Name _JOCEL PALGAN BEED 2A_______________________

Test I. VOCABULARY. Multiple Choice Write the letter of that best keeps the meaning of the underlined
word in the sentence.

__D___1. The professor’s preposterous ideas make him a laughing stock among his colleagues.

a. childish b. funny c. magnificent d. absurd

__B___2. The party was highlighted by the inimitable tricks of a ventriloquist.

a. deceiving b. matchless c. daring d. unbelievable

__B___3. The beauty contestant fidget as they await the decision of the judges.

a. appear intellectually appealing b. become reckless or nervous

c. become mentally strained d. set in place

__C___4. I am quite surprised to find him in sanguine mood after he lost the game

a. sad b. discontented c. happy d. hilarious

__B___5. The old man’s taciturn attitude arouses suspicion among his peers.

a. mysterious b. habitually silent c. complacent d. carefree

__D___6.The delivery of the medical services to the rural folks ameliorates their health conditions.

a. increases b. worsens Eed for money but I cannot do anything about it.

a. sympathetic b. embarrassed c. aware d. worried

___A__8. The custodial worker is often exhausted by the importunate demands of the employees.

a. unfavorable b. burdensome c. endless d. increasing

___D__9. I noticed the interviewer’s formidable face long before he asked he asked me to go down.

a. pleasant b. showing concern c. ugly d. causing fear or apprehension

___C__10. The interior decorator’s taste for modern living maybe simple but not banal.

a. elegant b. outstanding c. commonplace d. refined

___C__11. Fernando Amorsolo’s paintings recreate the mood and ambiance of the past era.

a.nostalgia b. luxury c. pervading atmosphere d. reminiscence

___B__12. The president of the Kaibigan Center was given a special award for his magnanimous efforts
in building a learning center for street children.

a. massive b. generous c. courageous d. untiring

__B___13. His tenacious ambition to be a great poet often frustrates him.

a. authentic b. tough c. compelling d. weakening

___D__14. The estranged couple after a long deliberation finally came to an amicable settlement.

a. humble b. enduring c. embarrassing d. peaceful

___C__15. The act of committing a crime is a state of frenzy mitigates the guilt.

a. worsens b. strengthens c. lessens d. magnifies

___D__16. A savant says that’s ex is more dangerous to health than jogging.

a. joker b. professor c. comic d. scholar

___B__17. Having left alone and with nothing in particular to do, I decided to spend the day in an
aimless jaunt.

a. ramble b. excursion c. short pleasure trip d. daydreaming

___D__18. The altercation between the Chairman of the Board and one of the stockholders created a
tense atmosphere during the company meeting.

a. jealousy b. hatred c. competition d. dispute

___C__19. The maudlin characters in last night’s television show failed to earn the sympathy of the
viewers.

a. unbelievably powerful b. antipathetic c. exaggeratedly mournful d. intellectually insincere

___B__20. To say that he is just an expert juggler of words is to limit his true worth as a writer; he is,
above all perspicacious.

a. passive b. keen in observing & understanding c. free in speech d. very persistent

