20140521高考英语词汇辨析300题

1. Chinese is a language with many ___ differences. People living in different areas often speak different dialects.(A) sociable (B) legendary (C) regional (D) superior2. A menu serves to _____ customers about the varieties and prices of the dishes offered bythe restaurant.(A) appeal (B) convey (C) inform (D) demand3. I wasn’t blaming anyone; I______ said errors like this could be avoided.(A) mostly (B) merely (C). rarely (D). nearly4. When human beings are facing the invasion of the superbugs(超级细菌), new antibiotics （抗生素）save people from the superbugs will be the main focus of the world.(A)made to (B) supposed to (C)designed to (D)hoped to5. It is said that dogs will keep you as long as you want when you are feeling lonely.(A)safety (B) company (C)house (D)friend6. After his superb performance, the musician received a big round of _____ from theappreciative audience.(A) subscribe (B) survey (C) applause (D) transform7. The water company inspects the pipelines and _____ the water supply regularly to ensurethe safety of our drinking water.(A) exhibits (B) monitors (C) spots (D) sneezes8. This year’s East Asia Summit meetings will focus on critical _____ such as energyconservation, food shortages, and global warming.(A) issues (B) remarks (C) conducts (D) comments9. Having fully recognized Mei-ling’s academic ability, Mr. Lin strongly _____ her for admissionto the university.(A) enter (B) promoted (C) estimated (D)recommended10. The weatherman has warned about drastic temperature change in the next few days, andsuggested that we check the weather on a daily basis and dress _____.(A) necessarily (B) significantly (C) specifically (D) accordingly11. All the new students were given one minute to _____ introduce themselves to the whole class.(A) briefly (B) famously (C) gradually (D) obviously12. His dark brown jacket had holes in the elbows and had _____ to light brown, but he continuedto wear it.(A) cycled (B) faded (C) loosened (D) divided13. Everyone in our company enjoys working with Jason. He’s got all the qualities that make a_____ partner.(A) desirable (B) comfortable (C) frequent (D) hostile14. Eyes are sensitive to light. Looking at the sun _____ could damage our eyes.(A) hardly (B) specially (C) totally (D) directly15. We were forced to _____ our plan for the weekend picnic because of the bad weather.(A) maintain (B) record (C) propose (D) cancel16. Three people are running for mayor. All three _____ seem confident that they will be elected,but we won’t know until the outcome of the election is announced.(A) partners (B) receivers (C) candidates (D)containers17. We should know that we can only reach the top if we are ready to _______ and learn from failure.（A）deal with （B）stick to （C）carry on （D）go with 18. Applying to college means sending in applications, writing study plans, and so on. It’s a long_____, and it makes students nervous.(A) fellow (B) operation (C) process (D) display19. Dr. Chu’s speech on the new energy source attracted great _____ from the audience at theconference. (A) attention (B) fortune (C) solution(D) influence20. Everyone in the office must attend the meeting tomorrow. There are no _____ allowed.(A) exceptions (B) additions (C) divisions (D)measures21. To make fresh lemonade, cut the lemon in half, _____ the juice into a bowl, and then add asmuch water and sugar as you like.(A) decrease (B) squeeze (C) freeze (D) increase22. He was ____ to be with sometimes, but most of the times he’s just ___ . He’s got theannoying habit of spitting in public.(A) funny; boring (B) fun; bored (C)fun; boring (D) funny; bore23. When I open a book, I look first at the table of to get a general idea of the book and tosee which chapters I might be interested in reading.(A) contrary (B) contents (C) contests (D)contacts24. The children were so _____ to see the clown appear on stage that they laughed, screamed, andclapped their hands happily.(A) admirable (B) fearful (C) delighted (D) flexible25. Typhoon Maggie brought to I-lan County a huge amount of rainfall, much greater than the _____rainfall of the season in the area.(A) average (B) considerate (C) promising (D) enjoyable26. Steve’s description of the place was so _____ that I could almost picture it in my mind.(A) bitter (B) vivid (C) sensitive (D) courageous27. When people feel uncomfortable or nervous, they may _____ their arms across their chestsas if to protect themselves.(A) hold (B) fold (C) spread (D) put28. The doors of these department stores slide open _____ when you approach them. Youdon’t have to open them yourself.