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Quick quiz 1: Choose the one from the four choices which has the closest meaning to the underlined word.1. The tardy progress of the work discouraged the foreman.a. rapidb. definitec. slowd. advanced2. His boast that he was the strongest man in the village turned out not to be true.a. vauntb. vaultc. vanguardd. vouch3. Death snatched him at a young age after he had had his first important novel published.a. preventedb. took him suddenlyc. discouragedd. delayed4. The economy experienced a severe recession, i.e. decline in real output, during the first half ofthe period.a. outcomeb. boostc. upshotd. reduction5. The school’s good reputation has started to wane after the accident.a. transformb. declinec. snipd. growl6. He was disliked because his manner was always full of braggadocio.a. tricksb. baublesc. mischiefd. boast7. The defenders put up a stout resistance.a. violentb. roundaboutc. redundantd. feeble8. Despite the dangerous nature of the undertaking, the dauntless soldier volunteered for theassignment.a. stupidb. fearlessc. carelessd. discreet9. The sick woman’s frail hands could hardly hold a cup.a. anileb. senilec. juveniled. feeble10. A long and cordial relationship was kept between the violinist and his protege.a. feudb. controversialc. friendlyd. magnified11. I know what’s in the secret letter, for I took a peep while no one was looking.a. a look in a stealing wayb. a look in a proud wayc. a look in a cautious wayd. a look ina condemning way12. The youth glared defiance at the magistrate as he received a sentence of fifteen days in prison.a. looked sharplyb. looked faintlyc. looked with an wide open eyed. looked satisfactorily13. His extravagant habits soon exhausted all the money he had inherited.a. stingyb. skimpyc. seniled. prodigal14. He envied people who enjoyed the comforts of which he’d had to stint himself for so long.a. squanderb. savec. declined. dissipate15. If you are to succeed as a salesman, you must first lose your timidity.a. pusillanimityb. audacityc. prided. prejudice16. From afar on the warm breeze came the rhythmic chiming of church bells.a. galeb. mizzlec. hurricaned. gentle windQuick quiz 2: Choose the one from the four choices that has the closest meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.When he was retired into himself, he will be like a celestial spirit that has a halo around him. [A]worldly [B]earthly [C]heavenly [D]agrarianShe is an excellent hitter and able to drive the ball beyond 200 metres.[A]asterisk [B]superb [C]interstellar [D]cosmicNo other man could be the occasion of such delightful aerial buildings as she had been enjoying for the last six months.[A]in the sky [B]in the sea [C]on the ground [D]undergroundAstronomical sums of money are being spent on improving the means of destruction.[A]geometric [B]cosmopolitan [C]extraterrestrial [D]giganticA constellation is a stellar system.[A]lunatic [B]astral [C]territory [D]geothermalDeprived of its underground organizations in America, the German High Command resorted to audacious plans.[A]subterranean [B]galactic [C]celestial [D]constellateThe apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.[A]perfunctory [B]earthly [C]galaxy [D]disastrousThe Moon reaches its absolute perigee once a year.[A]the farthest point from the sun [B]the farthest point from the earth[C]the nearest point from the sun [D] ]the nearest point from the earthQuick quiz 3: Choose the one from the four choices that has the closest meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.It might have been connected with the philanthropic desire of giving the criminals something to do.[A]charitable [B]cynical [C]populated [D]epidemicSome parks are famous for their scenery; others have special significance for students of geology or cultural anthropology.[A]the study of oceans [B]the study of mountains[C]the study of human beings [D]the study of riversMany houses in the north are warm in winter because they are insulated so that the heat is not lost.[A]nauseated [B]petrified [C]isolated [D]polishedLater JMA relocated with high accuracy earthquake events in and near Japan.[A]publicized [B]resettled [C]depopulated [D]irritatedIf we are to read the history of the earth from the record of the marine rocks, we must know something of the sea.[A]of the river [B]of the lake [C]of the mountain [D]of the seaThe Council also affirmed the need to guarantee free navigation through international waterways.[A]isotope [B]publicity [C]insulation [D]sailingBecause of nausea and his advice, she had not gone to the factory, but lay about worrying.[A]seasickness [B]mariner [C]elegance [D]epidemicAlthough isolated from British and American friends, he continued to have great influence on young peots.[A]populated [B]published [D]depopulatedQuick quiz 4: Choose the one from the four choices that has the closest meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.I wanted to go out, but I had no money. I had no alternative to staying at home.