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English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version) Answers 2013
1.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word
below.
–Itinerant
a.
permanent
b.
flexible
c.
transient
d.
dissatisfied
Ans:
c
2.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone
from the options below.
This
experiment was designed to _____ certain behaviors from the test
subjects.
a.
illicit
b.
elicit
Ans:
b
3.
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given
below.
adj.
Tending to create ill will or give offense
a.
labyrinthine
b.
invidious
c.
titillating
d.
envious
Ans:
b
4.
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
Ans:
d
5.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word
below.
Lassitude
a.
simplicity of speech
b.
leniency
c.
philanthropy
d.
vigor
Ans:
d
6.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word
in Capital Letters in the following sentence.
The
coach was absolutely by his team’s INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.
a.
violent behavior
b.
odorousness
c.
laziness
d.
disappearance
Ans:
c
7.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word
in Capital Letters in the following sentence.
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
Ans:
a
8.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word
in Capital Letters in the following sentence.
She
always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.
a.
empathetic
b.
dangerous
c.
pathetic
d.
sickening
Ans:
a
9.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
The
crafty spy gave a _____ name to the hotel clerk.
a.
fictive
b.
fictional
c.
fictitious
Ans:
a
10.
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given
below.
adj.
Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular
group.
a.
esoteric
b.
eccentric
c.
narcissistic
d.
languid
Ans:
a
11.
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
Ans:
d
12.
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given
below.
adj.
Sluggish; apathetic; dull
a.
turbid
b.
torpid
c.
turgid
d.
tepid
Ans:
d
13.
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
Ans:
c
14.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word
below.
Refute
a.
expose
b.
support
c.
garbage
d.
safe place
Ans:
b
15.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
I
screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and
_____ path.
a.
tortious
b.
tortuous
c.
torturous
Ans:
b
16.
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given
below.
adj.
Easily provoked to anger; irritable
a.
sapid
b.
irascible
c.
jocund
d.
incorrigible
Ans:
b
17.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word
in Capital Letters in the following sentence.
The
WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.
a.
sage
b.
shriveled
c.
creepy
d.
jocular
Ans:
b
18.
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
Ans:
c
19.
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in
Capital Letters as it is used in the sentence below.
These
artists really IMBUE their work with a spirit of profound freedom.
a.
spoil
b.
detract from; debase
c.
fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality
Ans:
c
20.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words
from the options below.
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
Ans:
d
21.
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
Ans:
c
22.
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in
Capital Letters as it is used in the sentence below.
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
Ans:
b
23.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone
from the options below.
Oscar,
who did not possess a discerning _____, preferred hotdogs to steak.
a.
palette
b.
pallet
c.
palate
Ans:
c
24.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words
from the options below.
The
workers were allowed to _____ down once they’d _____ the brick, but
the foreman himself has not yet _____ down.
a.
lay/lain/laid
b.
lie/laid/lain
c.
lie/lain/lain
d.
lay/laid/laid
Ans:
d
25.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone
from the options below.
That
grueling competition really tested the _____ of the gymnastics team.
a.
meddle
b.
metal
c.
medal
d.
mettle
Ans:
d
26.
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given
below.
adj.
Narrow-minded; limited in scope
a.
hermetic
b.
foreseeable
c.
sporadic
d.
sectarian
Ans:
d
27.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word
below.
Inordinate
a.
reasonable
b.
on a waiting list
c.
unprepared
d.
immense
Ans:
a
28.
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
Ans:
c
29.
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
Ans:
a
30.
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
Ans:
d
31.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of
homophones from the options below.
The
_____ poet, knowing his death was _____, struggled to finish his
final ode.
a.
imminent/eminent
b.
eminent/immanent
c.
immanent/imminent
d.
eminent/imminent
Ans:
d
32.
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given
below.
adj.
Hardhearted; unmoved by pity
a.
apologetic
b.
parsimonious
c.
obdurate
d.
abdicated
Ans:
c
33.
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in
Capital Letter as it is used in the sentence below.
The
publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top
client.
a.
deluge
b.
dearth
c.
hindrance
Ans:
a
34.
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in
Capital Letters as it is used in the sentence below.
Alicia,
who loved both men equally and wanted to hurt neither, found herself
in quite a QUANDARY over which one she should choose.
a.
happy circumstance
b.
puzzling predicament
c.
easy decision
Ans:
b
35.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word
in Capital Letters in the following sentence.
Agatha
RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about
the affair.
a.
pondered
b.
worried
c.
neglected
d.
laughed
Ans:
a
36.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word
below.
Pretentious
a.
modest
b.
understanding
c.
uneasy
d.
pleasant
Ans:
a
37.
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in
Capital Letters as it is used in the sentence below.
Maude
managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to
her children.
a.
expression of disapproval or blame
b.
expression of affection or love
c.
expression of apology or regret
Ans:
a
38.
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
Ans:
d
39.
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
Ans:
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