(A) necessarily (B) diligently (C) automatically (D)intentionally29. Nicole is a _____ language learner. Within a short period of time, she has developed agood command of Chinese and Japanese.(A) convenient (B) popular (C) regular (D) brilliant30. With rising oil prices, there is an increasing _____ for people to ride bicycles to work.(A) permit (B) instrument (C) appearance (D)tendency31. This information came from a very _____ source, so you don’t have to worry about beingcheated.(A) reliable (B) flexible (C) clumsy (D) plain32. We hope that there will be no war in the world and that all people live in peace and _____with each other.(A) complaint (B) harmony (C) mission (D) curiosity33. To have a full discussion of the issue, the committee spent a whole hour _____ their ideasat the meeting.(A) engaging (B) exchanging (C) governing (D)interrupting34. While adapting to western ways of living, many Asian immigrants in the US still try hardto _____ their own cultures and traditions.(A) volunteer (B) reserve (C) preserve (D) motivate35. With the worsening of global economic conditions, it seems wiser and more _____ to keepcash in the bank rather than to invest in the stock market.(A) sensible (B) portable (C) admirable (D) anxious36. Under the _____ of newly elected president Barack Obama, the US is expected to turn anew page in politics and economy.(A) adoption (B) fragrance (C) identity (D)leadership37. Rapid advancement in motor engineering makes it _____ possible to build a flying car inthe near future.(A) individually (B) narrowly (C) punctually (D)technically38. When you take photos, you can move around to shoot the target object from different_____.(A) moods (B) trends (C) angles (D) outputs39. Students were asked to _____ or rewrite their compositions based on the teacher’scomments.(A) revise (B) resign (C) refresh (D) remind40. Besides lung cancer, another _____ of smoking is wrinkles, a sign of aging.(A ) blessing (B) campaign (C) consequence (D)breakthrough41. Amy did not _____ changes in the course schedule and therefore missed the class.(A) arrest (B) alarm (C) notice (D) delay42. People try to avoid public transportation delays by using their own cars, and this ______creates further problems.(A) in short (B) in case (C) in turn (D) in doubt43. Mary is suffering from a stomachache and needs to eat food which is easy to _____.(A) offer (B) glance (C) adopt (D) digest44. —How about going to see American Idle this evening?—OK. I' ll you at exactly eight o' clock.(A) wait for (B)expect (C)bring (D)agree with45. Sue is so _____ that she always breaks something when she is shopping at a store.(A) religious (B) visual (C) clumsy (D) faithful46. Ann enjoyed going to the flower market. She believed that the _____ of flowers refreshedher mind.(A) instance (B) entertainment (C) appliance (D)fragrance47. Attention, coffee lovers! We have for you, the best coffee machine _____ invented.(A) ever (B) already (C) even (D)nowadays48. Jack was given the rare _____ of using the president’s office, which made others quitejealous.(A) commitment (B) privilege (C) involvement (D)occupation49. This new computer is obviously _____ to the old one because it has many new functions.(A) technical (B) suitable (C) superior (D) typical50. Simon loves his work. To him, work always comes first, and family and friends are _____.(A) secondary (B) temporary (C) sociable (D) capable51. Although your plans look good, you have to be _____ and consider what you can actuallydo.(A) dramatic (B) realistic (C) stressful (D)manageable52. Built under the sea in 1994, the _____ between England and France connects the UK moreclosely with mainland Europe.(A) waterfall (B) temple (C) tunnel (D) channel53. This tour package is very appealing, and that one looks _____ attractive. I don’t know whichone to choose.(A) equally (B) annually (C) merely (D) gratefully54. Hseu Fang-yi, a young Taiwanese dancer, recently _____ at Lincoln Center in New Yorkand won a great deal of praise.(A) performed (B) pretended (C) spoiled (D) persuaded55. The police searched the house of the suspect ___. They almost turned the whole houseupside down.(A) relatively (B) thoroughly (C) casually (D)permanently56. The movie director adapted this year’s bestseller into a hit and made a ______.(A) fortune (B) request (C) companion (D) decision57. Wang Chien-ming, the Yankees’ best pitcher last year, already showed his great _____ forbaseball when he was still a teenager.(A) response (B) reluctance (C) permission (D) potential58. Although Jeffery had to keep two part-time jobs to support his family, he never ______ hisstudies. In fact, he graduated with honors.