Vocabulary Grammar Usage Sentence Structuring

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USING PREPOSITIONS
Although many prepositions are used idiomatically with certain verbs (see the Writing Center handout on Phrasal Verbs
for a partial glossary of these idioms), most commonly prepositions provide information about the relationship of a noun
or pronoun to another part of the sentence in which the prepositions appear. To remember the role of prepositions,
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notice that “position” appears in the word “preposition”!
Prepositions
Prepositions of Location: At, In, On of Time: In, On, At, By
At Located at a specific place:  Clara studied at the library all day.
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 I left my homework at home. YEAR: In
 She arrived at the party early. • I was born in 1982.
In Located within boundaries  The fans are in the stadium. MONTH: In
(enclosed):  There are ostriches in that field! • The wedding will be in April.
 We live in California.
WEEK: In
 We were in the car when it happened.
 This also applies to metaphorical boundaries: • We are in the sixth week of
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the semester.
 She works in the field of engineering.
DAY: On
On Located on a surface (not  I left my homework on the kitchen table.
enclosed):
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(not enclosed)
 Cowboys live out on the range.
 Unlike a field, the “range” is not considered
enclosed.
 While we travel “in” cars, we travel “on”
• The party is on Friday.
HOUR: At
• Arrive at 3 p.m.
Deadlines: No matter the time
frame, use “by” with due dates:
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trains and planes. • Your papers are due by 5
p.m./Tuesday/April/2009.
Prepositions of Direction: To, Into, Onto

To Moving toward a specific place:  We are moving to Chicago next month.
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 Janice flew from Los Angeles to Mexico City.

 She walks to school.
Into Moving to the inside of an  “In” and “into” can be used interchangeably with some verbs, and
enclosed space: still keep the meaning of the sentence the same:
 The dog jumped into the pond.
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 The dog jumped in the pond.

 Otherwise, “in” and “into” have distinct meanings:
 Rosa poured the water into the cup. (action)
 There is water in the cup. (position)
 She hurried in to buy the milk. (preposition with infinitive)
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Onto Moving toward a surface:  “On” and “onto” can often be used interchangeably and still keep
the meaning of the sentence the same:
 The book fell onto the floor.
 The book fell on the floor.
 Otherwise, “on” and “onto” have distinct meanings:
 She tossed the papers onto the coffee table. (action)
 The papers are on the coffee table. (position)
 She turned the TV on to watch the show. (prp. w/ infinitive)
Special thanks to WCenter tutor Emily Underwood for her contributions to this handout.
Practice Using Prepositions
1) Choose words from the boxes below and write them on the picture in the location that the
prepositional word or phrase describes. See the examples to get you started.
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over(the clock)
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among(the leaves)
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Common prepositions:
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about before considering like past toward
above behind despite near plus under
across below down next regarding underneath
after beneath during of respecting unlike
against beside except off round until
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along between for on since up

among beyond from onto through upon
around but in out throughout with
as by inside outside till within
at concerning into over to without
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Common compound prepositions:

according to due to in front of in spite of on account of
as well as except for in place of instead of out of
because of in addition to in regard to next to with regard to
by way of
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2) Practice with your own writing.

Identify, independently or with a tutor, which sentences in your own writing have
prepositions that are used incorrectly. Use this handout to help you choose the correct
preposition, based on the guidelines on the front of the handout.
 For information about idiomatic phrasal verbs that use prepositions (for example, “to fall
back on” and “to keep up”), consult the Writing Center handout on “Phrasal Verbs.”
List of Synonyms
A list of synonyms & antonyms for the 100 most often used words in the English language.
Action
Come advance, approach, arrive, near, reach Put place, set, attach, establish, assign, keep,
save, set aside, effect, achieve, do, build
Go depart, disappear, fade, move, proceed,
recede, travel Take hold, catch, seize, grasp, win, capture,
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acquire, pick, choose, select, prefer,
Run dash, escape, elope, flee, hasten, hurry, remove, steal, lift, rob, engage, bewitch,
race, rush, speed, sprint purchase, buy, retract, recall, assume,
occupy, consume
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Hurry rush, run, speed, race, hasten, urge,
accelerate, bustle Make create, originate, invent, beget, form,
Hide conceal, cover, mask, cloak, camouflage, construct, design, fabricate, manufacture,
screen, shroud, veil produce, build, develop, do, effect,
execute, compose, perform, accomplish,
Move plod, go, creep, crawl, inch, poke, drag, earn, gain, obtain, acquire, get
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toddle, shuffle, trot, dawdle, walk, traipse,
mosey, jog, plug, trudge, slump, lumber, Break fracture, rupture, shatter, smash, wreck,
crash, demolish, atomize
trail, lag, run, sprint, trip, bound, hotfoot,
high-tail, streak, stride, tear, breeze, whisk,
rush, dash, dart, bolt, fling, scamper,
scurry, skedaddle, scoot, scuttle, scramble,
ep Destroy ruin, demolish, raze, waste, kill, slay, end,
extinguish
race, chase, hasten, hurry, hump, gallop, Kill slay, execute, assassinate, murder, destroy,
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lope, accelerate, stir, budge, travel, cancel, abolish
wander, roam, journey, trek, ride, spin,
slip, glide, slide, slither, coast, flow, sail, Cut gash, slash, prick, nick, sever, slice, carve,
saunter, hobble, amble, stagger, paddle, cleave, slit, chop, crop, lop, reduce
slouch, prance, straggle, meander, Fall drop, descend, plunge, topple, tumble
perambulate, waddle, wobble, pace,
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swagger, promenade, lunge Fly soar, hover, flit, wing, flee, waft, glide,
coast, skim, sail, cruise
Do execute, enact, carry out, finish, conclude,
effect, accomplish, achieve, attain Decide determine, settle, choose, resolve
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Have hold, possess, own, contain, acquire, gain, Help aid, assist, support, encourage, back, wait
maintain, believe, bear, beget, occupy, on, attend, serve, relieve, succor, benefit,
absorb, fill, enjoy befriend, abet
Use employ, utilize, exhaust, spend, expend, Mark label, tag, price, ticket, impress, effect,
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consume, exercise trace, imprint, stamp, brand, sign, note,

heed, notice, designate
Get acquire, obtain, secure, procure, gain,
fetch, find, score, accumulate, win, earn, Plan plot, scheme, design, draw, map, diagram,
rep, catch, net, bag, derive, collect, gather, procedure, arrangement, intention, device,
glean, pick up, accept, come by, regain, contrivance, method, way, blueprint
salvage
Show display, exhibit, present, note, point to,
Keep hold, retain, withhold, preserve, maintain, indicate, explain, reveal, prove,
sustain, support demonstrate, expose
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Antonyms
Begin start, open, launch, initiate, commence, Cool chilly, cold, frosty, wintry, icy, frigid
inaugurate, originate
Hot feverish, warm, heated, sweltering, torrid,
End stop, finish, terminate, conclude, close, equatorial, tropical, erotic, passionate,
halt, cessation, discontinuance, cease, halt, spicy, peppery, pungent, sharp tangy, tart,
stay, pause, discontinue, conclude, finish, fiery, flaming, sizzling, charged, burning,
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quit seared, chafed´, inflamed, irritated, red,
smarting, stinging
Big large, enormous, huge, immense, gigantic,
vast, colossal, gargantuan, sizable, grand, Quiet silent, still, soundless, mute, tranquil,
great, tall, substantial, mammoth, peaceful, calm, restful, hushed, inaudible
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astronomical, ample, broad, expansive, reticent, reserved, taciturn, secretive,
spacious, stout, tremendous, titanic, uncommunicative, tightlipped
mountainous
Noisy loudly, earsplitting, stentorian, strident,
Little small, tiny, diminutive, shrimp, runt, clamorous, boisterous, clangorous,
miniature, puny, exiguous, dinky, cramped, deafening, roisterous, uproarious,
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limited, itsy-bitsy, microscopic, slight, pandemoniac
petite, minute
New
Old
fresh, unique, original, unusual, novel,
modern, current, recent
feeble, frail, ancient, weak, aged, used,

ep All complete, entire, full, gross, outright,
perfect, total, utter, whole, any, complete,
every, sum, totality, each and every, every
bit of, bar none, every single, everything,
everyone
worn, dilapidated, ragged, faded, broken-
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down, former, old-fashioned, outmoded, None nothing, nobody, no one, zero, zilch, no
passe, veteran, mature, venerable, one at all, no part, not a bit, not a soul, not
primitive, traditional, archaic, a thing, not any, not anyone, not anything,
conventional, customary, stale, musty, not one, nonexistent, null
obsolete, extinct
nadir, nil, naught, void, nada, blank, nix
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False wrong, fake, fraudulent, counterfeit,

Normal daily, traditional, familiar, routine, proper,
spurious, untrue, unfounded, erroneous,
ordinary, typical, everyday, usual,
deceptive, groundless, fallacious, incorrect,
commonplace, natural, classic, standard,
inaccurate, mistaken, erroneous, improper,
general, bona fide, established, habitual,
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unsuitable
orthodox, prevalent, run-of-the-mill, time-
True right, accurate, proper, precise, exact, honored, unvarying, average, conventional,
valid, genuine, real, actual, trusty, steady, customary, common, regular, garden-
loyal, dependable, sincere, staunch, variety, household, plain, simple, balanced
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correct, accurate, factual, true, good, just,

Strange abnormal, aberrant, anomalous, bent,
honest, upright, lawful, moral, proper,
bizarre, deviant, queer, eccentric, freakish,
suitable, apt, legal, fair
fanatical, odd, eerie, peculiar, weird,
Fast quick, rapid, speedy, fleet, hasty, snappy, unorthodox, nonstandard, atypical,
mercurial, swiftly, rapidly, quickly, different, irregular, nonconforming,
snappily, speedily, lickety-split, posthaste, offbeat, unusual, extraordinary, insane,
hastily, expeditiously, like a flash irrational, disorderly, rare, exceptional,
extreme, outlandish
Slow unhurried, gradual, leisurely, late, behind,
tedious, slack
Feelings
Anger enrage, infuriate, arouse, nettle, Love like, admire, esteem, fancy, care for,
exasperate, inflame, madden cherish, adore, treasure, worship,
appreciate, savor
Angry mad, furious, enraged, excited, wrathful,
indignant, exasperated, aroused, inflamed Moody temperamental, changeable, short-
tempered, glum, morose, sullen, mopish,
Calm quiet, peaceful, still, tranquil, mild, serene,
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irritable, testy, peevish, fretful, spiteful,
smooth, composed, collected, unruffled,
sulky, touchy
level-headed, unexcited, detached, aloof
Sad miserable, uncomfortable, wretched,
Eager keen, fervent, enthusiastic, involved,
heart-broken, unfortunate, poor,
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interested, alive to downhearted, sorrowful, depressed,
Fear fright, dread, terror, alarm, dismay, dejected, melancholy, glum, gloomy,
anxiety, scare, awe, horror, panic, dismal, discouraged, unhappy
apprehension Scared afraid, frightened, alarmed, terrified,
Happy pleased, contented, satisfied, delighted, panicked, fearful, unnerved, insecure,
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elated, joyful, cheerful, ecstatic, jubilant, timid, shy, skittish, jumpy, disquieted,
gay, tickled, gratified, glad, blissful worried, vexed, troubled, disturbed,
Hate
Negative
despise, loathe, detest, abhor, disfavor,
dislike, disapprove, abominate
ep horrified, terrorized, shocked, petrified,
haunted, timorous, shrinking, stupefied,
paralyzed, stunned, apprehensive
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Awful dreadful, terrible, abominable, bad, poor Dull boring, tiring,, tiresome, uninteresting,
slow, dumb, stupid, unimaginative, lifeless,
Bad evil, immoral, wicked, corrupt, sinful, dead, insensible, tedious, wearisome,
depraved, rotten, contaminated, spoiled, listless, expressionless, plain, monotonous,
tainted, harmful, injurious, unfavorable,
humdrum, dreary
defective, inferior, imperfect, substandard,
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faulty, disagreeable, unpleasant, cross, Fat stout, corpulent, fleshy, beefy, paunchy,
nasty, irascible, horrible, atrocious, plump, full, rotund, tubby, pudgy, chubby,
outrageous, scandalous, infamous, wrong, chunky, burly, bulky, elephantine
noxious, sinister, putrid, snide, deplorable,
dismal, gross, heinous, nefarious, base, Gross improper, rude, coarse, indecent, crude,
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obnoxious, detestable, despicable, vulgar, outrageous, extreme, grievous,

contemptible, foul, rank, ghastly, execrable shameful, uncouth, obscene, low
Crooked bent, twisted, curved, hooked, zigzag Lazy indolent, slothful, idle, inactive, sluggish
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Dangerous perilous, hazardous, risky, uncertain, Trouble distress, anguish, anxiety, worry,
wretchedness, pain, danger, peril, disaster,
unsafe
grief, misfortune, difficulty, concern, pains,
Dilemma quandary, dilemma, pickle, problem, inconvenience, exertion, effort
plight, spot, scrape, jam, predicament
Ugly hideous, frightful, frightening, shocking,
Hurt damage, harm, injure, wound, distress, horrible, unpleasant, monstrous, terrifying,
afflict, pain gross, grisly, ghastly, horrid, unsightly,
plain, homely, evil, repulsive, repugnant,
Dark shadowy, unlit, murky, gloomy, dim, dusky,
gruesome
shaded, sunless, black, dismal, sad
Positive
Amazing incredible, unbelievable, improbable, Funny humorous, amusing, droll, comic, comical,
fabulous, wonderful, fantastic, astonishing, laughable, silly
astounding, extraordinary
Good excellent, fine, superior, wonderful,
Beautiful pretty, lovely, handsome, attractive, marvelous, qualified, suited, suitable, apt,
gorgeous, dazzling, splendid, magnificent, proper, capable, generous, kindly, friendly,
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comely, fair, ravishing, graceful, elegant, gracious, obliging, pleasant, agreeable,
fine, exquisite, aesthetic, pleasing, shapely, pleasurable, satisfactory, well-behaved,
delicate, stunning, glorious, heavenly, obedient, honorable, reliable, trustworthy,
resplendent, radiant, glowing, blooming, safe, favorable, profitable, advantageous,
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sparkling righteous, expedient, helpful, valid,
genuine, ample, salubrious, estimable,
Brave courageous, fearless, dauntless, intrepid,
beneficial, splendid, great, noble, worthy,
plucky, daring, heroic, valorous, audacious, first-rate, top-notch, grand, sterling,
bold, gallant, valiant, doughty, mettlesome superb, respectable, edifying
Bright shining, shiny, gleaming, brilliant, sparkling,
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Great noteworthy, worthy, distinguished,
shimmering, radiant, vivid, colorful,
remarkable, grand, considerable, powerful,
lustrous, luminous, incandescent,
much, mighty
intelligent, knowing, quick-witted, smart,
intellectual
Delicious savory, delectable, appetizing, luscious,

scrumptious, palatable, delightful,
ep Playful
Neat
mischievous, prankish, naughty, roguish,
waggish, impish, sportive
clean, orderly, tidy, trim, dapper, natty,

enjoyable, toothsome, exquisite smart, elegant, well-organized, super,
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desirable, spruce, shipshape, well-kept,
Enjoy appreciate, delight in, be pleased, indulge
shapely
in, luxuriate in, bask in, relish, devour,
savor, like Popular well-liked, approved, accepted, favorite,
celebrated, common, current
Famous well-known, renowned, celebrated, famed,
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eminent, illustrious, distinguished, noted,

notorious
Descriptive
Describe portray, characterize, picture, narrate, Look gaze, see, glance, watch, survey, study,
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relate, recount, represent, report, record seek, search for, peek, peep, glimpse,
stare, contemplate, examine, gape, ogle,
Difference disagreement, inequity, contrast, scrutinize, inspect, leer, behold, observe,
dissimilarity, incompatibility view, witness, perceive, spy, sight,
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Explain elaborate, clarify, define, interpret, justify, discover, notice, recognize, peer, eye,
account for gawk, peruse, explore
Tell disclose, reveal, show, expose, uncover, Story tale, myth, legend, fable, yarn, account,
relate, narrate, inform, advise, explain, narrative, chronicle, epic, sage, anecdote,
divulge, declare, command, order, bid, record, memoir
recount, repeat Think judge, deem, assume, believe, consider,
Idea thought, concept, conception, notion, contemplate, reflect, mediate
understanding, opinion, plan, view, belief

Talk / Speech
Answer reply, respond, retort, acknowledge Say/Tell inform, notify, advise, relate, recount,
narrate, explain, reveal, disclose, divulge,
Ask question, inquire of, seek information declare, command, order, bid, enlighten,
from, put a question to, demand, request, instruct, insist, teach, train, direct, issue,
expect, inquire, query, interrogate, remark, converse, speak, affirm, suppose,
examine, quiz utter, negate, express, verbalize, voice,
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Cry shout, yell, yowl, scream, roar, bellow, articulate, pronounce, deliver, convey,
weep, wail, sob, bawl impart, assert, state, allege, mutter,
mumble, whisper, sigh, exclaim, yell, sing,
Mean add up to, affect, be important, be of yelp, snarl, hiss, grunt, snort, roar, bellow,
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value, be substantive, carry weight, thunder, boom, scream, shriek, screech,
connote, count, denote, express, imply, squawk, whine, philosophize, stammer,
intend, involve, signify, spell, stand for, stutter, lisp, drawl, jabber, protest,
suggest, value, weigh in announce, swear, vow, content, assure,
deny, dispute
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Unsorted
Somewhat a little, sort of, kind of, a bit, relatively,
slightly, moderately, to some extent /
degree , reasonably, partially, more or less,
not much
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valuable, essential, significant, primary,
principal, considerable, famous,
distinguished, notable, well-known
rather, quite, fairly, by a long shot, by far,
Interesting fascinating, engaging, sharp, keen, bright,
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rather, significantly, well
intelligent, animated, spirited, attractive,
Somehow in a way, virtually, to a certain extent, in inviting, intriguing, provocative, thought-
some measure, to some extent, to a provoking, challenging, inspiring, involving,
certain degree, quasi, in a manner of moving, titillating, tantalizing, exciting,
entertaining, piquant, lively, racy, spicy,
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speaking, effectively
engrossing, absorbing, consuming,
anyhow, anyway, anywise, by hook or by
gripping, arresting, enthralling,
crook, another, howsoever, in any way,
spellbinding, curious, captivating,
somehow or other, someway, by some
enchanting, bewitching, appealing
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Part portion, share, piece, allotment, section,

Definite certain, sure, positive, determined, clear,
fraction, fragment
distinct, obvious
Place space, area, spot, plot, region, location,
Fair just, impartial, unbiased, objective,
situation, position, residence, dwelling, set,
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unprejudiced, honest
site, station, status, state

English MCQs with Answers
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Synonyms Test
Synonyms Test for English Learners.
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1. ANOMALY
A. Normal
B. Straight
C. Irregularity
D. Integrity
E. None of these
2. ABSTRUSE
A. Showy
B. Evident
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C. To prove something
D. Skillful
E. Concealed
3. VACOUS
A. Stupid
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B. Truthfulness
C. Ravenous
D. Dreamer
E. Confused
4. PRAGMATIC
A. Practical
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B. Magnetic
C. Liar
D. Arrogant
E. Uncertain
5. PROBITY
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A. Probability
B. Honesty
C. Peaceful
D. Carelessness
E. Extraordinary
6. MINATORY
A. Managing
B. Moving
C. Threatening
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D. Cheating
E. None of these
7. TOUCHSTONE
A. Very hard stone
B. Criteria
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C. Static
D. Comfortable
E. Path
8. ACRIMONIOUS
A. Bitter
B. Cheap
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C. Expensive
D. Momentary
E. Affection
9. BROOK
A. Friend
B. Tolerate
C. Enemy
D. Polish
E. Fraud
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10. SUCCINCT
A. Concise
B. Tranquil
C. Ratify
D. Slowly
E. Superficial
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1. C
2. E
3. A
4. A
5. B
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6. C
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. A
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Antonyms Test
Antonyms Test for English Learners.
1. FOE
A. Friend
B. Enemy
C. Foul
D. Fail
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E. Fraud
2. CONSENSUS
A. Agreement
B. Disagreement
C. Quality
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D. Special case
E. Bold
3. FECKLESS
A. Weak
B. Careful
C. Careless
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D. Unlucky
E. None of these
4. MELANCHOLY
A. Sorrowful
B. Happy
C. Confused
D. Convicted
E. None of these
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5. EMINENT
A. Famous
B. Sad
C. Imminent
D. Happy
E. Unknown
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6. PARTISAN
A. Neutral
B. Popular
C. Biased
D. Apart
E. Stubborn
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7. NEPOTISM
A. Query
B. Favoritism
C. Impartial
D. Neophyte
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E. Nearness
8. ENIGMA
A. Mystery
B. Postmortem
C. Demise
D. Understood
E. Frightened
9. CAPRICIOUS
A. Intrinsic
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B. Certain
C. Rest
D. Shaky
E. Copy
10. AFFRONT
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A. Praise
B. To insult
C. To face
D. Confront
E. To remove
1) A
2) B
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3) B
4) B
5) E
6) A
7) C
8) D
9) B
10) A
Analogies Test
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Analogies Test for English Learners.
1. ABERRATION : ANOMALY
A. auspicious : favourable
B. cacophony : euphony
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C. eclectic : gifted
D. fallow : badly felt
E. erudite : stuffed
2. DETERIORATE : IMPROVE
A. feckless : careless
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B. evanescent : exigent
C. hope : hone
D. accumulation : narrate
E. obstinate : tractable
3. AGGRAVATE : ALLEVIATE
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A. later : precede
B. urbane : naive
C. evasive : wordy
D. feeble : worker
E. disavow : confront
4. VINDICTIVE : MERCY
A. transient : fleeting
B. elated : happy
C. crestfallen : cognizant
D. cajole : coax
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E. skeptical : trustfulness
5. CALCULUS : MATHEMATICS
A. physics : chemistry
B. mathematics : science
C. book : pencil
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D. college : university
E. objective : subjective
6. ISLAND : ARCHIPELAGO
A. classroom : school
B. student : teacher
C. brook : building
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D. chary : cautious
E. transport : transfer
7. FOND : DOTING
A. chide : pillory
B. doctrine : patient
C. strut : walk
D. levy : bevy
E. time : search
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8. TIGER : CARNIVOROUS
A. lion : hungry
B. cow : herbivorous
C. pen : write
D. building : impressive
E. tree : forest
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9. TREPIDATION : FEAR
A. baleful : tolerate
B. ameliorate : amenable
C. join : conjoin
D. compliant : argumentative
E. candid : beget
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10. STUBBORN : OBSTINATE

A. mulish : tractable
B. trepidation : confident
C. impecunious : penny
D. gloomy : morose
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E. education : school
1. A
2. E
3. A
4. E
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. C
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10. D
Grammar Test
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Grammar Test for English Learners.
1. Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm.

A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound sentence
C. Complex sentence
D. Mixed sentence
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2. If you fear God, you won't fear humans.
A. Complement
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B. Indirect object
C. Direct object
D. Subject
3. If you want to know what a man is like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his
equals.
A. Noun clause
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B. adjective clause
C. Adverb clause
D. Noun phrase
4. Attack is the best form of defence.

A. Preposition
B. Adjective
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C. Conjunction
D. Verb
5. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

A. Adverb
B. Article
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C. Interjection
D. Preposition
6. Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped.

A. Intransitive verb
B. Transitive verb
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C. Auxiliary verb
D. Adjective
7. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
A. Infinitive
B. Participle
C. Gerund
D. Conjunction
8. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
A. Assertive sentence
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B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Optative sentence
9. Oh! Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

A. Mixed sentence
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B. Exclamatory sentence
C. Optative sentence
D. Assertive sentence
10. Life is what you make it.

A. Noun clause
B. Adjective clause
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C. Adverb clause
D. Noun phrase
1. B
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5.
6.
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8. C
9. B
10. A
Word Choice Test

Word Choice Test for English Learners.
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1. I cannot concentrate, here is too much __________.

A. detraction
B. distraction
C. people
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D. sound
E. contraction
2. It is expected that the assembly will _________ these treaties.

A. force
B. ratify
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C. notify
D. signify
E. check
3. Oil is mostly _________ by trucks in Pakistan.

A. transfer
B. transmit
C. transport
D. travel
E. deliver
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A. fees
B. rates
C. bills
D. credits
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5. Pakistani __________ met his counterpart in London.
A. console
B. counsel
C. councel
D. consul
E. council
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A. fiction
B. faction
C. fraction
D. fallacy
E. friction
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C. levy
D. interest
E. taxation
8. His believe that he could do this, is his __________.

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C. delusion
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B. epoch
C. epithet
D. epicure
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10. University professors visit the website www.freepdfpost.blogspot.com and ___________ the
data.
A. inform
B. appraise
C. apprise
D. amended
E. commended
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6. A
7. C
8. D
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Word Choice Grammar Test

Word Choice (Grammar) Test for English Learners.
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1. I am afraid __________ cats.
A. to
B. from
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C. of
D. with
E. by
2. We did not have __________ questions for the lecturer.

A. none
B. any
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C. some
D. no
E. more
3. Octopuses have not only large brains __________ also a well-developed nervous system.
A. but
B. and
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C. are
D. and have
E. or
4. The manager __________ everyone go home an hour early on Friday afternoon.

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C. permitted
D. got
E. asked
5. He came in Karachi __________ August 14, 2010.

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A. in
B. on
C. for
D. from
E. with
6. Bilal is not receiving the call. He is __________ at work.

A. already
B. still
C. yet
D. looking
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A. out of
B. out
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E. outside
8. Saad is travelling __________ the school.

A. to
B. towards
C. off
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D. through
E. None of these
9. They went __________ the rain.

