English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version)

English Vocabulary Test (U.S Version)

 

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

His son's group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.

a.  influential

b.  Positive

c.  Hysterical

d.  Harmful

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

The recent shenanigans in the town square went against all PRECEPTS of decency.

a.  Rules for action or behavior

b.  Vague ideas; abstractions

c.  Significance

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

Mr. Winkle was dismayed to discover that his willful young wife ______ her wealth and ________ the law at every opportunity.

a.  flouted/flouted

b.  flouted/flaunted

c.  flaunted/flouted

d.  flaunted/flaunted

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary

a. Quiescence

b. Theocracy

c. Swindle

d. Sinecure

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The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top client.

a.  Deluge

b.  Dearth

c.  Hindrance

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The despot's MINIONS were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.

a.  Sycophants; servile followers

b.  Distant relatives

c.  Armored knights

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Sally was greatly ________ when I said I didn't like redheads.

a.  piqued

b.  peeked

c. peaked

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias _______ her hair color.

a.  complimented

b.  complemented

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I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and _______ path.

a.  tortious

b.  tortuous

c.  torturous

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options Oscar who did not possess a discerning _________ , preferred hotdogs to steak.

a. palette

b. pallet

c. palate

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it used in the sentence below.

Running around barefoot in the snow will only EXACERBATE your flu symptoms.

a.  Eliminate

b.  Aggravate; worsen

c.  Exhaust; drain of strength

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  

b. holy

c. wholly

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. She launched her new line of handbags _________ a fanfare of publicity.

a. between  

b. amid

c. among

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The crafty spy gave a _________ name to the hotel clerk.

  

a.  fictitious

b.  fictional

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

ADVERSE

a. Moody

b. Poetic

c. Favorable

d. Twisted

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It would BEHOOVE you to show a little more respect to the judge and jury who are deciding your case.

a.  Be too much trouble to

b.  Be detrimental to

c.  Be worthwhile or proper for; be incumbent upon

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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 

c. complaisant

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 articles seemed to indicate otherwise.

a.  Mercenary; venal

b.  Overly curious about the sexual behavior of others

c.  Characterized by profound insight

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She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.

a. Empathetic

b. Dangerous

c. Pathetic

d. Sickening

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

  

a. Abject

b. Agrarian

c. Analogous

d. Amalgam

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

b.  straitened/straightened

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The plots of all her novels just seem to MEANDER along, to the point where I can't follow the storyline or figure out who's who.

a.  Purposely confuse

b.  Take a winding or indirect course

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

n. The act or fact of lessening; reduction

a. Diminution

b. Protraction   

c. Dissuade

d. Dissolution

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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

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

MITIGATE

a. Abate                                                                                                                                                    

b. Conceal

c. Intensify

d. Allow

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Our lawyers have informed us that while the new tax laws will not _______our business directly, they may have an adverse _________on the spending power of our customers

a. effect/affect

b. affect/affect                                           

c. effect/effect

d. affect/effect

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Roger might be more AMENABLE to your ideas if you presented them without sneering

a. Intractable

b. Witting to accept

c. Impressed by

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

n. Capacity for producing a desired result: effectiveness

a. Contumacy

b. Defenestration

c. Conversion  

d. Efficacy

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

v. To impose with authority; urge strongly

a. Enjoin

b. Prevalent

c. Dissonance

d. Relegate

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n. A mass or crowd: multitude

a. Reprieve

b. Malady

c. Horde

d. Indulgence

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

Though he didn't win the advertising account, Sal made a __________ presentation that he can be proud of.

a.  credulous

b.  creditable

c.  credible

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Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE of normality.

a. Sentiment; emotion

b. Agreement

c. Outward appearance

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.

a. Imprudent and unrefined   

b. Cheerful and clumsy         

c. Selfish and dissipated

d. Charming and elegant 

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

RILE

a. Placate                                                                            ^;

b. Annoy

c. Waste

d. Construct

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Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.

a. Disdainful

b. Inspired by

c. Disliked by

d. Respectful

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n. Local or provincial dialect

a. Invective

b. Patois

c. Neopaganism

d. Polyarchy

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NONCHALANT

a. Courageous

b. Unnerved

c. Unperturbed

d. Lethargic

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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

c. Keep for oneself

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AVARICE

a. State of good health

b. Materialism

c. Loneliness

d. Generosity

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If you insist on eating more cotton candy _________a kid at a carnival,  _________don't come crying to me when you've gained a few pounds!

a.  then/than

b.  than/then

c.  then/then

d.  than/than

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adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull

a. Turbid

b. Torpid

c. Turgid

d. Tepid

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adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope

a. Hermetic

b. Foreseeable

c. Sporadic

d. Sectarian

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.

a. except/accept

b. except/except

c. accept/accept

d. accept/except

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively

a. Vituperative

b. Litigant

c. Fulminate

d. Exhume

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.

The skillful candidate’s _______ speech was delightful to listen to, but failed to explain how he would achieve the ________ goals of peace and prosperity.

a. illusive/elusive

b. allusive/elusive

c. elusive/allusive

d. allusive/illusive

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.

a. Downfall

b. Omen; forerunner

c. Unequivocal proof

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The soldier’s EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.

a. Erratic

b. Apathetic

c. Admirable

d. Meticulous

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Poverty is RIFE in the rural areas of our county, where one in three families receives some state assistance. 

a. Prevalent

b. Unavoidable

c. Saddening

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n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner

a. Panache

b. Voracious

c. Resonance

d. Cosmogony

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The diplomats, who have been accused of DUPLICITY by their respective countries, have been removed from their posts.

a. Bad taste

b. Deceitfulness; double-dealing

c. Embezzlement

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Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep.

a. Smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding

b. Dull; tiresome

c. Cacophonous

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The community theater troupe faced one problem after another, so it was no surprise that their season ended in a DEBACLE.

a. Conundrum

b. Spectacle; display

c. Complete failure; breaking up