The word "prime" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.

A. principal B. complex C. general D. recent

The word "incised" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. burned B. cut C. framed D. baked
The word "yield" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. imitate B. produce C. revise D. contrast
The word "obligation" in paragraph 4 could best be replaced by ________.
A. promise B. relationship C. guarantee D. debt
The word "deterrent" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. fine B. penalty C. incentive D. discouragement
The word “haphazardly” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. logically B. randomly C. greedily D. roughly
The word “fleeting” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. intractable B. durable C. selective D. brief
The word “indiscriminately” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____________.
C. in an unexpected way D. in an unplanned way
A. in a planned way B. in an expected way
The word “aversion” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. dislike B. willingness C. affection D. approval
The word “fugitives” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______
A. Leaders B. old men C. runaways D. brave ones
The word “elude” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______
A. avoid B. follow C. find D. assist
The word "drastic" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) widespread (B) radial (C) progressive (D) risky
The word "extracted" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) located (B) preserved (C) removed (D) studied
The word "instances" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) methods (B) processes (C) cases (D) reasons
The word "entombed" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) crushed (B) trapped (C) produced (D) excavated
 The word “incriminated” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. investigated B. blamed C. eliminated D. produced

The word “strived” in the passage is closest in meaning to

A. failed B. tried C. experimented D. studied
The phrase “occupy the spotlight” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. receive the most attention C. conquer territory
B. go the furthest D. lighten the load
The word “diverse” is closest in meaning to
(A) small (B) varied (C) wild (D) particular
The word “ensures” is closest in meaning to
(A) guarantees(B) proves (C) teaches (D) assumes

The word “suitably” is closest in meaning to

(A) willingly (B) moderately (C) appropriately (D) emotionally
The phrase “affectional tie” is closest in meaning to
(A) cognitive development (B) emotional attachment
(C) psychological need (D) behavioral change

The word "enhance" in line 2 is closest in meaning to...........

A. encourage B. resist C. increase D. reveal
The description of the prey's movement as "zigzag" suggests that the movement is.......
A. reliable B. fast C. constant D. unpredictable
The word "alarmed" in line 18 is closest in meaning to..........
A. moving B. selected C. frightened D. exhausted
The phrase "in particular" in line 20 is closest in meaning to...........
A. especially B. with difficulty C. expertly D. frequently
What does the word ‘barraged’ mean?
A. manipulated B. bombarded C. impressed D. obsessed
What does the word ‘cadaverous’ mean?
A. extremely pale and thin B. energetic and enthusiastic
C. dangerous D. skeptical
What does the word ‘hierarchy’ mean?
A. methodology B. hypothesis C. ideology D. system
The word "exercise" in line 16 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. utilize B. consider C. design D. defend
The word "elicit" in line 19 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. compose B. rule out C. predict D. bring out
The word "probe" in line 27 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. explore B. influence C. analyze D. apply
The word “cherished” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______
A. defined B. agreed on C. prized D. set up
The word “fuse” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______
A. explore B. unite C. evolve D. react
The word “fragile” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. involuntary B. poorly planned C. inefficient D. easily broken
The word “stimulating” in line 6 is closest in meaning to

A. helping B. changing C. promoting D. influencing

The word “schedules” in line 23 is closest in meaning to:

A. safety procedures B. employees

C. timetables D. railroad tracks

The word “stable” in line 26 is closest in meaning to

A. fixed B. supportive C. reliable D. sound

The word “surpassed” in line 30 is closest in meaning to

A. exceeded B. beaten C. overtaken D. equalled

The phrase “academic responsibilities” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ___.
A. learning duties B. training skills C. caring professions D. teaching methods

The word “moderate” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to “______”.

A. not high B. unlimited C. not steady D. sensible

The phrase “jump-off point” is closest meaning to

A. a bridge across a river B. a point of departure
C. a gathering place D. a trading post

The word “practice” is closest in meaning to _______.

A. exercise B. belief C. deed D. training

What does the word “sensitive” means?