[A]reluctance [B]mischief [C]egoism [D]choiceThroughout the entire altercation, not one sensible word was uttered.[A]change [B]revolution [C]quarrel [D]evolutionNations are governed by self interest, but they prefer to believe that their aims are altruistic. [A]unselfish [B]egoistic [C]favorite [D]ethnicalIt seems our little establishment has finally been deemed worthy of the bank's patronage[A]fatherhood [B]brotherhood [C]latitude [D]sponsorshipMany animals display maternal instincts only while their offspring are young and helpless.[A]fatherly [B]amicable [C]motherly [D]amiableThe International Development Association is an affiliate of the World Bank.[A]terrace [B]topology [C]substantiate [D]agencyWe enthusiastically join with all our neighbors in the work of perfecting a community of fraternal trust.[A]brotherly [B]fatherly [C]marital [D]patriarchHitler expatriated Jews from Germany.[A]massacred [B]exiled [C]surpassed [D]filiatedQuick quiz 5: Choose the one from the four choices that has the closest meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.I wanted to go out, but I had no money. I had no alternative to staying at home.[A]reluctance [B]mischief [C]egoism [D]choiceThroughout the entire altercation, not one sensible word was uttered.[A]change [B]revolution [C]quarrel [D]evolutionNations are governed by self interest, but they prefer to believe that their aims are altruistic. [A]unselfish [B]egoistic [C]favorite [D]ethnicalIt seems our little establishment has finally been deemed worthy of the bank's patronage[A]fatherhood [B]brotherhood [C]latitude [D]sponsorshipMany animals display maternal instincts only while their offspring are young and helpless.[A]fatherly [B]amicable [C]motherly [D]amiableThe International Development Association is an affiliate of the World Bank.[A]terrace [B]topology [C]substantiate [D]agencyWe enthusiastically join with all our neighbors in the work of perfecting a community of fraternal trust.[A]brotherly [B]fatherly [C]marital [D]patriarchHitler expatriated Jews from Germany.[A]massacred [B]exiled [C]surpassed [D]filiatedQuick quiz 6: Choose the one from the four choices that has the closest meaning to theunderlined word in each sentence.*Koho, remembering the visits of the various German cruisers, smiled with a light of unpleasant reminiscences in his eyes.[A]memories [B]experiences [C]arguments [D]statementsNeither psychiatric interviews nor objective tests were able to show any effect upon these American sailors.[A]astrological [B]psychotherapeutical [C]physical [D]chemicalSomeone was playing the piano, and the voices that surrounded the piano were vehement and happy.[A]fervent [B]frightening [C]overwhelming [D]predominantThe country is unanimous in its support of the government's policy.[A]dissentient [B]narrowminded [C]agreed [D]dementedCommunicable diseases have been a curse of mankind since time immemorial.[A]amnesia [B]apathetic [C]sensual [D]ancientEdward was a model of good temper and his equanimity imperturbable.[A]sensitivity [B]sensibility [C]composure [D]mentalityI am sure that he is capable of good things, gentle things, even magnanimous things.[A] [B]generous [C] [D]I have been a prisoner, so I have a lot of sympathy with other people in prison.[A]sentment [B]compassion [C]sensation [D]commemorationIf our friend has been injured, we readily sympathize with his resentment, and grow angry with the very person with whom he is angry.[A]indignation [B]regret [C]compassionate [D]consideratenessThe strain was solemn and affecting, sustained as it was by the pathetic warble of a voice.[A]antipathetic [B]dispassionate [C]hypersensitive [D]wretchedQuick quiz 7: Choose the one from the four choices that has the closest meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.*1. There is an analogy between the way water moves in waves and the way light travels.[A]discrepancy [B]resemblance [C]confabulation [D]oration2. The stern visage of the judge indicated that he had decided to impose a severe penalty.[A]appearance [B]circumlocution [C]provocation [D]convocation3. Thought he described the place carefully, I couldn’t visualize it because it was so different from anything I’d known.[A]interdicte [B]revoke [C]dictate [D]imagine4. We disregarded her invidious remarks because we realized how jealous she was.*[A]loquacious [B]eloquent [C]visionary [D]jealous5. He was constantly being warned top mend his improvident ways and begin to “save for a rainy day”.[A]suspicious [B]extravagant [C]retrospective [D]negligent6. A teacher should be circumspect in his behavior.[A]prudent [B]allusive [C]fabulous [D]legible7. There are several conspicuous errors in your composition.[A]exorable [B]apologetic [C]manifest [D]contradictory8.When King George abdicated, his brother succeeded him on the throne.