English Vocabulary Test (UK Version)
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
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.
a. Deluge
b. Dearth
c. Hindrance
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. Shrivelled
c. Creepy
d. Jocular
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj.
Hardhearted; unmoved by pity
a. Apologetic
b. Parsimonious
c. Obdurate
d. Abdicated
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
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options
below.
That
gruelling competition really tested the _____________ of the gymnastics team.
a. meddle
b. metal
c. medal
d. mettle
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
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
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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
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the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj.
Sluggish; apathetic; dull
a. Turbid
b. Torpid
c. Turgid
d. Tepid
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options
below.
The
companies are __________ committed to developing educational television
programmes for children.
a. holey
b. holy
c. wholly
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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.
a. flouted/flouted
b. flouted/flaunted
c. flaunted/flouted
d. flaunted/flaunted
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
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
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.
a. Conundrum
b. Spectacle;
display
c. Complete
failure; breaking up
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
PRETENTIOUS
a. Modest
b. Understanding
c. Uneasy
d. Pleasant
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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
b. Dull;
tiresome
c. Cacophonous
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.
a. complimented
b. complemented
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
NONCHALANT
a. Courageous
b. Unnerved
c. Unperturbed
d. Lethargic
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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. Armoured
knights
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
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
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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
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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 behaviour of others
c. Characterized
by profound insight
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
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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 __________.
a. complacent
b. compliant
c. complaisant
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
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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.
a. except/accept
b. except/except
c. accept/accept
d. accept/except
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options
below.
Oscar,
who did not possess a discerning __________, preferred hotdogs to steak.
a. palette
b. pallet
c. palate
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.
a. Prevalent
b. Unavoidable
c. Saddening
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
a. assure/ensure
b. ensure/insure
c. insure/assure
d. ensure/assure