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

The word “excruciating” in the fourth paragraph can best be replaced by _________
A. painless B. discerning C. piercing D. powerful
Excruciating = piercing: đau khổ
In paragraph 2, “negated” is closest in meaning to _____.
A. made possible B. made ineffective C. reduced D. paid for
The author uses the word "marital" to indicate that the problems are related to ________.
A. money B. laws C. pregnancy D. marriage
What does the writer mean with the idiom “hit the big time”?
A. take pride B. be famous C. be successful D. strike luck
The word “irrevocably” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. permanently B. immeasurably C. irreconcilably D. abundantly
The author uses the phrase “superficially prosaic” to mean
A. described in informal prose B. seemingly boring and unimaginative
C. useful for travelers who enjoy a change D. potentially uncovered in a box of photos
The word “untenable” in the passage 3 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. complex B. untrustworthy C. obscure D. indefensible
The word "retribution" in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
A.criticism B. rejection C. revenge D. anger
The word “comb” in paragraph 3 most probably means ______.
A. run B. manage C. search D. create
The word "bolstered” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. energized B. reinforced C. inspired D. represented
The word "accentuate" in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by _____ .
A. consolidate B. embolden C. actualize D. highlight
Accentuate (v) emphasize something and make it easier to notice
The word “unwind” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. relax B. luxuriate C. untwine D. lounge
The word “supervision” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. domination B. custody C. leadership D. guidance
The word "primitive" in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. unsafe B. unknown C. inexpensive D. undeveloped
The phrase "on the threshold of" in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. in need of B. in place of
C. at the start of D. with the purpose of
The phrase "wither away" in line 2 is closest in meaning to____________.
A. split B. rot C. perish D. shrink
The word "susceptible" could be best replaced by____________.
A. condemned B. vulnerable C. allergic D. suggestible
What does “putrid” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. bad-smelling B. rare C. prestigious D. numerous
The word “excavating” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. digging out B. extending C. destroying D. covering up
The phrase “tentatively identified” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to______.
A. identified after careful study B. identified without certainty
C. occasionally identified D. easily identified
The word "adulation" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to.......
A. excessive admiration B. deserved attention
C. considerable controversy D. unrealistic expectation
The word "rudimentary" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A.superior B.original C.basic D.technical

The word “gloom-and-doom” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by ___________.
A. hopeless B. interesting C. cheerful D. strange
The word “paralyzed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A. disabled B. unaffected C. inaccessible D. undecided
The word “defends” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. encourages B. protects C. feeds D. pretends
The word "henceforth" in line 11 is closest in meaning to
A. in the end B. for a brief period C. from that time on D. on occasion
The word "immutable" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
A. unmatched B. irregular C. unnecessary D. unchangeable
The word “invariably” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. doubtfully B. certainly C. variously D. changeably

Invariably (adv) always, without fail, certainly

The word "insulation" in paragraph 3 mostly means ________ .
A. systems that protect buildings from the sun's rays
B. materials that prevent heat loss and absorption
C. devices that monitor changes in temperature
D. panels that convert solar energy into electricity
The word “correspondingly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_________.
A. unpredictably B. interestingly C. similarly D. unusually
What does Tom mean by the phrase “on the up” in paragraph 5?
A. becoming better understood B. getting more practice
C. getting easier for people D. becoming more popular
The word "jolting" is closest in meaning to
A. unknown B. predicted C. shocking D. illuminating
The word "magnitude" is closest in meaning to __________.
A. extent B. carelessness C. concern D. determination
Which of the following can best replace "in flux" ?
A. producing B. increasing C. changing D. breaking
The word "embedded” is closest in meaning to……
A. integrated B. isolated C generated D. manufactured
The word "grip" is closest in meaning to ……
A. wealth B. power C. success D. range of branches
Which of the following words can best replace the word “anchored in” in the third paragraph?
A. conflicted with B. attached to C. accustomed to D. connected with
The word “deteriorate” in the fifth paragraph can be best replaced by ________.
A. worsen B. reduce C. devastate D. decline