A. despite
B. in spite
C. under
D. avoiding
E. and enjoy
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10. I was surprised by the large __________ people who came.
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B. amount of
C. sum of
D. total of
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7. A
8. B
9. A
10. A
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Summary Completion Test

Summary Completion Test for English Learners.
Complete the following passage with correct option
During the later years of the American Revolution, the Articles of Confederation government was
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formed. This government (1)__________ severely from a lack of power. Each state distrusted
(2)__________ and gave little authority to the central or federal government. The Articles of
Confederation (3)__________ a government which could not raise money (4)__________ taxes,
prevent Indian raids, or force the British out (5)__________ the United States.
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1.
A. damaged
B. suffered
C. fail
D. diminished
E. none of these
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A. other
B. the other
C. others
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D.
E.
A.
B.
C.
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made
obtained
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D. elected
E. none of these
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A. with
B. from
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D. to
E. with the
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D. to
E. of
1. B
2. D
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3. A
4. B
5. E
Reading Comprehension Test

Reading Comprehension Test for English Learners.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions
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Unemployment is an important index of economic slack and lost output, but it is much more than
that. For the unemployed person, it is often a damaging affront to human dignity and sometimes a
catastrophic blow to family life. Nor is this cost distributed in proportion to ability to bear it. It falls
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most heavily on the young, the semiskilled and unskilled, the black person, the older worker, and
underemployed person in a low income rural area who is denied the option of securing more
rewarding urban employment…. The concentrated incidence of unemployment among specific
groups in the population means far greater costs to society that can be measured simply in hours of
involuntary idleness or dollars of income lost. The extra costs include disruption of the careers of
young people, increased juvenile delinquency, and perpetuation of conditions which breed racial
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discrimination in employment and otherwise deny equality of opportunity. There is another and more
subtle cost. The social and economic strains of prolonged underutilization create strong pressures
for cost-increasing solutions…. On the side of labor, prolonged high unemployment leads to “share-
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the-work” pressures for shorter hours, intensifies resistance to technological change and to
rationalization of work rules. On the side of business, the weakness of markets leads to attempts to
raise prices to cover high average overhead casts and to pressures for protection against foreign
and domestic competition.
1. According to the passage, unemployment is an index of
A. over utilization of capacity
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B. economic slack and lost output
C. diminished resources
D. the employment rate
E. under capacity
2. While unemployment is damaging to many, it falls most heavily upon all except the
A. black
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B. semiskilled
C. unskilled
D. underemployed
E. white middle class
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B. idleness
C. juvenile delinquency
D. disruption of careers
E. the death rate
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4. Serious unemployment leads labor groups to demand

A. more jobs by having everyone work shorter hours
B. higher wages to those employed
C. “no fire” policies
D. cost-cutting solutions
E. higher social security payments
5. According to the passage, a typical business reaction to a recession is to press for

A. higher unemployment insurance
B. protection against imports
C. government action
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E. restraint against union activity
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2. E
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5. B
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Contents
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Introduction
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Prefixes, Suffixes, and Common Word Roots
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SECTION 1 Synonyms, Antonyms, Verbal Classification,
and Analogies 1
Chapter 1 Synonyms 3
Chapter 2 Antonyms 11
Chapter 3 Synonyms and Antonyms 19
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Chapter 4 Verbal Classification 29

Chapter 5 Analogies 33
SECTION 2 Vocabulary in Context 43
Chapter 6 Sentence Completion 45
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Chapter 7 Reading Comprehension 55

Chapter 8 Synonyms in Context 67
Chapter 9 Choose the Right Word 75
SECTION 3 Spelling 79
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Chapter 10 Choose the Correctly Spelled Word 81

Chapter 11 Choose the Correct Homophone 91
Chapter 12 Plurals, IE/EI Rule, and Prefixes and Suffixes 95
Chapter 13 Find the Misspelled Word 99
SECTION 4 Answer Explanations 113
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W E LC O M E TO 1001 Vocabulary and Spelling Questions! This book is designed to provide

you with review and practice for vocabulary and spelling success. With 1001 practice
questions, you can enrich your verbal abilities at your own pace, and focus on the areas
where you need improvement. 1001 Vocabulary and Spelling Questions is designed for many audiences. It is
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for anyone who has ever taken a language arts course and needs to refresh forgotten skills. It can be used to
supplement current class instruction. It can be used to boost job performance by improving your business
writing abilities. Most often, this book is used by people who are studying for important academic, entrance,
or certification exams. Every test from the SAT exam to the Police Sergeant test requires an excellent grasp
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of vocabulary skills.
1001 Vocabulary and Spelling Questions can be used by teachers and tutors who need to reinforce stu-
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If at some point you feel you need further practice or more explanation, you can find it in other
LearningExpress publications. 501 Vocabulary Questions, 501 Synonym and Antonym Questions, 501 Word
Analogies Questions, 501 Grammar and Writing Questions, and Vocabulary and Spelling Success in 20 Minutes
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a Day, 3rd edition all contain a wealth of informa- check your answers using the answer and explanation
tion for students, test takers, professionals, and word section at the end of the book. The purpose of “drill
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lovers. and skill” practice is to help you become proficient
with language skills. Like an athlete preparing for the
next season or a musician warming up for a concert,
How to Use This Book you can become an expert with practice. If, after
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answering all the questions in a section, you feel you
First, look at the table of contents to see the types of need more practice, reread the questions and try your
verbal topics covered in this book. The book is hand at responding one more time. Repetition is
organized in three sections: Synonyms, Antonyms, often the key to success. Studies show that most
Verbal Classification, and Analogies; Vocabulary in repetitive tasks become part of a person’s inventory
Context; and Spelling. This structure divides com- of skills over time. A good idea is to write your
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mon language arts strands into compact units so answers on a separate sheet of paper so that you can
that you can work on each concept and gain mas- go through the chapters over and over, as needed, to
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tery. You may want to answer the questions in
sequence, but if you are using this book to supple-
ment topics you are currently learning, you may
want to jump around from topic to topic according
to your syllabus.
reinforce and develop your word power.
Certain tests that you will take for academic
advancement, job promotions, or civil service/mil-
itary placement require you to have a working
knowledge of vocabulary and spelling skills. This
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As you answer the vocabulary and spelling chart lists some exams that test your verbal skills and
questions in this book, you will undoubtedly want to word knowledge.
Tests that Measure Word Knowledge

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Academic Tests Civil Service Military Job Placement

GED Exams Border Patrol Exam ASVAB PPST
PSAT Exam Firefighter Exam Military Flight CBEST
Aptitude Exam
SAT Exam Police Officer Exam Real Estate
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Agent/Broker
State assessment Police Sergeant Exam EMT Basic
exams—typically
given in grades 8-12
COOP/HSPT Exam Postal Worker Exam Nursing Assistant
Exam
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College Entrance Exams Corrections Officer Administrative/

Executive Assistant
GRE test Federal Clerical Exam
Miller Analogies Test Treasury Enforcement Agent
Exam
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You should have a dictionary or thesaurus Lewis, Norman. Word Power Made Easy: The Com-
handy as you work through the questions in each plete Handbook for Building a Superior Vocabu-
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section. It is always a good idea to make this a habit lary (New York: Pocket Books, 1995).
when doing any kind of language activity. Another Morehead, Philip D. The New American Roget’s
helpful resource—a list of common prefixes, suffixes, College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form (New
and word roots—follows this introduction. Under- York: Signet, 2002).
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standing the parts of a word gives you clues about O’Connor, Joyce, et al, eds. Roget’s Desk Thesaurus
its definition, and this can help you when you take (New York: Random House, 2001).
tests, write reports, or make speeches. Oxford Essential Spelling Dictionary (New York:
Berkley Publishing Group, 1998).
Shaw, Harry. Building a Better Vocabulary (New
Make a Commitment York: Barnes & Noble Books, 1993).
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Sorsby, Claudia. Spelling 101 (New York: St. Mar-
Success does not come without effort. Make the tin’s Press, 1996).
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commitment to improve your verbal skills. A rich
vocabulary is both a great asset and a great joy. When
you have an extensive vocabulary, you can provide
precise, vivid descriptions; you can speak more flu-
ently and with more confidence; you can understand
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary (Springfield:
Merriam-Webster, 1995).
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and
Antonyms (Springfield: Merriam-Webster,
1994).
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more of what you read; and you can read more Word Power: 40 Workouts to Boost Your Vocabulary
sophisticated texts. A good vocabulary can enrich (New York: Barnes & Noble Books, 1998).
your personal life, help you achieve academic suc-
cess, and give you an edge over others in the work-
place. You can truly gain the proverbial verbal Remember These
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E x t r a Ve r b a l P r a c t i c e
Additional Resources LearningExpress. 501 Grammar and Writing Ques-

tions (New York: LearningExpress, 2002).
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If you feel you need even more practice, you might LearningExpress. 501 Synonym and Antonym
want to purchase or borrow the following books: Questions (New York: LearningExpress, 2003).
LearningExpress. 501 Vocabulary Questions (New
Funk, Wilfred, et al. 30 Days to a More Powerful York: LearningExpress, 2003).
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Vocabulary (New York: Pocket Books, 2003). LearningExpress. 501 Word Analogies Questions
Krevisky, Joseph. Random House Webster’s Pocket (New York: LearningExpress, 2003).
Bad Speller’s Dictionary (New York: Random LearningExpress. Vocabulary and Spelling Success
House, 1998). in 20 Minutes a Day, 3rd Edition (New York:
LearningExpress, 2002).
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FA M I L I A R I T Y W I T H C O M M O N
your ability to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words. The tables below list
common prefixes, suffixes, and word roots; their meanings; an example of a word with
that prefix, suffix, or word root; the meaning of that word; and a sentence that demonstrates the meaning
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of that word. Refer to this section often to refresh your memory and improve your vocabulary.
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Prefixes are syllables added to the beginning of words to change or add to their meaning. This table lists some of
the most common prefixes in the English language. They are grouped together by similar meanings.
Prefix Meaning Example Definition Sentence
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uni- one unify (v) to form into a single unit, to unite The new leader was able to unite the
three factions into one strong
political party.
mono- one monologue (n) a long speech by one person or I was very moved by the monologue
performer in Scene III.
bi- two bisect (v) to divide into two equal parts If you bisect a square, you will get
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two rectangles of equal size.
duo- two duality (n) having two sides or parts The novel explores the duality of
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good and evil in humans.
tri- three triangle (n) a figure having three angles In an isosceles triangle, two of the
three angles are the same size.
quadri- four quadruped (n) an animal with four feet Some quadrupeds evolved into
bipeds.
tetra- four tetralogy (n) series of four related artistic works, “Time Zone” was the fourth and final
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such as plays, operas, novels, etc. work in Classman’s tetralogy.
quint- five quintuplets (n) five offspring born at one time Each quintuplet weighed less than
four pounds at birth.
pent- five pentameter (n) a line of verse (poetry) with five Most of Shakespeare’s sonnets are
metrical feet written in iambic pentameter.
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multi- many multifaceted having many sides This is a multifaceted issue, and we
(adj) must examine each side carefully.
poly- many polyglot (n) one who speaks or understands It’s no wonder he’s a polyglot; he’s
several languages lived in eight different countries.
omni- all omniscient (adj) knowing all My teacher must be omniscient; she
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attention.
micro- small microcosm (n) little or miniature world; something Some people say that Brooklyn
representing something else on a Heights, the Brooklyn district across
very small scale the river from the Wall Street area, is
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a microcosm of Manhattan.
mini- small minority (n) small group within a larger group John voted for Bridget, but he was in
the minority; most people voted for
Elaine.
macro- large macrocosm (n) the large scale world or universe; Any change to the microcosm will
any great whole eventually affect the macrocosm.
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ante- before antechamber (n) a smaller room leading into a larger The panel of jurors waited in the
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or main room antechamber before entering the
court room.
pre- before precede (v) to come before in time or order The appetizers preceded the main
course.
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post- after postscript (n) message added after the close of His postscript was almost as long
a letter as his letter!
inter- between intervene (v) to come between Romeo, trying to make peace,
intervened in the fight between
Tybalt and Mercutio.
inter- together interact (v) to act upon or influence each other The psychologist took notes as she
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watched the children interact.
intra- within intravenous (adj) within or into a vein She could not eat and had to be fed
intravenously for three days.
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induct (v)
a person whose attention is largely
directed inward, toward himself or
herself; a shy or withdrawn person
to bring in (to a group)
Unlike his flamboyant sister, quiet
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ex- out, from expel (v) to drive out or away The rebels expelled the invaders.
circum- around circumscribe (v) to draw a line around; to mark She carefully circumscribed the
the limits of space that would become her office.
sub- under subvert (v) to bring about the destruction of, His attempt to subvert my authority
overthrow; to undermine will cost him his job.
super- above, over supervisor (n) one who watches over Alex accepted the promotion to
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with the duties and responsibilities of
the office.
con- with, together consensus (n) general agreement After hours of debate, the group
finally reached a consensus and
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non- not nonstop without a stop With energy typical of the very
(adj, adv) young, the puppy ran nonstop
through the house.
in- not invariable (adj) not changing The weather here is invariable—
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always sunny and warm.

un- not, against unmindful (adj) not conscious or aware of; forgetful For better or worse, he is unmindful
of office politics.
contra- against contradict (v) to state that (what is said) is untrue; I know we don’t have to agree on
to state the opposite of, be everything, but she contradicts
opposed to everything I say.
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anti- against, antipode (n) exact or direct opposite North is the antipode of south.
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counter- against, counter- working against production Complaining is counterproductive.
opposing productive (adj)
dis- not, away, dispel (v) to drive away; not having order To dispel rumors that I was quitting, I
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opposite of scheduled a series of meetings for
the next three months.
disorderly (adj) messy, untidy, uncontrolled or unruly Two people were hurt when the
disorderly crowd took control of the
protest.
mis- wrong, ill misuse (v) to use wrongly She misused her authority when she
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mal- bad, wrong, ill maltreat (v) to treat badly or wrongly After the dog saved his life, he swore
he would never maltreat another
pseudo- false, fake

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malaise (n)
pseudonym (n)
feeling of discomfort or illness
false or fake name

animal.
The malaise many women feel
during the first few months of preg-
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Samuel Clemens.
auto- by oneself or automaton (n) a robot; a person who seems to act The workers on the assembly line
by itself mechanically and without thinking looked like automatons.
co- together with; cohesive (adj) having a tendency to bond or stick Though they came from different
jointly together; united backgrounds and had many different
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most common suffixes in the English language. They are grouped together by similar meanings.
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-en to cause to broaden (v) to make more broad, widen Traveling around the world will
become broaden your understanding of other
cultures.
-ate to cause to resuscitate (v) to bring or come back to life or Thanks to a generous gift from an
be consciousness; to revive alumnus, we were able to resusci-
tate the study-abroad program.
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cause to be with her performance.
-ize to make, to alphabetize (v) to put in alphabetical order Please alphabetize these files for
give me.
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-ial pertaining to commercial of or engaged in commerce Commercial vehicles must have
(adj) special license plates.
-ic pertaining to aristocratic (adj) of or pertaining to the aristocracy Though he was never rich or power-
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manners.
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having the delicately, lovingly in his arms.
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boldly (adv) in a bold manner
meaningful (adj) significant, full of meaning

Despite his fear, he stepped boldly
onto the stage.
When Robert walked into the room
with Annette, she cast a meaningful
glance to me.
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-ous/-ose full of humorous (adj) full of humor, funny His humorous speech received
laughter and applause from the
audience.
-ive having the descriptive (adj) giving a description The letter was so descriptive that I
quality of could picture every place he had
been.
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-less lacking, painless (adj) without pain, not causing pain The doctor assured me that it is a
free of painless procedure.
-ish having the childish (adj) like a child; unsuitable for a grown He didn’t get the job because of his
quality of person childish behavior during the
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-ence state of person or thing rudeness.
-acy quality or indeterminacy state or quality of being The indeterminacy of his statement
state of (n) undetermined (without defined made it impossible to tell which side
limits) or vague he favored.
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-tion act, state or completion (n) the act of completing; the state of The second siren signaled the
condition of being completed or finished completion of the fire drill.
-or/-er one who does narrator (n) one who tells the story, gives an A first-person narrator is usually
or performs account of not objective.
the action of
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-ary place for, sanctuary (n) a sacred place, refuge With three noisy roommates, Ellen
pertaining to frequently sought the quiet
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-cide kill pesticide (n) substance for killing insects This pesticide is also dangerous for
humans.
-ism quality, state optimism (n) belief that things will turn out for the Her optimism makes people want to
or condition best; tendency to take a hopeful be around her.
of; doctrine of view of things
-ity quality or morality (n) state or quality of being moral He argued that the basic morality of
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state of civilized societies hasn’t changed
much over the centuries.
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doctors had to remove her tonsils
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He exercised good judgment during
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-ology the study of zoology (n) the scientific study of animal life Because of her strong interest in
zoology, she took an unpaid
summer job at the zoo.
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Many words in the English language have their origins in Latin. The table below shows the original Latin words
that have been used to create various English words. The Latin words serve as roots, providing the core meaning
of the words. Prefixes, suffixes, and other alterations give each word its distinct meaning. The word roots are listed
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Root Meaning Example Definition Sentence

amare to love amorous (adj) readily showing or feeling love She told him to stop his amorous
advances as she was already
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engaged.
audire to hear audience (n) assembled group of listeners or The audience listened intently to the
spectators; people within hearing riveting speaker.
bellum war antebellum (adj) before the war In American history, antebellum
refers to the period before the Civil
War.
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capere to take captivate (v) to capture the fancy of The story captivated me from the
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down.
dicere to say, speak dictate (v) to state or order; to say what needs She began to dictate her notes into
to be written down the microphone.
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duco to lead conduct (v) to lead or guide (thorough) He conducted a detailed tour of the
building.
equus equal equilibrium (n) a state of balance I have finally achieved equilibrium
between work and leisure.
facere to make manufacture (v) to make or produce The clothes are manufactured here
or do in this factory.
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lucere to light lucid (adj) very clear No one could possibly have mis-
understood such a lucid explanation.
manus hand manicure (n) cosmetic treatment of the fingernails A manicure is not only important
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median (n) middle point; middle in a set
of numbers
hygiene, but clean and neat nails
also tell a great deal about a person.
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this wealthy neighborhood is
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mittere to send transmit (v) to send across The message was transmitted over
the intercom.
omnis all, every omnipresent present everywhere That top-40 song is omnipresent;
(adj) everywhere I go, I hear it playing.
plicare to fold application (n) putting one thing on another; His loan application was denied
making a formal request because of his poor credit history.
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ponere/ to place position (n) the place a person or thing occupies Although he is only 22, he holds a
positum very powerful position in the
company.
protare to carry transport (v) to carry across The goods will be transported by
boat.
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quarere to ask, inquiry (n) act of inquiry, investigation, or The inquiry lasted several months
question questioning but yielded no new information.
scribere to write scribe (n) person who makes copies of The scribe had developed thick
writings calluses on his fingers from years of
writing.
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sentire to feel sentiment (n) personal experience; one’s own After reading the collection of letters,
feeling it was easy to tell the sentiments of
the writer.
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specere to look at spectacle (n) striking or impressive sight The debate was quite a spectacle;
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the candidates made accusations
about each other that were un-
expected and slightly unprofessional.
spirare to breathe respiration (n) the act of breathing His respiration was steady, but he
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remained unconscious.
tendere to stretch extend (v) to make longer, stretch out Please extend the deadline by two
weeks so we can complete the
project properly.
verbum word verbatim (adj) word for word The student failed because she had
copied an article verbatim instead of
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C o m m o n G r e e k Wo r d R o o t s
Many English words have their origins in the ancient Greek language. The table below shows the Greek words
that have been used to create various English words. The Greek words serve as roots, providing the core mean-
ing of the words. Prefixes, suffixes, and other alterations give each word its distinct meaning. The word roots are
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bios life biology (n) the science of living organisms He is majoring in biology and plans
to go to medical school.
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chronos time chronological arranged in the order in which things The story is confusing because she
(adj) occurred did not put the events in chronologi-
cal order.
derma skin dermatology (n) branch of medical science dealing She has decided to study
with the skin and its diseases dermatology because she wants to
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gamos marriage, polygamy (n) the practice or custom of having Polygamy is illegal in the United
union more than one spouse or mate States.
at a time
genos race, sex, genocide (n) the deliberate extermination of one The recent genocide in Bosnia has
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kind race of people created a crisis in orphaned children.

geo earth geography (n) the study of the Earth’s surface; the The geography of this region made
surface or topographical features of it difficult for the different tribes to
a place interact.
graphein to write calligraphy (n) beautiful or elegant handwriting She used calligraphy to address her
wedding invitations.
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krates member of democrat (n) one who believes in or advocates I have always been a democrat, but
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a group democracy as a principle of I refuse to join the Democratic Party.
government
kryptos hidden, secret cryptic (adj) concealing meaning, puzzling He left such a cryptic message on
my answering machine that I don’t
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metron to measure metronome (n) device with a pendulum that beats She used a metronome to help her
at a determined rate to measure keep the proper pace as she played
time/rhythm the song.
morphe form polymorphous having many forms Most mythologies have a
(adj) polymorphous figure, a “shape
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shifter” who can be both animal and
human.
pathos suffering, pathetic (adj) arousing feelings of pity or sadness Willy Loman is a complex character
philos
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loving
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xenophile (n)
xenophobe (n)
a person who is attracted to foreign
peoples, cultures, or customs
who is both pathetic and heroic.
Alex is a xenophile; I doubt he’ll ever
come back to the States.
person who fears or hates foreigners Don’t expect Len to go on the trip;
or strange cultures or customs he’s a xenophobe.
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photos light photobiotic (adj) living or thriving only in the presence Plants are photobiotic and will die
of light without light.
podos foot podiatrist (n) an expert in diagnosis and treatment The podiatrist saw that the ingrown
of ailments of the human foot toenail had become infected.
psuedein to deceive pseudonym (n) false name George Eliot is a pseudonym for
Mary Ann Evans.
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pyr fire pyromaniac (n) one who has a compulsion to set The warehouse fire was not an
things on fire accident; it was set by a
pyromaniac.
soma body psychosomatic of or involving both the mind and In a psychosomatic illness, physical
(adj) body symptoms are caused by emotional
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distress.
tele distant telescope (n) optical instrument for making distant While Galileo did not invent the
objects appear larger and nearer telescope, he was the first to use it
when viewed through the lens to study the planets and stars.
therme heat thermos (n) insulated jug or bottle that keeps The thermos kept my coffee hot all
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liquids hot or cold afternoon.
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questions. Questions vary from finding similar words to finding dissimilar
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words, from identifying analogies, to identifying the three words that are sim-
ilar within a group of four words.
Most standardized tests use synonym and antonym questions to test verbal skills. The
first chapter in this section is on synonyms. A synonym is a word that means the same or
nearly the same as another word. You will be asked to find synonyms, or choose the word
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that has the same or nearly the same meaning. In Chapter 2, you will identify antonyms,
or words that are most nearly the opposite of the word in italics. The questions in Chap-
ter 3 ask you to identify the word that is most similar or dissimilar to another word, effec-
tively testing your knowledge of two words. Chapter 4 tests your ability to identify groups
of word as similar to one another. You do this by finding the word in the list of four that
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does not belong with the other three words. Finally, in Chapter 5 you are asked to iden-
tify word analogies. Analogies are comparisons. To answer an analogy question, look for
a relationship between the first set of words. Then, look for a similar relationship in the
second set of words. Choose the answer that best completes the comparison.
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Choose the synonym for each of the words in italics. 3. Which word means the same as garbled?
a. lucid
1. Which word means the same as erroneous? b. unintelligible
a. digressive c. devoured
b. confused d. outrageous
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c. impenetrable
d. incorrect 4. Which word means the same as expose?
a. relate
2. Which word means the same as grotesque? b. develop
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a. extreme c. reveal
b. frenzied d. pretend
c. hideous
d. typical
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5. Which word means the same as coerce? 11. Which word means the same as distinct?
a. force a. satisfied
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b. permit b. imprecise
c. waste c. uneasy
d. deny d. separate
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6. Which word means the same as abrupt? 12. Which word means the same as flagrant?
a. interrupt a. secret
b. sudden b. worthless
c. extended c. noble
d. corrupt d. glaring
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7. Which word means the same as apathy? 13. Which word means the same as oration?
a. hostility a. nuisance
b. depression
c. indifference
d. concern
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8. Which word means the same as despair?
b. independence
c. address
d. length
14. Which word means the same as libel?

