

be confident

d)

be smart

77.

Choose the BEST option to be the OPPOSITE MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.

a)

obvious

b)

indistinct

c)

transparent

d)

evident

78.

What is the synonym of 'abundant'?

a)

Sparse

b)

Scarce

c)

Limited

d)

Plentiful

79.

What is the antonym of 'vague'?

a)

clear

b)

ambiguous

c)

unclear

d)

obscure

80.

What is the meaning of the word 'conundrum'?

a)

A conundrum is a confusing and difficult problem or question.

b)

A conundrum is a type of dance

c)

A conundrum is a type of weather phenomenon

d)

A conundrum is a type of fruit

81.

What is the synonym of 'exquisite'?

a)

ugly

b)

ordinary

c)

plain

d)

beautiful

82.

What is the antonym of 'hinder'?

a)

delay

b)

obstruct

c)

help

d)

block

83.

What is the meaning of the word 'eloquent'?

a)

Eloquent means to express oneself in a boring and uninteresting way.

b)

The definition of 'eloquent' is to be unable to communicate effectively.

c)

The meaning of 'eloquent' is to express oneself fluently and persuasively.

d)

The meaning of 'eloquent' is to speak in a confusing and unclear manner.

84.

What is the synonym of 'arduous'?

a)

Effortless

b)

Difficult

c)

Easy

d)

Simple

85.

What is the antonym of 'obsolete'?

a)

extinct

b)

ancient

c)

current

d)

outdated

86.

What is the meaning of the word 'quintessential'?

a)

The meaning of 'quintessential' is representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

b)

The meaning of 'quintessential' is to be average or mediocre

c)

The meaning of 'quintessential' is to be completely irrelevant

d)

The meaning of 'quintessential' is to be chaotic and disorganized

87.

What is the synonym of 'meticulous'?

a)

Messy

b)

Negligent

c)

Precise

d)

Careless

88.

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

a)

dedicated

b)

hardworking

c)

industrious

d)

lazy

89.

What is the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous'?

a)

Only found in one place

b)

Appearing, or found everywhere.

c)

Limited to a specific area

d)

Occurring rarely

90.

What is the antonym of 'superfluous'?

a)

Unnecessary

b)

Excessive

c)

Surplus

d)

Necessary

91.

What is the synonym of 'ephemeral'?

a)

Permanent

b)

Enduring

c)

Temporary

d)

Everlasting

92.

What is the antonym of 'mundane'?

a)

Boring

b)

Ordinary

c)

Exciting

d)

Monotonous

93.

What is the meaning of the word 'resilient'?

a)

Fragile

b)

Weak

c)

Flexible

d)

Strong

94.

What is the antonym of 'superfluous'?

a)

Unnecessary

b)

Excessive

c)

Surplus

d)

Necessary

95.

What is the synonym of 'arduous'?

a)

Simple

b)

Effortless

c)

Challenging

d)

Complex

96.

What is the antonym of 'ubiquitous'?

a)

Only found in one place

b)

Present everywhere

c)

Limited to a specific area

d)

Occurring rarely

97.

What is the antonym of 'ephemeral'?

a)

Permanent

b)

Enduring

c)

Temporary

d)

Everlasting

98.

What is the synonym of "frequently"?

a)

rarely

b)

often

c)

always

d)

never

99.

What is the antonym of "clean"?

a)

pretty

b)

nice

c)

good

d)

dirty

100.

What is the antonym of "teach"?

a)

build

b)

learn

c)

understand

d)

listen

101.

"Dark" and "light" are ...

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

102.

"Big" and "large" are ...

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

103.

"Sad" and "miserable" are ...

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

104.

What is the synonym of "angry"?

a)

bored

b)

annoyed

c)

amazed

d)

astonished

105.

What is the synonym of "furious"?

a)

very playful

b)

very calm

c)

very angry

d)

very interested

106.

What is the synonym of "watch"?

a)

taste

b)

smell

c)

see

d)

hear

107.

What is the antonym of "hire"?

a)

fire

b)

make

c)

create

d)

play

108.

"Huge" and "vast" are ...

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

109.

"Fantastic" and "awful" are ...

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

110.

The synonym of "occupation" is ...

a)

man

b)

see

c)

do

d)

job

111.

"fantastic" and "wonderful" are ...

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

112.

The word ... can be a synonym for the words "flame" and "shoot".

a)

burn

b)

fire

c)

hot

d)

warm

113.

The word ... can be a synonym for the words "nice" and "penalty".

a)

punishment

b)

pleasant

c)

fine

114.

The word ... can be an antonym for the words "wrong" and "left".

a)

correct

b)

right

c)

true

115.

The word ... can be an antonym for the words "easy" and "soft".

a)

difficult

b)

mild

c)

hard

116.

The word ... can be a synonym for the words "floor" and "tale".

a)

story

b)

end

c)

basis

117.

The word ... can be an antonym for the words "heavy" and "dark".

a)

night

b)

light

c)

weight

118.

Clarify is a synonym for

a)

lucid.

b)

elucidate.

c)

translucent.

d)

improvise.

119.

Semi-transparent is a synonym for

a)

lucid.

b)

elucidate.

c)

translucent.

d)

circumspect.

120.

Prudent is a synonym for

a)

circumspect.

b)

invidious.

c)

providential.

d)

photogenic.

121.

Defamatory is a synonym for

a)

invidious.

b)

providential.

c)

circumspect.

d)

phosphorescent.

122.

Fortunate is a synonym for

a)

invidious.

b)

providential.

c)

circumspect.

d)

phototropic.

123.

Confusing is an antonym for

a)

lucid.

b)

elucidate.

c)

translucent.

d)

providential.

124.

Confuse is an antonym for

a)

lucid.

b)

elucidate.

c)

translucent.

d)

circumspect.

125.

Reckless is an antonym for

a)

circumspect.

b)

prospect.

c)

specter.

d)

providential.

126.

Pleasant is an antonym for

a)

invidious.

b)

providential.

c)

circumspect.

d)

phototropic.

127.

Unlucky is an antonym for

a)

invidious.

b)

providential.

c)

translucent.

d)

phosphorescent.

128.

Plan is an antonym for

a)

improvise.

b)

elucidate.

c)

photropic.

d)

lucid.

129.

Mumble is an antonym for

a)

enunciate.

b)

renounce.

c)

revoke.

d)

indict.

130.

Reaffirm is an antonym for

a)

enunciate.

b)

renounce.

c)

indict.

d)

invoke.

131.

Activate is an antonym for

a)

invoke.

b)

provocative.

c)

revoke.

d)

indict.

132.

Mature is an antonym for

a)

ineffable.

b)

infantile.

c)

affable.

d)

provocative.

133.

Surly is an antonym for

a)

ineffable.

b)

infantile.

c)

affable.

d)

provocative.

134.

Excuse is an antonym for

a)

edict.

b)

dictum.

c)

indict.

d)

pronouncement.