[A]revoked [B]disclaimed [C]convoked [D]provokedA modest scholar never professed to have exhausted his subject.[A]addicted [B]proclaimed [C]indicted [D]predicatedDrunken driving is interdicted by law.[A]intervened [B]interrupted [C]interconnected [D]prohibitedOne’s reputation may be blackened by the malediction of irresponsible people.[A]malfunction [B]slander [C]malpractice [D]jurisdictionThat old film evoked our father generation's memories of the years of the war.[A]annoyed [B]irritated [C]roused [D]advocatedQuick quiz 8: Choose the one from the four choices that has the closest meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.1. I tried to dissuade her from investing her money in stocks and shares.[A]encourage [B]deter [C]persuade [D]convince2. Several organizations petitioned the government for the release of the political prisoners.[A]boycotted [B]demonstrated [C]lobbied [D]appealed to3. The treaty will give an impetus to trade between the two countries.[A]incentive [B]request [C]inquiry [D]description4. We tried everything possible to reclaim his brother from vice.[A]prescribe [B]regain [C]derogate [D]arrogate5. He renounced his claim to the property.[A]reclaimed [B]withdrew [C]repeated [D]described6. Her denunciation of her father as a spy shocked even the authorities.[A]prescription [B]description [C]indictment [D]ascription7. His entire speech was transcribed in the newspapers, word for word.[A]acquired [B]impugned [C]exposed [D]copied8.His activities have been severely circumscribed since his serious illness.[A]confined [B]confirmed [C]affirmed [D]requiredThe Washington Monument was built to perpetuate the memory of a great man.[A]ignore [B]propose [C]transmit [D]immortalizeShe lacks the necessary competence for learning languages.[A]capability [B]arrogation [C]arrogance [D]ignoranceA middle school course is a usual prerequisite to college work.[A]preparation [B]vision [C]necessity [D]revisionHis chief aim in going to the U.S. is the acquisition of knowledge.[A]pursuit [B]ascription [C]epigram [D]gainQuick quiz 9: Choose the one from the four choices that has the closest meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.1. She is a congenial person to work with.[A]agreeable [B]proper [C]obstinate [D]morbific2. The child has congenital heart disease.[A]pleasant [B]moribund [C]fatal [D]inborn3. The fine young man has degenerated under the influence of evil company.[A]encouraged [B]corrupted [C]enticed [D]seduced4. The politician made a vigorous speech in defence of the government.[A]vivacious [B]descriptive [C]energetic [D]attractive5. The convivial celebrators of the victory sang their college sone.[A]charming [B]infuriated [C]merry [D]irritated6. Parents should avoid hurting the immature minds of their young children.[A]delicate [B]subtle [C]not grown-up [D]submarine7. The mother was mortified when her child behaved badly.[A]humiliated [B]massacred [C]senesced [D]invigorated8.She said that language is an innate ability in human beings.[A]immortal [B]inveterate [C]impossible [D]inborn9. The embarrassed young mother admonished her children for having taken the candly from the grocery shelf.[A] spanked [B] reminded [C] rebuked [D] hit10. The dental work made a profound change in her appearance.[A] thorough [B] provocation [C] proper [D] interesting11. The Browns were in a dilemma about whether to buy a house in the country or an apartment inthe city where they worked.[A] predicament [B] discussion [C] agreement [D] stage12. Tempestuous times preceded the declaration of war.[A] terrible [B] turbulent [C] trying [D] temperate13. Citizens who collaborated with the enemy during the war were executed after the war.[A] resisted [B] fought [C] lost [D] cooperated14. A versatile material for home construction is wood.[A] variable [B] durable [C] inflammable [D] common15. Her refusal to go out with him infuriated him.[A] saddened [B] intoxicated [C] angered [D] frightened16. Participation in intramural sports is required.[A] within the school [B] with outsiders [C] overly strenuous [D] extraordinary17. The professor elicited a loud groan from his students with his difficult assignment.[A] eluded [B] heard [C] drew out [D] articulated18. City dwellers are exhilarated by country air.[A] amazed [B] fanned [C] humbled [D] stimulated19. Ponce de Leon searched for magic waters to rejuvenate the elderly.[A] make young again [B] clean again [C] reject again [D] stimulate again20. Although they had never met before the party, Dick and Jane felt a strong affinity to eachother.[A] affability [B] attraction [C] dislike [D] interestQuick quiz 10: Choose the one from the four choices that has the closest meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.1. It is said the general condescended to eat with the soldiers every Sunday.[A]avoided [B]enthused [C]humbled [D]induced2. After protracted consideration the national government had decided to ask a mandate from the people.