CTBS VOCABULARY PRACTICE # 1

Choose the word that means the Choose the word that means the Read the sentence with the missing
same, or about the same for the opposite of the underlined word and the question relating to
underlined word. word. that word. Then choose the word
that best answers the question.
____ 1. amiable understanding ____ 1. unusual stamina
a. hateful a. figure ____ 1. The car was visible through
b. unique b. endurance the ________ curtains.
c. profitable c. frailty
d. friendly d. strength Which of these words would
indicate that the curtains
____ 2. improvise the demonstration ____ 2. salvage the ship were sheer?
a. organize a. help a. foggy
b. to tear apart b. save b. designer
c. illogical c. steer c. transparent
d. create on the spur of the d. abandon d. open
moment
____ 3. expression of gratitude ____ 2. The students were in _____
____ 3. brevity of speech a. appreciation over the graduation requirements.
a. flock of birds b. anger
b. expression in few words c. thanklessness Which of these words would
c. beginnings d. involvement indicate that the students
d. wordy had conflicting ideas?
____ 4. a mute response a. discord
____ 4. abate the argument a. noisy b. unity
a. to debate b. silent c. unanimous agreement
b. to scandalize c. huge d. disbelief
c. fondness d. aggressive
d. to reduce in degree ____ 3. The teacher asked the
____ 5. a steadfast friend students to _____ the chatter.
____ 5. effective approach a. inconstant
a. efficient b. movable Which of these words would
b. forceful c. trusting indicate that the teacher wanted the
c. unimpressive d. spectacular students to stop talking.
d. unhelpful a. increase
____ 6. new facts emerged b. cease
____ 6. encumber his running ability a. disappeared c. evolve
a. to strike b. evolved d. whisper
b. to dill cucumbers c. guided
c. to uncover d. shared ____ 4. The boy was a _____
d. to burden basketball player.
____ 7. impetuous decision
____ 7. circumvent the obstacle a. considered Which of these words would
a. to avoid b. risky indicate that the basketball player
b. to hide c. spontaneous was tall and skinny.
c. to open d. large a. fat
d. to blow in steam b. imposing
____ 8. lucrative decision c. lanky
____ 8. tenure of office a. weak d. serious
a. insecurity b. advantageous
b. helpfulness c. unprofitable
c. direction d. kindly
d. job security
Read the sentences, then choose the word that correctly completes both sentences.

____ 1. She _______ an essay for a

scholarship.

He ________ to the dogs’ barking demands for a biscuit.

a. completed
b. submitted
c. surrendered
d. questioned

____ 2. She showed a/ an ____ to her

role.

She gave a/an _____ at graduation.

a. indifference
b. dedication
c. speech
d. sincerity

____ 3. The party she was throwing would

be very ______.

Her purchases were more than

expensive, in fact they were quite
_______ .
a. gorgeous
b. loud
c. extravagant
d. popular

____ 4. My bank _____ came in the mail,

with my current balance.

He made a blunt _____ about my

hair, obviously he didn’t approve.
a. form
b. remark
c. speech
d. statement

____ 5. Her uncle was buried in a deep

______.

His ______ expression showed the

seriousness of the prank.
a. grave
b. plot
c. hole
d. painful