(A) neglected (B) suspected (C) financed (D) weeped59. If it is too cold in this room, you can ______ the air conditioner to make yourself feelcomfortable.(A) fasten (B) adjust (C) defeat (D) upload60. This course will provide students with a solid ______ for research. It is highly recommendedfor those who plan to go to graduate school.(A) admission (B) circulation (C) foundation (D)extension61. Peter is now living on a ______ of NT$100 per day. He cannot afford any recreationalactivities.(A) division (B) guidance (C) measure (D) budget62. I try to make him understand that I am not interested in him, but he never gets the ______.(A) message (B) news (C) information (D) word63. Ms. Li’s business ______ very quickly. She opened her first store two years ago; now shehas fifty stores all over the country.(A) discouraged (B) survived (C) ranked (D) expanded64. Ruth is a very ___ person. She cannot take any criticism and always finds excuses to justifyherself.(A) shameful (B) innocent (C) defensive (D)outgoing65. It’s a pity that you have to leave so soon. I ______ hope that you will come back very soon.(A) sincerely (B) scarcely (C) reliably (D)obviously66. We human beings may live without clothes, but food and air are ______ to our life.(A) magnificent (B) essential (C) influential (D)profitable67. The manager ______ without hesitation after he had been offered a better job in anothercompany.(A) reviewed (B) rewarded (C) removed (D) resigned68. Many important legal ____ concerning the tragic incident have now been preserved in themuseum.(A) distributions (B) formations (C) documents (D)constructions69. I’m not sure exactly how much sch olarship you’ll receive, but it will __ cover your majorexpenses.(A) recently (B) roughly (C) frankly (D) variously70. Tom was very ill a week ago, but now he looks healthy. We are ______ by his quick recovery.(A) amazed (B) convinced (C) advised (D)confirmed71. If we can ______ to, we will take a vacation abroad in the summer.(A) pay (B) move (C) expose (D) afford72. A ______ mistake found in parenthood is that parents often set unrealistic goals for theirchildren.(A) terrific (B) common (C) straight (D)favorable73. Some words, such as “sandwich” and “hamburger,” were _____ the names of people or eventowns.(A) originally (B) ideally (C) relatively (D)sincerely74. Have you ever ______ how the ancient Egyptians created such marvelous feats of engineeringas the pyramids?(A) concluded (B) wondered (C) admitted (D)persuaded75. Mr. Johnson was disappointed at his students for having a passive learning ______.(A) result (B) progress (C) attitude (D) energy76. Anne feared to giving a speech before three hundred people; even thinking about it made her_____.(A) passionate (B) anxious (C) ambitious (D)optimistic77. I had to ____ Jack’s invitation to the party because it conflicted with an important businessmeeting.(A) decline (B) decide (C) devote (D) deserve78. Selling fried chicken at the night market doesn’t seem to be a satisfactory business, but it isactually quite ______.(A) plentiful (B) precious (C) profitable (D)productive79. The passengers escaped death when a bomb exploded in the subway station, killing sixtypeople.(A) traditionally (B) valuably (C) loosely (D)narrowly80. Jerry didn’t ______ his primary school classmate Mary until he listened to her self-introduction.(A) overlook (B) acquire (C) recognize (D) realize81. With the completion of several public ______ projects, such as the MRT, traveling to work hasbecome easier for people living in the suburbs.(A) transportation (B) traffic (C) travel (D) transfer82. With a good ______ of both Chinese and English, Miss Lin was assigned the task of oralinterpretation for the visiting American delegation.(A) writing (B) program (C) command (D)impression83.Those who suffer from heart trouble will find they get _______ from this medicine.（A）defense (B) safety (C) shelter (D) relief84. Kim was completely ______ after jogging in the hot sun all afternoon; she had little energy left.(A) kicked out (B) handed out (C) worn out (D) put out85. When Jason failed to pay his bill, the network company his Internet connection.(A) cut off (B) cut back (C) cut short (D) cutdown86. As computers are getting less expensive, they are _______ used in schools and offices today.(A) widely (B) expectedly (C) consciously (D)influentially87. Chang always tries to answer all questions from his students. He will not _____ any of themeven if they may sound stupid.