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a. mourning a. description
b. disregard b. praise
c. hopelessness c. destiny
d. loneliness d. slander
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9. Which word means the same as 15. Which word means the same as philan-
contemptuous? thropy?
a. respectful a. selfishness
b. unique b. fascination
c. scornful c. disrespect
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d. insecure d. charity
10. Which word means the same as tote? 16. Which word means the same as proximity?
a. acquire a. distance
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b. carry b. agreement
c. tremble c. nearness
d. abandon d. intelligence
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17. Which word means the same as negligible? 23. tailor

a. insignificant a. measure
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b. delicate b. construct
c. meaningful c. launder
d. illegible d. alter
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18. Which word means the same as vigilant? 24. yield
a. nonchalant a. merge
b. watchful b. relinquish
c. righteous c. destroy
d. strenuous d. hinder
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19. Which word means the same as astute? 25. eternal
a. perceptive a. timeless
b. inattentive
c. stubborn
d. elegant
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20. Which word means the same as collaborate?
b. heavenly
c. loving
d. wealthy
26. stow
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a. cooperate a. pack
b. convince b. curtsy
c. entice c. fool
d. elaborate d. trample
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21. Which word means the same as insipid? 27. intimate

a. overbearing a. frightening
b. tasteless b. curious
c. exhilarating c. private
d. elaborate d. characteristic
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For each of the following words, choose the word 28. consider
that has the same or nearly the same meaning. a. promote
b. require
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22. navigate c. adjust

a. search d. ponder
b. decide
c. steer
d. assist
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29. humidify 35. philosophy

a. moisten a. bias
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b. warm b. principles
c. gather c. evidence
d. spray d. process
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30. arouse 36. custom
a. inform a. purpose
b. abuse b. habit
c. waken c. buyer
d. deceive d. role
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31. harass 37. harbor
a. trick a. halter
b. confuse
c. betray
d. pester
32. fortified
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c. refuge
d. garment
38. muse
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a. reinforced a. tune
b. distorted b. ponder
c. disputed c. encourage
d. developed d. read
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33. delegate 39. vessel

a. analyze a. container
b. respect b. furniture
c. criticize c. garment
d. assign d. branch
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34. accountable 40. dispute

a. applauded a. debate
b. compensated b. release
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c. responsible c. divide
d. approached d. redeem
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41. site 47. refine

a. location a. condone
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b. formation b. provide
c. speech c. change
d. view d. purify
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42. compensate 48. pledge
a. help a. picture
b. challenge b. idea
c. defeat c. quote
d. pay d. promise
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43. journal 49. gangly
a. trip a. illegally
b. receipt
c. diary
d. list
44. opportunity
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c. ugly
d. lanky
50. sage
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a. sensitivity a. wise
b. arrogance b. obnoxious
c. chance c. conceited
d. reference d. heartless
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45. invent 51. dormant

a. insert a. hidden
b. discover b. slumbering
c. apply c. rigid
d. allow d. misplaced
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46. sphere 52. banish

a. air a. exile
b. spread b. decorate
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c. globe c. succumb
d. enclosure d. encourage
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53. croon 59. obsolete

a. swim a. current
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b. sing b. dedicated
c. stroke c. unnecessary
d. yell d. outmoded
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54. hostel 60. expansive
a. turnstile a. talkative
b. cot b. relaxed
c. trek c. humorous
d. inn d. grateful
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55. mesa 61. relinquish
a. brain a. abandon
b. plateau
c. wagon
d. dwelling
56. ado
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c. commence
d. abide
62. submissive
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a. idiom a. raucous
b. punishment b. obedient
c. cost c. virtuous
d. fuss d. selfish
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57. obscure 63. ponderous

a. concealed a. heavy
b. obvious b. thoughtful
c. reckless c. hearty
d. subjective d. generous
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58. malicious 64. stoical

a. spiteful a. impassive
b. changeable b. loud
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c. murderous c. curious
d. dangerous d. intense
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65. haggard 71. mundane

a. handsome a. proper
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b. honest b. ordinary
c. gaunt c. greedy
d. intense d. murky
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66. enigma 72. remiss
a. laughter a. recent
b. mystery b. false
c. enclosure c. negligent
d. shadow d. broken
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67. jocular 73. imminent
a. lenient a. sturdy
b. strict
c. powerful
d. jolly
68. rebuke
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c. soon
d. later
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a. scold a. excessive
b. deny b. exclusive
c. distract c. purpose
d. protect d. hesitant
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69. renown 75. disheveled

a. attitude a. rumpled
b. fame b. divorced
c. health c. marked
d. strength d. dedicated
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a. eager a. disadvantageous
b. rough b. distracted
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c. old-fashioned c. disenchanted
d. vigorous d. disarming
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77. query 78. clemency

a. inspect a. competency
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b. quote b. certainty
c. succeed c. destiny
d. inquire d. mercy
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Choose the antonym for each of the words in italics. 81. Which word means the opposite of shameful?
a. honorable
79. Which word is the opposite of alert? b. animated
a. attentive c. fickle
b. inattentive d. modest
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c. careful
d. trivial 82. Which word means the opposite of vague?
a. hazy
80. Which word is the opposite of cautious? b. skilled
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a. considerate c. definite
b. noble d. tender
c. proper
d. reckless
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83. Which word means the opposite of 89. Which word means the opposite of prompt?
vulnerable? a. punctual
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a. frantic b. slack
b. feeble c. tardy
c. secure d. regular
d. complicated
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90. Which word is the opposite of delay?
84. Which word means the opposite of distress? a. slow
a. comfort b. hasten
b. reward c. pause
c. trouble d. desist
d. compromise
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91. Which word is the opposite of soothe?
85. Which word means the opposite of unity? a. increase
a. discord
b. stimulation
c. consent
d. neglect ep b. comfort
c. aggravate
d. delight
92. Which word means the opposite of

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86. Which word means the opposite of clarify? moderate?
a. explain a. original
b. dismay b. average
c. obscure c. final
d. provide d. excessive
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87. Which word means the opposite of grant? 93. Which word means the opposite of reveal?
a. deny a. disclose
b. consume b. achieve
c. allocate c. retreat
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d. provoke d. conceal
88. Which word means the opposite of 94. Which word means the opposite of initial?
impartial? a. first
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a. complete b. crisis
b. prejudiced c. final
c. unbiased d. right
d. erudite
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95. Which word means the opposite of brittle? 101. Which word means the opposite of grueling?
a. flexible a. effortless
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b. breakable b. casual
c. grating c. exhausting
d. thin d. empty
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96. Which word means the opposite of capable? 102. Which word means the opposite of forsake?
a. unskilled a. admit
b. absurd b. abandon
c. apt c. submit
d. able d. cherish
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97. Which word means the opposite of stray? 103. Which word is the opposite of restrain?
a. remain a. control
b. inhabit
c. wander
d. incline
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98. Which word is the opposite of dainty?
b. liberate
c. maintain
d. distract
104. Which word is the opposite of bleak?

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a. delicate a. desperate
b. coarse b. dreary
c. harsh c. bright
d. delicious d. fond
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99. Which word means the opposite of craving? 105. Which word is the opposite of unruly?
a. desire a. controllable
b. repudiation b. disorderly
c. motive c. honest
d. revulsion d. covered
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100. Which word means the opposite of 106. Which word is the opposite of solidarity?
ferocious? a. union
a. docile b. disunity
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b. savage c. laxity
c. explosive d. rigidity
d. noble
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107. Which word is the opposite of retract? 113. Which word means the opposite of belittle?
a. assert a. arrange
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b. withdraw b. compliment
c. impugn c. criticize
d. follow d. presume
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108. Which word is the opposite of concise? 114. Which word means the opposite of aimless?
a. generous a. inactive
b. lengthy b. faithful
c. loose c. purposeful
d. brief d. impartial
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109. Which word is the opposite of omit? 115. Which word means the opposite of detest?
a. eliminate a. prohibit
b. perform
c. depart
d. include
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110. Which word means the opposite of prohibit?
b. hate
c. examine
d. admire
116. Which word means the opposite of valiant?

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a. surrender a. instinctive
b. permit b. cowardly
c. involve c. cynical
d. embrace d. worthy
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111. Which word means the opposite of disclose? 117. Which word means the opposite of lenient?
a. succeed a. capable
b. conceal b. impractical
c. restrain c. merciful
d. possess d. domineering
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112. Which word means the opposite of stifle? 118. Which word means the opposite of tarnish?
a. encourage a. absorb
b. familiarize b. endure
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c. deny c. shine
d. overcome d. sully
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119. Which word means the opposite of 125. Which word means the opposite of
mandatory? judicious?
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a. apparent a. partial
b. equal b. litigious
c. optional c. imprudent
d. required d. unrestrained
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120. Which word means the opposite of 126. Which word means the opposite of
chagrin? dissonance?
a. conviction a. harmony
b. irritation b. carefulness
c. pleasure c. specificity
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d. humanity d. value
a. initiate
b. adapt
c. harass
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121. Which word means the opposite of
commence?
127. Which word means the opposite of erudite?
a. uneducated
b. polite
c. unknown
d. agitated
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d. terminate
For each of the following words, choose the word
122. Which word means the opposite of that means the opposite or most nearly the
conscientious? opposite.
a. careless
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b. apologetic 128. harmony

c. diligent a. noise
d. boisterous b. brevity
c. safety
123. Which word means the opposite of deficient? d. discord
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b. adequate 129. insult
c. flawed a. compliment
d. simple b. contempt
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c. argument
124. Which word means the opposite of lucid? d. attitude
a. ordinary
b. turbulent
c. implausible
d. vague
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130. general 136. retain

a. specific a. withhold
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b. total b. release
c. insignificant c. succumb
d. substantial d. incise
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131. imaginary 137. impulsive
a. sober a. secure
b. ordinary b. mandatory
c. unrealistic c. rash
d. factual d. cautious
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132. demolish 138. competent
a. attend a. incomplete
b. consider
c. create
d. stifle
133. absorb
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c. inept
d. massive
139. promote
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a. acquire a. explicate
b. repel b. downgrade
c. consume c. concede
d. assist d. retain
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134. critical 140. requirement

a. inimical a. plan
b. judgmental b. consequence
c. massive c. option
d. trivial d. accident
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a. despicable a. soothe
b. adolescent b. drain
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c. mature c. resist
d. perpetual d. solve
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142. punctual 148. nimble

a. random a. sturdy
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b. smooth b. sluggish
c. intermittent c. thoughtless
d. tardy d. relaxed
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143. virtue 149. tranquil
a. reality a. agitated
b. fact b. explicit
c. vice c. sluggish
d. amateur d. composed
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144. fortunate 150. sprightly
a. excluded a. eager
b. hapless
c. hardworking
d. lucky
145. notable
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c. dull
d. local
151. amiable
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a. oral a. dangerous
b. graceful b. permissive
c. legal c. aloof
d. ordinary d. congenial
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146. prim 152. prudent

a. outrageous a. rash
b. last b. licentious
c. ugly c. libertine
d. cantankerous d. demonstrative
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a. affluent a. pellucid
b. destitute b. meager
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c. cowardly c. copious
d. receptive d. vocal
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154. steadfast 155. stringent

a. envious a. obese
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b. fickle b. lax
c. improvident c. obtuse
d. sluggish d. fluid
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that is most similar or most dissimilar in meaning a. conquer.
to the word provided. b. complain.
c. deny.
156. Rational is most similar to d. respect.
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a. deliberate.
b. invalid. 159. Animated is most similar to
c. prompt. a. abbreviated.
d. sound. b. civil.
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c. secret.
157. Attribute is most similar to d. lively.
a. quality.
b. penalty.
c. speech.
d. admission.
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160. Awe is most dissimilar to 166. Subjective is most dissimilar to

a. contempt. a. invective.
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b. reverence. b. objectionable.
c. valor. c. unbiased.
d. distortion. d. obedient.
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161. Intricate is most similar to 167. Succinct is most dissimilar to
a. delicate. a. distinct.
b. costly. b. laconic.
c. prim. c. feeble.
d. complex. d. verbose.
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162. Skeptic is most dissimilar to 168. Enthusiastic is most similar to
a. innovator. a. adamant.
b. friend.
c. politician.
d. believer.
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163. Hypothetical is most dissimilar to
b. available.
c. cheerful.
d. eager.
169. Adequate is most similar to

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a. uncritical. a. sufficient.
b. actual. b. mediocre.
c. specific. c. proficient.
d. imaginary. d. average.
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164. Enhance is most dissimilar to 170. Uniform is most dissimilar to

a. diminish. a. dissembling.
b. improve. b. diverse.
c. digress. c. bizarre.
d. deprive. d. slovenly.
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165. Manipulate is most similar to 171. Ecstatic is most similar to

a. simplify. a. inconsistent.
b. deplete. b. positive.
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c. nurture. c. wild.
d. handle. d. thrilled.
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172. Affect is most similar to 178. Frail is most similar to

a. accomplish. a. vivid.
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b. cause. b. delicate.
c. sicken. c. robust.
d. influence. d. adaptable.
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173. Wary is most dissimilar to 179. Recuperate is most similar to
a. alert. a. recover.
b. leery. b. endorse.
c. worried. c. persist.
d. careless. d. worsen.
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174. Novel is most dissimilar to 180. Subsequent is most dissimilar to
a. dangerous. a. necessary.
b. unsettled.
c. suitable.
d. old.
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175. Continuous is most similar to
b. insignificant.
c. primary.
d. previous.
181. Nonchalant is most dissimilar to

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a. intermittent. a. intelligent.
b. adjacent. b. popular.
c. uninterrupted. c. concerned.
d. contiguous. d. reckless.
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176. Courtesy is most similar to 182. Hoax is most similar to

a. civility. a. logic.
b. congruity. b. crusade.
c. conviviality. c. embargo.
d. rudeness. d. ruse.
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a. truth. a. agitation.
b. blessing. b. poise.
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c. weakness. c. liveliness.
d. fable. d. stimulation.
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184. Excise is most dissimilar to 190. Liberate is most dissimilar to

a. sleep. a. conserve.
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b. retain. b. restrain.
c. organize. c. attack.
d. staple. d. ruin.
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185. Disperse is most dissimilar to 191. Faltering is most dissimilar to
a. gather. a. steady.
b. agree. b. adoring.
c. praise. c. explanatory.
d. satisfy. d. reluctant.
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186. Eccentric is most similar to 192. Vast is most similar to
a. normal. a. attentive.
b. frugal.
c. peculiar.
d. selective.
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187. Commendable is most similar to
b. immense.
c. steady.
d. slight.
193. Comply is most similar to

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a. admirable. a. subdue.
b. accountable. b. entertain.
c. irresponsible. c. flatter.
d. noticeable. d. obey.
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188. Domain is most similar to 194. Optimum is most dissimilar to

a. entrance. a. mediocre.
b. rebellion. b. victorious.
c. formation. c. worst.
d. territory. d. rational.
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a. inactive. a. relocate.
b. emotional. b. confuse.
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c. lively. c. comply.
d. woeful. d. teach.
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196. Tedious is most dissimilar to 202. Rigorous is most similar to

a. stimulating. a. demanding.
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b. alarming. b. tolerable.
c. intemperate. c. lenient.
d. tranquil. d. disorderly.
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197. Exonerate is most dissimilar to 203. Orient is most dissimilar to
a. minimize. a. confuse.
b. respect. b. arouse.
c. irritate. c. deter.
d. blame. d. simplify.
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198. Ephemeral is most dissimilar to 204. Levitate is most dissimilar to
a. internal. a. plod.
b. enduring.
c. temporary.
d. hidden.
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199. Predecessor is most dissimilar to
b. undulate.
c. whisper.
d. sink.
205. Oblivious is most similar to

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a. successor. a. visible.
b. antecedent. b. sinister.
c. descendant. c. conscious.
d. ancestor. d. unaware.
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200. Refrain is most similar to 206. Verify is most similar to

a. desist. a. disclose.
b. secure. b. confirm.
c. glimpse. c. refute.
d. persevere. d. unite.
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201. Affable is most dissimilar to 207. Pacify is most dissimilar to

a. disagreeable. a. complicate.
b. hollow. b. dismiss.
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c. simple. c. excite.
d. eager. d. atomize.
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208. Plausible is most dissimilar to 214. Confer is most similar to

a. insufficient. a. confide.
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c. unbelievable. c. refuse.
d. credible. d. promise.
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209. Idle is most similar to 215. Repast is most similar to
a. working. a. meal.
b. effective. b. debt.
c. immobile. c. book.
d. functional. d. goal.
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210. Avid is most dissimilar to 216. Esteem is most dissimilar to
a. partial. a. disrespect.
b. unenthusiastic.
c. equal.
d. unkind.
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211. Meek is most dissimilar to
b. disregard.
c. dissent.
d. disabuse.
217. Eloquent is most dissimilar to

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a. mild. a. shabby.
b. painful. b. fluent.
c. forceful. c. inarticulate.
d. polite. d. plain.
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212. Complacent is most dissimilar to 218. Apathetic is most similar to

a. concerned. a. pitiable.
b. pleasant. b. indifferent.
c. happy. c. suspicious.
d. convinced. d. evasive.
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213. Ambiguous is most dissimilar to 219. Deterrent is most dissimilar to

a. apathetic. a. encouragement.
b. certain. b. obstacle.
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c. equivocal. c. proponent.
d. indefinite. d. discomfort.
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220. Impertinent is most dissimilar to 226. Sullen is most dissimilar to

a. animated. a. morose.
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c. relentless. c. provocative.
d. polite. d. jovial.
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221. Augment is most similar to 227. Menial is most similar to
a. repeal. a. lowly.
b. evaluate. b. boring.
c. increase. c. dangerous.
d. criticize. d. rewarding.
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222. Ludicrous is most dissimilar to 228. Panacea is most similar to
a. absurd. a. cure.
b. somber.
c. reasonable.
d. charitable.
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223. Archaic is most dissimilar to
b. result.
c. cause.
d. necessity.
229. Taut is most dissimilar to

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a. tangible. a. neutral.
b. modern. b. relaxed.
c. ancient. c. rigid.
d. haunted. d. vague.
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224. Incredulous is most similar to 230. Rile is most dissimilar to

a. fearful. a. appease.
b. outraged. b. prosper.
c. inconsolable. c. oppress.
d. disbelieving. d. irk.
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225. Vindictive is most similar to 231. Glib is most similar to

a. outrageous. a. angry.
b. insulting. b. insulting.
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c. spiteful. c. dishonest.
d. offensive. d. insincere.
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232. Mar is most dissimilar to 238. Saturate is most similar to

a. delineate. a. deprive.
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b. bolster. b. construe.
c. clarify. c. soak.
d. repair. d. verify.
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233. Cognizant is most similar to 239. Methodical is most dissimilar to
a. conscious. a. erratic.
b. educated. b. deliberate.
c. mystified. c. hostile.
d. confused. d. deformed.
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234. Mediate is most similar to 240. Latent is most dissimilar to
a. ponder. a. slow.
b. interfere.
c. reconcile.
d. dissolve.
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235. Concurrent is most similar to
b. tardy.
c. dormant.
d. active.
241. Proscribe is most similar to

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a. incidental. a. measure.
b. simultaneous. b. recommend.
c. apprehensive. c. detect.
d. substantial. d. forbid.
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236. Induce is most similar to 242. Prevarication is most dissimilar to

a. prompt. a. accolade.
b. withdraw. b. veracity.
c. presume. c. deprecation.
d. represent. d. mendacity.
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237. Intrepid is most dissimilar to 243. Mirth is most dissimilar to

a. belligerent. a. pallor.
b. consistent. b. solemnity.
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c. chivalrous. c. penury.
d. fearful. d. lethargy.
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244. Surreptitious is most similar to 245. Trepidation is most dissimilar to

a. expressive. a. distribution.
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b. secretive. b. agitation.
c. emotional. c. fearlessness.
d. artistic. d. uniformity.
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Classification
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does not belong with the others. b. rehearsed
c. spontaneous
246. a. confirmed d. calculated
b. tentative
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c. definite 249. a. rampant

d. conclusive b. restrained
c. widespread
247. a. implied d. pervasive
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b. distinct
c. explicit 250. a. flexible
d. forthright b. rigid
c. supple
d. limber
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251. a. subdue 259. a. word for word

b. crush b. exact
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c. suppress c. verbatim
d. provoke d. paraphrased
252. a. comprise 260. a. recklessly
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b. compose b. carefully
c. exclude c. warily
d. constitute d. prudently
253. a. infinitesimal 261. a. destitute

b. infinite b. poverty-stricken
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c. immense c. affluent
d. vast d. impoverished
254. a. heroism
b. incompetence
c. prowess
d. mastery
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b. inviting
c. welcoming
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255. a. rasping 263. a. clumsy
b. grating b. nimble
c. abrasive c. all thumbs
d. polished d. maladroit
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256. a. comely 264. a. compliment

b. deformed b. ridicule
c. grotesque c. deride
d. repulsive d. gibe
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257. a. receptive 265. a. deprived

b. intolerant b. bereft
c. compassionate c. replete
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d. amenable d. bereaved
258. a. sloppy 266. a. resolve

b. disheveled b. fortitude
c. orderly c. mettle
d. unkempt d. timidity
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267. a. submissive 275. a. replica

b. obedient b. permutation
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d. officious d. reproduction
268. a. proficient 276. a. pernicious
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b. inept b. toxic
c. deft c. innocuous
d. adroit d. virulent
269. a. felicitous 277. a. stentorian

b. inopportune b. booming
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c. inappropriate c. thundering
d. ill-timed d. tranquil
270. a. vex
b. aggravate
c. mollify
d. agitate
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b. lenient
c. indulgent
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271. a. stately 279. a. bedlam
b. abject b. pandemonium
c. lowly c. repose
d. humble d. tumult
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272. a. mercenary 280. a. stimulating

b. venal b. somnolent
c. honest c. soporific
d. corruptible d. hypnotic
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273. a. pinnacle 281. a. impassioned

b. perigee b. vehement
c. summit c. emphatic
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d. acme d. apathetic
274. a. demur 282. a. savory

b. concur b. distasteful
c. consent c. piquant
d. accede d. aromatic
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283. a. dissent 284. a. devout

b. sanction b. fervent
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d. assent d. dispirited
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an analogy question, look for a relationship between the first set of words. Then, look for a similar relationship
in the second set of words.
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For the following questions, choose the answer that 287. scarcely : mostly :: quietly : ________
best completes the comparison. a. secretly
b. rudely
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285. polite : gracious :: cordial : ________ c. loudly

a. courteous d. silently
b. confident
c. comfortable 288. candid : indirect :: honest : ________
d. bold a. frank
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b. wicked
286. embarrassed : humiliated :: frightened : c. truthful
________ d. devious
a. courageous
b. agitated
c. terrified
d. reckless
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289. control : dominate :: magnify : ________ 295. elated : despondent :: enlightened :

a. enlarge ________
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c. decrease b. tolerant
d. divide c. miserable
d. ignorant
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290. exactly : precisely :: evidently : ________
a. positively 296. divulge : conceal :: conform : ________
b. apparently a. construe
c. narrowly b. differ
d. unquestionably c. retain
d. offer
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291. meaningful : insignificant :: essential :
________ 297. restrain : curb :: recant : ________
a. basic
b. important
c. unremarkable
d. unnecessary ep a. foretell
b. retract
c. entertain
d. resent
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292. simple : complex :: trivial : ________ 298. admire : despise :: praise : ________
a. inconspicuous a. ravage
b. significant b. surrender
c. permanent c. admonish
d. irrelevant d. warn
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293. neophyte : novice :: pursuit : ________ 299. advance : retreat :: curtail : ________
a. passion a. damage
b. restraint b. discard
c. quest c. consume
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d. speed d. prolong
294. regard : esteem :: ambivalence : ________ 300. implant : embed :: expel : ________
a. uncertainty a. beseech
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b. withdrawal b. oust
c. resemblance c. accept
d. injustice d. examine
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301. assemble : convene :: categorize : ________ 307. personable : agreeable :: friendly : ________
a. systematize a. genial
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b. dismiss b. skillful
c. congregate c. willful
d. alternate d. relevant
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302. grind : crush :: demolish : ________ 308. heterogeneous : mixed :: profuse : ________
a. divulge a. lush
b. check b. timid
c. pulverize c. scarce
d. steam d. painful
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303. continuation : sequel :: scheme : ________ 309. trust : suspicion :: doubt : ________
a. supplication a. aperture
b. management
c. aftermath
d. plot
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304. phase : segment :: epoch : ________
b. reliance
c. method
d. saga
310. hide : flaunt :: forget : ________

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b. institution b. unappreciative
c. era c. retain
d. emotion d. unsociable
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305. declare : affirm :: cringe : ________ 311. disclose : reveal :: intimate : ________
a. scorn a. forbid
b. cower b. denounce
c. reason c. announce
d. arrange d. suggest
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306. ally : enemy :: anonymity : ________ 312. conceal : obscure :: procrastinate : ________
a. restraint a. anticipate
b. wealth b. relinquish
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c. fame c. delay
d. anxiety d. pretend
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313. ornate : plain :: blithe : ________ 319. persistent : persevering :: spurious :

a. generous ________
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c. pretentious b. dejected
d. fervent c. delightful
d. abundant
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314. futile : vain :: covert : ________
a. secret 320. broadcast : obscure :: welcome : ________
b. grand a. prostrate
c. seductive b. promontory
d. habitual c. strengthen
d. eject
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315. opposing : differing :: candid : ________
a. conclusive 321. enthusiastic : blasé :: upright : ________
b. strict
c. credible
d. frank
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316. expeditiously : swiftly :: diligently :
a. deplore
b. prone
c. unlikely
d. passionate
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________ 322. sedate : sober :: prim : ________
a. openly a. staid
b. persistently b. convalescent
c. increasingly c. elaborate
d. vividly d. clairvoyant
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317. antics : actions :: banter : ________ 323. courtier : aristocrat :: unknown : ________
a. deference a. noble
b. repartee b. celebrity
c. pranks c. nonentity
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d. candor d. icon
318. obstinate : stubborn :: staunch : ________ 324. nourish : foster :: abolish : ________
a. oppressive a. continue
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b. ominous b. undergo
c. faithful c. maintain
d. arrogant d. annul
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325. undermine : bolster :: reinforce : ________ 331. design : devise :: upbraid : ________
a. infringe a. praise
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b. boost b. acclimate
c. weaken c. reprimand
d. forego d. contrive
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326. skim : peruse :: delve : ________ 332. accord : understanding :: conversion :
a. scrutinize ________
b. scan a. modification
c. validate b. transition
d. memorize c. concurrence
d. confirmation
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327. comical : witty :: humorous : ________
a. ghostly 333. taint : decontaminate :: enrage : ________
b. plunging
c. facetious
d. engraved
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328. intersect : diverge :: ratify : ________
a. provoke
b. delve
c. rely
d. appease
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a. conceal 334. judicious : prudent :: wise : ________
b. promote a. ill-mannered
c. determine b. astute
d. nullify c. sophisticated
d. satisfied
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329. proclaim : announce :: restrict : ________

a. invalidate 335. arbitrator : mediator :: referee : ________
b. stint a. manager
c. convince b. boor
d. mystify c. umpire
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330. barter : swap :: irritate : ________
a. annoy 336. ensue : follow :: precede : ________
b. engage a. pursue
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c. appoint b. monitor
d. employ c. track
d. herald
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337. courage : valor :: chivalry : ________ 343. revere : venerate :: esteem : ________
a. autonomy a. deny
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b. gallantry b. disdain
c. cowardice c. respect
d. freedom d. proclaim
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338. regale : amuse :: impart : ________ 344. refined : plebeian :: selective : ________
a. conceal a. unjust
b. withhold b. indiscriminate
c. bestow c. cultivated
d. chance d. ordinary
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339. pivotal : crucial :: conventional : ________ 345. improbable : plausible :: stable : ________
a. respectable a. designated
b. loathsome
c. admirable
d. conservative
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340. fallacy : misconception :: fact : ________
b. unilateral
c. volatile
d. farfetched
346. immoral : ethical :: insufficient : ________