__E___21. The work has been done haphazardly.

a. chance b. casually c. aimlessly d. randomly e. critically

__C___22. Failing to meet the requirements is a clear breach of contract.

a. hole b. opening c. violation d. impediment e. splitting

___A__23. His activities this month has been greatly curtailed.

a. reduced b. stopped c. checked d. opposed e. deprived

___A__24. Michele is unaccustomed to vulgarity.

a. unused b. confident c. unusual d. strange e. unskilled

____C_25. We spent such a bleak Christmas.

a. poor b. cold c. desolate d. discouraging e. cheerless

___B__26. She invited her colleague on the field of Economics.

a. partner b. associate c. classmate d. peer group e. assistant

___A__27. Climbing up Mt. Apo is a grueling experience.

a. tiring b. monotonous c. exhausting d. difficult e. heavy

___D__28. Alma has remained stiff and aloof.

a. snub b. shy c. formal d. distant e. lazy

___A__29. The Philippines is in the brink of disaster.

a. verge b. almost c. experience d. going to e. point

___D__30. Affluent families travel abroad yearly.

a. prominent b. political c. abundant d. wealthy e. large

___B__31. Do not discard old clothes; give them to the poor.

a. abandon b. throw c. nullify d. neglect e. eliminate

__E___32. The youth should initiate moves to preserve the environment.

a. think b. inject c. invent d. go on e. start

__A___33. Old movie stars have faded into oblivion.

a. forgetfulness b. unremembered c. mindless d. losing e. sink

___B__34. Nick Joaquin is a prolific writer.

a. prominent b. productive c. terrific d. known e. famous

___B__35. Reading makes us experience events vicariously.

a. experiential b. substitute c. imaginary d. indirectly e. proxy

___D__36. He has been a recluse these five years.

a. alone b. hermit c. hunter d. solitary e. isolated

___B__37. Take the wrath of the people if you fool them.

a. fury b. anger c. feeling d. revenge e. rewards

___A__38. Your reputation precedes you.

a. introduce b. prelude c. comes before d. advance e. predict

___E__39. She is skeptical about the time machine theory.

a. supportive b. experimental c. enthusiastic d. overwhelmed e. unbelieving

___D__40. He lives in a sleazy neighborhood filled questionable character.

a. bad b. influential c. shabby d. dirty e. noisy

___B__41. The interpreter is quite proficient in both languages.

a. good b. expert c. knowledgeable d. neglectful e. bumbling

___E__42. She was practically overwhelmed by his attentions.

a. defeated b. shocked c. crushed d. flattered e. overpowered

___A__43. The policies should be amended to suit the present set-up.

a. changed b. enlarged c. improved d. reviewed e. scrutinized

__A___44. Growth and progress are inevitable in a free society.

a. unavoidable b. unredeemable c. unpredictable d. unequitable e. unannounced

___A__45. He withstood the rigorous campaign.

a. severe b. active c. tiring d. competitive e. extensive

__B___46. Have they reported the theft to the police?

a. deed b. stealing c. crime d. wrongdoing e. sin

__A___47. His heartbeat is erratic, the doctors are worried.

a. constant b. moving c. eccentric d. difficult e. irregular

___A__48. Is your office accessible from downtown?

a. can be approached b. can be seen c. can be checked d. can be owned e. can be moved

__B___49. Elvie emerged from the wrecked car unscathed.

a. issued b. appeared c. landed in d. repaired e. be seen

___D__50. The boy grew up in a dilapidated building.

a. destroyed b. rambled c. falling d. crumbling e. ugly

___B__51. An easy going attitude is an obstacle to serious work.

a. difficulty b. hindrance c. evil element d. contribution e. production

___D__52. We should use hygienic material in the hospital.

a. systematic b. scientific c. modern d. sanitary e. new

___A__53. Vance is prone to opting for a good life.

a. likely b. probably c. disposed d. vertically e. horizontally

___B__54. It is a chore to cook after a hard day work.

a. duty b. task c. burnt d. cuisine e. ingredient

__B___55. Illegal loggers continue to be a menace to our planet.

a. asset b. threat c. bully d. safety e. enrichment

___A__56. Untended plants tend to deteriorate.

a. wither b. moldy c. impaired d. destruct e. decompose

__D___57. Her ample savings saved her in a tight situation.

a. plenty b. expensive c. spacious d. sufficient e. roomy

__A___58. Her conclusions are based on conjecture.

a. guess b. summary c. introduction d. research e. facts

__A___59. Self-esteem is very important for growth.

a. respect b. admiration c. adoration d. value e. honor

__D___60. She wore a flimsy gown to the party and shocked everyone.

a. weak b. fragile c. gossamer d. light e. night

__E___61. Some people are only concerned about amassing wealth

a. piling b. storing c. collecting d. garnering e. accumulating

___A__62. The notorious gang kidnaps rich victims for ransom.

a. known b. blatant c. no good d. disreputable e. unlawful

___E__63. His good education stems from the effort of frugal parents.

a. thrifty b. saving c. stingy d. providential e. economic

___C__64. He was reluctant to receive the highest award.

a. proud b. shameful c. hesitant d. unwilling e. disinclined

___B__65. Smoking is detrimental to health.

a. injury b. harmful c. obstacle d. disgrace e. impediment

___A__66. Consultants should have unbiased opinion.

a. just b. certain c. sensible d. thorough e. commendable

___E__67. Did you concoct the whole story?

a. mix b. cook c. brew d. invent e. prepare

___A__68. Sheila has an aversion to cats.

a. dislike b. against c. oppose d. loathing e. unwilling

___E__69. He stood tall and lanky.

a. trim b. bony c. narrow d. loose e. stocky

__B___70. Beware of glib tongue salesman.

a. ready b. fluent c. talkative d. cheerful e. solicitous

___A__71. I shall bring my logbook to the cruise.

a. sail b. ship c. voyage d. vacation e. sightseeing

___C__72. Elena has a nasty habit of snubbing people.

a. dirty b. horrible c. nauseating d. distasteful e. ill-tempered

___D__73. That is outrageous price for such a common article.

a. abusive b. wrong c. affront d. violated e. ridiculous

__B___74. Victor has been given the ultimate warning.

a. last b. eventual c. terminal d. extreme e. most remote

___C__75. The president can’t stand scrutiny because he is quite sensitive.

a. inquiry b. investigation c. inspection d. vision e. looking at

__C___76. Join the throng of marches.

a. host b. group c. crowd d. community e. neighborhood

__A___77. Some postmen sometimes pilfer the mail.

a. rob b. filch c. read d. observe e. investigate

__C___78. The car swerved just before hitting the post.

a. neared b. turned aside c. shifted d. dodged e. danced

___C__79. The jewelry she makes has such exquisite designs.

a. vulgar b. intense c. unique d. modern e. refined

__C___80. The plaque of recognition has been posthumously awarded the war veteran

a. delayed b. lately c. after death d. postponed e. tiredly

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