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Basic English Vocabulary UK MCQ

1.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The only ________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.

Answer

Correct Answer: distinguishable

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2.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.
The _________ poet, knowing his death was _________, struggled to finish his final ode.

Answer

Correct Answer: eminent/imminent

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3.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity

Answer

Correct Answer: Obdurate

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4.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. She launched her new line of handbags _________ a fanfare of publicity.

Answer

Correct Answer: amid

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5.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. We fully expect Elizabeth to FOIST her work on us and disappear for the weekend as usual.

Answer

Correct Answer: Force upon; palm off

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6.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Dan was a nice bloke, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.

Answer

Correct Answer: Excessively talkative about trivial topics

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7.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Marilyn conveyed a BLITHE indifference to the troubles that mounted around her.

Answer

Correct Answer: Carefree; heedless

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8.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. The crafty spy gave a ____________ name to the hotel clerk.

Answer

Correct Answer: fictitious

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9.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. Sally was greatly __________ when I said I didn't like redheads.

Answer

Correct Answer: piqued

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10.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below. Rachel knew that she'd soon be living in ___________ circumstances unless she got her financial problems ____________ out immediately.

Answer

Correct Answer: straitened/straightened

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11.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Poverty is RIFE in the rural areas of our county, where one in three families receives some assistance.

Answer

Correct Answer: Prevalent

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12.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top client.

Answer

Correct Answer: Dearth

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13.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.

Answer

Correct Answer: Disdainful

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14.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will _________ that the cheque is posted today.

Answer

Correct Answer: assure/ensure

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15.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. His son's group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.

Answer

Correct Answer: Harmful

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16.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. Though he didn't win the advertising account, Sal made a __________ presentation that he can be proud of.

Answer

Correct Answer: creditable

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17.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. Our solicitors have informed us that whilst the new tax laws will not __________ our business directly, they may have an adverse _________ on the spending power of our clients.

Answer

Correct Answer: affect/effect

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18.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The community theatre troupe faced one problem after another, so it was no surprise that their season ended in a DEBACLE.

Answer

Correct Answer: Complete failure; breaking up

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19.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to her children.

Answer

Correct Answer: Expression of disapproval or blame

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20.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The despot's MINIONS were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.

Answer

Correct Answer: Sycophants; servile followers

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21.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.
I can _________ all the terms of the lease for the flat _________ the one about not allowing pets.

Answer

Correct Answer: accept/except

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22.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. Agatha RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the affair.

Answer

Correct Answer: Pondered

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23.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. These artists really IMBUE their work with a spirit of profound freedom.

Answer

Correct Answer: Fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality

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24.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what's in store for him and his family.

Answer

Correct Answer: Omen; forerunner

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25.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. We expected the waiter to shoo us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry, but he turned out to be quite jolly and __________.

Answer

Correct Answer: complaisant

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26.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Alicia, who loved both men equally and wanted to hurt neither, found herself in quite a QUANDARY over which one she should choose.

Answer

Correct Answer: Puzzling predicament

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27.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. Roger might be more AMENABLE to your ideas if you presented them without sneering.

Answer

Correct Answer: Willing to accept

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28.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE of normality.

Answer

Correct Answer: Outward appearance

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29.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The soldier's EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.

Answer

Correct Answer: Admirable

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30.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.

Answer

Correct Answer: Empathetic

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31.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked towards me on the dark and __________ path.

Answer

Correct Answer: tortuous

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32.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.

Answer

Correct Answer: Shrivelled

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33.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. This experiment was designed to ___________ certain behaviours from the test subjects.

Answer

Correct Answer: elicit

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34.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team's INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.

Answer

Correct Answer: Laziness

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35.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. It would BEHOVE you to show a little more respect to the judge and jury who are deciding your case.

Answer

Correct Answer: Be worthwhile or proper for; be incumbent upon

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36.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she received from her host family.

Answer

Correct Answer: Blunt or rude in manner of speech

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37.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep.

Answer

Correct Answer: Smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding

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38.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. Oscar, who did not possess a discerning __________, preferred hotdogs to steak.

Answer

Correct Answer: palate

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39.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.
The skilful candidate's ____________ speech was delightful to listen to, but failed to explain how he would achieve the ___________ goals of peace and prosperity.

Answer

Correct Answer: illusive/elusive

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40.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.
It's a good thing you're so _________ at paperwork, because you'll need to fill out hundreds of forms to __________ a child.