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a. logic a. unscrupulous
b. judgment b. dishonest
c. evidence c. inert
d. verdict d. ample
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341. gratuitous : expensive :: sedentary : 347. distance : proximity :: economical :

________ ________
a. active a. prodigal
b. legitimate b. lenient
c. stable c. bereft
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d. selective d. dishonest
342. hypocrite : phony :: lethargy : ________ 348. shocked : aghast :: skittish : ________
a. modesty a. innovative
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b. stupor b. restive
c. pride c. dynamic
d. disappointment d. enterprising
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349. deprivation : affluence :: capitulation : 355. impending : imminent :: calamitous :

________ ________
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a. resistance a. disastrous
b. potency b. fortunate
c. indigence c. beneficial
d. complacency d. salutary
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350. dupe : deceive :: exculpate : ________ 356. implant : infuse :: inculcate : ________
a. falsify a. demand
b. disappear b. instill
c. invade c. transplant
d. absolve d. consider
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351. ostracize : banish :: consequence : ________ 357. foreboding : premonition :: qualm :
a. truth
b. repercussion
c. ritual
d. restitution ep ________
a. conviction
b. assurance
c. guarantee
d. misgiving
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352. churlish : surly :: steadfast : ________
a. sly 358. milieu : environment :: culture : ________
b. assertive a. commencement
c. shy b. departure
d. resolute c. customs
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d. dismay
353. indirect : forthright :: unashamed :
________ 359. downcast : jaunty :: despondent : ________
a. evasive a. reticent
b. deceitful b. taciturn
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c. abashed c. jubilant
d. detached d. indomitable
354. superlative : abysmal :: atrocious : ________ 360. enumerate : cite :: disregard : ________
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a. pallid a. ignore
b. haggard b. contain
c. sharp c. list
d. noble d. file
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361. flashy : garish :: gaudy : ________ 367. amateur : novice :: representative : ________
a. refined a. opposition
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b. muted b. proxy
c. tawdry c. author
d. subdued d. philosopher
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362. traitor : deserter :: renegade : ________ 368. skyrocket : plummet :: diminish : ________
a. diehard a. withdraw
b. driver b. retreat
c. loyalist c. augment
d. insurgent d. control
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363. etiquette : protocol :: statute : ________ 369. excitable : stoical :: delighted : ________
a. decree a. rankled
b. promotion
c. modicum
d. contradiction
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364. prominent : conspicuous :: gaunt :
b. confined
c. restrained
d. entertained
370. mendicant : vagabond :: scavenger :

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________ ________
a. haggard a. scout
b. elated b. recipient
c. ostentatious c. forager
d. familiar d. explorer
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365. outlandish : conservative :: reserved : 371. friendship : amity :: enmity : ________

________ a. companionship
a. modest b. camaraderie
b. garrulous c. chaos
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c. appeased d. animosity
d. failed
372. indiscernible : perceptible :: incalculable :
366. belief : doctrine :: hesitation : ________ ________
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a. desecration a. genuine
b. communication b. infinitesimal
c. vacillation c. serious
d. transportation d. solemn
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373. veritable : actual :: specious : ________ 379. pert : lively :: impudent : ________
a. sanctimonious a. insolent
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c. false c. morose
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374. anxiety : trepidation :: lethargy : ________ 380. native : foreign :: commonplace : ________
a. vitality a. routine
b. mutuality b. exotic
c. empathy c. ordinary
d. lassitude d. mundane
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375. absorbed : engrossed :: bored : ________ 381. compassionate : insensitive :: conceited :
a. unrealistic ________
b. inured
c. excluded
d. stultified
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376. involvement : aloofness :: clumsiness :
a. disarming
b. pretentious
c. modest
d. unassuming
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________ 382. characteristic : attribute :: ingredient :
a. finesse ________
b. indecision a. component
c. authority b. recipe
d. awkwardness c. vegetarian
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d. formula
377. incoherent : articulate :: fluent : ________
a. eloquent 383. capricious : whimsical :: shrewd : ________
b. halting a. cruel
c. lethargic b. different
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d. expressive c. grateful
d. astute
378. shiftless : lackadaisical :: hardworking :
________
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a. sloppy
b. careless
c. assiduous
d. slipshod
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384. gluttonous : abstentious :: complimentary : 385. yielding : submissive :: tractable : ________

________ a. amenable
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b. permissive c. refractory
c. disparaging d. obstreperous
d. calculating
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Context
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choice best fills each blank. In Chapter 6 you are provided with a sentence that
gives you clues to finding the appropriate word or phrase. In Chapter 7 you are provided
with reading passages that offer clues to finding the correct answer. For each passage, you
will be asked a few reading comprehension questions. In Chapter 8 you will replace a com-
mon word or phrase with a more descriptive one that has the same or a very similar mean-
ing. This is called identifying synonyms in context. Finally, in Chapter 9, you will be given
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a pair of words to choose from in order to best complete the sentences provided.
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Sentence
Completion
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Choose the best word to fill the blank. 387. The car rental company considered the
scratches on the driver’s door to be caused by
386. To get the promotion she wanted, Priya a minor ________.
________ that it was best to go back to a. mishap
school to get her master’s degree as soon as b. coercion
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she could. c. infiltration

a. anticipated d. quirk
b. hindered
c. augmented 388. Being a direct relative of the deceased, her
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d. resolved claim to the estate was ________.

a. optional
b. vicious
c. prominent
d. legitimate
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389. The hail ________ the cornfield until the 394. The two cats could be ________ only by the
entire crop was lost. number of rings on their tails; otherwise,
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a. belittled they were exactly alike.
b. pummeled a. separated
c. rebuked b. diversified
d. commended c. disconnected
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d. differentiated
390. The Earth Day committee leader placed
large garbage bins in the park to ________ 395. Despite her ________ dress, she was a sim-
Saturday’s cleanup. ple girl at heart.
a. confound a. sophisticated
b. pacify b. casual
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c. integrate c. shoddy
d. facilitate d. personable
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391. Her rapport with everyone in the office
________ the kind of interpersonal skills
that all of the employees appreciated.
a. prevailed
396. The non-profit agency bought office sup-
plies using a tax ________ number.
a. liability
b. exempt
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b. diverged c. information
c. exemplified d. accountability
d. delegated
397. With great and admirable ________, the
392. When you discuss the characters from The renowned orator spoke to the crowd gath-
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Catcher in the Rye, please be sure to give a ered in the lecture hall.
________ description of the narrator. a. toil
a. principled b. ado
b. determined c. finesse
c. comprehensive d. tedium
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d. massive
398. ________, the skilled pediatric nurse fed the
393. ________ elephants from the wild not only premature baby.
endangers the species but also upsets the a. Carelessly
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balance of nature. b. Precariously

a. Contriving c. Gingerly
b. Poaching d. Wantonly
c. Provoking
d. Hindering
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399. For the first assignment of the fall term, the 404. The teacher put the crayons on the bottom
students in Professor Norman’s English 101 shelf to make them ________ to the young
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class had to write a/an ________ to summa- children.
rize the short story they had read. a. accessible
a. reconciliation b. receptive
b. acronym c. eloquent
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c. précis d. ambiguous
d. proclamation
405. My computer was state-of-the-art when I
400. She pretended to be ________ about her bought it three years ago, but now it is
upcoming performance, but secretly she was ________.
very excited. a. flammable
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a. agitated b. desolate
b. receptive c. retroactive
c. candid
d. blasé
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401. We were tired when we reached the
________, but the spectacular view of the
d. outmoded
406. Visiting all the coffee shops in the city, they

were on a/an ________ to find the perfect
cup of coffee.
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valley below was worth the hike. a. surge
a. circumference b. quest
b. summit c. ultimatum
c. fulcrum d. cadence
d. nadir
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407. George developed an ________ plan to earn

402. The suit had a/an ________ odor, as if it the extra money he needed to start his own
had been stored in a trunk for a long time. business.
a. olfactory a. elitist
b. illicit b. irrational
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c. musty c. aloof
d. decrepit d. ingenious
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he longed most of all for ________. ber of our group; she was very ________.
a. solitude a. expressive
b. ascension b. brash
c. loneliness c. reserved
d. irreverence d. egotistical
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409. I have always liked your positive attitude; it 414. Rachel ________ a plan to become a mil-
has ________ affected our working relation- lionaire by age thirty.
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ship. a. conformed
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415. Wanting to make a good impression, he
410. Dog-sitting for Buddy is easy; he is a found himself in a ________ about the right
________ and obedient pet. tie to wear to the business meeting.
a. delectable a. prestige
b. trite b. redundancy
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d. docile d. deficit
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411. The directions to the new school were
________, and I had no trouble finding it in
time for class.
a. provident
416. Since Jennifer needed an “A” in her econom-
ics class, she gave studying ________ over
watching her favorite television show.
a. precedence
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c. explicit c. perplexity
d. embodied d. contention
412. If your drinking water is not ________, it 417. Hoping to win a prize for the best costume,
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could cause serious health problems. Mark dressed ________ with bright red sus-
a. valid penders and a purple tie.
b. quenchable a. eminently
c. indignant b. virtuously
d. potable c. conspicuously
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d. obscurely
413. The new board member said she would vote
in favor of the proposed city ordinance 418. Brad fell asleep during the lecture because
because it ________ many of the points dis- the speaker had such a/an ________ voice.
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cussed earlier this year. a. monotonous

a. encompassed b. torrid
b. released c. ample
c. reminisced d. vital
d. dispersed
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419. The narrator’s description was an accurate 424. The ________ data supports the belief that
________ of a true southern family. there has been a population increase.
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a. portrayal a. nominal
b. council b. demographic
c. desolation c. pragmatic
d. degeneration d. nocturnal
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420. Due to slippery road conditions and the 425. The new congressman was considered a
slope of the narrow, winding highway, the ________ because he refused to follow his
car ________ down the steep mountainous party’s platform on nearly every issue.
road. a. mentor
a. dissented b. maverick
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b. ventilated c. protagonist
c. careened d. visionary
d. agitated
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421. The fire alarm ________ beckoned the vol-
unteer fireman of the small community to
come to action.
426. The audience puzzled over the ________
remark made by the mayoral candidate.
a. obvious
b. cryptic
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a. indifferently c. shrewd
b. frightfully d. conniving
c. symbolically
d. audibly 427. Her ________ remarks were not taken seri-
ously by anyone on the nominating com-
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422. After running an early 5K race, Simone mittee.

________ devoured a hearty breakfast. a. porous
a. dynamically b. obsessive
b. voraciously c. frivolous
c. generously d. durable
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d. contemptuously
428. A key reference book detailing eyewitness
423. The participants in the road rally agreed to accounts had to have ________ updates
________ near the village commons by five when new information surfaced.
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o’clock. a. subsequent
a. rendezvous b. personable
b. scatter c. rote
c. filibuster d. steadfast
d. disperse
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429. The National Parks Service, in ________ 434. After the ________ of his license, he was
with its mission, preserves the great out- forbidden to drive.
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doors for all to enjoy. a. institution
a. contention b. foundation
b. amnesty c. revocation
c. conflict d. preservation
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d. accordance
435. Allan ________ placed the bill in the wrong
430. Although the freeway system continues to folder, and it was not paid in a timely man-
grow, it often cannot keep pace with a ner, which adversely affected his credit rat-
________ population. ing, causing distress.
a. burgeoning a. purposely
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b. beckoning b. inadvertently
c. capitulating c. voluntarily
d. exasperating
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431. She had a reputation as a ________ hostess
and could always be found in the midst of a
group telling a humorous story or joke.
d. deliberately
436. Do you have the ________ paperwork to

register for your class?
a. punitive
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a. jovial b. grandiose
b. maudlin c. restorative
c. predominant d. requisite
d. tractable
437. Do not ________ yourself; you must pass
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432. Understanding the troubling world eco- the last exam of the semester to graduate.
nomic conditions, the recent graduates a. delude
spoke ________ about job prospects for the b. depreciate
future. c. relinquish
a. warily d. prohibit
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b. luxuriously
c. coyly 438. Although Hunter was too ________ to
d. narrowly reveal information to us when we first met
him, he soon began to talk more than any-
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433. The ________ of sunshine and warm one.

weather were the perfect combination for a a. customary
vacation by the seashore. b. reticent
a. assumption c. animated
b. confluence d. conceited
c. seclusion
d. treatise
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439. The darkening skies in the west were a 444. My cousin claimed to be ________; evi-
________ to the dangerous thunderstorm dently she was right, because she always
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that summer afternoon. seemed to know what would happen in the
a. tedium future.
b. precursor a. transitory
c. bane b. comical
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d. momentum c. paramount
d. clairvoyant
440. The classified information discussed in the
board room was ________ to a reporter 445. One ________ shriek would be all it would
shortly after the meeting. take to scare the Halloween trick-or-treaters.
a. testified a. unearthly
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b. divulged b. covert
c. developed c. alluring
d. rectified
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441. After an hour of heavy rain, the heavy storm
________, and we were able to continue our
golf game.
d. esoteric
446. Our tiny boat spun into the ________, and

we were sure that all hope was lost.
a. matrix
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a. abated b. paradox
b. germinated c. vector
c. constricted d. vortex
d. evoked
447. The project seemed both ________ and
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442. After years of experience, Florin became a beneficial, and the committee supported it
________ veterinarian who could treat and enthusiastically.
operate on many different kinds of animals. a. implacable
a. acute b. feasible
b. superficial c. savory
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c. consummate d. irreparable
d. ample
448. The many colors on the wings of the
443. On each slick curve in the road, I was afraid Monarch butterfly seem to create a/an
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we would ________ and have an accident. ________ glow.

a. elongate a. divergent
b. hydroplane b. iridescent
c. submerge c. ornate
d. reconnoiter d. cumulous
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449. Michael and Jamal had such a terrific 454. For information about making a sound
________ that they always seemed to know, investment, you should get advice from a/an
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without being told, what the other felt. ________.
a. altercation a. prospectus
b. equilibrium b. entrepreneur
c. rapport c. demagogue
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d. symmetry d. proxy
450. The politician’s ________ voice emphati- 455. School calendars were originally based on
cally detailed the many projects he planned a/an ________ lifestyle—when all family
to tackle once he was in office. members needed to be available to help in
a. clamorous the fields.
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b. flocculent a. business
c. affable b. partisan
d. fervent
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451. The newspaper ________ the statement
made in the article because it was inaccu-
rate.
c. pedestrian
d. agrarian
456. She shed ________ tears when she heard the

tragic news.
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a. abolished a. copious
b. invalidated b. scant
c. retracted c. nonchalant
d. annulled d. genteel
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452. Penny glared and looked ________ when 457. After graduation, Charles requested a/an
she saw the new puppy getting all the atten- ________ so that he did not have to pay his
tion. school loans immediately.
a. demure a. surrogate
b. contrite b. deferment
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c. askance c. tincture
d. analogous d. improvement
453. Typically, new dress designs become 458. With this group of ________ personalities,
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________ within six months. she was sure her party would be a success.
a. pristine a. scintillating
b. discordant b. mundane
c. obsolete c. irradiated
d. avant garde d. burnished
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459. The exhibit at the botanical gardens is an 463. Anthony, a meticulous young man, always
unusual collection of cacti and other watered his neighbor’s plants ________
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________ from around the world. when they went away on vacation.
a. perennials a. terminally
b. succulents b. perpendicularly
c. annuals c. assiduously
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d. tubers d. sagaciously
460. His ________ behavior made him seem 464. The old man was ________; he refused to
childish and immature. leave his home, even when he was warned of
a. beguiling rising floodwaters.
b. receding a. recitative
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c. forlorn b. redundant
d. puerile c. repatriated
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461. The ________ young woman gave gener-
ously to many worthy causes.
a. incisive
b. benevolent
d. recalcitrant
465. The ________ advice offered by his friend

saved him from making a grave mistake.
a. insensitive
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c. gregarious b. judicious
d. personable c. metaphorical
d. unorthodox
462. The ________ president differs from the
past president on social reform issues.
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a. loquacious
b. consummate
c. ersatz
d. incumbent
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Answer questions 466–468 on the basis of the 466. What is the meaning of the word overthrown
following passage. in the context of this passage?
a. surrendered
The ravages [of the storm] were terrible in America, b. devastated
Europe, and Asia. Towns were overthrown, forests c. capitulated
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uprooted, coasts devastated by the mountains of d. yielded

water which were precipitated on them, vessels cast
on the shore, whole districts leveled by waterspouts, 467. What is the meaning of the word leveled as it
several thousand people crushed on land or drowned is used in the passage?
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at sea; such were the traces of its (468) ________, left a. razed
by this devastating tempest. b. marked
—Ralph Waldo Emerson c. spread
d. raised
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–R E A D I N G C O M P R E H E N S I O N –
468. Which word, if inserted in the blank, makes monkey who is intimidated by a (472) ________
the most sense in the context of the passage? member of the group.
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a. velocity
b. fury 471. What is the meaning of the word grimace as
c. reward it is used in the passage?
d. benevolence a. smirk
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b. contortion
Answer questions 469–470 on the basis of the c. howl
following passage. d. simper
One summer, while visiting in the little village 472. Which pair of words or phrases, if inserted
among the Green Mountains where her ancestors into the blanks in sequence, makes the most
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had dwelt for (469) ________, my Aunt Georgiana sense in the writer’s context?
kindled the callow fancy of my uncle, Howard Car- a. calm . . . aggressive
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penter, then an idle, shiftless boy of twenty-one.
—Willa Cather
469. Which word, if inserted in the blank, makes

the most sense in the context of the passage?
b. dominant . . . subordinate
c. confident . . . fearless
d. subordinate . . . dominant
Answer question 473–475 on the basis of the

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a. days following passage.
b. seasons
c. infinity In space flight there are the obvious (473) ________
d. generations of meteors—debris and radiation. However, astro-
nauts must also deal with two vexing physiological
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470. What is the meaning of the word shiftless as foes—muscle atrophy and bone loss.
it is used in the passage?
a. amiable 473. Which word, if inserted in the blank, makes
b. ruthless the most sense in the context of the passage?
c. lazy a. thrills
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d. carefree b. ages
c. hazards
Answer questions 471–472 on the basis of the d. speed
following passage.
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474. The phrase vexing physiological foes as used

Experts who study rhesus monkeys have determined in the paragraph refers to
that the species uses facial expressions to commu- a. physical deterioration.
nicate with each other and to enforce social order. b. serious illness.
For example, the fear grimace—although it looks c. nervous disorder.
ferocious—is actually given by a (472) ________ d. contagious disease.
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475. The word atrophy as used in the paragraph Answer questions 479–481 on the basis of the
most nearly means following passage.
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a. pain.
b. wasting. A few species of birds are parasitic. The glossy cow-
c. aches. bird, for example, lays five or six eggs a season, each
d. cramping. in a different nest and then abandons them. The old
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world cuckoo lays her clutch in the nest of the host
Answer questions 476–478 on the basis of the that reared her, her young ejecting the host’s off-
following passage. spring as soon as they are able.
There are as many types of business correspondence 479. In the context of the passage, what does
as there are kinds of corporate atmospheres. Office parasitic mean?
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environments come in all sizes and can be ordinary a. to take advantage of another without con-
and traditional or quirky entrepreneurial offices; tributing anything
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some of them actually started in garages. Others can
be very formal, multinational behemoths.
476. What is the meaning of the word atmos-

pheres as it is used in the passage?
b. to devour a member of one’s own species
c. to abandon one’s offspring very early in
life
d. to kill the offspring of another member of
one’s own species
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a. commodities
b. ambiance 480. As used in the context of this passage, a
c. elements clutch consists of
d. resources a. eggs.
b. chicks.
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477. What is the meaning of the word quirky as it c. feathers.

is used in the passage? d. nests.
a. idiosyncratic
b. engaging 481. What is the meaning of the word ejecting as
c. quaint used in the passage?
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d. exceptional a. fighting
b. killing
478. Which of the following words is a synonym c. combating
for behemoth? d. expelling
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a. conglomerate
b. millionaire
c. scandal
d. chain
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Answer questions 482–483 on the basis of the 484. Which word, if inserted into the blank,
following passage. makes the most sense in the context of the
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passage?
When we were learning to read, most of us learned a. symbolizing
to sound out words by syllables in order to pro- b. regaling
nounce them. Syllables are parts of words that carry c. incorporating
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separate sounds, though those sounds may be com- d. demanding
prised of several letters. Every syllable must have a
vowel sound. That vowel sound may be made up of 485. What is the meaning of the word sovereign
more than one vowel letter. For instance, in the word as it is used in the passage?
arraignment, the a and i together make the long a a. isolated
sound. The g is silent. Breaking words into syllables b. autonomous
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is one of the best (483) ________ to divide and con- c. dominant
quer longer words. d. commanding
a. excluded
b. composed
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482. Based on the context of this passage, what is
the best synonym for comprised?
Answer questions 486–488 on the basis of the
following passage.
WARNING: Antihistamines can cause drowsiness,

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c. fashioned so you should avoid driving or other operations
d. produced that demand alertness, coordination, or dexterity.
Do not use this product if you are intolerant to
483. Which word, if inserted in the blank, makes aspirin. Allergic reactions may occur in susceptible
the most sense in the context of the passage? persons.
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a. mediums
b. markers 486. What is the meaning of the word dexterity
c. strategies as it is used in the passage?
d. caveats a. balance
b. agility
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Answer questions 484–485 on the basis of the c. clumsiness

following passage. d. gait
Martin Luther King was in Ghana when Ghana 487. What is the meaning of the phrase intolerant
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gained its independence. He said that the experience to aspirin as it is used in the passage?
was an emotional one for him. As he watched the a. unable to absorb aspirin without adverse
lowering of the old flag, (484) ________ British rule, effects
and the raising of the new flag of the sovereign b. disliking the effects of aspirin
nation, he wept. c. unaffected by the healing effects of aspirin
d. needing a stronger medication than
aspirin
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488. What is the meaning of the word susceptible Answer questions 491–493 on the basis of the
as it is used in the passage? following passage.
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a. adaptable
b. robust John Reed was a schoolboy of fourteen years old;
c. malleable four years older than I, for I was but ten; large and
d. sensitive (491) ________ for his age, with a dingy and
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unwholesome skin; thick lineaments in a spacious
Answer questions 489–490 on the basis of the visage, heavy limbs, and large extremities.
following passage. —Charlotte Brontë
The (489) ________ use by physicians of medical 491. Which word, if inserted in the blank, makes
abbreviations can cause medication errors and the most sense in the context of the passage?
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incorrect interpretation of notes in the medical a. thin
chart. It can create treatment delay if the nurse has b. stout
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to seek out the physician to ask for (490) ________.
489. Which word, if inserted into the first blank,

makes the most sense in the context of the
passage?
c. big
d. pleasant
492. What is the meaning of the phrase spacious

visage as it is used in the passage?
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a. clandestine a. large frame
b. indiscriminate b. big face
c. unlawful c. huge room
d. intrepid d. dull expression
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490. Which word, if inserted into the second 493. What is the meaning of the word extremities
blank, makes the most sense in the context as it is used in the passage?
of the passage? a. hands and feet
a. reenactment b. neck and shoulders
b. restitution c. arms and legs
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c. recompense d. height and weight

d. clarification
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Answer questions 494–496 on the basis of the Answer questions 497–500 on the basis of the
following passage. following passage.
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In this refulgent summer it has been a luxury to draw Voting is the privilege for which wars have been
the breath of life. The grass grows, the buds burst, fought, protests have been organized, and editorials
the meadow is spotted with fire and gold in the tint have been written. “No taxation without represen-
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of flowers. The air is full of birds, and sweet with the tation,” was a battle cry of the American Revolution.
breath of the pine, the balm-of-Gilead, and the new Women struggled for suffrage, as did many minori-
hay. Night brings no gloom to the heart with its wel- ties. Eighteen year olds clamored for the right to
come shade. vote, saying that if they were old enough to go to
—Ralph Waldo Emerson war, they should be allowed to vote. Yet Americans
have a deplorable voting history, and many will tell
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494. Based on the context of the passage, what is you they have never voted.
the meaning of the word refulgent?
a. downhearted
b. wholesome
c. radiant
d. stifling ep 497. Which of the following words is the best
synonym for the word privilege as it is used
in the passage?
a. duty
b. responsibility
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495. To what does the phrase balm-of-Gilead c. right
most likely refer as it is used in the passage? d. nonentity
a. a plant
b. a cloud 498. What is the meaning of the word suffrage as
c. a meadow it is used in the passage?
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d. a scent a. the right to honor all Americans

b. the right to vote in elections
496. What is the meaning of the word shade as it c. the right to go to war
is used in the passage? d. the right to protest taxes
a. ghost
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b. obscurity 499. The phrase battle cry means the same as

c. darkness ________.
d. indistinctness a. legislation
b. limitation
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c. motto
d. amendment
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500. What is the meaning of the word deplorable Answer questions 503–509 on the basis of the
as it is used in the passage? following passage.
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a. covetous
b. conclusive After studying the Civil War and the antebellum
c. enviable period, an (503) ________ of history students (504)
d. shameful ________ on the magnificent, (505) ________
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waterfront home and presidential library of Jeffer-
Answer questions 501–502 on the basis of the son Davis. Davis lived on the estate toward the end
following passage. of his life to write his (506) ________. He was the
first and only president of the Confederacy. The
The wandering albatross (diomedea exulans) has a students learned that this man, so passionate about
wingspan of twelve feet and lays a single chalky egg his nation, had to (507) ________ his seat in the
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in sand or in a simple grass nest. Sailors are said to Senate when his state (508) ________ from the
catch albatrosses with baited hooks dropped into the nation and assume a role he knew would cause great
immediately.
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turbulent wake of a boat. Since it is considered bad
luck to kill an albatross, sailors release the birds
501. What is the most likely meaning of the word