(A) reform (B) depress (C) ignore (D)confirm88. Irene does not throw away used envelopes. She ____ them by using them for taking telephonemessages.(A) designs (B) recycles (C) disguises (D) manufactures89. Cheese, powdered milk, and yogurt are common milk ____.(A) produces (B) products (C) productions (D)productivities90. Although he is a chef, Roberto _____ cooks his own meals.(A) rarely (B) bitterly (C) naturally (D)skillfully91. Hearing that most of the members voted against her, she ________ a smile.(A) wore (B) performed (C) managed (D) controlled92. If you want to borrow magazines, tapes, or CDs, you can visit the library. They are all ______there.(A) sufficient (B) marvelous (C) impressive (D)available93. The fire in the fireworks factory in Changhua set off a series of powerful ___ and killed fourpeople.(A) explosions (B) extensions (C) inspections (D)impressions94. A good government official has to ________ the temptation of money and make the rightdecision.(A) consist (B) insist (C) resist (D) persist95. The drug dealer was ________ by the police while he was selling cocaine to a high schoolstudent.(A) threatened (B) endangered (C) demonstrated (D)arrested96. The rise of oil prices made scientists search for new energy resources to ______ oil.(A) apply (B) replace (C) inform (D)persuade97. Without much contact with the outside world for many years, John found many technologicalinventions _____ to him. (A) natural (B) common (C) foreign (D) objective98. The medicine you take for a cold may cause _____; try not to drive after you take it.(A) incident (B) violence (C) bacteria (D)sleepiness99. To gain more __ some legislators would get into violent physical fights so that they may appearin TV news reports.(A) publicity (B) reputation (C) significance (D)communication100. To live an efficient life, we have to arrange the things to do in order of _____ and start with the most important ones.(A) authority (B) priority (C) regularity (D) security 101. I called the airline to ______ my flight reservation a week before I left for Canada.(A) expand (B) attach (C) confirm (D) strengthen102. In order to write a report on stars, we decided to ______ the stars in the sky every night.(A) design (B) seize (C) quote (D) observe103. Julie wants to buy a ______ computer so that she can carry it around when she travels.(A) memorable (B) portable (C) predictable (D) readable104. It is difficult to________ one twin from the other. They almost don’t________ from each other.(A) differ；distinguish (B)distinguish；different (C)distinguish；differ (D)tell；different105. As the tallest building in the world, Taipei 101 has become a new ______ of Taipei City.(A) incident (B) geography (C) skylight (D) landmark106. Many scholars and experts from all over the world will be invited to attend this yearly ______ on drug control.(A) reference (B) intention (C) conference (D)interaction107. John had failed to pay his phone bills for months, so his telephone was ______ last week.(A) interrupted (B) disconnected (C) accomplished (D) disturbed108. The organic food products are made of natural ingredients, with no ______ flavors added.(A) accurate (B) regular (C) sympathetic (D) artificial109. Jessica is a very religious girl; she believes that she is always ______ supported by her god.(A) spiritually (B) typically (C) historically (D) officially110. In 2011, women made up 40 percent of the people who were hired for government jobs, which was the percentage the administration had(A) called for (B) arranged for (C) made for (D) taken for 111. The week-long rainfall has ______ landslides and flooding in the mountain areas.(A) set about (B) brought about (C) come about (D) put about 112. In the cross-lake swimming race, a boat will be _____ in case of an emergency.(A) standing by (B) turning on (C) getting on (D) running down 113. The ground is slippery. Hold onto the rope and don’t ______.(A) put off (B) turn up (C) let go (D) take apart 114. ______ the weather, the athletic meetings will be held on time.(A) Instead of (B) In relation to (C) On behalf of (D) Regardless of115. If people keep polluting the rivers, no fish there will survive ______.(A) at all cost (B) for a long while (C) in the long run (D) by no means 116. Jane felt speaking in front of the class but was quite relaxed talking with her good friends.(A) considerate (B) awkward (C) behaved (D) impressive117. Jack made a(n) payment on the new computer because he did not have enough money for it. (A) partial (B) original (C) effective (D) terminal118. After staying in hospital for long, the patient was advised to go to the seaside to____ his health.