Answer

Correct Answer: adept/adopt

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41.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively

Answer

Correct Answer: Fulminate

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42.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
RILE

Answer

Correct Answer: Placate

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43.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Running around barefoot in the snow will only EXACERBATE your flu symptoms.

Answer

Correct Answer: Aggravate; worsen

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44.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. 
adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense

Answer

Correct Answer: Envious

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45.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness

Answer

Correct Answer: Efficacy

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46.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. 
adj. Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning

Answer

Correct Answer: Analogous

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47.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

PRETENTIOUS

Answer

Correct Answer: Modest

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48.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
NONCHALANT

Answer

Correct Answer: Courageous

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49.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. 
adj. Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular group

Answer

Correct Answer: Esoteric

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50.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. 
n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner

Answer

Correct Answer: Panache

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51.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. 
n. Local or provincial dialect


 

Answer

Correct Answer: Patois

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52.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. 
ADVERSE

Answer

Correct Answer: Favourable

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53.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. 
n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary

Answer

Correct Answer: Sinecure

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54.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. 
ITINERANT

Answer

Correct Answer: Permanent

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55.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. 
LASSITUDE

Answer

Correct Answer: Vigour

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56.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. 
REFUTE

Answer

Correct Answer: Support

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57.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. 
adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull

Answer

Correct Answer: Torpid

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58.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. 
adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable

Answer

Correct Answer: Irascible

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59.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. 
The journalist denied that he had any PRURIENT interest in the politician's private life, but his titillating articles seemed to indicate otherwise.  

Answer

Correct Answer: Overly curious about the sexual behaviour of others

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60.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITALLETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. 

The recent shenanigans in the town square went against all PRECEPTS of decency.

Answer

Correct Answer: Rules for action or behaviour

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61.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To impose with authority; urge strongly

Answer

Correct Answer: Enjoin

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62.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. 
The diplomats, who have been accused of DUPLICITY by their respective countries, have been removed from their posts.

Answer

Correct Answer: Deceitfulness; double-dealing

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63.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. 
AVARICE

Answer

Correct Answer: Generosity

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64.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. 
MITIGATE

Answer

Correct Answer: Intensify

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65.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias _____________ her hair colour.

Answer

Correct Answer: complemented

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66.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.
The workers were allowed to ___________ down once they'd ________ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet ___________ down.

Answer

Correct Answer: lie/laid/lain

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67.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope

Answer

Correct Answer: Sectarian

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68.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. 
She entered the ballroom on the arm of a DEBONAIR young man.

Answer

Correct Answer: Charming and elegant

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69.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
Who has the power to _________ out justice to the citizens of this country?

Answer

Correct Answer: mete

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70.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

Although _________ wanted to keep the boat all to _________, I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and _________.

Answer

Correct Answer: I/me/I

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71.

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. 
The plots of all her novels just seem to MEANDER along, to the point where I can't follow the storyline or figure out who's who.

Answer

Correct Answer: Take a winding or indirect course

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72.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.
Mr Winthrop was dismayed to discover that his wilful young wife __________ her wealth and __________ the law at every opportunity.

Answer

Correct Answer: flaunted/flouted

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73.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. 
n. The act or fact of lessening; reduction

Answer

Correct Answer: Diminution

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74.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. 
INORDINATE

Answer

Correct Answer: Reasonable

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75. Which is the best definition for "feign"??

Answer

Correct Answer: pretend

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76. What do you call an instance of turning something aside from its course?

Answer

Correct Answer: Diversion

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77. Which of the following is a synonym for "stream"?

Answer

Correct Answer: bourn

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78. Which is the best definition for "enervate"?

Answer

Correct Answer: to weaken

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79. Her oleaginous attitude toward the owner contrasted sharply with her typical manner. "Oleaginous" most nearly means ...

Answer

Correct Answer: ingratiating

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80. Which is the edge of a road or sidewalk?

Answer

Correct Answer: kerb

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81. Shakespeare's sobriquet is "the Bard." "Sobriquet" most nearly means ...

Answer

Correct Answer: epithet

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82. Which is the best definition for "ingenuous"?

Answer

Correct Answer: trusting, naive

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83. Which is the best definition for "sedulous"?

Answer

Correct Answer: careful, effortful

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84. I love to go on road trips. But I prefer to ride pillion on the _______.

