Synonym and Antonym 17

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PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)

Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part
in each of the following sentences.
21. The politician promised to be candid, but we wondered.
A. open and frank B. sweet C. discreet D. casual
22. The cake was heavenly so I asked for more.
A. out-of-this-world B. edible C. in the sky D. cheap
23. Chimpanzees are frequently used as stand-ins for human beings in experiments.
A. partners B. models C. stand-bys D. substitutes
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
part in each of the following sentences.
24. The consequences of the typhoon was disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. physical B. severe C. beneficial D. damaging
25. Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organization ( WTO) has promoted its trade relations with
other countries.
A. balance B. restricted C. expanded D. boosted
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21. You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty.
A. punishment B. loss C. charge D. offense
22. We want to recruit the brightest and the best. If you think you fit the bill, fill in an application form today.
A. are able to pay the bill B. are suitable C. are of the right size D. are excellent
23. I am available for an interview all afternoons, except on Tuesday because I am doing a computer course
to improve my typing skills.
A. willing B. free C. impatient D. longing
24. It's discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A. impolite B. polite C. unacceptable D. rude
25. One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other.
A. unaware B. supportive C. intolerant D. tired
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21. Advanced students need to be aware of the importance of collocation.
A. of high level B. of great improvement C. of high position D. of great progress
22. Do Binh was late and the teacher was furious with him.
A. sympathetic B. satisfied C. extremely angry D. considerate
23. The realization of how little work I'd done for the exams brought me back down to Earth.
A. motivated me to start again B. exhausted me
C. failed me D. cut me down
24. After hearing the news of the defeat, she told supporters not to be downhearted.
A. high-spirited B. annoyed C. vexed D. over-stretched
25. I had to pay through the nose to get a ticket to the final game at My Dinh.
A. be a skinflint B. be on the sale C. buy at a bargain D. be a spendthrift
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21. In spite of her embarrassment before Rodya's urgent and challenging look, she could not deny herself
that satisfaction.
A. demanding B. hard C. difficult D. curious
22. The restaurant entices more and more customers with its cozy interior and special daily events.
A. attract B. free C. refuse D. convince
23. My head teacher has grave doubts as to whether I would pass my university entrance examination. I
myself feel so worried.
A. personal B. serious C. private D. specific
24. Driver are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.
A. easy to find B. difficult to access C. unlikely to happen D. impossible to reach
25. We managed to get to school on time despite the heavy rain.
A. earlier than a particular moment B. later than expected
C. early enough to do something D. as long as expected
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21. I only have time to tell you the main idea of it, not the details.
A. fist B. gist C. twist D. list
22. A US man with a large online following in Vietnam has caused widespread anger, and faces possible
criminal charges, over a Facebook post thought to have insulted a military hero.
A. embarrassed B. offended C. confused D. depressed
23. Jack persisted in attempting to convince his employers to use more technology and fewer people.
A. endured B. remained C. repeated D. insisted
24. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. hostile B. inapplicable C. futile D. amicable
25. My first impression of her was her impassive face.
A. respectful B. emotional C. solid D. fractious
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21. He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.
A. genuine B. counterfeit C. cheap D. unattractive
22. Computer models help to determine whether a particular area is likely to flood.
A. make up B. take over C. put up D. find out
23. Let’s wait for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. enter B. arrive C. visit D. return
24. The doctor asked John to exhale slowly.
A. inhale B. move in C. enter D. move out
25. The soldier was demoted for improper behavior.
A. promoted B. lowered C. resigned D. let off
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21. The fourth year sociology class was a homogeneous group of university students.
A. unrelated B. uniform C. distinguishable D. dreary
22. We do not whistle or clap our hands to get the person’s attention. That is considered impolite and even
rule.
A. offensive B. polite C. informal D. terrific
23. Could you take care of our children while I go away?
A. look like B. look after C. look for D. look at
24. My neighbors are really tight with money. They hate throwing away food, don’t eat at restaurant, and
always try to find the best price.
A. to spend money too easily B. to not like spending money
C. to not know the value of money D. to save as much money as possible
25. We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday the next day.
A. relaxed and comfortable B. at ease and refreshed
C. upset and disappointed D. sad and depressed
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21. He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. steers me B. irritates me C. moves me D. frightens me
22. Everyone is hoping and praying that lasting peace will eventually come to the area.
A. durable B. ongoing C. temporary D. enduring
23. Before you begin the exam paper, always read the instructions carefully.
A. orders B. answers C. rules D. directions
24. Traffic congestion in big cities deters many people from using their private cars at peak hours.
A. prohibits B. protects C. encourages D. limits
25. These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access
information online.
A. regularly B. attentively C. occasionally D. selectively
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PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)

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