(A) take up (B) hold up (C) make up (D) pick up119. Strict measures are a must when President Chen travels around the island.(A) security (B) motion (C) reward (D) extension120. It is impolite to when someone else is speaking. We should wait until the person finishes his turn.(A) shrink (B) transform (C) interrupt (D) abandon121. Sue would have followed the majority if she didn’t want to get into an argument.(A)briefly (B) undoubtedly (C) invisibly (D) curiously122. As the rumor of his scandal quickly during the election campaign, more and more people began to question the honesty of the candidate.(A) explored (B) discovered (C) defeated (D) spread123.The many awards that Professor Wang has won over the years are clear that he is a distinguished scholar.(A) evidence (B) convenience (C) influence (D) obedience124. Since we are short of manpower in the factory, it is very we will hire some people next month.(A) badly (B) nearly (C) mostly (D) likely125. Scientific researches show that to __________ a language one had better often get exposed to it.(A) acquire (B) access (C) acknowledge (D) assess126. I will only be away for a week -- probably only four or five days.(A) at all (B) at last (C) at most (D) at large127. During the discussion, all the students presented their ideas .(A) in season (B) in turn (C) in charge (D) in case128. The proposal Mr. Lin last week has very little chance of being accepted by the committee.(A) put forward (B) got over (C) stood out (D) threw up129. The foreigner was speaking so fast that nobody was able to what he was saying.(A) put through (B) make out (C) come down (D) get about130. Don’t worry. It’s not the first time we’ve this sort of problem. We’ll soon find a way out.(A) come along (B) come about (C) come over (D) come across 131. The teacher loved to teach young students, those who were smart.(A) officially (B) especially (C) popularly (D) similarly132. Eating dessert before meals may kill your .(A) energy (B) character (C) quality (D) appetite133. In Taiwan, some cable TV companies have up to 70 or 80 .(A) channels (B) events (C) items (D) patterns134. It was fortunate that John escaped being killed in a traffic accident.(A) privately (B) locally (C) narrowly (D) distantly135. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to___ the water as soon as possible.(A) reserve (B) repair (C) retire (D) remove136. Being an experienced teacher, he is good at ______ the mind of his students.(A) seeing (B) reading (C) realizing (D) recognizing 137. A human body usually has a temperature of about 37 degrees C.(A) steady (B) various (C) gradual (D) precious138. If you expect to have quick of the goods, it is better to have them airmailed.(A) discovery (B) directory (C) delivery (D) dormitory139. This project is mainly for scientific research. It doesn’t have any value at all.(A) commercial (B) reluctant (C) opposite (D) inferior140. I’m sure that your letter will get _______attention. They know you’re wait ing for it.(A) continued (B) immediate (C) careful (D) general141. The manager must try to find out who is really for this serious sales problem.(A) on line (B) in service (C) at fault (D) by law142. This talk show, , is quite popular with the audience.(A) on the whole (B) by no means (C) out of the question (D) in no sense 143. Mr. Brown suggested that Mary stay with the company, , because the company needed her.(A) back and forth (B) for better or worse (C) off and on (D) up and down 144. How did you talk your sister the chores for you? She normally avoids them.(A) for going (B) against getting (C) without taking (D) into doing 145. In modern times, many traditional concepts have new ideas.(A) found a way of (B) changed the way of (C) given way to (D) had a wayof146. All the flights to and from Kaohsiung were _____ because of the heavy thunderstorm.(A) advised (B) disclosed (C) cancelled (D)benefited147. The woman told the truth to her lawyer without __because he was the only person she could rely on.(A) reservation (B) combination (C) impression (D)foundation148. The man was severely injured in last weekend’s tragic car accident and died _____ afterwards.(A) mostly (B) shortly (C) easily (D) hardly 149. Mr. Smith’s work in Taiwan is just _____. He will go back to the U.S. next month.(A) typical (B) rural (C) conscious (D)temporary150. Helen _____ with anger when she saw her boyfriend kissing an attractive girl.(A) collided (B) exploded (C) relaxed (D)defeated151. Dr. Liu’s new book is a collection of his _____ of the daily life of tribal people in Africa.