135.

Disavow is a synonym for

a)

enunciate.

b)

renounce.

c)

pronouncement.

d)

invoke.

136.

Declaration is a synonym for

a)

enunciate.

b)

dictum.

c)

edict.

d)

pronouncement.

137.

Appeal is a synonym for

a)

invoke.

b)

revoke.

c)

provocative.

d)

indict.

138.

Recall and cancel are both synonyms for

a)

invoke.

b)

revoke.

c)

renounce.

d)

indict.

139.

Juvenile is a synonym for

a)

ineffable.

b)

infantile.

c)

affable.

d)

provocative.

140.

Courteous is a synonym for

a)

ineffable.

b)

infantile.

c)

affable.

d)

provocative.

141.

Decree is a synonym for

a)

edict.

b)

indict.

c)

dictum.

d)

pronouncement.

142.

Charge is a synonym for

a)

edict.

b)

indict.

c)

dictum.

d)

revoke.

143.

Allow is an antonym for

a)

prohibit.

b)

inhibit.

c)

confound.

d)

suffuse.

144.

Aid is an antonym for

a)

prohibit.

b)

inhibit.

c)

suffuse.

d)

confound.

145.

Empty and remove are antonyms for

a)

suffuse.

b)

infuse.

c)

confound.

d)

abstain.

146.

Indulge is an antonym for

a)

sustain.

b)

abstain.

c)

tenacious.

d)

retinue.

147.

Emptied is an antonym for

a)

replete.

b)

implement.

c)

deplete.

d)

suffuse.

148.

Steadfast is a synonym for

a)

sustain.

b)

abstain.

c)

tenacious.

d)

retinue.

149.

Entourage is a synonym for

a)

sustain.

b)

abstain.

c)

tenacious.

d)

retinue.

150.

Correct is a synonym for

a)

misinformation.

b)

reform.

c)

formative.

d)

aptitude.

151.

Awkward is a synonym for

a)

inept.

b)

adept.

c)

aptitude.

d)

impose.

152.

Masterful is a synonym for

a)

inept.

b)

adept.

c)

aptitude.

d)

posit.

153.

Ability is a synonym for

a)

inept.

b)

adept.

c)

aptitude.

d)

posit.

154.

Propose is a synonym for

a)

posit.

b)

impose.

c)

disposition.

d)

figment.

155.

Inflict is a synonym for

a)

posit.

b)

impose.

c)

disposition.

d)

figment.

156.

Character is a synonym for

a)

posit.

b)

impose.

c)

disposition.

d)

effigy.

157.

Phantom is a synonym for

a)

figment.

b)

effigy.

c)

prefigure.

d)

aptitude.

158.

Foreshadow is a synonym for

a)

figment.

b)

effigy.

c)

prefigure.

d)

impose.

159.

Ruin is an antonym for

a)

misinformation.

b)

reform.

c)

formative.

d)

inept.

160.

Graceful is an antonym for

a)

inept.

b)

adept.

c)

aptitude.

d)

figment.

161.

Incompetent is an antonym for

a)

inept.

b)

adept.

c)

aptitude.

d)

formative.

162.

Fact is an antonym for

a)

figment.

b)

effigy.

c)

disposition.

d)

misinformation.

163.

Comprehensible is a synonym for

a)

elucidate.

b)

lucid.

c)

translucent.

d)

invidious.

164.

Vocabulary


1. I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.

a)

enemies

b)

partners

c)

classmates

d)

relatives

165.

Vocabulary


2. Some people say that ________ are just friends you

haven’t met yet.

a)

peers

b)

strangers

c)

coaches

d)

colleagues

166.

Vocabulary


3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

a)

do your fair share

b)

put your feet up

c)

be sick and tired

d)

run errands

167.

Vocabulary


4. My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

a)

accused

b)

argued

c)

discussed

d)

advised

168.

Vocabulary


5. I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________

of me.

a)

proud

b)

calm

c)

ashamed

d)

cheerful

169.

Vocabulary


6. Parents should always ________ to talk to their children

about their problems.

a)

do time

b)

make chores

c)

do chores

d)

make time

170.

Vocabulary


7. My family isn’t wealthy, but if we’re careful with our

money, we’ll get ________.

a)

by

b)

along

c)

back at

d)

together with

171.

Vocabulary


8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

a)

falling out

b)

falling apart

c)

piling up

d)

piling on

172.

Vocabulary


9. When a young person does something well, you

should ________ them for it.

a)

grumble

b)

gossip

c)

praise

d)

criticise

173.

Grammar


1. Her songs about love, ________ she is very well-known,

are fantastic.

a)

which

b)

for which

c)

that

d)

for that

174.

Grammar


2. My sister ________ in a school play tonight. Do you want

to come?

a)

is appearing

b)

is appearing

c)

does appear

d)

appears

175.

Grammar


3. Feeding a big family healthy meals ________ more and

more expensive.

a)

get

b)

is getting

c)

gets

d)

getting

176.

Grammar


4. ‘Can Billy come out and play?’

‘No, he ________ his mother do the chores right now.’

a)

is always helping

b)

helps

c)

does help

d)

is helping

177.

Grammar


5. ‘________ your grandparents this summer?’

‘Yes, and I can’t wait!’

a)

Are you visiting

b)

You are visiting

c)

Do you visit

d)

You do visit

178.

Grammar


6. I’m going to the airport to get Jane. ________ at three

o’clock, so I’d better hurry.

a)

Her plane arriving

b)

Her plane arrives

c)

Is her plane arriving

d)

Her plane does arrive

179.

Grammar


7. ‘Do you know the tall man with the red hair?’

‘Yes, he’s the man ________ brother built our house.’

a)

that

b)

which

c)

whose

d)

who

180.

Grammar


8. ‘What’s the matter, Steven? ________ miserable.’

‘I’ve just had an argument with my best friend.’

a)

Are you looking

b)

Do you look

c)

You look

d)

You are always looking

181.

Grammar


9. ‘Can I go to the match with Stella?’

‘No, and the reason ________ you can’t is because you

haven’t done the washing-up.’

a)

which

b)

why

c)

when

d)

where

182.

Please send your CV and .............. a recent photo .

a)

include

b)

conclude

c)

enclose

183.

Team sports help to develope childs ......................... skills

a)

social

b)

sociable

c)

artistic

184.

He enrolled on na course in .................. writing .

a)

easy

b)

dull

c)

boring

d)

creative

185.

He struggled to ........... the employer of his skills .

a)

participate

b)

persuade

c)

mislead

186.

The first half of the match was really ......... people felt bored .

a)

dull

b)

damp

c)

bull

187.

What made you decide a .......... as a vet ?

a)

function

b)

role

c)

career

188.

He was offered the .......... role in the new series .

a)

leading

b)

loading

c)

reading

189.

Omar seems to have a real ............. for painting .

a)

appointment

b)

apterous

c)

aptitude

190.