(509) ________ in his life.
503. a. analogy
b. associate
c. assemblage
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chalky as it is used in the passage? d. intimation
a. having the chemical makeup of chalk
b. having the color of chalk 504. a. converged
c. tasting like chalk b. departed
d. made of chalk c. deviated
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d. swerved
502. What is the best synonym for the word
turbulent, as it is used in the passage? 505. a. paltry
a. undercurrent b. palatial
b. mammoth c. meager
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c. tumultuous d. trifling
d. cumbersome
506. a. pretext
b. vanguard
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c. ledgers
d. memoirs
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507. a. engage 511. a. equitable

b. resign b. sensible
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c. occupy c. exorbitant
d. adopt d. reasonable
508. a. affiliated 512. a. general
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b. allied b. retrospect
c. related c. conclusion
d. seceded d. denial
509. a. constancy 513. a. consensus

b. tranquility b. compromise
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c. upheaval c. confrontation
d. stability d. cooperation
following passage.
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Answer questions 510–515 on the basis of the
Probably no town, city, or state in this country is

514. a. preserve
b. conserve
c. safeguard
d. diminish
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immune to the (510) ________ that always sur-
rounds attempts to cut government budgets. Many 515. a. effect
communities are already faced with (511) ________ b. prognosis
expenses related to high labor costs, costly social c. consequence
services, and shrinking tax bases. In (512) ________, d. outcome
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some think we are paying for the unprecedented

government spending of the last decade. The (513) Answer questions 516–521 on the basis of the
________ of opinion today, however, seems to be following passage.
that budgets must be cut, though such cuts threaten
to (514) ________ the services to the neediest It is quite (516) ________ that we watch television
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groups of people. Consequently, the (515) ________ to learn about current events. We are drawn to sto-
for the economic future of our cities is guarded. ries presented to us by attractive, (517) ________
people whose sophistication gives (518) ________
510. a. controversy to the remarks they make about a wide range of sub-
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b. praise jects. Critics say television reporting is ordinary and

c. admiration (519) ________, offering little more than a mindless
d. applause (520) ________ of unimportant facts disguised as
news. Proponents of news programs say that
reporters offer (521) ________ and insightful
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accounts of world events that enhance our under- Answer questions 522–529 on the basis of the
standing of the events that shape our lives. following passage.
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516. a. ambiguous To visit a computer superstore these days is to step
b. evident into a dizzying world of (522) ________ by way of
c. indistinct computer applications unimagined even a genera-
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d. opportune tion ago. A dazzling array of (523) ________ pack-
ages allows computer users a wide choice of
517. a. urbane programs to load onto a home computer. Brightly
b. straightforward colored screens on (524) ________, or video display
c. primitive terminals, invite the browser to use a mouse, a (525)
d. unrefined ________ that allows users to point to the opera-
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tions they want to use on the computer. They can
518. a. diffidence also explore the (526) ________, an international
b. dissonance
c. complacency
d. credence
519. a. outstanding
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means of a telephone device called a (527)
________. Interested consumers can learn how to
correspond electronically from their home com-
puters by (528) ________ and how to organize
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b. exceptional household accounts on a (529) ________ program
c. admirable that is designed for record keeping.
d. uninspired
522. a. databases
520. a. recapitulation b. cybernetics
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b. instigation c. hardware
c. proliferation d. networks
d. labyrinth
523. a. websites
521. a. lackluster b. cursors
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b. monotonous c. software
c. incisive d. icons
d. tacit
524. a. monitors
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b. televisions
c. video recorders
d. hardware
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525. a. design 530. a. global

b. prototype b. environmental
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c. pattern c. longitudinal
d. peripheral d. societal
526. a. websites 531. a. outcries
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b. Internet b. denominations
c. terminals c. testimonials
d. networks d. denials
527. a. mouse 532. a. depletion

b. mousepad b. reinstatement
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c. modem c. restoration
d. monitor d. restitution
528. a. e-mail
b. telephone
c. voice mail
d. interface
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b. proceeding
c. progressing
d. receding
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529. a. hardware 534. a. former
b. code b. latter
c. spreadsheet c. concluding
d. system d. secondary
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Answer questions 530–534 on the basis of the Answer questions 535–539 on the basis of the
following passage. following passage.
A major (530) ________ problem, the magnitude of When the ice caps, made of fresh water, melt, it
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which we are just beginning to realize, is global changes many things. These changes affect the (535)
warming. When people say that the winters are not ________ of the oceans, the currents, and the con-
as cold as they used to be, or that there was definitely ditions for survival for myriad species. Additionally,
more snow in past years, they are correct. In addi- (536) ________ species could move in, affecting the
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tion to these personal (531) ________, there is con- entire ecosystem. This has a (537) ________ effect,
crete visual evidence of global warming. Most as all species are (538) ________ and survive accord-
noticeable is the (532) ________ of the ice caps. In ing to predictable sources of food and living condi-
recent years, glaciers have been (533) ________ at tions. A specific example recently described on an
a greater rate than in (534) ________ years. environmental calendar told of the effect of global
warming on polar bears. Melting ice caps (539)
________ bears from hunting food. Without food,
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they lose body fat and can be unable to give birth to can bring. As more energy is (542) ________, the
cubs. amounts of carbon dioxide and other pollutants in
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the (543) ________ increases. The phenomenon
535. a. radiation caused by warm air and pollutants trapped around
b. salinity the earth has been labeled the greenhouse effect.
c. alkalinity Searching for alternative sources of energy may
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d. phosphorescence (544) ________ global warming. Otherwise, serious
environmental (545) ________ will affect almost
536. a. beneficial every aspect of life.
b. constructive
c. practical 540. a. subdivisions
d. invasive b. phases
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c. geology
537. a. singular d. contaminants
b. domino
c. curious
d. remarkable
538. a. interdependent
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b. slowed
c. hastened
d. solidified
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b. dependent
c. submissive 542. a. consumed
d. altruistic b. admitted
c. formulated
539. a. encourage d. consecrated
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b. enable
c. preclude 543. a. ionosphere
d. inspire b. clouds
c. atmosphere
Answer questions 540–545 on the basis of the d. stratosphere
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following passage.
544. a. mitigate
Some experts say that ice ages followed by warming b. intensify
(540) ________ have been cyclical throughout the c. aggravate
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eons and that there is little that can be done to pre- d. exacerbate
vent those cycles. However, most scientists believe
that the actions of humans have (541) ________ the 545. a. manipulations
warming process. They blame the increased burning b. resolutions
of wood and fossil fuels—oil and coal—on a popu- c. fluctuations
lation that demands more heat, travels greater dis- d. ramifications
tances, and enjoys the comforts that electrical power
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In each of the following sentences, replace the ital- 548. There were so many riders on the crosstown
icized word or phrase with a more descriptive word bus that I was shoved from one side to the
or phrase that means the same thing. other on my way to work.
a. jostled
546. He got three A’s on his report card. b. neglected
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a. observed c. maneuvered
b. earned d. abashed
c. listed
d. determined 549. Helicopters are specially designed to float in
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the air over an area.

547. The best-selling author wrote a story that fol- a. hydroplane
lowed her first book. b. revert
a. prelude to c. transition
b. overture to d. hover
c. sequel to
d. preface to
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for the purpose of illustration. mental distress as a result of the accident.
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b. contents b. rapture
c. diatribes c. disdain
d. indices d. anguish
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551. The rescue team searched among the ruins 556. The new business owner remained bold and
for signs of life. determined in spite of the many setbacks.
a. terminal a. fatigued
b. foundation b. resolute
c. rubble c. prominent
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552. New experiments enabled manufacturers to
make a long-lasting material that would save
consumers a great deal of money.
a. fleeting
b. fragile
557. The masterpiece bought by an antique
dealer at the auction was credited to Picasso.
a. attributed
b. denied
c. excised
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c. perishable d. attested
d. durable
558. Americans have become used to consuming
553. The teacher distributed four sheets of paper large quantities of oil to run their homes
for each student so each one could complete and automobiles.
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the necessary assignments for class. a. deprogrammed

a. grappled b. habituated
b. allotted c. unaccustomed
c. mustered d. reconciled
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554. The front page article reported that the sen- working to his son.
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a. sustained b. conceal
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b. retained c. withhold
c. maintained d. infringe
d. preserved
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560. The most infamous misleading trick in his- 565. He ate and drank all the food on the table.
tory was a wooden horse sent to Troy by the a. divulged
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Greeks. b. conversed
a. omen c. consumed
b. veracity d. retracted
c. authenticity
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d. ruse 566. She was very happy to greet her cousin,
whom she hadn’t seen in ten years.
561. The smooth, thin outer layer on the dining a. ecstatic
room table was designed to make the table b. appalled
look as if it were constructed entirely of oak. c. efficacious
a. veneer d. egregious
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c. epidermis 567. Everyone in the military zone looked for-
d. interior
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562. Since all of the employees worked together
on the project, they met their deadline.
a. evolved
ward to an agreement to halt the fighting.
a. inauguration
b. initiation
c. armistice
d. instigation
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b. advanced
c. deconstructed 568. The most accomplished chefs use exotic
d. collaborated ingredients to make appetizing meals.
a. prescribe
563. Carolyn prevented a petty disagreement b. advise
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between Ethan and Andrew. c. proposition

a. bramble d. incorporate
b. squabble
c. geyser 569. We drove on some pretty roads as we made
d. perseverance our way through the countryside.
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564. To make her stories more appealing, Cynthia b. interstate highways
was known to add to her writing with ficti- c. principal highways
tious details. d. county roads
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a. isolate
b. detract 570. It is not a good idea to show off your riches
c. embellish in such a showy way.
d. disavow a. jostle
b. plunder
c. flaunt
d. direct
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571. Those who fail to meet their obligations will 577. Many old sayings have a ring of truth to them.
be excluded from the group. a. translations
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a. articulated b. pedigrees
b. resigned c. adages
c. fraternized d. decrees
d. ostracized
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578. With great pleasure, the actor accepted the
572. She proclaimed her love in a very direct praise given to him by his fans.
manner. a. dissonance
a. forthright b. plaudits
b. oblique c. disapproval
c. evasive d. armistice
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d. deceitful
579. His actions would prevent anyone from
grandchildren.
a. downplayed
b. instilled
c. prevented
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573. Grandma created a love for reading in her offering him any help.
a. preclude
b. promote
c. facilitate
d. allege
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d. eradicated
580. The young children kept a watch through the
574. She gave an excuse that did not seem real. night for signs of Santa Claus.
a. plausible a. clarification
b. improbable b. vigil
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c. far-fetched c. resolution
d. particular d. decision
575. The closeness of the two homes allowed the 581. Zeus was a well-known character from Greek
girls to visit each other often. mythology.
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a. proximity a. infamous
b. remoteness b. legendary
c. inconvenience c. obscure
d. architecture d. recondite
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576. The new Broadway show was a very prof- 582. As a generation, we were taught to look up to
itable, box-office smash. our leaders with great respect.
a. recluse a. venerate
b. bonanza b. deride
c. debacle c. derail
d. conundrum d. admonish
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583. A seal can be clumsy and awkward on land 588. His self-controlled behavior portrayed him as
but graceful and elegant in the water. a man with little emotion.
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a. supple a. stoic
b. ungainly b. incessant
c. agile c. irascible
d. sinuous d. august
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584. The tall, old-fashioned armoire was sent up 589. When the concert was cancelled, there were
to the attic storeroom because the young many annoyed fans.
couple wanted to decorate their house with a. perplexed
more contemporary furniture. b. anonymous
a. banished to c. disgruntled
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c. venerated by
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585. As a speaker, I found him to be extremely
clear and expressive.
a. garrulous
590. The shy five year old approached his kinder-
garten class with great fear.
a. trepidation
b. contempt
c. verve
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b. incoherent d. poise
c. articulate
d. verbose 591. The old gentleman entertained all of his
friends with thrilling stories of his seafaring
586. The latest job promotion found him at the days.
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high point of his professional career. a. divulged

a. nadir b. regaled
b. median c. dovetailed
c. acme d. bilked
d. epitome
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592. The most vital and important part of the

587. The military troop’s maneuvers allowed election came when the candidates decided
them to secretly gain entrance behind enemy to hold a public debate.
lines. a. trivial
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a. diverge b. pivotal
b. plummet c. indignant
c. infiltrate d. enticing
d. submerge
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593. The conclusion reached by the jury was 598. Annoyed by her rude and impolite reply, I
based on a false notion. decided to mingle with other people at the
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a. fallacy party.
b. synopsis a. serene
c. banter b. churlish
d. misdemeanor c. quaint
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d. communal
594. The science teacher was impressed by the
short and to the point explanation her stu- 599. Our colleges and universities are strong and
dent gave for photosynthesis. commanding places that guard against igno-
a. pallid rance and prejudice.
b. banal a. monuments
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c. inane b. citadels
d. pithy c. portals
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595. It seems unfair that the candidate should
base his campaign on the unjust abuse of the
other candidate.
a. ratification
d. tableaus
600. Most soldiers go to war for the sake of their

country, but some fight for monetary
reasons.
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b. vilification a. altruistic
c. lionization b. cohesive
d. restitution c. vindictive
d. mercenary
596. When she met Sebastian, she knew they
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were similar people even though they were not 601. The skier lay unable to move after the jump
related. she made on the advanced trail.
a. kin a. volatile
b. antipodes b. inert
c. kindred spirits c. vigorous
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d. citizens d. remiss
597. The playful, unpredictable, and fanciful char- 602. With the threat of war, the country has
acters often found in fairy tales amuse chil- placed certain limitations or restrictions on
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dren of all ages. foreign trade.

a. vain a. platitudes
b. boorish b. accolades
c. whimsical c. strictures
d. fickle d. pinnacles
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603. The lion tamer’s act demonstrated many 608. Cheers from the parents supported the
recklessly dangerous feats. members of the little league team.
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a. pusillanimous a. subverted
b. audacious b. fettered
c. timid c. impaired
d. sinuous d. bolstered
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604. A great many life forms make up the rain 609. Lawmakers wished to get rid of the outdated
forest environment of the Amazon. law because it was no longer suitable for the
a. A myriad of citizens in the community.
b. Scintilla a. ratify
c. Sparse b. aver
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d. A paucity of c. annul
d. validate
a. dissent
b. emancipate
c. discard
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605. The waiver meant that you would go along
with all of our wishes. 610. The concerned and compassionate inquiry
made by the doctors and nurses showed the
patient that the medical staff was very sin-
cere.
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b. solicitous
606. An octogenarian may be deprived of strength c. amiable
and ability by age. d. mediocre
a. incapacitated
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b. rehabilitated 611. The history professor always dressed in sub-

c. reformed dued grays and browns.
d. converted a. staid
b. gaudy
607. Every Sunday morning she would carefully c. jaunty
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read the classified ads in hopes of finding d. flamboyant

the right job.
a. admonish 612. One wastefully extravagant shopping spree
b. peruse could place your credit rating in danger.
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c. envision a. prodigal
d. perambulate b. frugal
c. stringent
d. meticulous
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613. Out-of-control spending by the government 618. The environment of the model home was
was to blame for the mounting national elegant but inviting.
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debt. a. sanctuary
a. Judicious b. consensus
b. Indiscriminate c. milieu
c. Selective d. fortitude
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d. Discriminate
619. To break the new horse and make it easy to
614. The captain had to give up and surrender in deal with, the owner had to train it daily.
order to save the last of his troops. a. obstreperous
a. persist b. refractory
b. attune c. fractious
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c. capitulate d. tractable
d. exalt
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615. The salesman at the door greeted me with
such a friendly smile that I could not possi-
bly suspect dishonesty.
a. disarming
620. Her boss accused her of pretending to be ill
to avoid work.
a. enormity
b. steadfastness
c. malingering
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b. slovenly d. foreboding
c. perturbing
d. disquieting 621. The woman sitting next to me on the flight
was extremely talkative when all I wanted to
616. The eight year old was a chess expert with do was rest.
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extraordinary ability and talent. a. taciturn

a. dullard b. loquacious
b. laggard c. pugnacious
c. practitioner d. irksome
d. prodigy
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622. The invention of the computer marked a

617. The guidebook she purchased proved to be a new age in technology.
real treasure that pointed out historic sites a. beginning
and monuments as well as good restaurants. b. distribution
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b. veritable d. epoch
c. specious
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best fits each sentence. ized/evoked) the portfolios of millions of
investors.
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veritable (bonanza/rubble) of valuable 627. The importance of defensive driving was
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antiques. (indelibly/nostalgically) implanted in the

minds of all driver education students by a
624. The baby had an (uncanny/insipid) way of very concerned instructor.
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nearby lumber mill was eliminated after the
625. By the (scrutiny/grimace) on your face, I installation of the new pollution-free
could tell you were displeased with the machinery.
findings.
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629. The (placid/turbulent) waters of the lake 638. I could not (invoke/ascertain) the exact
were perfect for learning to row a boat. number of people who attended the concert
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last night.
630. The way the research assignment was pre-
sented seemed (palatable/contemptible) to 639. The author described a (malevolent/pejora-
the class because there were lots of resources tive) wind that swept through the country-
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and choices available. side that fateful night.
631. The ambitious young couple wanted to buy 640. (Petulant/Nocturnal) raids on the refrigera-
a (pristine/dilapidated) house to refurbish. tor were commonplace at our house once
the clock struck midnight.
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all of the events and characters. capricious) meeting before the election on
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633. Choosing to (bequeath/extract) her estate to
the literacy foundation, she was able to help
those who could not read.
Tuesday.
642. My grandfather’s (vanguard/ruminations)

gave me great insight into the progress we
have made over the past century.
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634. Her haughty and (poignant/supercilious)
manner was not appealing to her 643. “Using (platitudes/edicts) and clichés is not
constituents. an effective way to write. They rarely let you
express yourself exactly,” said the English
635. The classified ad called for a (methodical/ instructor.
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belligerent) person who could meticulously

manage the accounts at the construction 644. After the hurricane, the agency needed to
firm. (contravene /disperse) food, water, and
clothing to the thousands of people whose
636. After a (logical/cursory) glance at the out- homes were destroyed.
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line, he tucked it away so he could examine

it later. 645. The law partners separated (amicably/
rancorously) and vowed to cooperate on
637. After a sizzling heat wave, the water in the new business ventures in the future.
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pool was so (tepid/tumultuous) I felt like I

was taking a bath. 646. (Magnanimous/Parsimonious) donations
from a generous but anonymous benefactor
were received every year at the children’s
hospital.
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647. An eloquent speech was made by the charm- 649. The motivational speaker gave a speech that
ing and (urbane/recalcitrant) master of cer- served to (stultify/galvanize) the audience.
m
emonies.
650. The (sinuous/discomfited) movements of
648. The city planners determined that the con- the ballet dancers showed evidence of many
struction of a movie complex would (exac- years of dedication and practice.
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erbate/allocate) traffic in a city already
plagued with traffic jams.
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in each chapter range from easy to difficult. Chapter 10 focuses on identifying the
correctly spelled words. In Chapter 11, you will choose the correct answer from commonly
confused homophones, which are words that sound alike but have different spellings and
meanings. Chapter 12 tests your ability to choose the correct word based on your knowl-
edge of the common spelling errors derived from plurals, mixing up letter combinations,
and tricky prefixes and suffixes. Finally, Chapter 13 asks you to choose the words that are
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each of the following sentences. was evident when she correctly analyzed a
challenging question.
651. The newly-fallen snow ________ trans- a. insite
formed the landscape. b. inscite
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b. magickelly d. insight
c. majicelly
d. magicaly 653. The baby’s soft skin was ________ to the
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a. sinsitive
b. sensitive
c. sensative
d. sinsative
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654. It is my ________ that municipal employees 659. I just don’t know what I would do in her
handle their jobs with great professionalism. ________.
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a. beleif a. sittuation
b. bilief b. situation
c. belief c. situashun
d. beleaf d. sitiation
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655. My sister is going to be on the cover of 660. The caverns were so damp that my skin felt
Seventeen ________. ________.
a. magizine a. clamby
b. magazene b. clamy
c. magezine c. clammy
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d. magazine d. clammby
a. breach
b. breche
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656. The sounding alarm signaled a ________ in
security.
661. It was a ________ day for the annual picnic.
a. superb
b. supperb
c. supurb
d. sepurb
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d. briech
662. The first time Wendy drove her new car into
657. For some reason, I ________ a change in town, all of her friends were ________.
her attitude. a. jellous
a. percieved b. jealous
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b. preceived c. jealuse
c. perceived d. jeolous
d. precieved
663. The opening night performance was so
658. If you stay in the water too long, your fin- ________ that the cast was given many extra
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gertips will ________. curtain calls.

a. shrivel a. teriffic
b. shrivvel b. terrific
c. shrivell c. terriffic
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d. shrival d. terific
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664. To be elected ________, candidates must 669. The agents were searching for ________
have a solid background in law enforcement. cargo on the airplane.
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b. sherriff b. ellicit
c. sherif c. illicet
d. sheriff d. illicit
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665. Learning the words to all of Robert Frost’s 670. There will be an immediate ________ into
poetry has become an ________ for the cause of the accident.
Jonathan. a. inquiry
a. obssession b. inquirry
b. obsessian c. enquirry
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c. obsession d. enquery
d. obsessiun
________.
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b. jepardy
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666. Driving on icy roads can place you in
671. The contract for the teachers’ union could
not be ________ before the school year
ended.
a. terminated
b. termenated
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c. jeapardy c. terrminated
d. jeopardy d. termanated
667. Nora was awestruck by the ________ 672. The Pilgrims came to America to escape
mountain range in the national park. religious ________.
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a. magnifisint a. persecution
b. magnifisent b. pursecution
c. magnificent c. presecution
d. magnifficent d. persecusion
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668. From inside the box came a strange 673. The color she chose was a ________ shade
________ sound. of blue.
a. mechinical a. peculior
b. mechanical b. peculiar
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c. mechenical c. peculliar
d. machanical d. piculear
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674. Some people say that ________ is not a true 679. The attorney asked a question that was
science. ________ to the case; the judge overruled it.
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a. psycology a. irelevent
b. psycholigy b. irelevant
c. psychollogy c. irrelevant
d. psychology d. irrelevent
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675. Getting a driver’s ________ is a rite of pas- 680. The mayor highlighted the ________ statis-
sage for most teenagers. tics during her campaign speech.
a. lisense a. encouredging
b. lisence b. encouraging
c. lycence c. incurraging
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d. license d. incouraging
a. concise
b. concize
c. consise
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676. The reporter gave a ________ and accurate
account of the events.
681. The journalist made a ________ to finish
the article by Friday.
a. commitment
b. committent
c. comittment
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d. cuncise d. comitment
677. My next-door ________ planted some 682. Dad thinks it is ________ to stay up late on
beautiful flowers near his sidewalk. a school night.
a. nieghbor a. rediculous
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b. neihbor b. rediculus
c. niehbor c. ridiculous
d. neighbor d. ridiculus
678. The paramedics attempted to ________ the 683. The large donation came from an ________
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victim. source.
a. stabilize a. anynonimous
b. stablize b. anonimous
c. stableize c. anounymous
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d. stabalize d. anonymous
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684. The scientists had to do an ________ 689. Each of the new employees had similar
amount of research on the project. ________.
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b. extraordinery b. asparations
c. extrordinary c. aspirrations
d. ecstraordinary d. aspirations
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685. The customer service representative gave his 690. The young man wished to ________ his
________ that the refund would be made right to speak freely.
within two weeks. a. excercise
a. asurrance b. exercise
b. assurance c. exersize
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686. The purpose of the new city ordinance was
debated ________.
a. frequently
b. frequintly
691. The president and the vice president were a
________ pair.
a. compatibel
b. compatable
c. compatible
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c. frequentlly d. commpatible
d. frequentley
692. I was ________ of the claims made by the
687. Throughout the trial, the ________ was loquacious salesman.
placed on scientific evidence. a. skeptical
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a. enphasis b. skeptikal
b. emphisis c. skepticle
c. emphasis d. skepticil
d. emfasis
693. The valedictorian will give the ________
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688. The presidential candidate refused to address.

