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

Answer: a. Enjoin

02. Question: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively

Answer: c. Fulminate

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

Answer: b. Support

04. Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. deleterious
INORDINATE

Answer: a. Reasonable

05. Question: 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: d. Sickening
06. Question: 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: d. Harmful

07. Question: 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: c. Analogous

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

Answer: b. Parsimonious

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

Answer: a. Sapid

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

Answer: d. Sinecure

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

Lassitude
a. simplicity of speech
b. leniency
c. philanthropy
d. vigor
3: 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.

a.     Violent behavior
b.     Odorousness
c.     Laziness

d.     Disappearance

4. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital Letters in the following sentence.

Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep.

a. smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
b. dull; tiresome
c. cacophonous

5. 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.

a. esoteric
b. eccentric
c. narcissistic
d. languid


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

adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull

a. turbid
b. torpid
c. turgid
d. tepid

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


a. expose
b. support
c. garbage
d. safe place

8. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and _____ path.

a. tortious
b. tortuous
c. torturous


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

adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable

a. sapid
b. irascible
c. jocund
d. incorrigible


10. 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.

a. spoil
b. detract from; debase
c. fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality


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

Our lawyers have informed us that while the new tax laws will not _____ our business directly, they may have an adverse _____ on the spending power of our customers.

a. effect/affect
b. affect/affect
c. effect/effect
d. affect/effect


12. 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.

a. bad taste
b. deceitfulness; double-dealing
c. embezzlement

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

Inordinate

a. reasonable
b. on a waiting list
c. unprepared
d. immense


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

Pretentious

a. modest
b. understanding
c. uneasy
d. pleasant

15. 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.
a. Intractable
b. Willing to accept
c. Impressed by
d. Unhappy

16. 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.

a. Mercenary; venal
b. Overly curious about the sexual behavior of others
c. Characterized by profound insight

17. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The recent shenanigans in the town square went against all PRECEPTS of decency.
a. Rules for action or behavior
b. Vague ideas; abstractions
c. Significance

18. 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.
a. straightened/straitened
b. straitened/straightened

19. 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.

a. Purposely confuse
b. Take a winding or indirect course
c. Charm and delight

20. 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 color.
a. complimented
b. complemented

21. 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 check is mailed today.

a. assure/ensure
b. ensure/insure
c. insure/assure
d. ensure/assure

22. 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.

a. Eliminate
b. Aggravate; worsen
c. Exhaust; drain of strength

23. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
She launched her new line of handbags________ a fanfare of publicity.
a. between
b. amid
c. among

24. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
We expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry, but he turned out to be quite jolly and ____
a. complacent
b. compliant
c. complaisant

25. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
Oscar, who did not possess a discerning_________ , preferred hot dogs to steak.
a. palette
b. pallet
c. palate

26. Question: 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.

a.     Expression of disapproval or blame
b.     Expression of affection or love

c.     Expression of apology or regret

27. Question: 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.

a- Sycophants; servile followers
b. Distant relatives
c. Armored knights
 
28. Question: 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.
a. empathetic
b. dangerous
c. pathetic
d. sickening

29. 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.

a.     Force upon; palm off 
b.     Take away; take off one's hands
c.     Keep for oneself

     
30. 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.

a.     Carefree; heedless
b.     Cruel; heartless
c.     Catastrophic


31. 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.

a. imminent/eminent
b. eminent/immanent
c. immanent/imminent
d. eminent/imminent

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

n. Local or provincial dialect

a.     Invective
b.     Patois
c.     Neopaganism
d.     Polyarchy


33. Question: 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 guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.

a. Gluttonous
b. Quarrelsome; contentious
c. Excessively talkative about trivial topics


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

a. Be too much trouble to
b. Be detrimental to
c. Be worthwhile or proper for; be incumbent upon

35. Question: 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.

a. happy circumstance
b. puzzling predicament
c. easy decision


36. Question: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

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

a. vituperative
b. litigant
c. fulminate

d. exhume
37. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.
The skillful candidate's____________ speech was delightful to listen to, but failed to explain how he would achieve the ___________ goals of peace and prosperity.