Jobs in media ......... .. excellent communication skills .

a)

acquire

b)

require

c)

inquire

191.

My ......... is paid directly to my bank account .

a)

salary

b)

summary

c)

story

192.

Lots of graduates fail to ............... the requirments of the job ,

a)

fix

b)

fullfill

c)

ignore

193.

The price of the holiday .................. taxes,hotel and flight .

a)

enclose

b)

conclude

c)

include

194.

Successful ........... will recieve notifications within a week .

a)

applicant

b)

salary

c)

job

195.

It is known that travel ................. mind .

a)

abroad

b)

broad

c)

broaden

196.

We will launch a .................... to promote awwareness of corona virus.

a)

compaign

b)

ship

c)

rocket

197.

Having a .................... personality is desirable for most jobs .

a)

miserable

b)

pleasant

c)

concieted

198.

He decided to .......... to London university .

a)

apply

b)

enclose

c)

lie

199.

There is a ......... change in the work environment.

a)

slow

b)

slight

c)

rapid

200.

I like jobs with ............. working hours .

a)

fixed

b)

flexable

c)

complex

201.

Messi has a great sports ............

a)

disability

b)

drawback

c)

talent

202.

Vocabulary


5. I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________

of me.

a)

proud

b)

calm

c)

ashamed

d)

cheerful

203.

How do you do? I'm_______ to meet you.

a)

Calm

b)

Pleased

c)

Helpful

d)

Lonely

204.

Vocabulary


1. I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.

a)

enemies

b)

partners

c)

classmates

d)

relatives

205.

Vocabulary


2. Some people say that ________ are just friends you

haven’t met yet.

a)

peers

b)

strangers

c)

coaches

d)

colleagues

206.

Vocabulary


3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

a)

do your fair share

b)

put your feet up

c)

be sick and tired

d)

run errands

207.

Vocabulary


4. My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

a)

accused

b)

argued

c)

discussed

d)

advised

208.

Vocabulary


5. I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________

of me.

a)

proud

b)

calm

c)

ashamed

d)

cheerful

209.
In order for you to really understand the message the author was attempting to convey in the novel, you have to understand the historical _____________.
a)
context
b)
evidence
c)
hypothesis
d)
claim
210.
A ______________ is used to show how others might view a topic differently than you. To overcome this, you should follow it up with a strong, fact-based rebuttal. 
a)
claim
b)
counteragument
c)
appeal
d)
hypothesis
211.
Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech was loaded with _________________ devices. His use of repetition is one of his most effective techniques.
a)
rhetorical 
b)
appeal
c)
narrator
d)
argument
212.
If you want someone to know how you feel, you should be more _____________ when you communicate your feeling to them.
a)
implicit
b)
explicit
213.
We all have our own unique ________________ that we have acquired over time. It is usually shaped by our upbringing and life experiences, which shape the way we see things. 
a)
perspective
b)
evidence
c)
hypothesis
d)
claim
214.
She did not state it directly, but she was clearly _________(ing) that I was the reason we lost the game. 
a)
imply
b)
allude
c)
characterize
d)
implicit
215.
Even though she did not say it, it was easy for me to ___________ that she was talking about me. 
a)
infer
b)
hypothesis
c)
foreshadow
d)
analyze
216.
When people mention eating the fruit from the  forbidden tree, they __________ to the story of Adam and Eve. 
a)
allude
b)
summarize
c)
characterize
d)
infer
217.
Every ___________ you make in your argument should be supported with strong measurable __________ that proves you are correct. 
a)
claim; data
b)
claim; counterargument
c)
rhetorical; evidence
d)
appeal; evidence
218.
When you ___________ a text you break it down and figuring out how all the different parts contribute to the overall message it conveys. 
a)
analyze
b)
characterize
c)
summarize
d)
imply
219.

What does bombastic mean

a)

of an extraordinary size or degree

b)

a long, angry, and impassioned speech

c)

high-sounding but with little meaning

d)

vehement or clamorous

220.

What does apoplectic mean?

a)

overcome with anger

b)

moving in a rapid or hectic way

c)

a large number of similar things or events

d)

a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true

221.

What does unequivocal mean?

a)

leaving no doubt

b)

not fair, evenly balanced, or having equal advantage

c)

shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently

d)

done openly and unashamedly

222.

What does infinitesimal mean?

a)

an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things

b)

very great in amount or degree

c)

an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something

d)

extremely small

223.

What does audacious mean?

a)

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

b)

sound, especially when recorded, transmitted, or reproduced

c)

of undisputed origin

d)

having been made greater in size or value

224.

What does antecedent mean?

a)

occurring or existing before a particular war

b)

of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood

c)

a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another

d)

a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned

225.

What does assiduous mean?

a)

absorb and integrate into a wider society or culture

b)

showing great care and perseverance

c)

make less intense

d)

not in a straight or level position

226.

What does anthropomorphism mean?

a)

resembling a human being in form

b)

a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing

c)

the study of human societies and cultures and their development

d)

the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object

227.

What does covet mean?

a)

yearn to possess or have

b)

fraud

c)

an agreement

d)

an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death

228.

What does dilapidated mean?

a)

a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones

b)

in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect

c)

make or become wider, larger, or more open

d)

a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge

229.
more than is needed; unnecessary
a)
superfluous
b)
fasidious
c)
cantankerous
d)
belligerent
230.
having to do with artistic beauty
a)
aesthetic
b)
cantankerous
c)
enigma
d)
maverick
231.
very attentive to detail; meticulous
a)
fastidious
b)
aesthetic
c)
maverick
d)
cantankerous
232.
bad tempered or irritable
a)
cantankerous
b)
belligerent
c)
superfluous
d)
fastidious
233.
a riddle or a mystery; a puzzling person
a)
enigma
b)
maverick
c)
aesthetic
d)
belligerent
234.
taking part in a war or fighting; ready to fight
a)
belligerent
b)
cantankerous
c)
enigma
d)
fastidious
235.
one who refuses to follow the customs or rules of a group
a)
maverick
b)
enigma
c)
fastidious
d)
superfluous
236.
superfluous
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
237.
aesthetic
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
238.
fastidious
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
239.
cantankerous
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
240.
enigma
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
241.
belligerent
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
242.
maverick
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
243.
The math lesson about finding area of triangles was ____ because we learned it in 5th grade.
a)
fastidious
b)
superfluous
c)
aesthetic
d)
cantakerous
244.
Although she never went to art school, her photography showed true ___ quality.
a)
aesthetic
b)
maverick
c)
enigma
d)
belligerent
245.
When he ironed dress shirts, Ross was ___ about removing every tiny wrinkle.
a)
fastidious
b)
cantankerous
c)
aesthetic
d)
superfluous
246.
Mrs. Baker is ___ in the morning before she has a cup of coffee.
a)
cantankerous
b)
belligerent
c)
enigma
d)
superfluous
247.
Liam is an ___ because he doesn't participate in class or do the homework, but he aces every quiz.
a)
enigma
b)
belligerent
c)
superfluous
d)
aesthetic
248.
Hunter was ___ when a high schooler pushed his little brother down and stole his bike.
a)
belligerent
b)
fastidious
c)
maverick
d)
cantankerous
249.
Gandhi was a true ___ because he promoted peaceful protest that eventually overthrew Great Britain's control over India.
a)
maverick
b)
enigma
c)
belligerent
d)
aesthetic
250.