(A) observations (B) outlines (C) preventions (D)substitutions152.It’s likely that she will be ____ from punishment, as our teacher has been convinced by her excuse. (A) absent (B) distant (C) distinct(D) desperate153. The conflicts between John and his teacher made it difficult for the teacher to judge his performance _____.(A) objectively (B) painfully (C) excitedly (D) simply 154. Living in a highly _____ society, you definitely have to arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible.(A) tolerant (B) permanent (C) favorable (D)competitive155. being late for the important meeting, the secretary got fired from her job.(A) With regard to (B)In case of (C) In addition to (D) On account of156. Kevin burst into tears _____ because his teacher punished him in front of the whole class.(A) on the side (B) on the spot (C) on any account (D) on themark157. As soon as the couple realized that they didn’t love each other anymore, they _____.(A) fell off (B) cut in (C) broke up (D) stoodby158. The power workers had to work _____ to repair the power lines since the whole city was in the dark. (A) around the clock (B) in the extreme (C) on the house (D) in the majority 159. After retirement, Mr. Wang _____ ice skating, which he had always loved but had not had time for.(A) appealed to (B) took to (C) related to (D) saw to160. Why do we have to _____ Sue’s selfish behavior? We have to teach her to care for others.(A) get over with (B) hang out with (C) make up with (D) put upwith161. In the keen competition of this international tennis tournament, she won the championship.(A) privately (B) distantly (C) locally (D) narrowly 162. Alice is kind, careful, energetic and has much experience in looking after children. In a word, she is very ________. (A) aggressive (B) flexible (C) appropriate(D)reliable163. Your desk is crowded with too many unnecessary things. You have to some of them.(A) remain (B) resist (C) remove (D) renew164. Most businessmen are more interested in the success of their products than their educational values.(A) cultural (B) commercial (C) classical (D) criminal165. The postal special service is very efficient. A package sent can be received ina couple of hours.(A) delivery (B) directory (C) discovery (D) dormitory166. The get-together after tem years of separation should be a（n）of excitement, but the old friends could not feel real joy.(A)situation (B) occasion (C) atmosphere (D) condition167. to what you think, our TV program has been enjoyed by a large audience.(A) Intensive (B) Contrary (C) Fortunate (D) Objective168. There is a to one’s capacity; one should not make oneself overtired.(A) relaxation (B) contribution (C) hesitation (D) limitation169. It is necessary for you to this point. We simply cannot understand it.(A) clarify (B) falsify (C) purify (D) beautify170. Our team will certainly win this baseball game, because all the players are highly .(A) illustrated (B) estimated (C) motivated (D) praised171. This story, , is very fascinating: there are many interesting characters in it.(A) on the whole (B) under no circumstances (C) in no time (D) out of thequestion172. Most of our classmates are taking a trip to Kenting National Park.(A) in honor of (B) in favor of (C) in search of (D) in place of173. We haven’t seen John for a long time. As a matter of fact, we have him.(A) made up for (B) run out of (C) come to pass (D) lost track of 174. Recently in Taiwan, the manufacturing industry has the information industry.(A) found a way of (B) changed the way of (C) given way to (D) had a way of 175. His behavior at the party last night seemed rather . Many of us were quite surprised.(A) out of practice (B) out of place (C) out of politeness (D) out of pity176. The ballet dancers’ movements delighted all the audience.(A) truthful (B) doubtful (C) graceful (D) helpful177. At the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games, all the athletes good-bye to the audience.(A) charmed (B) waved (C) dared (D) gazed178. Economy should be developed to raise people’s living standard., effective measures should be taken to deal with different types of pollution caused by the economic development.(A)Moreover (B)Therefore (C) Meanwhile (D)Otherwise179. I think that this new program will be of your effort.(A) cautious (B) fruitful (C) worthy (D) patient180. This textbook is more difficult to read than the other one.(A) considerably (B) favorably (C) desirably (D) respectably 181. Nearly three days after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake, rescuers in Chile were making every effort to _______ possible survivors.(A) trap (B) reach (C) shelter (D) seize。