________ the election until every vote was a. comencement
counted. b. commencement
a. concede c. commencment
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b. conceed d. comencment
c. consede
d. conseed 694. Who is your immediate ________?
a. superviser
b. supervizer
c. supervizor
d. supervisor
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695. There are two types of ________: viral and 700. All day long there was an ________ drone of
bacterial. automobiles from the freeway.
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b. pneumonia b. insessant
c. pnumonia c. incesant
d. newmonia d. incessant
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696. The ________ size of the cathedral was typ- 701. All of a sudden they found themselves facing
ical of the Middle Ages. a terrible ________.
a. colossal a. delemma
b. collossal b. dilemma
c. collosal c. dilema
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d. colassal d. dilemna
a. apperatus
b. aparatus
c. apparatus
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697. All of the ________ is set up for the gym-
nastic tournament.
702. That method is the most ________ way to
get the job done.
a. eficient
b. eficeint
c. efficient
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d. aparratus d. efficeint
698. With such huge debt, he was forced to file 703. The labor union took steps to ________ the
for ________. poor working conditions.
a. bankruptsy a. ameliorate
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b. bankruptcy b. amiliorate
c. bankropcy c. amieliorate
d. bankrupcy d. amielierate
699. The auto repair shop specialized in rebuild- 704. My ________ needs to be paid every month.
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ing ________. a. morgage

a. carbueretors b. morgauge
b. carburetors c. mortgage
c. carboretors d. morgauge
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d. carborators
705. His curt answer ________ me even more.
a. agravated
b. agravaeted
c. aggravated
d. aggravatid
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706. The pilot was a ________ in the Air Force. 712. There was some ________ of order when I
a. leutenant finished cleaning the house.
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c. leutienant b. semblince
d. lutenant c. semblance
d. semblanse
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707. Please try to ________ me on the trip.
a. acompany 713. The dentist took care of her ________
b. acommpany tooth.
c. accompeny a. abscessed
d. accompany b. absessed
c. abscesed
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708. The editor’s ________ can only be expressed d. abcessed
on the Op-Ed page.
a. viewpoint
b. veiwpoint
c. viewpointe
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beauty ________.
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b. pajiant
c. pageant
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709. The lights of the Aurora Borealis are a natu- d. pajeant
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a. phenominon 715. In many states, passing a road test requires
b. phenominnon drivers to ________ park.
c. phenomenon a. paralel
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710. Since it was a formal affair, he had to wear a d. parallel
________.
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c. tucxedo b. fundamentally
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711. The three sisters were all ________.

a. brunettes 717. The breakfast ________ she served were the
b. brunetes best I have ever tasted.
c. brunetts a. bisciuts
d. brunnets b. biscutes
c. biscuites
d. biscuits
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718. The new homeowners chose the ________ 723. The ________ disappearance of my diary
carpeting. bothered me all day.
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a. biege a. mystereous
b. bieje b. mistereous
c. beige c. misterious
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719. Evan suffered from a severe case of 724. My brother is ________ to taking long
________. walks after dinner.
a. tonsillitis a. accustomed
b. tonsilitis b. acustomed
c. tonscilitis c. acusstomed
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b. ukelele
c. ukulale
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720. Not only did he play the guitar, he played
the ________ as well.
725. My best friend is an ________ optimist.
a. incorigible
b. incorriggible
c. incorrigible
d. incorrigable
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d. ukulele
726. Milk is ________ before it is sold to cus-
721. Being an honor student, he ________ in his tomers.
studies. a. pastureized
a. exeled b. pasteurized
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b. exceled c. pastuerized
c. exseled d. pastuerised
d. excelled
727. He was a self-proclaimed ________ of fine
722. She believed it was her ________ to change wines.
w.
her mind. a. connoiseur

a. perogative b. conoisseur
b. perugative c. connoisseur
c. prerogative d. connisseur
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d. prerogetive
728. When the paramedics arrived, the victim
was in a ________ state.
a. delirious
b. delerious
c. delireous
d. delireous
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729. His job was to ________ information to the 734. The accounting firm was ________ for
troops. fraudulent practices.
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a. disemminate a. prosecuted
b. diseminate b. prossecuted
c. disseminate c. prosecutted
d. desseminate d. prosecuited
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730. The radio show was ________ with callers 735. The twenty dollar bills appeared to be
responding to today’s trivia question. ________.
a. inundated a. counterfiet
b. innundated b. counterfit
c. inondated c. countirfit
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d. inundatid d. counterfeit
a. iresistible
b. irresistible
c. irresistable
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731. For most people, a slice of chocolate cake
can be ________.
736. Is it ________ to bring pets into the park?
a. permissable
b. permisable
c. permissible
d. permisible
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d. irrisistible
737. Unlike the other sections on the estate, the
732. After the tornado, ________ was scattered rose garden was arranged ________.
everywhere. a. symetricaly
a. debrie b. symetrically
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b. dibrie c. symmetricully
c. debris d. symmetrically
d. debree
738. For many years, ________ was a popular
733. He decided to dress in a gray suit in order to form of entertainment in America.
w.
be ________. a. vaudville
a. incunspicuous b. vawdville
b. inconspicuous c. vaudeville
c. inconspicus d. vaudiville
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d. inconspicious
739. It took me thirty minutes to ________ the
entire house.
a. vacuum
b. vaccuum
c. vacum
d. vacume
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740. The auditorium could ________ five- 746. ________ is an antibiotic used to cure
hundred people. many illnesses.
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a. acomodate a. Penicillen
b. acommodate b. Penicillin
c. acommedate c. Penicillen
d. accommodate d. Penicilin
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741. The lemon ________ pie was enticing, but I 747. ________ is often called the awkward stage.
had to remember my diet. a. Adolescense
a. meringue b. Adolessents
b. merengue c. Adolescence
c. merangue d. Adolscence
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d. merange
748. William Shakespeare is considered the most
whelming.
a. coleagues
b. collegues
c. colleagues
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742. The support from her ________ was over- famous ________ of all times.
a. playwrighte
b. playwrite
c. playright
d. playwright
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d. colleages
749. Many lifelong rules can be learned in
743. They returned from Europe with many ________.
________. a. kindergarten
a. souveniers b. kindergarden
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b. suovenirs c. kindregarden
c. suvenirs d. kintergarden
d. souvenirs
750. She received her ________ of arts degree
744. In some cultures, ________ young couples last spring.
w.
have prearranged weddings. a. bachelor

a. marrigeable b. bacheler
b. marrageable c. batchelor
c. marriageable d. batcheler
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d. mariageable
745. Coffee stains made the note ________.

a. ilegible
b. illegible
c. ilegable
d. illegable
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C H A P T E R
Choose the
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Correct
Homophone
k
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sc
For each of the following sentences, choose the cor- 753. The amount for the carpet was a ________
rect spelling for the missing word. The words in price.
each set of choices are homophones—words that a. fair
sound alike but are spelled differently and have dif- b. fare
ferent meanings.
w.
754. This is the ________ of the new art museum.

751. My favorite ________ is peach pie with a. sight
vanilla ice cream. b. cite
a. desert c. site
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b. dessert
755. Come ________ the park later this evening
752. Do you think I should run for a seat on the to see the sunset.
city ________? a. buy
a. counsel b. bye
b. council c. by
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–C H O O S E T H E C O R R E C T H O M O P H O N E –
756. This is the ________ book George has read. 764. We ________ the exit and had to turn
a. fourth around.
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b. forth a. past
b. passed
757. When the driver slammed on the ________,
his car slid into the ditch. 765. The French Revolution was known as the
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a. breaks “________ of Terror.”
b. brakes a. Rain
b. Reign
758. A very experienced guide ________ the c. Rein
group on a hike into the wilderness.
a. lead 766. I don’t understand today’s math ________.
k
b. led a. lesson
b. lessen
meet you ________.

a. they’re
b. their
c. there
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759. Have dinner with us at the restaurant; we’ll
767. While nuclear energy is efficient, storing
nuclear ________ is always a problem.
a. waste
b. waist
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760. May I have a ________ of cheese? 768. The acoustics in the auditorium made it
a. piece easy for the audience to ________ the
b. peace melodic sounds of the soloist.
a. here
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761. All children have the ________ to an educa- b. hear

tion.
a. write 769. This problem is ________ complex.
b. rite a. two
c. right b. to
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c. too
762. It is a good idea to exercise on a ________
bicycle during inclement weather. 770. My grandmother is an ________ historian.
a. stationery a. imminent
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b. stationary b. immanent
c. eminent
763. At the beach, we went digging for clams and
________.
a. mussels
b. muscles
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771. She had to buy a ________ of shoes to 779. She boarded a ________ to San Francisco
match her dress. last night.
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a. pair a. plane
b. pear b. plain
c. pare
For the following questions, choose the sentence
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772. The ________ of the school asked all faculty in which the italicized word is spelled incorrectly.
members to attend a meeting. All of the choices are homophones—words that
a. principal sound alike but are spelled differently and have dif-
b. principle ferent meanings. If there are no mistakes, choose
answer d.
773. The ________ of the perfume was
k
intoxicating. 780. a. I will take a course in economics next
a. sent semester.
b. cent
c. scent
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774. The room was completely ________ of
furniture.
b. Follow the river’s coarse.
c. Sandpaper is always coarse.
d. No mistakes.
781. a. Do you want to meet at nine or ten? The

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a. bear latter is better for me.
b. bare b. Let’s go shopping later this week.
c. Later, he told us of his plans to build a
775. ________ only four o’clock in the after- new house.
noon. d. No mistakes.
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a. It’s
b. Its 782. a. We will bored the plane at 4:00.
b. The board members will all attend.
776. Creativity is ________ best asset. c. He used his drill and bored a hole in the
a. you’re wall.
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b. your d. No mistakes.
777. The ________ in the mountains was peace- 783. a. Terrence is old enough to pour his own
ful and still. glass of milk now.
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a. air b. There are some very poor people living in

b. heir that part of the United States.
c. Josie pours over the catalogs she receives
778. Take the ________ to the second floor. in the mail.
a. stares d. No mistakes.
b. stairs
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784. a. He had a reputation for being very vane 788. a. The great majority of the class will attend
and self-centered. the pep rally.
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b. We studied the veins in the leaves. b. Be sure to clean the grate in the fireplace.
c. Mr. Hanson put a weather vane on his c. That music greats on my nerves.
roof. d. No mistakes.
d. No mistakes.
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789. a. I prefer to eat plain, home-cooked meals.
785. a. The sun shone brightly. b. Some people say it is a boring landscape,
b. The house was shown by the real estate but I like the planes of the Midwest.
agent. c. We need to use a plane to make the top of
c. Why wasn’t I shown how to operate this the door level.
machine? d. No mistakes.
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d. No mistakes.
790. a. There are holes in your socks.
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786. a. They will raze this old building and build
a skyscraper in its place.
b. Raise your hand if you know the answer.
c. Many farmers raise chickens.
d. No mistakes.
b. I found a whole set of dishes at a garage
sale.
c. He ate the hole pie.
d. No mistakes.
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791. a. What is the morale of the story?
787. a. The first graders were learning how to b. Have you no moral standards?
write capital letters. c. Employee morale was low.
b. We don’t have enough capitol to buy a d. No mistakes.
new building.
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c. What is the capital of North Dakota?

d. No mistakes.
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C H A P T E R
Plurals, IE/EI
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Rule, and
Prefixes and
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Suffixes
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For each of the following questions, choose the cor- 796. a. strawberrys
rect plural form. b. strawberries
792. a. pianos 797. a. shelfs

b. pianoes b. shelves
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793. a. skys 798. a. boxs

b. skies b. boxes
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794. a. mouses 799. a. deer

b. mice b. deers
795. a. bunches 800. a. stimuluses

b. bunchs b. stimuli
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–P L U R A L S , I E / E I R U L E , A N D P R E F I X E S A N D S U F F I X E S –
801. a. son-in-laws 813. a. neither

b. sons-in-law b. niether
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802. a. attorneys 814. a. weight
b. attornies b. wieght
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803. a. industries 815. a. decieve
b. industrys b. deceive
804. a. handsful 816. a. yeild

b. handfuls b. yield
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805. a. tomatoes 817. a. caffeine
b. tomatos b. caffiene
806. a. crises
b. crisises
807. a. turkies
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b. freindly
819. a. greif
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b. turkeys b. grief
808. a. species 820. a. efficeint

b. specieses b. efficient
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809. a. valleys 821. a. concieted

b. vallies b. conceited
For each of the following questions, choose the 822. a. achieve

correct spelling for the words that contain ei or ie. b. acheive
w.
810. a. recieve 823. a. foreign

b. receive b. foriegn
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811. a. piece 824. a. vareity

b. peice b. variety
812. a. reign 825. a. pateint

b. riegn b. patient
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–P L U R A L S , I E / E I R U L E , A N D P R E F I X E S A N D S U F F I X E S –
826. a. queitly 834. a. unnecessary

b. quietly b. unecessary
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827. a. chief 835. a. ilegible
b. cheif b. illegible
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828. a. sleigh 836. a. overrated
b. sliegh b. overated
829. a. leisure 837. a. driving

b. liesure b. driveing
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830. a. seize 838. a. suddenness
b. sieze b. suddeness
831. a. beleive
b. believe
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For each of the following questions, choose the
839. a. disatisfy
b. dissatisfy
840. a. finaly
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correct spelling for the words that have prefixes or b. finally
suffixes.
841. a. truely
832. a. ilegal b. truly
b. illegal
sc
833. a. mispelled
b. misspelled
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w.
sc
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C H A P T E R
Find the
13
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Misspelled
Word
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In each of the following questions, find the word 844. a. anouncement

that is misspelled. If all of the words are spelled cor- b. advisement
rectly, choose answer d. c. description
d. no mistakes
842. a. women
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b. people 845. a. omission

c. babys b. aisle
d. no mistakes c. litrature
d. no mistakes
ww
843. a. radios
b. leaves 846. a. informal
c. alumni b. servent
d. no mistakes c. comfortable
d. no mistakes
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–F I N D T H E M I S S P E L L E D W O R D –
847. a. vegetable 855. a. quantaty

b. width b. quality
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c. variation c. quaint
d. no mistakes d. no mistakes
848. a. twentieth 856. a. requirement
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b. fortieth b. reverence
c. ninetieth c. resistent
849. a. associacion 857. a. incorporate

b. unnecessary b. contridict
k
c. illegal c. exhale
850. a. villin
b. volunteer
c. voracious
d. no mistakes
ep 858. a. pertain
b. reversel
c. memorization
d. no mistakes
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851. a. hindrence 859. a. marshal
b. equipped b. martial
c. possessive c. tyrenny
sc
852. a. procedure 860. a. optimum

b. judgment b. palpable
c. testamony c. plunder
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853. a. explicit 861. a. ravinous

b. abduct b. miraculous
c. rotate c. wondrous
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854. a. through 862. a. phenomonal

b. threw b. emulate
c. thorough c. misconception
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863. a. mischief 871. a. parliament

b. temperture b. governor
m
c. lovable c. congressional
864. a. stadium 872. a. relegious
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b. competitor b. insurance
c. atheletic c. military
865. a. dictionary 873. a. mortar

b. auditorium b. outweigh
k
c. biology c. pursue
866. a. geometry
b. perimeter
c. circumferance
d. no mistakes
ep 874. a. balcony
b. delenquent
c. emergency
d. no mistakes
op
867. a. general 875. a. gratitude
b. corporal b. horrendous
c. lieutenant c. forcast
sc
868. a. poltry 876. a. ketchup

b. rhubarb b. condiment
c. marmalade c. relish
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869. a. transparent 877. a. rightious

b. strenthen b. strenuous
c. lightning c. manageable
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870. a. primarily 878. a. sincerly

b. finallity b. faithfully
c. specifically c. reliably
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879. a. label 887. a. distructive

b. vacency b. decisive
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c. medal c. distinguished
880. a. bookkeeping 888. a. evaporate
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b. accounting b. vanish
c. bankrupcy c. disolve
881. a. bungalow 889. a. illuminate

b. construction b. enlighten
k
c. architecture c. clarify
882. a. crusade
b. political
c. campain
d. no mistakes
ep 890. a. abolish
b. forfit
c. negate
d. no mistakes
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883. a. digestion 891. a. zoology
b. resperation b. meterology
c. circulation c. anthropology
sc
884. a. potatoe 892. a. ajournment

b. artichoke b. tournament
c. cucumber c. confinement
w.
885. a. parachute 893. a. vague

b. rehearsel b. trepidation
c. together c. vengence
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886. a. intrigued 894. a. tuition

b. hypnotized b. mediocre
c. fasinated c. tramendous
102
895. a. integrity 903. a. association

b. ingenuity b. personel
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c. immortality c. solidarity
896. a. conjunction 904. a. playwright
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b. preposition b. dramatic
c. capitolization c. actor
897. a. narled 905. a. specialized

b. knobby b. negotiate
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c. blemished c. scruteny
898. a. brackets
b. parenthisis
c. ellipsis
d. no mistakes
ep 906. a. abundant
b. bounteous
c. luxurient
d. no mistakes
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899. a. visionary 907. a. gullable
b. virtuoso b. lyrical
c. vigor c. inheritance
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900. a. language 908. a. initial

b. philosophy b. graditude
c. sonet c. influential
w.
901. a. depo 909. a. loosely

b. aisle b. emancipate
c. knight c. muzzled
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902. a. perscribe 910. a. columm

b. deviate b. business
c. plausible c. acquisition
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911. a. border 919. a. hybrid

b. bullitin b. hypnosis
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c. acquisition c. hygenic
912. a. ambassador 920. a. carriage
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b. dignitary b. carburator
c. embasy c. chauffeur
913. a. jockey 921. a. digestible

b. equestrian b. corrugated
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c. maneuver c. currency
914. a. nevertheless
b. neutral
c. neurotic
d. no mistakes
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b. ilegal
c. magistrate
d. no mistakes
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915. a. problematic 923. a. colosal
b. questionaire b. magnanimous
c. controversial c. extravagant
sc
916. a. disciple 924. a. correspondent

b. sublime b. corosive
c. zeneth c. coronation
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917. a. pungeant 925. a. acrobat

b. aromatic b. somersault
c. spicy c. gymnist
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918. a. restle
b. persevere
c. joust
d. no mistakes
104
For the following sentences, choose the sentence 931. a. Pick up the car on Wednesday.
that contains a misspelled word. If there are no b. Let’s go shopping on Thursday.
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mistakes, choose answer d. c. My birthday is on Saturday.
d. no mistakes
926. a. We were disatisfied with the results of the
experiment. 932. a. There are many ways to increase your
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b. Our office has a plentiful supply of vocabulary.
staples. b. Read the fourth chapter by next week.
c. Stringent controls were placed on the c. You have thousands of choices.
county’s budget. d. no mistakes
d. no mistakes
933. a. The welfare of the community depends
k
927. a. Curt will probibly stay home tonight. on this decision.
b. The coach praised the team for last night’s b. He is undecided about which job to
game.
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c. It was a relief to learn that Brad had
arrived safely.
d. no mistakes
accept.
c. Unfortunatly, we do not have this sweater
in another color.
d. no mistakes
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928. a. The speaker presented an idea that was 934. a. Check your paper to see if you have any
foreign to us. misspellings.
b. Marcus spoke directly to the governor. b. Safety is my primary concern.
c. The boys and girls in the musical gave a c. We are all individual and unique.
stunning performance. d. no mistakes
sc
d. no mistakes
935. a. I am going to wear my velvit skirt on New
929. a. William is the most sensable person I Year’s Eve.
know. b. The sentences in the second paragraph are
b. The festival is held at a different time too vague.
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every year. c. George wrapped the birthday present for

c. It is customary for the members to arrive me.
fashionably late. d. no mistakes
d. no mistakes
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936. a. My friends bought a new home in an

930. a. Her father is a captin in the navy. upscale community.
b. The weather here changes frequently. b. I am truely sorry about the outcome.
c. We adopted a new policy. c. Rhoda has a private office.
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937. a. Mark carved the roast with a razor-sharp 943. a. Mercury is a poisonous substance.
knife. b. Todd served in the militery for twenty
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b. You have been more than charitable. years.
c. Which president is buried in this c. Their relationship suffered as a result of
cemetary? his immaturity.
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938. a. He has revealed his innermost secrets. 944. a. She did not even aknowledge my
b. There is a town in New Mexico called presence.
Truth or Consequences. b. Do you think this is an attainable goal?
c. You think he is funny, but I think he is c. For the fiftieth time, the answer is no.
vulgar. d. no mistakes
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d. no mistakes
945. a. There is a five-year warranty on this
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939. a. Her conversation was filled with sarcasim.
b. I would like to be as poised as Susanna.
c. You can learn self-confidence.
d. no mistakes
appliance.
b. Measure both the length and the width of
the table.
c. How many wittnesses do we have?
d. no mistakes
op
940. a. Smart consumers read food labels.
b. Your new dress is lovily. 946. a. Harry is a kind-hearted man.
c. Did you see the lightning? b. We have a fundimental difference of
d. no mistakes opinion.
c. Your behavior can only be described as
sc
941. a. The parachute opened properly. professional.

b. Carlos is a physical therapist. d. no mistakes
c. This story has received too much
publisity. 947. a. A bad decision could have been
d. no mistakes detrimental to her health.
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b. Coffee is a stimulant.
942. a. Her contribution was significant. c. The color scheme in the living room was
b. Save all of your receipts. monochromatic.
c. Lena has three great roommates. d. no mistakes
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d. no mistakes
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948. a. Scott was in unaform when he sat for the 953. a. Avery’s thriftyness is sometimes a
family portrait. problem.
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b. The tenants’ association will hold its b. Marlene is dignified and self-assured.
meeting tonight. c. You have given me the best advice I have
c. This is the best value you will find ever had.
anywhere. d. no mistakes
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d. no mistakes
954. a. My sister accepted an administrative
949. a. I am taking my neice and nephew to the position with the state department.
amusement park. b. Erin works for a federal agency in
b. They placed their wedding announcement Chicago.
in the Sunday paper. c. Honesty is said to be the best policy.
k
c. That is one argument that will never be d. no mistakes
resolved.
d. no mistakes
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950. a. What is your assessment of the situation?
b. How much paint do we need to compleat
this job?
955. a. The actor’s illustrious career began almost
fifty years ago.
b. Poler bears are beautiful but dangerous
creatures.
c. A poll was conducted by the officials at
op
c. Your assignment is to write a four-page the end of the election.
report. d. no mistakes
d. no mistakes
956. a. Barbara is very ambitious and knows how
951. a. I am planning to cook two turkeys on to set goals.
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Thanksgiving. b. The actor bears a striking resemblence to

b. Why did you refuse to accept his offer? Abraham Lincoln.
c. The traffic during rush hour today was c. Do not ruin your good reputation by
unbelievable. making the wrong decision.
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952. a. The dancer was graceful and elegent. 957. a. A cup of herbal tea will sooth my nerves.
b. Is that horse a thoroughbred? b. I received lots of encouragement from my
c. He can be annoying and meddlesome. science teacher.
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d. no mistakes c. Alcohol acts as a depressant.

d. no mistakes
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958. a. The orchestra played my favorite 963. a. When will you have time to knit another
symphony. sweater?
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b. After registration, we will know if b. The fireplace has become a focal point in
enrollment has increased or decreased. the room.
c. We paid homage to the soldiers who c. I have no knowlege of how the bicycle was
fought in the war. damaged.
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959. a. Meet me during intermission. 964. a. The coach did not think the opposing
b. He quareled frequently with other team played aggressively.
members of his family. b. The mayor and the city manager were not
c. She buys only quality merchandise. in agreement.
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d. no mistakes c. The basement of the building was like a
dungeon.
children.
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960. a. The movie was immensely popular with
b. Joshua made a commitment to practice

the piano every day.
c. We do not know the correct
d. no mistakes
965. a. The scizzors were not sharp enough.

b. The intense heat scorched my
houseplants.
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pronnunciation. c. The Milky Way is only one of many
d. no mistakes galaxies.
d. no mistakes
961. a. The winners received their prizes several
days ago. 966. a. Edwin made his announcement yesterday.
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b. The principle met with the members of b. It would not be a good idea to swim in
the student council. such stagnant water.
c. How many passengers traveled by train? c. I want to buy a portable dishwasher.
w.
962. a. The scedule was posted on the bulletin 967. a. They hoped to avert a tragedy.
board. b. The quartett sang at my sister’s wedding.
b. Patrick made a solemn promise to arrive c. Try to patronize your local stores.
on time. d. no mistakes
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c. I have an indoor thermometer on the wall

in my kitchen. 968. a. The guard dogs searched the premises.
d. no mistakes b. Due to the lack of rain, drought
conditions exist.
c. Is that a rhetorical question?
d. no mistakes
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969. a. We knew that Ellen was embarassed. 974. a. Our company sent forty representatives to
b. I am teaching my brother to read the meeting.
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mathematical symbols. b. When did you realize that the theory
c. Neither Joe nor Gary has done any could not be proven?
research for the report. c. We both filled out an application for
d. no mistakes employment.
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d. no mistakes
970. a. The speaker elegantly defined the
meaning of a democracy. 975. a. All of the musicians were well trained.
b. Occasionally, our dog Skippy will dig b. Thank you for your assistance and
under the fence. support.
c. This weather is terribly depressing. c. You are required to follow standard
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d. no mistakes proceedures.
d. no mistakes
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971. a. All employees will be eligible for three
weeks of vacation.
b. The managment team promised to look
into the situation.
c. We studied the geology and topology of
976. a. I knew she was bored because she
wriggled in her seat.
b. If you want to succeed, please report to
work imediately.
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issues. gymnasium.
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sophmore. b. I will phone you tomorrow.
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c. During the semester, we were required to b. That chair is ancient and probably an
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d. no mistakes c. Since the reservoirs are full, there is an
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b. I am pleased to make your acquaintence. 997. a. There have been twenty burgleries in the
c. Is that a maple or a sycamore tree? neighborhood this year.
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25. a. Eternal means to be without end or to be
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1. d. Erroneous means inaccurate, faulty, or timeless.
incorrect. 26. a. To stow means to store or pack away.
2. c. Grotesque means freakish, distorted, or 27. c. Intimate means personal or private.
hideous. 28. d. To consider means to regard or judge;
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ally distorted, jumbled or unintelligible. 29. a. To humidify means to dampen or moisten.
4. c. If you expose something, you reveal it. 30. c. To arouse means to stir or cause to
5. a. To coerce means to dominate by force. become alert; waken.
6. b. Abrupt means quick, hasty, or sudden. 31. d. To harass means to torment or pester.
32. a. Fortified means strengthened or rein-
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cern; indifference. forced.
8. c. Despair means the same as hopelessness. 33. d. To delegate means to authorize, appoint,
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ful or scornful.
10. b. To tote means to carry.
11. d. If something is distinct, it is distinguish-
able or separate.
or assign.
34. c. To be held accountable means to be held
responsible.
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principles.
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12. d. Flagrant means glaringly offensive. 36. b. A custom is a common practice; a habit
13. c. An oration is a speech; an address. that is practiced and followed regularly.
14. d. Libel is a false or defamatory statement 37. c. A harbor is a place of security; a refuge is a
that brings undeserved discredit and is place that provides shelter or protection.
synonymous with slander. 38. b. To muse means to consider carefully or at
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15. d. Philanthropy is characterized by goodwill, length; to ponder.