What is the definition of 'demand'?

a)

to persist

b)

to circumvent

c)

to recant

d)

to insistently request

251.

What does it mean to 'establish' something?

a)

to form a theory

b)

to set up or show to be true

c)

to synchronize

d)

to predict something

252.

What does it mean to be 'impartial'?

a)

to reject

b)

to announce officially

c)

to take back an opinion or belief

d)

to be fair and just

253.

What is the definition of 'offhand'?

a)

ungraciously or offensively

b)

to make an example of

c)

say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief

d)

to find a way around

254.

What does it mean to 'persist'?

a)

to form a theory

b)

to set up or show to be true

c)

continuing firmly

d)

an insistent request

255.

What does it mean to 'circumvent' something?

a)

the avoidance of extremeness especially in behavior

b)

to find a way around

c)

an extended period of time without activity

d)

fair and just

256.

What is an 'eclipse'?

a)

invent or construct

b)

able to detect, perceptible

c)

not leading to a firm conclusion, not ending doubt

d)

an obscuring of the light

257.

What does it mean to 'fabricate' something?

a)

to predict

b)

to invent or construct

c)

the operation of two or more things at the same time

d)

be a typical example of

258.

What does it mean to 'exemplify' something?

a)

to say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief

b)

continuing firmly

c)

be a typical example of

d)

to set up or show to be true

259.

What does it mean to be 'discernible'?

a)

able to detect, perceptible

b)

showing no prejudice for or against something

c)

an obscuring of the light

d)

ungraciously or offensively

260.

What does it mean to be 'straightforward'?

a)

to feel uncertain about

b)

to form a theory

c)

to announce or declare officially or publicly

d)

uncomplicated, honest and frank

261.

What does it mean for something to be 'inconclusive'?

a)

ungraciously or offensively

b)

continuing firmly

c)

showing no prejudice

d)

not leading to a firm conclusion, not ending doubt

262.

What does it mean to be 'unbiased'?

a)

to form a theory

b)

showing no prejudice for or against

c)

fair and just

d)

able to detect, preceptible

263.

What is the definition of 'synchronization'?

a)

to find a way around, overcome, outwit

b)

be a typical example of

c)

the operation of two or more things at the same time

d)

say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, renounce or take back

264.

What is the definition of 'hibernation'?

a)

to set up or show to be true

b)

to find a way around, overcome, outwit

c)

an extended period of time without activity or indoors.

d)

uncomplicated, honest and frank

265.

What does it mean to 'repudiate' something?

a)

to feel uncertain about

b)

refuse to accept or be associated with, to reject

c)

the operation of two or more things at the same time

d)

invent or construc

266.

What does it mean to 'proclaim' something?

a)

to form a theory

b)

to set up or show to be true

c)

the avoidance of extremes especially in behavior

d)

to announce or declare officially or publicly

267.

What does it mean to 'foretell' something?

a)

to predict

b)

be a typical example of

c)

to find a way around, overcome, outwit

d)

to set up or show to be true

268.

What does it mean to 'recant' something?

a)

showing NO prejudice for or against something, impartial

b)

not leading to a firm conclusion, not ending doubt

c)

the operation of two or more things at the same time.

d)

say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, renounce or take bac

269.

What is "moderation"?

a)

- uncomplicated, honest and frank

b)

the avoidance of extremes especially in behavior

c)

ungraciously or offensively

d)

say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, renounce or take back

270.

What is the definition of the word "retort"?

a)

A long, detailed explanation

b)

A quick reply to a question or remark

c)

A silent gesture

d)

A written document

271.

In what context might you avoid making a retort?

a)

During a debate competition

b)

While reading a book

c)

To keep peace during dinner

d)

When writing an essay

272.

Which of the following situations might involve a retort?

a)

Writing a novel

b)

Answering a question in class

c)

Listening to music

d)

Watching a movie

273.

What is the opposite of making a retort?

a)

Ignoring a comment

b)

Responding quickly

c)

Asking a question

d)

Making a joke

274.

Which of the following best describes a speculative idea?

a)

Well-researched and proven

b)

Risky and unproven

c)

Reliable and factual

d)

Safe and certain

275.

Which word is a synonym for "sporadic"?

a)

Regular

b)

Predictable

c)

Frequent

d)

Intermittent

276.

What is a common misconception about the word "sporadic"?

a)

It means frequent.

b)

It means scattered.

c)

It means unpredictable.

d)

It means occasional.

277.

What is the implied benefit of alleviating pain?

a)

Increased discomfort

b)

Improved well-being

c)

Decreased health

d)

Increased stress

278.

What feeling do people have when good things concur?

a)

Sadness

b)

Happiness

c)

Anger

d)

Indifference

279.

What is the opposite of "concur"?

a)

Agree

b)

Approve

c)

Disagree

d)

Accept

280.

What part of speech is the word "insidious"?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

281.

What is the tone of something described as insidious?

a)

Positive

b)

Neutral

c)

Negative

d)

Joyful

282.

Which of the following is a synonym for "quirk"?

a)

Routine

b)

Peculiarity

c)

Flaw

d)

Habit

283.

How might a "quirky" person be perceived by others?

a)

Boring and dull

b)

Interesting and charming

c)

Serious and focused

d)

Common and predictable

284.

Which of the following best describes the effect of something "potent"?

a)

Minimal and negligible

b)

Strong and significant

c)

Weak and unnoticeable

d)

Mild and moderate

285.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of something innovative?

a)

New

b)

Original

c)

Traditional

d)

Experimental

286.

How would you describe a company that is known for being innovative?

a)

It rarely changes its products

b)

It frequently introduces new and original products

c)

It avoids taking risks

d)

It relies on outdated technology

287.

What might you do if you feel something isn't worthy of your consideration?

a)

Disdain it

b)

Admire it

c)

Celebrate it

d)

Ignore it

288.

What feeling is often associated with conceding?

a)

Happiness

b)

Indifference

c)

Unwillingness

d)

Excitement

289.

In what context might you use the word "benevolent"?

a)

Describing a storm

b)

Describing a kind person

c)

Describing a machine

d)

Describing a difficult task

290.

What is the meaning of the word root 'bio'?

a)

biography

b)

biology

c)

biome

d)

life

291.