a. illusive/elusive
b. allusive/elusive

c. elusive/allusive
d. allusive/illusive

38. Question: 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. 

a. Clamorous; disorderly
b. Gracious; kind
c. Blunt or rude in manner of speech

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

a. flouted/flouted
b. flouted/flaunted
c. flaunted/flouted
d. flaunted/flaunted

40. Question: 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.

a. adapt/adapt
b. adept/adopt
c. adapt/adopt

d. adopt/adept

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

a. Diminution
b. Protraction
c. Dissuade
d. Dissolution


42. Question: 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

a. abject
b. agrarian
c. analogous
d. amalgam

43. Question: 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.

b. creditable

44. Question: 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.

    a.     Downfall
    b.     Omen; forerunner

    c.     Unequivocal proof


45. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
The company is __________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.
    a.     holey
    b.     holy
    c.     wholly


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

ADVERSE

    a.     Moody
    b.     Poetic
    c.     Favorable
    d.     Twisted


47.
Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

RILE

a. Placate
b. Annoy

c. Waste
d. Construct


48. Question: 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 state assistance.  
a. Prevalent
b. Unavoidable
c. Saddening
49. Question: 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.

a.     Pondered 
b.     Worried
c.     Neglected
d.     Laughed

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

MITIGATE

a.     Abate
b.     Conceal
c.     Intensify
d.     Allow

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

adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity

a. apologetic
b. parsimonious
c. obdurate
d. abdicated

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

a. piqued
b. peeked
c. peaked

53.
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym of the word below.

NONCHALANT

a.     Courageous
b.     Unnerved
c.     Unperturbed
d.     Lethargic

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

If you insist on eating more cotton candy _________ a kid at a carnival, __________ don’t come crying to me when you’ve gained a few pounds!

a. then/than
b. than/then
c. then/then
d. than/than


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

The community theater troupe faced one problem after another, so it was no surprise that their season ended in a DEBACLE.

a. Conundrum
b. Spectacle; display
c. Complete failure; breaking up

56. 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.

a.     distinctive
b.     distinguished
c.     distinguishable


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

AVARICE

a. State of good health
b. Materialism
c. Loneliness
d. Generosity

58. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. A mass or crowd; multitude
a. Reprieve
b. Malady
c. Horde
d. Indulgence

59. Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

It seems we’ve reached an IMPASSE in our negotiations.

a. Favorable compromise
b. Monetary amount
c. Total agreement
d. Stalemate

60. 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.
a. Sage
b. Shriveled
c. Creepy
d. Jocular

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

a. Labyrinthine
b. Invidious
c. Titillating
d. Envious

62. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.
I can_________ all the terms of the apartment lease_________ the one about not allowing pets.

a. except/accept
b. except/except
c. accept/accept
d. accept/except

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

a. quiescence
b. theocracy
c. swindle
d. sinecure


64. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To impose with authority; urge strongly
a. enjoin
b. prevalent
c. dissonance
d. relegate


65. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The proposed after-school tutoring program promises_____________ benefits to the students and the community.

a. innumerable
b. enumerable

66. Question: 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.
a.     Erratic
b.     Apathetic
c.     Admirable
d.     Meticulous


67. 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?

a.     meet
b.     mete
c.     meat

68. 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.

a. Disdainful
b. Inspired by
c. Disliked by
d. Respectful

69. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The crafty spy gave a _____ name to the hotel clerk.
a. fictive
b. fictional
c. fictitious

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

adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
    a.     Hermetic
    b.     Foreseeable
    c.     Sporadic
    d.     Sectarian


71. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
That grueling competition really tested the _____ of the gymnastics team.

a. meddle
b. metal
c. medal
d. mettle

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

n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness

a.     Contumacy
b.     Defenestration
c.     Conversion
d.     Efficacy


73. 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.

a.     Sentiment; emotion
b.     Agreement
c.     Outward appearance

74. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital Letter as it is used in the sentence below.
The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top client.
a. deluge
b. dearth
c. hindrance


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

a. Panache
b. Voracious
c. Resonance
d. Cosmogony

76. 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.
a. lay/lain/laid
b. lie/laid/lain
c. lie/lain/lain
d. lay/laid/laid

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

ITINERANT
a.     Permanent
b.     Flexible
c.     Transient

d.     Dissatisfied

78. 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.
a.     Imprudent and unrefined
b.     Cheerful and clumsy
c.     Selfish and dissipated
d.     Charming and elegant


79. 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.
a. influential
b. positive
c. hysterical
d. harmful

80. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

This experiment was designed to  ___________ certain behaviors from the test subjects.

a.     illicit
b.     elicit


81. 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 _________.

a.     I/myself/myself
b.     I/me/I
c.     I/myself/I
d.     I/myself/me

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