[A]decree [B]donation [C]detergancy [D]proposal3. The treasurer was arrested for trying to manipulate the company's financial records.[A]intermit [B]intromit [C]ascend [D]maneuver4. Because this road is so tortuous, it is unwise to go faster than twenty miles an hour on it.[A]retired [B]protruding [C]winding [D]intruding5. The police used torture to extort a confession from him.[A]donate [B]obtrude [C]manumit [D]force out6. The speed of Concorde transcends that of any previous planes.[A]surpasses [B]omits [C]dismits [D]protrudes7. For any given metal there is a definite rate of electron emission at every temperature level.[A]protrusion [B]postponement [C]extortion [D]ejection8. There are several important omissions in his letter to us.[A]condonations [B]anecdotes [C]missings [D]proponents9. A person who suffers from stage fright is easily intimidated by a large audience.[A] inspired [B] applauded [C] frightened [D] expelled10. Every other woman at the premiere was envious of the star’s ostentatious display of heremeralds.[A] wealthy [B] loud [C] oscillating [D] showy11. Young people often dispense with the traditional ceremonies of marriage.[A] engage upon [B] unite [C] destroy [D] omit12. The cure for alcoholism is complete abstinence from alcohol.[A] absence [B] avoidance [C] sickness [D] prescriptionQuick quiz 11: Choose the one from the four choices that has the closest meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.1. The boys found it hard to get along with Tom, because he always said some very belligerent things.[A]biased [B]pretending [C]bellicose [D]rebellious2. As your father, I can set you free, but in my capacity as a king of the country I must do my duty and punish you.[A]authority [B]arrangement [C]transference [D]position3. Lying in my hospital bed, I was a captive audience to these uninteresting old stories.[A]enchanted [B]infectious [C]facile [D]incipient4. It is conceivable that there will be a new economic crisis throughout the world, but we hope it won't happen.[A]preferable [B]fabricant [C]imaginable [D]captious5. The parcels of drugs were intercepted by the Customs House before they were delivered.[A]rejected [B]checked [C]turned down [D]ejected6. The reason he gave for his absence was obviously fabricated.[A]manufactured [B]accepted [C]deferred [D]fictitious7. An incision was made into his hand to take out the splinter.[A]cut [B]defection [C]reference [D]conference8. From his manner, we drew the inference that he was satisfied with the exam.[A]alternative [B]facilitate [C]deduction [D]participation9. A teacher should not show preference for any one of his pupils.[A]deferment [B]conception [C]partiality [D]capacity10.The Industrial Revolution effected a drastic change in the British standard of living in the 18thcentury.[A] caused [B] eliminated [C] prevented [D] denied11. The colonists made a vehement protest against taxation without representation.[A] veiled [B] verified [C] violent [D] voracious12. After camping in the wilderness for two weeks, he was so unkempt that his wife was horrified.[A] untidy [B] ugly [C] ferocious [D] undoneQuick quiz 12: Choose the one from the four choices that has the closest meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.1. The purport of the message seemed to be that a few top army officers had fled from the country.[A]implication [B]attainment [C]comtamination [D]comsumption2. All these actions by the NATO conflicted with the universally accepted international laws.[A]assumed [B]resumed [C]intercepted [D]collided3. We rejected his idea for a music club, and decided to have an art club instead.[A]retained [B]rebuffed [C]pertained [D]sustained4. It's annoying that the chimneys of those plants in the city eject a lot of smoke every day.[A]contact [B]intersect [C]erupted [D]expulse5. It was impossible to conjecture from the expression on his face what his reaction was.[A]impugn [B]transect [C]speculate [D]commit6. The compulsion to protect the powerful from the discomfort of public disclosure feeds further abuse and neglect.[A]coercion [B]tenacity [C]sustenance [D]manipulation7. The managing director's calm words dispelled the clerks' fears of being cut down.[A]permitted [B]dissipated [C]applied [D]employed8. Buyers have withdrawn from the market in view of the abrupt turn of the trend of prices.[A]desultory [B]perceivable [C] [D]sudden9. The businessman was sent to prison for trying to corrupt a tax official with money.[A]revive [B]deceive [C]degenerate [D]diagnose10. The minister said that there was corruption in high places in the government.[A]vindication [B]depravity [C]habitation [D]election11. An accident of the collision of a truck with a train has disrupted railway services into and out of the city.[A]crash [B]recollection [C]illusion [D]illumination12. Their assumption that their project under way was something entirely new proved to be untrue.[A]multiplication [B]emotion [C]supposition [D]emission。