What is the antonym of 'benevolent'?

a)

cruel

b)

kind

c)

merciful

d)

malevolent

292.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The doctor's diagnosis was ________.

a)

pneumonia

b)

influenza

c)

bronchitis

d)

headache

293.

What is the meaning of the word root 'aud'?

a)

To touch

b)

To taste

c)

To see

d)

To hear

294.

What is the antonym of 'innocent'?

a)

guilty

b)

responsible

c)

blameworthy

d)

culpable

295.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The politician's speech was ________.

a)

boring

b)

confusing

c)

irrelevant

d)

inspiring

296.

What is the meaning of the word root 'chron'?

a)

time

b)

distance

c)

speed

d)

history

297.

What is the antonym of 'vibrant'?

a)

lifeless

b)

colorless

c)

drab

d)

dull

298.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The artist's painting was ________.

a)

beautiful

b)

ugly

c)

boring

d)

messy

299.

What is the meaning of the word root 'dict'?

a)

To write

b)

To read

c)

To say or speak

d)

To listen

300.

Marked by distress

a)

frugal

b)

fraught

c)

hackneyed

d)

haughty

301.

Avoiding waste

a)

frugal

b)

fraught

c)

hackneyed

d)

haughty

302.

Repeated too often; over-familiar through overuse; unimaginative

a)

hedonist

b)

hypothesis

c)

hackneyed

d)

haughty

303.

Having or showing arrogant superiority

a)

hedonist

b)

hypothesis

c)

hackneyed

d)

haughty

304.

Officially attach or connect (a subsidiary group or a person) to an organization.

a)

affiliate

b)

hypothesize

c)

hackneyed

d)

haughty

305.

A proposal intended to explain certain facts and observations

a)

affiliate

b)

hypothesis

c)

hackneyed

d)

haughty

306.

Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

a)

inevitable

b)

hypothesis

c)

impetuous

d)

haughty

307.

Lacking worth or importance

a)

inevitable

b)

inconsequential

c)

impetuous

d)

intuitive

308.

Incapable of being avoided or prevented

a)

inevitable

b)

inconsequential

c)

impetuous

d)

intuitive

309.

Spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency

a)

inevitable

b)

inconsequential

c)

impetuous

d)

intuitive

310.

Maria is so ____________________, she can tell if something is wrong without you saying anything to her.

a)

inevitable

b)

inconsequential

c)

impetuous

d)

intuitive

311.

Success is ______________ if you work tenaciously and don't let anything get in your way.

a)

inevitable

b)

inconsequential

c)

impetuous

d)

intuitive

312.

Many students feel homework is ________________ because they don't think it helps a student learn.

a)

inevitable

b)

inconsequential

c)

impetuous

d)

intuitive

313.

Manny is so _____________; he never thinks before he acts.

a)

inevitable

b)

inconsequential

c)

impetuous

d)

intuitive

314.

He made a ____________ about the group; if one drops out, they will all drop out.

a)

inevitable

b)

hypothesis

c)

impetuous

d)

intuitive

315.

She broke up with him because he was ________ with criminals.

a)

inconsequentially

b)

frugally

c)

affiliated

d)

intuitively

316.

How ___________ of you to think I am nothing without you.

a)

hedonist

b)

hypothesis

c)

hackneyed

d)

haughty

317.

I never want to hear the _______________ stereotype that Americans are ignorant ever again.

a)

hedonist

b)

hypothesis

c)

hackneyed

d)

haughty

318.

My aunt is so __________, she hangs paper towels to dry and reuses them.

a)

haughty

b)

inevitable

c)

hackneyed

d)

frugal

319.

Some schools are ____________ with students who are apathetic (don't care) about learning.

a)

haughty

b)

inevitable

c)

fraught

d)

frugal

320.

Which word is synonymous with ordinary?

a)

jubilation

b)

mundane

c)

lobbyist

d)

nonchalant

321.

Which word is synonymous with a feeling of extreme joy?

a)

jubilation

b)

mundane

c)

lobbyist

d)

nonchalant

322.

Which word is synonymous with duration of service; long life?

a)

jubilation

b)

mundane

c)

lobbyist

d)

longevity

323.

Which word is synonymous with being dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight

a)

jubilation

b)

mundane

c)

parched

d)

longevity

324.

Which word is synonymous with being marked by blithe unconcern

a)

jubilation

b)

mundane

c)

parched

d)

nonchalant

325.

Which word is synonymous with being marked a person who delivers a speech?

a)

orator

b)

mundane

c)

parched

d)

nonchalant

326.

Which word is synonymous with being rich and superior in quality?

a)

orator

b)

mundane

c)

opulent

d)

mundane

327.

Which word is synonymous with someone who is employed to persuade legislators to vote for legislation that favors their employer?

a)

orator

b)

mundane

c)

opulent

d)

lobbyist

328.

Which word is synonymous with someone who does, says, or wears things intended to attract notice and impress others?

a)

orator

b)

ostentatious

c)

opulent

d)

lobbyist

329.

Which word is synonymous with someone who tends to betray?

a)

nonchalant

b)

mundane

c)

lobbyist

d)

perfidious

330.

She felt ___________ about failing because she didn't care.

a)

jubilation

b)

mundane

c)

lobbyist

d)

nonchalant

331.

A ____________ day at the beach is still a great day!

a)

ostentatious

b)

mundane

c)

opulent

d)

perfidious

332.

He _______________ talked about his best friend behind his back and told all his secrets.

a)

opulently

b)

mundanely

c)

lobbyist

d)

perfidiously

333.

James __________ walked into the room wearing a cheerleader's outfit; just begging for attention.

a)

mundanely

b)

ostentatiously

c)

opulently

d)

perfidiously

334.

The ___________ was hired by the cigarette company to get legislature changed in favor of less regulations on pollution.

a)

orator

b)

mundane

c)

opulent

d)

lobbyist

335.

The ground was so __________ due to the drought, it started to crack.

a)

jubilation

b)

parched

c)

mundane

d)

longevity

336.

The __________ she felt after receiving her favorite perfume for Christmas was so great, everyone felt joyous for her.

a)

jubilation

b)

mundane

c)

lobbyist

d)

nonchalant

337.

The ____________ of the books in our school is not very long because the students do not take care of them.

a)

longevity

b)

mundane

c)

lobbyist

d)

ostentatious

338.

The ____________ of the palace was very impressive; it was covered in gold!

a)

orator

b)

mundane

c)

opulence

d)

lobbyist

339.

Good _____________ skills can lead to a good job in public speaking.

a)

oratory

b)

mundane

c)

opulence

d)

perfidious

340.

What word means concerned with practical matters?

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

341.

What word means characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)?

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

342.

What word means making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction?

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

343.

What word means postpone doing what one should be doing?

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

344.

What word means an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment?

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperity

d)

rancorous

345.

What word means serving or tending to excite or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy?

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperity

d)

rancorous

346.

What word means not fanciful or imaginative; ordinary?