A. responding B. cautious C. logical D. friendly
The word “motto” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. reference B. value C. meaning D. belief

The word “cruise” could best be replaced by _______.

A. travel at a constant speed B. stay in communication
C. function without problems D. remain still

The word 'remote' in paragraph 5 could be best replace by:

A. isolated B. crowded C. attractive D. alone
The word 'underway' in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to:
A. permanent B. complete C. beneficial D. in progress

The word “critical” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. indecisive B. inessential C. dynamic D. important

The word “soothe” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______.

A. worsen B. reduce C. weaken D. relieve

The word “pursue” in paragraph 4 mostly means ______.

A. be involved in something B. improve or develop something
C. try to achieve something D. find out about something
According to the first paragraph, the broadest definition of "literacy" is...
A. The ability to analyze literature
B. The ability comprehend basic cultural cues
C. The ability to read and write
D. The ability to compose poetry
The word “exerts” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. mixes with B. brings into use
C. infers from D. connects with
The word “imperceptible” in the last paragraph could best be replaced by
A. not noticeable B. difficult to explain
C. not generally known D. not able to be said
The word "incorporated" in the sixth paragraph is closest in meaning to________________
A. inverted B. infused C. integrated D.interbred

The word “Advocates” is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A. Proponents B. Inspectors C. Consumers D. Merchants
The word “stubby” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to__________
A. long and thin B. underdeveloped C. short and thick D. powerful
The word “integral” in line 1 is closest in meaning to
A. essential B. additional C. important D. beautifying
The word “elegant” is closes in meaning to ________.
A. beautiful B. ornamental C. colorful D. refined
The word “denoted” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. promoted B. facilitated C. developed D. signified
The phrase devoid of in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. consisting of B. hidden by C. except for D. lacking in
The word “reputation” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. obscurity B. renown C. difference D. stability
The word “undisputed” in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by __________.
A. questionable B. doubtful C. undeniable D. unacknowledged
The word “barriers” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______
A. challenges B. problems C. difficulties D. limits

The phrase “make inroads into” in the passage can be best replaced with _____.
A. make progress in B. celebrate achievement in
C. succeed in taking D. take the chance in
Make inroads into something: start to have an effect on something; succeed in something

Which of the following is closest in meaning to “frigid” in paragraph 1?

A. extremely cold B. easily broken C. quite harsh D. lukewarm
The word “prone” in the passage is closest meaning to
A. inclined B. experienced C. recognized D. associated
The word “masculine” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. impressive B. manly C. caring D. secure
The word "counteract" in the last paragraph could be best replaced by________ .
A. promote B. inspire C. encourage D. frustrate
Counteract (v) to do something to prevent the harmful effects of something else
The word "bartering" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. producing B. exchanging C. transporting D. loading
The phrase "charged with" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. passed on B. experienced at C. interested in D. assigned to
The word “ingeniously” in the first paragraph could be replaced by _______.
A. cleverly B. successfully C. intentionally D. rapidly
The word “mundane” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. complicated B. ordinary C. time-consuming D. simple
Which phrase is closest in meaning to the word “restrained” in paragraph 2?
A. put in prison B. in handcuffs C. without education D. with self-control
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to the word “enhanced” in paragraph 3?
A. made the best of B. increased C. reduced D. made worse
The word “contemporary” in the 1st paragraph means that the history was
A. informative B. thoughtful
C. written at that time D. faultfinding
The word “celebratory” in the 2nd paragraph means that the writings referred to ________
A. related to parties B. religious
C. serious D. full of praise
The word “representative” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _________
A. typical B. satisfied
C. supportive D. distinctive
The word precocity in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. strong interest B. advanced skill C. good luck D. personal style
The word predisposed in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. inclined B. gifted C. pushed D. amused