humanitarianism, and charity. 39. a. A vessel and a container are both recepta-
16. c. Proximity means the same as nearness. cles for holding goods.
17. a. Negligible means to be of little conse- 40. a. To dispute is to engage in argument; to
quence; insignificant. debate is to argue.
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danger. a position or location.
19. a. Astute means to have or show a keen 42. d. To compensate means to provide adequate
awareness; perceptive. substitution or to recompense, as to pay
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others; to cooperate. 43. c. A journal and a diary are both records of
21. b. Insipid means the same as tasteless. daily happenings.
22. c. To navigate means to direct or steer a 44. c. An opportunity to do something is the
course across or through an area. same as a chance to do it.
23. d. To tailor means to design or to alter to suit 45. b. Invent means to create or to discover.
a specific need.
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46. c. A sphere is a figure formed by the revolu- 65. c. Haggard means having a worn or an ema-
tion of a circle about its diameter and is ciated appearance; gaunt means exces-
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synonymous with globe. sively thin.
47. d. To refine means to remove impurities; to 66. b. An enigma is puzzling and difficult to
purify. understand; a mystery.
48. d. To pledge means to make a declaration or 67. d. Jocular means given to jesting; habitually
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a promise to do something. jolly.
49. d. Gangly means tall, thin, and awkward; 68. a. To rebuke is to censure angrily; to scold is
lanky. to reproach abusively.
50. a. A sage is a wise, intelligent, or perceptive 69. b. Renown is a state of honor; fame means to
person. achieve popular acclaim.
51. b. To be dormant is to be sleeping or 70. d. Robust means vigorous or strong.
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slumbering. 71. b. To be mundane is to be characterized by
52. a. To banish means to condemn to removal the practical or commonplace; ordinary.
or to exile.
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53. b. To croon means to vocalize or to sing.
54. d. A hostel and an inn are both lodging
places.
55. b. A mesa and a plateau are both high table-
72. c. Remiss means to show neglect or inatten-
tion; negligent is not taking prudent care.
73. c. Imminent means to be in the near or
immediate future; soon.
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lands; flat-topped hills with precipitous limits; excessive means going beyond a
sides. normal limit.
56. d. Ado means a hubbub or commotion; fuss. 75. a. Disheveled means marked by disorder or
57. a. Obscure means concealed or hidden. disarray; rumpled means mussed or
58. a. A malicious action is intended to harm, as tousled.
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is a spiteful action. 76. c. Disillusioned is the condition of being dis-

59. d. Obsolete and outmoded both mean no appointed or disenchanted.
longer in use. 77. d. Query means to ask questions; inquire.
60. a. An expansive personality is talkative, 78. d. Clemency is an act or instance of leniency;
open, and sociable. mercy means compassion shown to an
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abandon means to desert.
62. b. Submissive means acting in submission to
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63. a. Ponderous means heavy; unwieldy or 79. b. To be alert is to be attentive; to be inatten-
clumsy because of weight or size. tive is to not pay attention, be unmindful.
64. a. Stoical means not showing passion or feel- 80. d. Cautious means prudent and discreet;
ing; impassive means expressionless. reckless means to disregard or be indiffer-
ent of the consequences of an act and is
the opposite of cautious.
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means to be distinguished or illustrious, hold dear, to nurture.
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the opposite of shameful. 103. b. To restrain is to hold back, control; to
82. c. Vague means not clear or definite; definite liberate is to release.
means clearly defined. 104. c. To be bleak is to be dreary; to be bright is
83. c. Vulnerable means open to attack or weak; to be brilliant.
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secure is the opposite of weak. 105. a. Unruly means not easily managed, con-
84. a. Distress means great strain, upset; comfort trolled, or disciplined; controllable is the
means calmness and peace. opposite.
85. a. Unity means harmony or compatibility; 106. b. Solidarity means union; disunity means
discord means a lack of harmony. division.
86. c. Clarify means to make clear; obscure 107. a. To retract is to withdraw; to assert is to
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87. a. To grant is to permit; to deny is to refuse 108. b. Concise means short or brief; lengthy
to permit.
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88. b. Impartial means not partial or biased;
prejudiced means biased.
89. c. Prompt means punctual; tardy means late.
90. b. To delay is to slow; to hasten is to hurry.
means long.
109. d. Omit means to leave out; include means to
take in.
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allow.
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91. c. To soothe is to comfort; to aggravate is to 111. b. Disclose means to reveal; conceal means to
irritate. cover or hide, to prevent disclosure.
92. d. Moderate means average; excessive means 112. a. Stifle means to discourage or smother;
extreme. encourage is to give support to or foster.
93. d. To reveal is to disclose; to conceal is to 113. b. To belittle means to criticize; compliment
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hide. is an expression of praise, admiration, or

94. c. Initial means first; final means last. congratulations, the opposite of belittle.
95. a. Brittle means breakable, frail; flexible 114. c. Aimless means lacking in purpose;
means bendable, pliable. purposeful means having an aim or
96. a. Capable means able; unskilled means lack- purpose.
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ing skill or ability, unable. 115. d. Detest means to feel hostility toward, to
97. a. To stray is to wander; to remain is to stay. strongly dislike; to admire is to have a
98. b. Dainty means delicate; coarse means rude, high opinion of or to hold in great esteem
rough, indelicate. or respect.
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99. d. Craving means desire; revulsion means 116. b. Valiant means acting with bravery or
aversion. boldness; cowardly is to act with ignoble
100. a. Ferocious means savage; docile means fear or to exhibit the characteristics of a
tame. coward.
101. a. Grueling means exhausting; effortless 117. d. Lenient means permissive, tolerant, or
means easy. easy-going; domineering means exercising
overbearing control.
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118. c. Tarnish means to destroy the luster of; 134. d. To be critical is to be important or vital; to
shine means to make bright by polishing. be trivial is to be unimportant.
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119. c. Mandatory means containing a com- 135. c. Infantile means childish; mature means
mand; optional means having a choice. grown-up.
120. c. Chagrin means distress caused by disap- 136. b. To retain is to keep or hold; to release is to
pointment or failure; pleasure is a source let go.
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of enjoyment or delight. 137. d. To be impulsive is to be swayed by emo-
121. d. Commence means to begin; terminate tion or to make rash decisions; to be
means to end. cautious is to show forethought.
122. a. Conscientious means careful, cautious, and 138. c. Competent means having adequate
thoughtful; careless means not showing abilities; inept means incapable or
care. incompetent.
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123. b. Deficient means lacking some necessary 139. b. To promote is to advance someone to a
quality; adequate means having all neces- higher rank or to advocate; to downgrade
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124. d. Lucid means clear; the opposite is vague,
not clearly expressed.
125. c. Judicious means wise or prudent;
imprudent is to be indiscreet or unwise,
is to cut something short.
140. c. Requirement means something obligatory;
option means something that can be
chosen.
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the opposite of judicious. means to calm.
126. a. Dissonance means disagreement or dis- 142. d. To be punctual means to be on time; to be
cord; harmony means to be in agreement tardy means to be late.
or accord, to have the same feeling or 143. c. Virtue is a moral goodness; vice is a moral
opinion. failing.
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127. a. Erudite means learned or possessing 144. b. To be fortunate is to have good luck; to be
knowledge; uneducated is a lack of train- hapless is to be unlucky.
ing or knowledge. 145. d. Notable means distinguished or unusual;
128. d. Harmony means agreement; discord ordinary means usual, plain.
means disagreement. 146. a. Prim means stiffly formal and proper;
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compliment is a remark of admiration. 147. b. Prosperous means rich or affluent;
130. a. General means not limited to one class or destitute means very poor.
thing; specific means particular. 148. b. Nimble means quick and light in motion;
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131. d. Imaginary means unreal; factual means sluggish means slow or inactive.
real. 149. a. Tranquil means peaceful; agitated means
132. c. To demolish means to tear apart; to create disturbed or excited.
means to build. 150. c. Sprightly means lively; dull suggests a lack
133. b. Absorb means to take in or consume; to or loss of keenness or zest.
repel is to reject or force away. 151. c. Amiable means friendly; aloof means to be
physically or emotionally distant or remote.
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ment; to be rash is to show ill-considered in a controlling manner.
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haste. 166. c. To be subjective is to be influenced by
153. c. Scant means meager; copious means one’s own emotions or beliefs without
abundant. strict regard to evidence in the outside
154. b. To be steadfast is to be fixed or unchang- world; to be unbiased is to be objective or
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ing; to be fickle is characterized by con- impartial.
stant change or instability, the opposite of 167. d. To be succinct is to be concise; to be
steadfast. verbose is to use excessive words, to be
155. b. To be stringent is to be rigorous or severe; wordy.
to be lax is to be lacking in rigor or 168. d. Enthusiastic means eager, to show keen
strictness. interest or desire.
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the ability to reason, a sound decision is
170. b. To be uniform is be consistent or the same
as others; to be diverse is to have variety.
171. d. A person who is ecstatic has great pleasure
or delight or is thrilled.
172. d. To affect means to influence a person,
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one that has a firm basis. thing, or course of events.
157. a. An attribute is a characteristic or quality 173. d. To be wary is to be on guard or watchful;
belonging to a person or thing. to be careless is to have lack of fore-
158. a. To subdue means to bring under control; thought.
conquer means to defeat by force. 174. d. To be novel is to be new; the opposite is
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159. d. To be animated is to be filled with activity old, existing for a long time.
or vigor; lively is to be filled with energy. 175. c. Continuous means to be marked by unin-
160. a. To be in awe of something is to admire it; terrupted extension in space and time.
to have contempt for something is to con- 176. a. Both courtesy and civility imply being
sider it worthless. polite, considerate, or mannerly.
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arranged elements; complex means com- ery; a truth is something which conforms
plicated or involved. to the facts.
162. d. A skeptic is someone who doubts; a 178. b. A frail person is weak and delicate or frail
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believer is one who thinks something is in constitution or health.

true. 179. a. Recuperate means to heal; to recover
163. b. To be hypothetical is to be suppositional means to restore or get back again
or contingent on being tested; to be actual 180. d. Subsequent means coming after or follow-
is to exist in fact or reality. ing; previous means coming before.
164. a. To enhance is to increase or augment; to
diminish is to make smaller.
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easy indifference; to be concerned means tion or guilt; to blame is to accuse or hold
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to be interested and involved. responsible.
182. d. A hoax and a ruse are both tricks designed 198. b. Ephemeral means short-lived; enduring
to confuse or mislead. means without end.
183. b. If you gain composure, you have poise, a 199. a. To be a predecessor is to be one who pre-
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manner of acting that is free from affecta- cedes or comes before another; to be a
tion or embarrassment. successor is to be one who succeeds or
184. b. To excise means to remove; to retain comes after another.
means to keep. 200. a. To refrain is to hold back; to desist is to
185. a. Disperse means to scatter; to gather means cease, stop, or forbear.
to collect in one place. 201. a. Affable means pleasant and at ease or
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odd, unusual, eccentric, or peculiar. not to one’s liking, unpleasant.
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187. a. Both commendable and admirable mean
worthy, qualified, or desirable.
188. d. A domain is an area governed by a ruler; a
territory is an area for which someone is
responsible.
202. a. Rigorous is to be rigid or harsh and is syn-
onymous with demanding, to request
urgently.
203. a. To orient means to adjust, become famil-
iar; to confuse means to bewilder.
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189. a. Passive is to fail to respond or react to an 204. d. To levitate means to rise and float; to sink
action; inactive means not functioning or means to be submerged.
operating. 205. d. If you are oblivious to your surroundings,
190. b. To liberate means to release; to restrain you are unaware or not cognizant of
means to deprive of liberty. them.
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191. a. Faltering means to be unsteady in purpose 206. b. To verify means to establish truth or accu-
or action, stumbling; steady means firm in racy; to confirm means to support or
position or place, direct, or unfaltering. establish the validity of.
192. b. Vast means very great in size; immense 207. c. To pacify means to calm; to excite means
means to be immeasurable in size or to stir up.
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extent. 208. c. Plausible means likely or credible;

193. d. Comply means to act in accordance with a unbelievable is incredible, not to be
command and is synonymous with obey, believed, unlikely.
to carry out or fulfill an order. 209. c. Idle means not in use or operation;
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194. c. Optimum means the most desirable; worst immobile means immovable or fixed.
means the least desirable. 210. b. Someone who is avid has enthusiasm and
195. d. If you enlighten someone, you instruct, pursues things vigorously; the opposite
inform, or teach them to make them free would be unenthusiastic, lacking excite-
of ignorance, prejudice, or superstition. ment or ardor.
196. a. To be tedious is to be tiresome; to be 211. c. Meek means not violent or not strong;
stimulating is to be exciting. forceful means powerful.
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212. a. Complacent means self-satisfied, smug, or 229. b. Taut means extremely tight, tense; relaxed
unworried; the opposite is concerned, means loose, not tense.
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which means interested and involved. 230. a. To rile is to upset; to appease is to pacify
213. b. To be ambiguous is to be unclear, equivo- or satisfy.
cal, or obscure; to be certain is to be defi- 231. d. To be glib is to reply quickly with insin-
nite or fixed. cere or superficial, false words.
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214. b. Confer means to compare views or to take 232. d. To mar is to damage or deface; to repair is
counsel; consult means to exchange views. to restore or fix.
215. a. A repast is a meal or the food eaten at a 233. a. To be cognizant of something is to be
meal. aware; to be conscious is to be perceptive
216. a. To be held in high esteem means to have a or alert.
favorable regard; to disrespect is to lack 234. c. To mediate is to settle a dispute; to
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courteous regard. reconcile is to bring into agreement.
217. c. To be eloquent is to be fluent; to be 235. b. Concurrent and simultaneous both mean
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inarticulate is to speak hesitantly.
218. b. To be apathetic is to show little emotion
or interest; to be indifferent is to have no
particular interest or concern.
219. a. A deterrent prevents or discourages;
happening at the same time.
236. a. To induce is to bring about; to prompt is to
provoke or induce to action.
237. d. Intrepid is fearless, undaunted, daring, or
brave; the opposite of fearful or anxious,
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encouragement inspires or heartens. frightened, or terrified.
220. d. Someone who is impertinent is rude; 238. c. To saturate is to fill or to load to capacity;
someone who is polite is courteous. to soak is to penetrate or permeate.
221. c. To augment means to increase or expand 239. a. Methodical is characterized by method or
in size or extent. order; erratic is variable, inconsistent, and
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reasonable is to be rational. 240. d. Latent means present but not functioning;
223. b. Archaic means ancient or outdated; active means to be marked by energetic
modern is current or contemporary. activity.
224. d. To be incredulous is to be skeptical; 241. d. To proscribe means to reject, condemn, or
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disbelieving is to refuse to believe in. denounce as unwanted or dangerous; to

225. c. To be vindictive is to be vengeful; to be prohibit; to forbid is to command not to
spiteful means to be malicious. do. Proscribe should not be confused with
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means very happy. of (e.g., a medication).

227. a. Menial means servile, related to work 242. b. Prevarication is an evasion of the truth;
done by a servant; lowly means humble or veracity means truthfulness.
plain, suited for one of the lowest rank. 243. b. Mirth means merriment; solemnity means
228. a. A panacea is an all-encompassing remedy; seriousness.
a cure is a remedy or restoration to health. 244. b. Surreptitious is acting in a stealthy or
secretive manner.
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245. c. Trepidation means fear; the opposite is 257. b. Receptive, compassionate, and amenable
fearlessness or having no fear. are all synonyms; intolerant is an antonym
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258. c. Sloppy, disheveled, and unkempt are all
C h a p t e r 4 : Ve r b a l synonyms; orderly is an antonym of these
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259. d. Word for word, exact, and verbatim are all
246. b. Confirmed, definite, and conclusive are all synonyms; paraphrased is an antonym of
synonyms; tentative is an antonym of these words.
these words. 260. a. Carefully, warily, and prudently are all syn-
247. a. Distinct, explicit, and forthright are all synonyms; recklessly is an antonym of these
onyms; implied is an antonym of these words.
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words. 261. c. Destitute, poverty-stricken, and
248. c. Premeditated, rehearsed, and calculated are impoverished are all synonyms; affluent is
of these words.
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synonyms; restrained is an antonym of
these words.
an antonym of these words.
262. a. Inviting, welcoming, and cheery are all syn-
onyms; dour is an antonym of these
words.
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250. b. Flexible, supple, and limber are all syn- synonyms; nimble is an antonym of these
onyms; rigid is an antonym of these words.
words. 264. a. Ridicule, deride, and gibe are all synonyms;
251. d. Subdue, crush, and suppress are all syn- compliment is an antonym of these words.
onyms; provoke is an antonym of these 265. c. Deprived, bereft, and bereaved are all syn-
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words. onyms; replete is an antonym of these

252. c. Comprise, compose, and constitute are all words.
synonyms; exclude is an antonym of these 266. d. Resolve, fortitude, and mettle are all syn-
words. onyms; timidity is an antonym of these
253. a. Infinite, immense, and vast are all syn- words.
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onyms; infinitesimal is an antonym of 267. d. Submissive, obedient, and acquiescent are

these words. all synonyms; officious is an antonym of
254. b. Heroism, prowess, and mastery are all syn- these words.
onyms; incompetence is an antonym of 268. b. Proficient, deft, and adroit are all syn-
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these words. onyms; inept is an antonym of these

255. d. Rasping, grating, and abrasive are all syn- words.
onyms; polished is an antonym of these 269. c. Felicitous, inopportune, and ill-timed are
words. all synonyms; inappropriate is an antonym
256. a. Deformed, grotesque, and repulsive are all of these words.
synonyms; comely is an antonym of these
words.
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270. c. Vex, aggravate, and agitate are all syn- 283. a. Sanction, concur, and assent are all syn-
onyms; agitate is an antonym of these onyms; dissent is an antonym of these
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words. words.
271. a. Abject, lowly, and humble are all synonyms; 284. d. Devout, fervent, and zealous are all syn-
stately is an antonym of these words. onyms; dispirited is an antonym of these
272. c. Mercenary, venal, and corruptible are all words.
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synonyms; honest is an antonym of these
words.
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onyms; perigee is an antonym of these
words. 285. a. Polite and gracious are synonyms; cordial
274. a. Concur, consent, and accede are all syn- and courteous are synonyms.
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onyms; demur is an antonym of these 286. c. If someone has been humiliated, he or she
words. has been greatly embarrassed; if someone
these words.
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275. b. Replica, facsimile, and reproduction are all
synonyms; permutation is an antonym of
276. c. Pernicious, toxic, and virulent are all syn-

onyms; innocuous is an antonym of these
is terrified, he or she is extremely
frightened.
287. c. Scarcely and mostly are antonyms; quietly
and loudly are antonyms.
288. d. Candid and indirect are opposing traits, as
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words. are honest and devious.
277. d. Stentorian, booming, and thundering are 289. a. Control and dominate are synonyms;
all synonyms; tranquil is an antonym of magnify and enlarge are synonyms.
these words. 290. b. Exactly and precisely are synonyms;
278. d. Permissive, lenient, and indulgent are all evidently and apparently are synonyms.
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synonyms; implacable is an antonym of 291. d. Meaningful and insignificant are anto-

these words. nyms; essential and unnecessary are
279. c. Bedlam, pandemonium, and tumult are all antonyms.
synonyms; repose is an antonym of these 292. b. Simple and complex are antonyms; trivial
words. and significant are antonyms.
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280. a. Somnolent, soporific, and hypnotic are all 293. c. Neophyte and novice are synonyms;
synonyms; stimulating is an antonym of pursuit and quest are synonyms.
these words. 294. a. Regard and esteem are synonyms;
281. d. Impassioned, vehement, and emphatic are ambivalence and uncertainty are
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all synonyms; apathetic is an antonym of synonyms.

these words. 295. d. Elated and despondent are antonyms;
282. b. Savory, piquant, and aromatic are all syn- enlightened and ignorant are antonyms.
onyms; distasteful is an antonym of these 296. b. Divulge and conceal are antonyms;
words. conform and differ are antonyms.
297. b. Restrain and curb are synonyms; recant
and retract are synonyms.
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298. c. Admire and despise are antonyms; praise 318. c. Obstinate and stubborn are synonyms;
and admonish are antonyms. staunch and faithful are synonyms.
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299. d. Advance and retreat are antonyms; curtail 319. a. Persistent and persevering are synonyms;
and prolong are antonyms. spurious and false are synonyms.
300. b. Implant and embed are synonyms; expel 320. d. Broadcast and obscure are antonyms;
and oust are synonyms. welcome and eject are antonyms.
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301. a. Assemble and convene are synonyms; 321. b. Enthusiastic and blasé are antonyms;
categorize and systematize are synonyms. upright and prone are antonyms.
302. c. Grind and crush are synonyms; demolish 322. a. Sedate and sober are synonyms; prim and
and pulverize are synonyms. staid are synonyms.
303. d. Continuation and sequel are synonyms; 323. c. Courtier and aristocrat are synonyms;
scheme and plot are synonyms. unknown and nonentity are synonyms.
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304. c. Phase and segment are synonyms; epoch 324. d. Nourish and foster are synonyms; abolish
and era are synonyms. and annul are synonyms.
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305. b. Declare and affirm are synonyms; cringe
and cower are synonyms.
306. c. Ally and enemy are antonyms; anonymity
and fame are antonyms.
307. a. Personable and agreeable are synonyms;
325. c. Undermine and bolster are antonyms;
reinforce and weaken are antonyms.
326. b. Skim and peruse are antonyms; delve and
scan are antonyms.
327. c. Comical and witty are synonyms;
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friendly and genial are synonyms. humorous and facetious are synonyms.
308. a. Heterogeneous and mixed are synonyms; 328. d. Intersect and diverge are antonyms; ratify
profuse and lush are synonyms. and nullify are antonyms.
309. b. Trust and suspicion are antonyms; doubt 329. b. To proclaim is to announce; to restrict is to
and reliance are antonyms. stint.
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310. c. Hide and flaunt are antonyms; forget and 330. a. Barter and swap are synonyms; irritate
retain are antonyms. and annoy are synonyms.
311. d. Disclose and reveal are synonyms; intimate 331. c. Design and devise are synonyms; upbraid
and suggest are synonyms. and reprimand are synonyms.
312. c. Conceal and obscure are synonyms; 332. b. An accord is an understanding; a
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procrastinate and delay are synonyms. conversion is a transition.

313. b. Ornate and plain are antonyms; blithe and 333. d. Taint and decontaminate are antonyms;
morose are antonyms. enrage and appease are antonyms.
314. a. Futile and vain are synonyms; covert and 334. b. If you are judicious, you are prudent; if
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secret are synonyms. you are wise, you are astute.

315. d. Opposing and differing are synonyms; can- 335. c. To be an arbitrator is to be a mediator; to
did and frank are synonyms. referee is to umpire.
316. b. Expeditiously and swiftly are synonyms; 336. d. To ensue is to follow; to precede is to
diligently and persistently are synonyms. herald.
317. b. If there are antics, there are actions; if 337. b. If there is courage, there is valor; if there is
there is banter, there is repartee. chivalry, there is gallantry.
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338. c. Regale and amuse are synonyms; impart 357. d. Foreboding and premonition are syno-
and bestow are synonyms. nyms; qualm and misgiving are synonyms.
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339. d. Pivotal and crucial are synonyms; 358. c. A milieu has an environment; a culture has
conventional and conservative are customs.
synonyms. 359. c. Downcast and jaunty are antonyms;
340. c. Fallacy is a misconception of truth; a fact is despondent and jubilant are antonyms.
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evidence of truth. 360. a. Enumerate and cite are synonyms;
341. a. Gratuitous and expensive are antonyms; disregard and ignore are synonyms.
sedentary and active are antonyms. 361. c. Flashy and garish are synonyms; gaudy
342. b. Hypocrite and phony are synonyms; and tawdry are synonyms.
lethargy and stupor are synonyms. 362. d. A traitor is a deserter; a renegade is an
343. c. Revere and venerate are synonyms; esteem insurgent.
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and respect are synonyms. 363. a. Etiquette requires protocol; a statute
344. b. Refined and plebeian are antonyms; requires a decree.
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selective and indiscriminate are antonyms.
345. c. Improbable and plausible are antonyms;
stable and volatile are antonyms.
346. d. Immoral and ethical are antonyms;
insufficient and ample are antonyms.
364. a. Prominent and conspicuous are synonyms;
gaunt and haggard are synonyms.
365. b. Outlandish and conservative are
antonyms; reserved and garrulous are
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347. a. Distance and proximity are antonyms; 366. c. Belief and doctrine are synonyms;
economical and prodigal are antonyms. hesitation and vacillation are synonyms.
348. b. Shocked and aghast are synonyms; skittish 367. b. Amateur and novice are synonyms;
and restive are synonyms. representative and proxy are synonyms.
349. a. Deprivation and affluence are antonyms; 368. c. Skyrocket and plummet are antonyms;
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capitulation and resistance are antonyms. diminish and augment are antonyms.
350. d. Dupe and deceive are synonyms; exculpate 369. a. Excitable and stoical are antonyms;
and absolve are synonyms. delighted and rankled are antonyms.
351. b. Ostracize and banish are synonyms; 370. c. A mendicant is a vagabond; a scavenger is a
consequence and repercussion are forager.
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synonyms. 371. d. Friendship and amity are synonyms;

352. d. Churlish and surly are synonyms; steadfast enmity and animosity are synonyms.
and resolute are synonyms. 372. b. Indiscernible and perceptible are antonyms;
353. c. Indirect and forthright are antonyms; incalculable and infinitesimal are
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unashamed and abashed are antonyms. antonyms.