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperity

d)

prosaic

347.

What word means careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; wise?

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperity

d)

prosaic

348.

What word means habitually complaining?

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

querulous

d)

mundane

349.

What word means showing deep-seated resentment?

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

querulous

d)

rancorous

350.

Fill in the blank. The student showed ______ toward the teacher after he yelled at her by giving him the silent treatment.

a)

provoke

b)

prudence

c)

querulous

d)

rancor

351.

Fill in the blank. Should I chase my dreams and be a circus clown or be more ________ and go to college?

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

352.

Fill in the blank. Janice was such a __________ child, everyone thought she was older than she was.

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

353.

Fill in the blank. How _________ of you to tell everyone that you have a summer house in France and a winter home in Florida.

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

354.

Fill in the blank. Why ___________ when you can do what needs to be done right now?

a)

pragmatic

b)

precocious

c)

pretentious

d)

procrastinate

355.

Fill in the blank. The business was so __________, everyone wanted to invest their money.

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperous

d)

rancorous

356.

Fill in the blank. Making ___________ statements like "I will slap you" will only cause yourself more trouble.

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperity

d)

rancorous

357.

Fill in the blank. She didn't want to have a __________ party, so she invited circus acts to make it more fun.

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperous

d)

prosaic

358.

Fill in the blank. It was very ____________ of you to pay all your bills before taking a vacation.

a)

provocative

b)

prudent

c)

prosperity

d)

prosaic

359.

Fill in the blank. The bumpy ride left her feeling ___________ and in a bad mood.

a)

prosaic

b)

prudent

c)

querulous

d)

mundane

360.

What word means: Not deep emotionally or intellectually; shallow

a)

transient

b)

superficial

c)

superfluous

d)

tactful

361.

What word means: Useless; serving no purpose

a)

transient

b)

superficial

c)

superfluous

d)

tactful

362.

What word means: quiet, cautious, and secretive; taking pains to avoid being observed; sneaky

a)

transient

b)

superficial

c)

superfluous

d)

surreptitious

363.

What word means: Showing a sense of what is considerate in dealing with the feelings of others

a)

transient

b)

superficial

c)

superfluous

d)

tactful

364.

What word means: determined; persistent; does not give up

a)

transient

b)

tenacious

c)

superfluous

d)

tactful

365.

What word means: Temporary

a)

transient

b)

tenacious

c)

superfluous

d)

tactful

366.

What word means: Impressive by reason of age; worthy of respect because of age

a)

transient

b)

tenacious

c)

superfluous

d)

venerable

367.

What word means: show to be right by providing justification or proof; to clear someone of blame or suspicion

a)

transient

b)

vindicate

c)

superfluous

d)

venerable

368.

What word means: Marked by keen caution and watchful prudence; aware of the dangers

a)

wary

b)

vindicate

c)

superfluous

d)

venerable

369.

What word means: Hate

a)

wary

b)

vindicate

c)

superfluous

d)

abhor

370.

Fill in the blank: The friendship was so ____________; we never talked about anything really deep.

a)

transient

b)

superficial

c)

superfluous

d)

tactful

371.

Fill in the blank: It's wise to be _______________ when giving bad news so the person hearing it doesn't feel worse.

a)

transient

b)

superficial

c)

superfluous

d)

tactful

372.

Fill in the blank: The thought was so ______________, I don't even remember it.

a)

transient

b)

wary

c)

tenacious

d)

tactful

373.

Fill in the blank: ___________________ people never give up; they keep going until they achieve their goals.

a)

transient

b)

wary

c)

tenacious

d)

tactful

374.

Fill in the blank: I am very ________________ of people who tell lies , so I make sure their words match their actions to see if they’re truthful.

a)

transient

b)

wary

c)

tenacious

d)

tactful

375.

Fill in the blank: The ________________ Mrs. Jones celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday.

a)

venerable

b)

wary

c)

tenacious

d)

tactful

376.

Fill in the blank: Some employees are so ___________________, they need to be fired because they do nothing all day.

a)

venerable

b)

wary

c)

superfluous

d)

tactful

377.

Fill in the blank: Once you're caught in a lie, it is difficult to ______________ yourself because no one will believe you after you've been discredited.

a)

venerable

b)

wary

c)

vindicate

d)

tactful

378.

Fill in the blank: Because she was late, she tried to walk in _________________ so the teacher would not notice her.

a)

abhorrently

b)

superficial

c)

superfluous

d)

surreptitiously

379.

Fill in the blank: I ________ the act of bullying because it causes so much pain to others.

a)

abhor

b)

wary

c)

superfluous

d)

surreptitious

380.

forgiveness; pardon; release

a)

credible

b)

plausible

c)

absolution

d)

obdurate

381.

 of little value; gaudy 

a)

credible

b)

tawdry

c)

absolution

d)

obdurate

382.

obvious

a)

hasten

b)

creditable

c)

obdurate

d)

blatant

383.

 a respite; postponement of a sentence; cancel or postpone a punishment

a)

reprieve

b)

devise

c)

absolution

d)

pausible

384.

praiseworthy

a)

tawdry

b)

ensconce

c)

obdurate

d)

creditable

385.

establish firmly in a position 

a)

reprieve

b)

ensconse

c)

hasten

d)

devise

386.

 can be believed; reasonable

a)

obdurate

b)

ensconsed

c)

plausible

d)

tawdry

387.

hurry; accelerate; rush

a)

hasten

b)

ensconse

c)

obdurate

d)

absolve

388.

stubborn

a)

tawdry

b)

plausible

c)

obdurate

d)

blatant

389.

 plan or invent (create) by careful thought

a)

devise

b)

ensconse

c)

absolve

d)

hasten

390.

The boss was about to fire him but he gave Jack a _____ by giving him time to improve.

a)

tawdry

b)

absolution

c)

reprieve

d)

creditable

391.

A priest can _______ someone of their sins if they confess.

a)

hasten

b)

blatant

c)

devise

d)

absolve

392.

No one could help him because of his ______ determination to do whatever he wanted, no matter how wrong.

a)

hasty

b)

obdurate

c)

creditable

d)

absolved

393.

Give me a truly ______ reason why you're late and not the flimsy excuse you usually give.

a)

plausible

b)

tawdry

c)

blatant

d)

absolved

394.

Due to the ______ stories she heard about his behavior, she refused to hire him.

a)

creditable

b)

ensconsed

c)

tawdry

d)

obdurate

395.

If you didn't mean to do it, you deserve _____ because it was done accidentally.

a)

creditable

b)

absolution

c)

haste

d)

obdurate

396.

Spitting on people is not a ______ act, it's a reprehensible one.

a)

creditable

b)

obdurate

c)

hasty

d)

plausible

397.

You need to get to class _____ so that you're not marked late.

a)

creditable

b)

tawdry

c)

hastily

d)

blatantly

398.

Your _______ disrespect earned you a suspension.

a)

ensconced

b)

creditable

c)

blatant

d)

absolved

399.