Which of the following has similar meaning to the word “contaminants” in the second
paragraph?
A. pollutants B. rushes C. sea water D. vapor
The phrase “the hard way” in paragraph 5 is mostly means…………
A. by working very hard C. through personal experience
B. by having expectations of others D. through doing things again and again
The word “mechanisms” in paragraph 1 is most likely ________.
A. machines B. motions
C. methods D. materials
The word “benign” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. harmless B. beneficial C. ferocious D. spectacular
The expression “in concert” in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by ________.
A. as a chorus B. with other musicians C. as a cluster D. in a
performance
Be in concert (with someone/something): working together with someone/something

The underlined phrase ‘in their infancy’ is CLOSEST in meaning to_____

A. description of events B. the time when a child is small
C. their imagination D. early development
The word ‘anecdotes’ in paragraph 2 refers to___
 A. achievement B. capabilities C. personal stories D. philosophy
The word ‘perplexed’ in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. defeated B. interested C. puzzled D. occupied
The word ‘preposterous’ in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.

A. unbelievable B. inadequate C. limited D. creative

The word “premised” is closest in meaning to which of the followings?
A. fixed B. based C. centered D. performed
The word “merge” in the passage is closest in meaning to ___________.
(A) expand (B) separate (C) straighten out (D) combine
The word “relics” in the passage is closest in meaning to _________.
(A) remains (B) sites (C) requirements (D) sources
Which is the closest in meaning to ‘to glare’?
A. to glower B. to caress C. despise D. wonder
Which is the closest in meaning to ‘simultaneously’?
A. all again B. all at once C. once and for all D. once too often
Which word/phrase can be a substitution for “the hoi polloi”?
A. the eliete B. the mass media C. ordinary people D. the showbitz
The word ‘scrounging’ is closest in meaning to.....
A. seeking B. demanding C. begging D. training
The word “gap” is closest in meaning to _____.
A. opening B. flower C. mouth D. tree
The word "robust" is closest in meaning to _____.
A. strong B. colorful C. unusual D. sharp
The word range in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____
A. territory B. control C. history D. shelter
The word patches in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ____
A. dark places B. family group C. warm spots D. small areas

The phrase “occupy the spotlight” in the passage is closest in meaning to

A. receive the most attention C. conquer territory
B. go the furthest D. lighten the load
The word “strived” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. failed B. tried C. experimented D. studied
The word “incriminated” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. investigated B. blamed C. eliminated D. produced
The word "evacuate" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning
A evade B. vacate C. abscond D. forestall
The word "inflated" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. lifted B. expanded C. extended D. assembled
The word "wreckage" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. damage B. prosperity C. material D. wreck
The word ‘serve’ in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to
A. investigate B. ignore C. refrain D. perform
The word ‘awesome’ in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. trivial B. average C. wondrous D. autumnal
The phrase ‘ward off’ in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. comply B. occupy C. avoid D. illuminate
The ‘carnage’ refers to the __________.
A. number of animals killed by hunters
B. number of prey animals killed by predators
C. number of people killed by lions
D. amount of food eaten by all species
The ‘prejudice’ has lead to __________
A. errors in the reasoning of biologists
B. false ideas about animals in Africa
C. doubt in the mind of the author
D. incorrect assumptions on the part of geologists
The word “envisioned” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. imagined B. required C. represented D. tested
The word “impetus” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. stimulus B. hope C. disappointment D. argument
The word “intimidating” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
A. satisfying B. thrilling C. thriving D. frightening
The word “intrusive” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
A. annoying B. disappointing C. hilarious D. unanimous
The word “demise” in line 10 is closest in meaning to
A. change B. recovery C. help D. death
The writer uses the phrase a rank-and-yank appraisal system to refer to___
A. an acceptance of poor performers at high levels.
B. promotion that is too rapid.
C. changing the recruiting strategy of a company.
D. insufficient investment in personal development.
The word "antecedent" is closest in meaning to
A. predecessor B. format C. imitation D. component
The word "drastic" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) widespread (B) radial (C) progressive (D) risky
The word "entombed" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) crushed (B) trapped (C) produced (D) excavated
Entomb (v) /ɪnˈtuːm/ bury or cover something by something so that it cannot get out or be seen