Answer

Correct Answer: motorbike

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85. Which of the following is an antonym to "attenuate"?

Answer

Correct Answer: enhance

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86. Which is the best definition for "tyro"?

Answer

Correct Answer: beginner

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87. Legerdemain is the key element in a magician's bag of tricks. "Legerdemain" most nearly means ...

Answer

Correct Answer: sleight of hand

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88. Which is the best definition for "deracinate"?

Answer

Correct Answer: uproot

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89. Which is the best definition for "impecunious"?

Answer

Correct Answer: penniless

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90. Which of the following is the best definition of circuitous?

Answer

Correct Answer: indirect

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91. Which of the following is an antonym to "spendthrift"?

Answer

Correct Answer: miser

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92. Which is the best definition for "laconic"?

Answer

Correct Answer: sparing with words

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93. Which is the best definition for "inchoate"?

Answer

Correct Answer: partially formed

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94. Which of the following is an antonym to "boon"?

Answer

Correct Answer: bane

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95. The first step is to solve for the abscissa. "Abscissa" most nearly means ...

Answer

Correct Answer: x-coordinate

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96. Which is the best definition for "fatuous"?

Answer

Correct Answer: silly, incorrect

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97. The baby is crying. May be she needs a _______ change.

Answer

Correct Answer: nappy

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98. Which is the best definition for "saturnine"?

Answer

Correct Answer: serious, gloomy

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99. Wolves roam on the taiga. "Taiga" most nearly means ....

Answer

Correct Answer: subarctic forest

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100. Which of the following is a synonym for "carried"?

Answer

Correct Answer: borne

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101. Which of the following is a type of fabric?

Answer

Correct Answer: faille

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102. Which of the following is an antonym to "barren"?

Answer

Correct Answer: fecund

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103. Which is the best definition for "recidivist"?

Answer

Correct Answer: one who reoffends

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104. Which of the following means "bring up for discussion"?

Answer

Correct Answer: broach

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105. Which is the best definition for "dotage"?

Answer

Correct Answer: old age

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106. Which of the following is a geographic feature?

Answer

Correct Answer: bight

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107. Bringing up religion at the party would have been impolitic. "Impolitic" most nearly means ...

Answer

Correct Answer: unwise

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108. Which is the best definition for "ossify"?

Answer

Correct Answer: to become inflexible

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109. Which of the following is an editing mark?

Answer

Correct Answer: caret

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110. Which of the following is an antonym to "compulsory"?

Answer

Correct Answer: voluntary

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111. The youngsters' argot was incomprehensible to the rest of us. "Argot" most nearly means ...

Answer

Correct Answer: secret language

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112. Which of the following is a tool?

Answer

Correct Answer: auger

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113. He had no patience for a caitiff soldier. "Caitiff" most nearly means ....

Answer

Correct Answer: cowardly

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114. Which of the following is the best definition of "thrifty"?

Answer

Correct Answer: frugal

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115. The boss would only adumbrate next year's strategy. "Adumbrate" most nearly means ...

Answer

Correct Answer: describe partially

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116. We'd rarely seen such a tenebrous day. "Tenebrous" most nearly means ....

Answer

Correct Answer: gloomy

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117. The tedious presentation was filled with superfluous information. "Superfluous" most nearly means:

Answer

Correct Answer: excessive

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118. Which means "to mark out offending material"?

Answer

Correct Answer: censor

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119. Which is the best definition for "antediluvian"?

Answer

Correct Answer: ancient

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120. Which of the following is a synonym for "dam"?

Answer

Correct Answer: weir

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121. Which of the following is an antonym to "acquit"?

Answer

Correct Answer: convict

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122. Which is the best definition for "propitiate"?

Answer

Correct Answer: appease

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123. Choose the best word to complete the following sentence: His friend was ______ after a long night at the bar.

Answer

Correct Answer: inebriated

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124. Choose the best word to complete the following sentence: The man _____ to his problems, but did not explicitly describe them.

Answer

Correct Answer: alluded

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125. The apartment was on the seamy side of town. "Seamy" most nearly means ...

Answer

Correct Answer: disreputable

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126. My car has a flat ______.

Answer

Correct Answer: tyre

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127. Which of the following is the best definition of opulent?

Answer

Correct Answer: rich

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128. Which is the best definition for "perfidy"?

Answer

Correct Answer: disloyal acts

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129. Which of the following might contain a liquid?