The police officer was _______ by the door so the thief was caught on his way out.

a)

ensconced

b)

obdurate

c)

hastened

d)

absolved

400.

right : correct :: under : ______

a)

below

b)

under

c)

beside

d)

over

401.

narrow : thin :: wealthy :______

a)

rich

b)

brilliant

c)

poor

d)

honest

402.

new : old :: narrow : _______

a)

big

b)

wide

c)

small

d)

long

403.

scissors: cut :: eraser :_____

a)

erase

b)

draw

c)

paint

d)

write

404.

clock : tick :: bell : ______

a)

dig

b)

roar

c)

ring

d)

bang

405.
Determine the word relationship.
Spicy is to pepper as bland is to potato.
a)

characteristic

b)

cause /effect

c)

antonyms

d)

part/whole

406.
What's the relationship?
Happiness is to smiling as sadness is to crying.
a)
synonyms
b)
cause/effect
c)
item/category
d)
part/whole
407.
Acknowledge is to ignore as travel is to remain.
This analogy uses...
a)
antonyms
b)
synonyms
408.
Wall : Room ::
a)
Lettuce : Sandwich
b)
Dog : Cat
c)
River:Lake
d)
Song : Dance
409.
Purpose is to reason as privacy is to time alone.  This analogy uses.....
a)
antonyms
b)
synonyms
410.

Three is to Triangle as Four is to _________

a)

Octagon

b)

Square

c)

Pentagon

d)

3-D

411.
November is to month as Tuesday is to_______
a)
week
b)
year
c)
day
d)
month
412.
_____ is to destroy as bright is to dim.
a)
Tear down
b)
pull
c)
build
d)
push
413.
Theater is to movie as ______ is to ______.
a)
radio is to music
b)
dog is to bark
c)
dad is to mom
d)
sister is to brother
414.
Identify the relationship of the analogy: 
protest : disapprove :: offend : anger
a)
Synonyms
b)
Antonyms
415.
Identify the relationship of the analogy: 
chief : leader :: pause : cease
a)
Synonyms
b)
Antonyms
416.
Identify the relationship of the analogy:
inner : outer :: junior : senior
a)
Synonyms
b)
Antonyms
417.
Identify the relationship of the analogy: 
knowledge : ignorance :: inferior : superior
a)
Synonyms
b)
Antonyms
418.
Identify the relationship of the analogy: 
limited : boundless :: decrease : increase
a)
Synonyms
b)
Antonyms
419.
Identify the relationship of the analogy: 
rude : courteous :: lazy : industrious
a)
Synonyms
b)
Antonyms
420.

What type of analogy is this?

elbow : arm :: cashier : store

a)

Synonyms

b)

Object : Use

c)

Homophones

d)

Part : Whole

421.

What type of analogy is this?

brim : hat :: mantel : fireplace

a)

Synonyms

b)

Object : Use

c)

Homophones

d)

Part : Whole

422.

What type of analogy is this?

literature : read :: crane : lift

a)

Synonyms

b)

Object : Use

c)

Homophones

d)

Part : Whole

423.

What type of analogy is this?

retort : respond :: occupation : employment

a)

Synonyms

b)

Antonyms

c)

Homophones

d)

Part-Whole

424.

What type of analogy is this?

dispute : quarrel :: compassionate : sympathetic

a)

Synonyms

b)

Antonyms

c)

Classification

d)

Function

425.

What type of analogy is this?

reduce : increase :: resist : surrender

a)

Synonyms

b)

Antonyms

c)

Cause-Effect

d)

Problem-Solution

426.

What type of analogy is this?

marvelous : great :: rigid : strict

a)

Synonyms

b)

Antonyms

c)

Homophones

d)

Characteristics

427.

What type of analogy is this?

feeble : strong :: graceful : clumsy

a)

Synonyms

b)

Antonyms

c)

Homophones

d)

Definition

428.

What type of analogy is this?

bargain : deal :: novice : beginner

a)

Synonyms

b)

Antonyms

c)

Definition

d)

Cause-Effect

429.

What type of analogy is this?

tiny : large:: generous : stingy

a)

Synonyms

b)

Antonyms

c)

Characteristics

d)

Classification

430.

accomplice : aiding and abetting ::  ___________

a)

A. theft : thief

b)

B. pilot : hijacking

c)

C. traitor : betraying

d)

D. terrorism : terrorist

431.

antiquated : antediluvian :: _________

a)

A. concise : long

b)

B. precipitate : rash

c)

C. comply : yielding

d)

D. decisive : puzzled

432.

koala : joey :: _________

a)

A. chick : penguin

b)

B. goose : gosling

c)

C. gaggle : peacock

d)

D. gander : duckling

433.

onus : burden :: _________

a)

A. strut : glide

b)

B. opus : work

c)

C. stupor : alertness

d)

D. suavity : provincial

434.

edition : insubordination :: ____________

a)

A. ruse : trick

b)

B. prelude : end

c)

C. fitness : impropriety

d)

D. stalemate : continuation

435.

antithesis : contrast :: compendium : ___________

a)

A. bank

b)

B. explanation

c)

C. plan

d)

D. summary

436.

bovine : herd :: swan : ____________

a)

A. bevy

b)

B. coterie

c)

C. pod

d)

D. pride

437.

dolphin : bull :: antelope : _______

a)

A. bovine

b)

B. buck

c)

C. cow

d)

D. doe

438.

debate : argue :: concession : _______

a)

A. contain

b)

B. continue

c)

C. halt

d)

D. yield

439.

itinerary : plan :: annals : _________

a)

A. enumeration

b)

B. magic

c)

C. records

d)

D. shop

440.

Identify the pair of words that is similar in relationship to the one given in question pair:

PARAGRAPH: ESSAY:: --------

a)

object: verb

b)

phrase: preposition

c)

interjection: parenthesis

d)

clause: sentence

441.

CHUCKLE: LAUGHING:: 

a)

uproar: shouting

b)

whisper: speaking

c)

hum: whistling

d)

lecture: conversing

442.

STUPOR: ALERT::

a)

rebellion: defiant 

b)

despair: hopeful 

c)

expectation: unfulfilled

d)

ennui: listless

443.

INSTIGATOR : INCITE::

a)

accomplice : threaten

b)

employee : strike

c)

bully : browbeat

d)

lawyer : enact

444.

CURIOSITY : KNOW:: 

a)

starvation : eat

b)

wanderlust : travel

c)

humor : laugh

d)

survival : live

445.

ANTIDOTE : POISON:: 

a)

cure : recovery 

b)

narcotic : sleep 

c)

stimulant : relapse

d)

tonic : lethargy

446.

DIE:SHAPING:: 

a)

anchor:sailing 

b)

drill:boring

c)

pedal:propelling

d)

ink:printing

447.

