Question:1
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Local or provincial dialect
a. Invective
Question: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.
a. imminent/eminent
Question:3
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.
b. Quarrelsome; contentious
Question:4
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
LASSITUDE
a. Simplicity of speech
Question:5
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
Sally was greatly __________ when I said I didn't like redheads.
b. peeked
Question:6
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
Question:7
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.
c. Easy decision
Question:8
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
b. Litigant
Question:9
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.
b. allusive/elusive
Question:10
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.
b. Gracious; kind
Question:11
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.
b. flouted/flaunte
Question:12
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.
b. adept/adopt
Question:13
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. The act or fact of lessening; reduction
b. Protraction
Question:14
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
Question:15
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
Question:16
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
INORDINATE
a. Reasonable
Question:17
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
Question:18
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
The company is __________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.
b. holy
Question:19
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
Question:20
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.
b. Take away; take off one's hands
Question:21
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
This experiment was designed to ___________ certain behaviors from the test subjects.
b. elicit
Question:22
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
ADVERSE
c. Favorable
Question:23
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
PRETENTIOUS
b. Understanding
Question:24
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.
c. Fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality
Question:25
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.
c. distinguishable
Question:26
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
RILE
a. Placate
Question:26
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.
b. Unavoidable
Question:27
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
Question:28
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.
b. Distant relatives
Question:29
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.
a. Smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
Question:30
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.
c. Neglected
Question:31
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.
b.Expression of affection or love
Question:32
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.
c. Admirable
Question:33
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
Question:33
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.
b. Inspired by
Question: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.
a. Violent behavior
Question:35
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 _________.
d. I/myself/me
Question:36
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The crafty spy gave a ____________ name to the hotel clerk.
b. fictional
Question:38
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
MITIGATE
d. Allow
Question:39
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
Thanks with us any problem comment .