Answer

Correct Answer: phial

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130. Which is the best definition for "feign"?

Answer

Correct Answer: pretend

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131. The boss showed his sagacity in naming Ellen as his successor. "Sagacity" most nearly means ...

Answer

Correct Answer: wisdom

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132. Which of the following is an antonym to "diminish"?

Answer

Correct Answer: increase

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133. Wilde spawned a multitude of epigones, but no true successor. "Epigones" most nearly means ...

Answer

Correct Answer: followers

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134. Which means "not including"?

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Correct Answer: except

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135. ____ not leaving without their keys, are they?

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Correct Answer: They're

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136. Which means "to start something"?

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Correct Answer: incite

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137. Which means "relating to the weather"?

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Correct Answer: climatic

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138. Who would you go to for relationship advice?

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Correct Answer: counsellor

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139. Where might you have left your keys?

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Correct Answer: there

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140. Which means "morally wrong"?

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Correct Answer: immoral

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141. He poured the soup into a tureen. "Tureen" most nearly means ...

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Correct Answer: a large bowl

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142. Whose keys are they? ____ keys.

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Correct Answer: Their

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143. The side dish was a mélange of runner beans and carrots. "Mélange" most nearly means ...

Answer

Correct Answer: mixture

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144. The professor gave the student sagacious advice. "Sagacious" most nearly means:

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Correct Answer: wise

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145. Which of the following is a synonym for "change"?

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Correct Answer: alter

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146. Which is used to tie up a package?

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Correct Answer: cord

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147. Which is the middle number in a set (half the values are above and half are below)?

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Correct Answer: median

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148. Choose the best word to complete the following sentence: The _____ woman used her wealth to help others.

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Correct Answer: benevolent

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149. The embattled politician was granted asylum in a nearby country. "Asylum" most nearly means:

Answer

Correct Answer: refuge

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150. Which is a baby deer?

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Correct Answer: fawn

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151. Which kind of person is unable to believe something?

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Correct Answer: incredulous

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152. Which means "to determine the value of"?

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Correct Answer: appraise

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153. Which does an artist use?

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Correct Answer: palette

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154. Which of the following is the best definition of amicable?

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Correct Answer: friendly

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155. Which means "against the rules"?

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Correct Answer: illicit

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156. Which properly completes this sentence: "She gave the dog ____ bone"?

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Correct Answer: its

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157. Which is the best definition for "concatenate"?

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Correct Answer: join together

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158. Choose the best word to complete the following sentence: The woman just started playing chess, so she was a true ________.

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Correct Answer: novice

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159. Galileo was forced to recant his heliocentric theory. "Recant" most nearly means ...

Answer

Correct Answer: publicly renounce

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160. He disdained doing his math homework. "Disdained" most nearly means:

Answer

Correct Answer: disliked

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161. Which of the following is a synonym for "praise"?

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Correct Answer: acclamation

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162. Which of the following is an antonym to "discord"?

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Correct Answer: concord

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163. We dove in search of starfish and other echinoderms. "Echinoderms" most nearly means ...

Answer

Correct Answer: spiny sea creatures

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164. Which might describe the weather?

Answer

Correct Answer: adverse

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165. Which means "relating to the ears"?

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Correct Answer: aural

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166. Father was kind but parsimonious. "Parsimonious" most nearly means ....

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Correct Answer: ungenerous

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167. Which type of person is likely to believe something uncritically?

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Correct Answer: credulous

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168. Which is most commonly used as a verb?

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Correct Answer: affect

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169. Which of the following is a synonym for "before"?

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Correct Answer: ere

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170. Which of the following is the best definition of venerable?

Answer

Correct Answer: respected

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171. The new edition conflates the original text with scholarly commentary. "Conflates" most nearly means ...

Answer

Correct Answer: combines

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172. Which is the best definition for "irascible"?

Answer

Correct Answer: easy to anger

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173. Which of the following is used in a religious ritual?

Answer

Correct Answer: censer

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174. Which of the following would measure the size of a diamond?

Answer

Correct Answer: carat

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175. Which of the following is an antonym to "ample"?

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Correct Answer: meagre

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176. Which of the following is an antonym to "steadfast"?

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Correct Answer: fickle

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177. A practitioner of law is referred to as a _________ in British English.

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Correct Answer: barrister

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178. Which kind of person can keep a secret?

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Correct Answer: discreet

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179. Which is not what it seems to be?

Answer

Correct Answer: illusion

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