English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version)
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
ITINERANT
a. Permanent
b.
Flexible
c.
Transient
d.
Dissatisfied
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 his schoolwork.
a.
Influential
b.
Positive
c.
Hysterical
d. Harmful
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
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
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.
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
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 strenght
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
Adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable
a.
sapid
b. Irascibe
c.
Jocund
d.
Incorrigible
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
Complete
the following sentence choosing 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
Choose
the definition that best reflect 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
Choose
the definition that best reflect 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
Choose
the word 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
Choose
the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as
if 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
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
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
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the option below.
The
company is ___________ committed to developing educational television programs
for children.
a.
holey
b. holy
c. wholly
Choose
the word of 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. Saga
b. Shriveled
c.
Creepy
d.
Jocular
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.
complaint
c. complaisant
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
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
RILE
a. Placate
b.
Annoy
c.
Waste
d.
Construct
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
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
Choose
the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPTIAL 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
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 all to sleep.
a. Smoothly flowing; sweet sounding
b.
Dull, tiresome
c.
Cacophonous
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
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
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
Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n.
Local or provincial dialect.
a.
Invective
b. Patois
c.
Neopaganism
d.
Polyarchy
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The
crafty spy gave a ___________ name to the hotel clerk.
a. fictitious
b. fictional
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
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
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
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
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
Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
MITIGATE
a.
Abate
b.
Conceal
c. Intensify
d.
Allow
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
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
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
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