COGENT : CONVINCE :: 

a)

repugnant: repel 

b)

dangerous : avoid

c)

eloquent: refine

d)

generous : appreciate

448.

OFFENSE: PECCADILLO:: 

a)

envy : resentment 

b)

quarrel: tiff 

c)

affinity : wish

d)

depression : regret

 

449.

LORD : SERF ::

a)

police : officer

b)

slave : misery

c)

capital : punishment

d)

ruler : subject

450.

DECREPITITUDE : RENOVATION ::

a)

doctor : consultation

b)

estrangement : reconciliation

c)

credulity : fury

d)

reproof : confirmation

451.

BRAGGART : MODEST ::

a)

dilettante : amateurish

b)

visionary : practical

c)

insurgent : revolutionary

d)

expert : refined

452.

GYMNAST : AGILE ::

a)

craftsman : dexterous

b)

actress : beautiful     

c)

athlete : tall

d)

clown : fat

453.

WHALE : FISH ::

a)

hound : dog

b)

bat : bird

c)

alligator : crocodile

d)

fly : worm

454.

DAMAGE : DEMOLISH ::

a)

construct : make

b)

yap : howl

c)

alleged : punished

d)

action : plan

455.

BLIZZARD : SNOW ::

a)

harvest : garden

b)

flood : lake

c)

water : ice

d)

deluge : rain

456.

PLAGIARIZE : STEAL ::

a)

hoard : dispel

b)

placate : provoke

c)

concentrate : refine

d)

ostracize : exclude

457.

CHISEL : CARVE ::

a)

athlete : compete

b)

courtroom : judge

c)

artist : sculpt

d)

scalpel : operate

458.

PHLEGMATIC : EXCITEMENT::

a)

insolent : respect

b)

penurious : frugality

c)

fractious : sarcasm

d)

 timorous : trepidation

459.

APATHETIC : EMOTION ::

a)

eloquent : precision

b)

lenient : permanence

c)

zealous : passion

d)

glib : sincerity

460.

drummer : band :: wheel : _______

a)

driver

b)

tire

c)

road

d)

car

461.

teacher : mentor :: student : ___________

a)

school

b)

uniform

c)

learner

d)

principal

462.

enormous : huge :: petite : ______________

a)

tiny

b)

great

c)

ugly

d)

tall

463.

basketball ring : court :: books : _____________

a)

teacher

b)

librarian

c)

library

d)

student

464.

chill out : tense up :: fluffy :

a)

light

b)

heavy

c)

tender

d)

cute

465.

school supplies : marker :: furniture : __________

a)

books

b)

cabinet

c)

dishes

d)

dining room

466.

What type of analogy is given below?

class : student :: family : sibling

a)

Object to Function

b)

Part to Whole

c)

Synonym

d)

Antonym

467.

What type of analogy is given below?

organized : chaotic :: friend : foe

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Item to Category

d)

Part to Whole

468.

What type of analogy is given below?

kitchenware : frying pan :: gadget : smart watch

a)

item to category

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

whole to part

469.

What type of analogy is given below?

camera : photograph :: ruler : measure

a)

Item to Category

b)

Object to Function

c)

Synonym

d)

Antonym

470.

Choose the pair that has the same kind of relationship.

1. digressive : statement

a)

biased : opinion

b)

circuitous : route

c)

slanderous : slur

d)

tangential : presupposition

471.

2. industrious : idle

a)

austere : strict

b)

enthusiastic : anxious

c)

hospitable : gracious

d)

impartial : biased

472.

3. diplomat : tact

a)

accountant : flexibility

b)

inventor : ingenuity

c)

administrator : education

d)

politician : flamboyance

473.

4. emigrate : exile

a)

contribute : debut

b)

select : organize

c)

capture : imprison

d)

enlist : conscript

474.

5. industrious : idle

a)

austere : strict

b)

impartial : biased

c)

enthusiastic : anxious

d)

hospitable : gracious

475.

6. depression : emotion

a)

pollution : ozone

b)

diffusion : perfume

c)

illusion : shadow

d)

pattern : design

476.

7. tango : dance

a)

stanza : line

b)

elegy : poem

c)

rhyme : pattern

d)

tonality : instrumentation

477.

8. contract : implode

a)

stretch : flex

b)

expand : swell

c)

add : accelerate

d)

descend : plummet

478.

9. text : extemporize

a)

score : improvise

b)

style : decorate

c)

diagram : realize

d)

exhibit : demonstrate

479.

10. canvas : painter

a)

chisel : wood

b)

marble : sculptor

c)

leather : shoe

d)

hammer : carpenter

480.

This is a statement that shows the relationship between words.

a)

Analogy

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Hyperbole

481.

How many types of analogy were dicussed in the discussion?

a)

7

b)

8

c)

9

d)

6

482.

This type of analogy shows opposite relation.

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Cause to Effect

d)

Object to Action

483.

This type of analogy states something as a part of a whole.

a)

Part to Whole

b)

Part to General

c)

Part to Part

d)

Whole to Part

484.

This type of analogy the action and the result of the action.

a)

Cause to Action

b)

Cause to Effect

c)

Cause to Result

d)

Cause to Outcome

485.

This type of analogy states the object and its user.

a)

Object to Action

b)

Object to User

c)

Object to Purpose

d)

Object to Result

486.

Is the sentece "Eating too much will make you fat" an analogy?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

d)

None of the above

487.

Is analogy can be written in sentencial form?

a)

No

b)

Yes

c)

Absolutely Yes

d)

Absolutely No

488.

Is the single colon in an analogy is read as "IS TO"?

a)

Yes

b)

No

489.

Give an example of cauce to effect analogy.

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490.

Give an example of part to whole analogy.

4 lines
491.

Give an example of Object to Action/Purpose analogy.

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492.

Rewrite this analogy in its sentencial form "boy : man :: girl : woman

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493.

What type of analogy is this?

boy : man :: girl : woman

Huge : big : little : tiny

a)

Synonym

b)

Antonym

c)

Part to Whole

d)

Cause to Effect

494.

WHat type of analogy is this?

"petal is to flower as arm is to man"

solar system : milky way galaxy :: heart : circulatory

a)

Part to Whole

b)

Cause to Effect

c)

Object to User

d)

Object to Action

495.

This is a type of analogy in which the first word contains the SOURCE, or the person, place, or thing, from which something comes. The PRODUCT is the substance or object that is manufactured or created.

a)

Object to User

b)

Source to Product

c)

Object to Action

d)

Cause to Effect

496.

Supply the missing word in the given analogy (Cause to Effect).

Deforestation : Flood :: shout : ???

(a)  

497.

Supply the missing word in the given analogy (Antonym).

happy : sad :: dead : ????

(a)  

498.

Supply the missing word in the given analogy (Object to Action/Purpose).

Song : sing :: car : ???

(a)  

499.

Supply the missing word in the given analogy (Part to Whole).

classroom : school :: keyboard : ???

(a)  

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