354. d. Superlative and abysmal are antonyms; 373. c. Something that is veritable is actual;
atrocious and noble are antonyms. something that is specious is false.
355. a. If something is impending, it is imminent; 374. d. If you experience anxiety, you have
if something is calamitous, it is disastrous. trepidation; if you experience lethargy,
356. b. Implant and infuse are synonyms; you have lassitude.
inculcate and instill are synonyms.
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375. b. If you are absorbed, you are engrossed; if 392. c. Comprehensive means covering com-
you are bored, you are inured. pletely or broadly.
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376. a. Involvement and aloofness are antonyms; 393. b. To poach is to trespass on another’s prop-
clumsiness and finesse are antonyms. erty in order to steal fish or game.
377. b. Incoherent and articulate are antonyms; 394. d. To differentiate between two things is to
fluent and halting are antonyms. establish the distinction between them.
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378. c. Shiftless and lackadaisical are synonyms; 395. a. In the context of the sentence, sophisticated
hardworking and assiduous are synonyms. means having an up-to-date style or look.
379. a. Pert and lively are synonyms; impudent 396. b. Exempt means to be excused from a rule
and insolent are synonyms. or obligation.
380. b. Native and foreign are antonyms; 397. c. Finesse is skill, tact, and cleverness.
commonplace and exotic are antonyms. 398. c. To handle a baby gingerly would be
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381. d. Compassionate and insensitive are to handle it delicately and with great
antonyms; conceited and unassuming are caution.
antonyms.
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382. a. Characteristic and attribute are synonyms;
ingredient and component are synonyms.
383. d. Capricious and whimsical are synonyms;
shrewd and astute are synonyms.
399. c. A précis is a summary or abstract of a text.
400. d. Blasé means to be bored or unimpressed
by things after having seen or experienced
them too often.
401. b. The summit means the highest point.
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384. c. Gluttonous and abstemious are antonyms; 402. c. A musty odor is one that is stale or moldy.
complimentary and disparaging are 403. a. Solitude, a state of being alone, is some-
antonyms. thing a person who worked in a busy
385. a. If something is yielding, it is submissive; if office would crave.
something is tractable, it is amenable. 404. a. Accessible means capable of being reached
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405. d. Outmoded means no longer in style or no
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Completion 406. b. A quest is a search or pursuit of
something.
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386. d. Resolved means having reached a firm 407. d. Ingenious means marked by originality,
decision about something. resourcefulness, and cleverness in
387. a. A mishap is an unfortunate accident. conception.
388. d. Legitimate means in a manner conform- 408. a. An expressive person would be one who is
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ing to recognized principles or accepted open or emphatic when revealing opin-

rules or standards. ions or feelings.
389. b. Pummel means to pound or beat. 409. d. Favorably means graciously, kindly, or
390. d. Facilitate means to make easier or help to obligingly.
bring about. 410. d. Docile means easily led or managed.
391. c. Exemplify means to be an instance of or 411. c. Explicit means clearly defined or
serve as an example. delineated.
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412. d. Potable means fit for drinking. 431. a. A jovial hostess is one who is mirthful or
413. a. Encompassed in this context means consti- humorous.
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tuted or included. 432. a. Warily is a manner marked by keen cau-
414. b. Devised means to form new combinations tion, cunning, and watchful prudence.
or applications of ideas or principles; to 433. b. Confluence means a coming or flowing
plan or bring about. together, a meeting, or a gathering at one
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415. c. Quandary means a state of perplexity or point.
doubt. 434. c. A revocation is the act of recalling or
416. a. Precedence means designating something as annulling something, in this case a license.
more important than other things, a priority. 435. b. When something is inadvertently done, it is
417. c. Conspicuously means obvious to the eye or marked by an unintentional lack of care.
mind; attracting attention. 436. d. Requisite means essential or necessary.
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418. a. Monotonous means having a tedious 437. a. Delude means to mislead the mind; to
sameness. deceive.
trait.
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419. a. Portrayal means a representation or por-
420. c. Careen means to rush headlong or care-

lessly; to lurch or swerve while in motion.
421. d. Audibly means heard or the manner of
438. b. Reticent means inclined to be silent or
uncommunicative, reserved.
439. b. Precursor means something that comes
before.
440. b. Divulged means to take private informa-
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being heard. tion and make it public.
422. b. Voracious means having a huge appetite; 441. a. Abate means to decrease in force or inten-
ravenous. sity.
423. a. A rendezvous is a meeting or assembly that 442. c. Consummate means extremely skilled and
is by appointment or arrangement. experienced.
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424. b. Demographic data is information about 443. b. When a car goes out of control and skims
demography, the branch of knowledge along the surface of a wet road, it is
that deals with human populations. hydroplaning.
425. b. A maverick is a political independent, 444. d. A clairvoyant is someone who can per-
nonconformist, or free spirit. ceive matters beyond the range of ordi-
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426. b. Cryptic means mysterious, hidden, or nary perception.

enigmatic. 445. a. The word unearthly, a strange or frighten-
427. c. Frivolous means not worthy of serious ing sound, best describes the kind of
attention; of little importance. shriek that might be heard on Halloween
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428. a. Subsequent means following a specified night.

thing in order or succession. 446. d. A vortex is a whirlpool.
429. d. Accordance means to be in agreement or 447. b. A feasible project is capable of being done.
harmony. 448. b. Something that is iridescent displays a lus-
430. a. Burgeoning means emerging or new trous rainbow of colors.
growth. 449. c. To have rapport is to have mutual trust
and emotional affinity.
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450. d. A fervent voice is one that has great emo- 467. a. Razed means to flatten or demolish to the
tion or zest. ground, hence the districts mentioned in
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451. c. To retract something is to take it back or the passage would be leveled, or on a flat
disavow it. This is the term usually horizontal surface.
applied to disavowing something erro- 468. b. Fury describes the violence of the weather
neous or libelous printed in a newspaper. in the passage.
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452. c. Askance is to look with disapproval or dis- 469. d. The context clue is the word ancestors,
trust; scornfully. which indicates generations.
453. c. Obsolescence is the state of being outdated. 470. c. The word shiftless means lazy.
454. a. A prospectus is a published report of a 471. b. A grimace is the contortion of facial
business and its plans for a program or features.
offering. 472. d. It makes sense that a subordinate monkey
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455. d. Agrarian means having to do with agri- would be intimidated by a dominant one,
culture or farming. choice d.
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456. a. Copious means plentiful or abundant.
457. b. A deferment is a delay.
458. a. That which is scintillating is brilliant or
sparkling.
459. b. Succulents are plants that have leaves
473. c. Debris and radiation are both hazards;
choice c is the only possible answer.
474. a. Muscle atrophy and bone loss are exam-
ples of physical deterioration.
475. b. Although a muscle that atrophies may be
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specifically for storing water. weakened (choice c), the primary mean-
460. d. Puerile means to be like a child. ing of the word atrophy is to waste away.
461. b. A benevolent person is one who is charita- 476. b. The word ambiance refers to the distinc-
ble, giving. tive atmosphere surrounding a person or
462. d. Incumbent means the holder of any post place.
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or position. 477. a. The conjunction or tells you that you are

463. c. Assiduously means in a careful manner or looking for the opposite of ordinary or
with unremitting attention. traditional. To be quirky is to have a pecu-
464. d. To be recalcitrant is to be stubbornly liarity of behavior.
resistant. 478. a. A conglomerate is a commercial corpora-
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465. b. Judicious means to use or show good tion formed by merging a number of dif-
judgment; to be wise or sensible. ferent enterprises.
479. a. To be parasitic means to be living on or
dependent on a live animal or plant.
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480. a. The word lays is the key here. The only

Comprehension thing a bird would lay would be a collec-
tion of eggs.
466. b. From the context of the passage, only 481. d. To eject something is to throw it out force-
choice b describes the way a storm or fully or to expel it.
force of nature could create total 482. b. Composed is synonymous with comprised.
destruction.
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483. c. Breaking words into syllables is a type of 497. c. While voting is a duty (choice a) and a
strategy that could be used to understand responsibility (choice b), as a privilege, it is
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longer words. a right.
484. a. The old flag is symbolizing something that 498. b. Suffrage, in the context of this passage,
represents something else by association, means the right to vote in elections.
in this case that of British rule. 499. c. A battle cry is a motto.
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485. b. The passage is about the day Ghana 500. d. Based on the context clue in the sen-
gained its independence. To be independ- tence—and many will tell you they have
ent is to be autonomous. never voted—it can be determined that
486. b. Dexterity means that the hands are agile. deplorable means regrettable, wretched, or
487. a. The fact that the passage is a warning bad; something that is shameful.
points to choice a, which speaks of adverse 501. b. Chalky is a descriptive word often used in
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effects. the place of the word white. Eggs are not
488. d. To be allergic to something is to be sensi- made of chalk—choices a and d—and
tive to it.
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489. b. This choice—which means random or
haphazard—makes the most sense in the
context of the passage.
490. d. It is logical to deduce that unclear orders
there is nothing in the passage to suggest
that anyone tasted the albatross egg,
choice c.
502. c. Turbulent waters are those that have
been violently agitated or disturbed,
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by a doctor—in the form of medical tumultuous.
abbreviations—would call for 503. c. An assemblage of students is a gathering
clarification. of students.
491. b. Stout, bulky in figure, works best in the 504. a. Converged means to approach at an inter-
context of the passage. secting point.
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492. b. The author is describing Reed’s appear- 505. b. Palatial means of or like a palace.
ance in what is obviously an old-fash- 506. d. Memoirs are the accounts of personal
ioned style. experiences.
493. a. An extremity is the outermost portion of 507. b. To resign means to give up a position with
something. The boy’s limbs (arms and a formal notification.
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legs) have already been mentioned, so 508. d. Seceded means withdrawn from a mem-
hands and feet is the next most logical bership in an organization or alliance—
choice. in this case, the United States.
494. c. The context clues in this passage are the 509. c. Upheaval is violent disruption or upset.
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words luxury, burst, fire, and gold, all of 510. a. Budget cuts can be subject to controversy
which embody radiance. or disagreement.
495. a. The word pine immediately before the 511. c. Exorbitant expenses are those that are
phrase balm-of-Gilead and the phrase the inflated or excessive.
new hay immediately after makes choice a, 512. b. Retrospect means to review or think back
a plant, the most logical choice. on past events.
496. c. Night usually brings darkness.
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513. a. A consensus of opinion is one that is 531. c. Testimonials, in this case, are statements
reached in harmony or agreement. testifying to seemingly warmer winters.
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514. d. Budget cuts can diminish or destroy serv- 532. a. Depletion means a reduction or lessening
ices to the neediest groups of people. of the ice caps.
515. b. A prognosis, in this case, would be the pro- 533. d. Glaciers that are receding are withdrawing
jection of the economic future of our or moving back.
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cities. 534. a. Former years are years gone by.
516. b. Evident means to be apparent or obvious. 535. b. Salinity is the salt content of the oceans,
517. a. Urbane people are those who are sophisti- affected by the melting of fresh water ice
cated and refined. caps.
518. d. A sophisticated person would lend 536. d. Only invasive species would affect an
credence—credibility and confidence— entire ecosystem.
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to a subject. 537. b. In a domino effect, one element affects the
519. d. Uninspired reporting would be mediocre next in a chain reaction.
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or ordinary coverage.
520. a. A recapitulation is a summary or a repeti-
tion of information.
521. c. Incisive and insightful accounts would be
those that are perceptive or observant.
538. a. To be interdependent is to be mutually
dependent on another.
539. c. Melting ice caps get in the way, prevent, or
preclude bears from finding food.
540. b. Phases are distinct stages of development
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522. b. Cybernetics is the science of electrical that would occur in cycles.
systems. 541. c. Hastened means to speed up or accelerate.
523. c. Programs for a computer are called software. 542. a. When energy is consumed, it is used.
524. a. Monitors are video display terminals. 543. c. The atmosphere is the air surrounding the
525. d. A peripheral is an external component, earth.
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something that is lying outside the central 544. a. Mitigate means to moderate or reduce.
part. 545. d. Ramifications are consequences.
526. b. The Internet is a computer network made
up of smaller businesses and academic
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a form that can be transmitted, usually by
telephone. 546. b. Top grades would be earned.
528. a. E-mail is electronic mail that is sent via a 547. c. A sequel is a literary work that continues
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computer. the story of one written earlier.

529. c. A spreadsheet is a computer program that 548. a. Jostled means to be bumped, pushed, or
organizes data into rows and columns so brushed against.
that calculations or adjustments can be 549. d. Hover means to float or hang suspended
made. over or around one area.
530. b. An environmental problem is a dilemma 550. a. An excerpt is a passage or quote from a
that affects the natural world. book, article, or other publication.
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551. c. Rubble is synonymous with ruin. 572. a. Forthright means frank, direct, and
552. d. Durable means sturdy, not easily worn straightforward.
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out, or lasting a long time. 573. b. Instill means to introduce or cause to be
553. b. Allot means to assign or distribute by taken in.
shares or portions. 574. a. Plausible means to appear true, reason-
554. a. To sustain is to undergo or experience an able, or fair.
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ordeal or to suffer. 575. a. Proximity means nearness or closeness.
555. d. Anguish is great suffering, distress, or 576. b. A bonanza is a very valuable, profitable, or
pain. rewarding venture.
556. b. Resolute means to be bold, determined, or 577. c. An adage is a proverb or wise saying.
firm. 578. b. Plaudits can be applause or enthusiastic
557. a. Attributed is synonymous with credited to. praise or approval.
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558. b. Habituated means to become used to. 579. a. Preclude means to make impossible, pre-
559. a. Impart means to give or pass something vent, or shut out.
on to others.
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560. d. A ruse is an action designed to confuse or
mislead, a trick.
561. a. A veneer is a thin outer layer used for a
decorative appearance.
580. b. A vigil is a period of watchful attention,
especially at night.
581. b. A legendary character exists in legends
rather than in real life.
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562. d. Collaborate means to work together or with great respect.
with others. 583. b. Ungainly means to be clumsy, awkward,
563. b. A squabble is a quarrel and a more precise or unwieldy.
word than disagreement. 584. a. Banish means to drive away or expel.
564. c. To embellish is to add details to a story to 585. c. An articulate speaker would be one who
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make it more appealing. uses language effectively, clearly, and

565. c. Consume means to eat completely. forcefully.
566. a. Ecstatic means to be in a state of intense 586. c. Acme means high point.
joy or delight. 587. c. Infiltrate means to pass through or gain
567. c. An armistice is a temporary peace or halt entrance gradually or stealthily.
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in fighting. 588. a. A stoic person shows little feeling or

568. d. Ingredients would be incorporated to emotion.
make appetizing meals. 589. c. Fans would be disgruntled or discontented
569. a. Scenic byways describes the kind of road- about a cancellation.
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ways that would be part of a country 590. a. A shy five year old would experience
setting. trepidation—a state of alarm, dread, or
570. c. Flaunt means to display in a conceited or apprehension—in this situation.
offensive way. 591. b. Regale means to entertain agreeably.
571. d. Ostracized means to be excluded from a 592. b. Pivotal is the most essential or most vitally
group, banished, or sent away. important part, a turning point.
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593. a. A fallacy is a false notion or belief, an 613. b. Indiscriminate means without restraint or
error in thinking or reasoning. control.
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594. d. A pithy explanation is one that is short 614. c. To capitulate means to give up or
but full of meaning. surrender.
595. b. Vilification is slander, verbal abuse with 615. a. A disarming smile would tend to dispel
malicious intent. fear, get rid of unfriendliness or suspicion.
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596. c. Kindred spirits are people who are similar 616. d. A prodigy is someone who is young and
in nature. has extraordinary ability.
597. c. Whimsical characters are those that are 617. b. Veritable means actual, true, or real.
fanciful, playful, and unpredictable. 618. c. Milieu means the setting, surroundings,
598. b. A churlish response is one that shows poor or environment.
manners, is impolite, or rude. 619. d. Tractable means easily managed and easy
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599. b. Of all the choices, citadels describes the to deal with.
kind of fortress or commanding presence 620. c. To malinger means to pretend illness in
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of a college or university, as a citadel is a
kind of fortress or commanding presence.
600. d. Mercenary soldiers are soldiers who go to
war for monetary reasons.
601. b. Inert means to be lifeless, unable to move
order to avoid duty or work.
621. b. To be loquacious means to be very
talkative.
622. d. An epoch is a distinct period of time, an
era, or an age.
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604. a. Myriad means in very great numbers. 623. A bonanza is a source of great wealth or
605. d. To comply is to yield to a request or prosperity.
command. 624. An uncanny sense is one that is so keen it
606. a. To be incapacitated is to be deprived of seems unnatural.
strength or ability. 625. A grimace is a contortion made by the face
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607. b. To peruse means to read thoroughly and that shows disgust or contempt.
carefully. 626. To jeopardize is to place in danger of loss or
608. d. To bolster means to give support or to give damage.
a boost to. 627. Something that is indelibly implanted would
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609. c. To annul means to make ineffective or be impossible to remove or erase.

inoperative, to negate or void. 628. An acrid smell is pungent, bitter, or sharp.
610. b. Solicitous means to show concern or care. 629. Placid waters are calm, quiet, and undis-
611. a. Staid means quiet and subdued. turbed.
612. a. Prodigal means recklessly wasteful or 630. Something that is palatable is easily accepted.
extravagant, lavish. 631. A dilapidated house is one that has fallen
into disrepair or deterioration.
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633. To bequeath something is to leave or give it
to another. 651. a. magically
634. A supercilious manner is characterized by 652. d. insight
disdain or condescension. 653. b. sensitive
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635. A methodical person approaches work using 654. c. belief
methods, routines, or systems. 655. d. magazine
636. A cursory glance is performed quickly with- 656. a. breach
out attention to detail. 657. c. perceived
637. Tepid water is lukewarm. 658. a. shrivel
638. To ascertain means to discover with cer-
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659. b. situation
tainty. 660. c. clammy
639. A malevolent wind would have an evil or 661. a. superb
harmful effect.
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640. Nocturnal raids occur at night.
641. A clandestine meeting is one that is con-
642. Ruminations are acts of meditation and

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663.
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reflection. 667. c. magnificent
643. Platitudes are trite, banal remarks. 668. b. mechanical
644. To disperse food means to distribute it 669. d. illicit
widely. 670. a. inquiry
645. An amicable separation is one that is friendly 671. a. terminated
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and shows good will. 672. a. persecution

646. Magnanimous donations are extremely gen- 673. b. peculiar
erous and unselfish. 674. d. psychology
647. An urbane master of ceremonies is one who 675. d. license
is elegant and refined. 676. a. concise
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648. To exacerbate means to increase the severity 677. d. neighbor

of, in this case, traffic. 678. a. stabilize
649. To galvanize an audience means to electrify 679. c. irrelevant
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650. Sinuous movements are characterized by 681. a. commitment

many curves and turns. 682. c. ridiculous
683. d. anonymous
684. a. extraordinary
685. b. assurance
686. a. frequently
687. c. emphasis
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688. a. concede 728. a. delirious

689. d. aspirations 729. c. disseminate
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690. b. exercise 730. a. inundated
691. c. compatible 731. b. irresistible
692. a. skeptical 732. c. debris
693. b. commencement 733. b. inconspicuous
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694. d. supervisor 734. a. prosecuted
695. b. pneumonia 735. d. counterfeit
696. a. colossal 736. c. permissible
697. c. apparatus 737. d. symmetrically
698. b. bankruptcy 738. c. vaudeville
699. b. carburetors 739. a. vacuum
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700. d. incessant 740. d. accommodate
701. b. dilemma 741. a. meringue
702.
703.
704.
705.
706.
c. efficient
a. ameliorate
c. mortgage
c. aggravated
b. lieutenant
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743.
744.
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c. colleagues
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707. d. accompany 747. c. Adolescence
708. a. viewpoint 748. d. playwright
709. c. phenomena 749. a. kindergarten
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713. a. abscessed Chapter 11: Choose the
714. c. pageant Correct Homophone
715. d. parallel
716. b. fundamentally 751. b. Dessert is an after-dinner treat; a desert is
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717. d. biscuits an arid land.

718. c. beige 752. b. A council is a governing body; to counsel is
719. a. tonsillitis to give advice.
720. d. ukulele 753. a. Fair means equitable; a fare is a trans-
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721. d. excelled portation fee.

722. c. prerogative 754. c. Site refers to a place; cite means to refer to;
723. d. mysterious sight is the ability to see.
724. a. accustomed 755. c. By means near; bye is used to express
725. c. incorrigible farewell; buy means to purchase.
726. b. pasteurized 756. a. Fourth refers to the number four; forth
727. c. connoisseur means forward.
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757. b. Brakes are used for stopping vehicles; 773. c. A scent is a smell; sent is the past tense of
breaks means to destroy. send; and cent is a coin.
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758. b. Led is the past tense of the verb lead; the 774. b. Bare means devoid of; a bear is an animal.
noun lead means the foremost position or 775. a. It’s is the contraction for it is; its is a pos-
initiative. sessive pronoun.
759. c. There refers to a place; their is a possessive 776. b. Your is a possessive pronoun; you’re is a
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pronoun; they’re is a contraction for they contraction for you are.
are. 777. a. The air is the atmosphere enveloping the
760. a. A piece is a portion; peace means quiet. earth; an heir is a person who inherits the
761. c. A right is a privilege; to write is to put estate of another.
words on paper; a rite is a ceremonial 778. b. The stairs are a flight of steps; stares are
ritual. very intent gazes.
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762. b. Stationary means standing still; stationery 779. a. A plane is a winged vehicle; plain means
is writing paper. open or clear.
body tissues.
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763. a. Mussels are marine animals; muscles are
764. b. Passed is the past tense of pass; past means

a time gone by.
765. b. Reign means royal authority; rein means a
780. b. Course means path or class at school;
coarse means rough.
781. d. There are no mistakes.
782. a. The verb board means to get on an air-
plane; the noun board is a plank of wood
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strap as on a horse’s bridle; rain means or a group of advisors; the adjective bored
precipitation. means uninterested; the verb to bore
766. a. Lesson is something to be learned; lessen means to make a hole in or through.
means to reduce. 783. c. The verb to pore means to read attentively;
767. a. Waste means material that is rejected dur- the noun pore means a small opening; the
sc
ing a process; the waist is the middle of verb to pour means to dispense from a
the body. container.
768. b. Hear means to perceive sound with the 784. a. If someone is vain, he or she is excessively
ear; here is a location, place, or position. prideful; a weather vane is a moveable
769. c. Too means more than is needed or also; device that rotates to show the direction
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two is a number; to is a preposition that of the wind; a vein is a narrow channel,

refers to direction. like a blood vein or the vein in a leaf.
770. c. Eminent refers to a prominent person; 785. d. There are no mistakes.
imminent means something is about to 786. d. There are no mistakes.
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happen; immanent means existing in the 787. b. Capital means monetary assets; it also
mind. means the seat of government; or it can
771. a. A pair is a set of two things; a pear is a refer to the letters of the alphabet; capitol
fruit; and to pare is to peel. is a government building.
772. a. A principal is the head of a school; a 788. c. To grate means to cause irritation; great
principle is a belief or rule of conduct. means notably large or numerous.
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789. b. A plain is an expansive area of flat, treeless 816. b. yield

country; plain also means characterized 817. a. caffeine
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by simplicity; a plane is a tool used to 818. a. friendly
smooth wood. 819. b. grief
790. c. Whole means complete or all of one thing; 820. b. efficient
a hole is an opening. 821. b. conceited
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791. a. Morale refers to a condition or state of 822. a. achieve
confidence, cheerfulness, enthusiasm or 823. a. foreign
willingness to perform tasks; moral means 824. b. variety
good in character or a lesson from a story. 825. b. patient
826. b. quietly
827. a. chief
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795. a. bunches 835. b. illegible
796. b. strawberries 836. a. overrated
797. b. shelves 837. a. driving
798. b. boxes 838. a. suddenness
799. a. deer 839. b. dissatisfy
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801. b. sons-in-law 841. b. truly
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806. a. crises
807. b. turkeys 842. c. babies
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809. a. valleys 844. a. announcement

810. b. receive 845. c. literature
811. a. piece 846. b. servant
812. a. reign 847. d. no mistakes
813. a. neither 848. d. no mistakes
814. a. weight 849. a. association
815. b. deceive 850. a. villain
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852. c. testimony 892. a. adjournment
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854. d. no mistakes 894. c. tremendous
855. a. quantity 895. d. no mistakes
856. c. resistant 896. c. capitalization
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857. b. contradict 897. a. gnarled
858. b. reversal 898. b. parenthesis
859. c. tyranny 899. d. no mistakes
860. d. no mistakes 900. c. sonnet
861. a. ravenous 901. a. depot
862. a. phenomenal 902. a. prescribe
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863. b. temperature 903. b. personnel
864. c. athletic 904. d. no mistakes
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870. b. finality 910. a. column
871. d. no mistakes 911. b. bulletin
872. a. religious 912. c. embassy
873. d. no mistakes 913. d. no mistakes
874. b. delinquent 914. d. no mistakes
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875. c. forecast 915. b. questionnaire

876. d. no mistakes 916. c. zenith
877. a. righteous 917. a. pungent
878. a. sincerely 918. a. wrestle
879. b. vacancy 919. c. hygienic
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880. c. bankruptcy 920. b. carburetor

882. c. campaign 922. b. illegal
883. b. respiration 923. a. colossal
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884. a. potato 924. b. corrosive

885. b. rehearsal 925. c. gymnast
886. c. fascinated 926. a. dissatisfied
887. a. destructive 927. a. probably
888. c. dissolve 928. d. no mistakes
889. d. no mistakes 929. a. sensible
890. b. forfeit 930. a. captain
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933. c. unfortunately 969. a. embarrassed
935. a. velvet 971. b. management
936. b. truly 972. b. neighbor
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937. c. cemetery 973. c. symmetrical
939. a. sarcasm 975. c. procedures
940. b. lovely 976. b. immediately
941. c. publicity 977. c. February
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943. b. military 979. d. no mistakes
944. a. acknowledge 980. a. sophomore
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951. d. no mistakes 987. b. irrational
952. a. elegant 988. d. no mistakes
953. a. thriftiness 989. a. secretary
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955. b. polar 991. b. acquaintance

956. b. resemblance 992. d. no mistakes
957. a. soothe 993. a. notorious
958. d. no mistakes 994. c. pamphlet
959. b. quarreled 995. c. silhouette
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960. c. pronunciation 996. c. irreparably

961. b. principal 997. a. burglaries
962. a. schedule 998. d. no mistakes
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964. d. no mistakes 1000. b. immoral

965. a. scissors 1001. a. tariff
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