Vocabulary Test 39

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Question 1
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
An odometer is a device for measuring distance travelled.

A
Instrument

B
Figure

C
Item

D
Machine

E
Tool

Solution

a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
"a measuring device"
In this context, device means an instrument. Hence, option A is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the correct answer.
Question 2
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Mrs. Allisson is such an energetic woman that she is not discouraged even by the illness that crippled her.

A
Disturbed

B
Impoverished

C
Disheartened

D
Alienated

E
Devalued

Solution

'Discouraged' means having lost confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened.
"he must be feeling pretty discouraged"
In this context, discouraged means disheartened. So, Mrs. Allisson is such an energetic woman that she is not discouraged or disheartened even by the illness that crippled her. Hence, option C is correct and the others are incorrect because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Question 3
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Both a person's heredity and his environment help to shape his character.

A
Family

B
Education

C
Nationality

D
Surroundings

E
Genes

Solution

'Environment' means the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
"survival in an often hostile environment"
In this sentence, "Both a person's heredity and his environment help to shape his character", 'environment' means surroundings. Hence, option D is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Question 4
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Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.
This place is so boring, I want some excitement.

A
action

B
ape

C
aggravation

D
None of the above

Solution

'Excitement' means a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
"her cheeks were flushed with excitement"
In this context, "This place is so boring, I want some excitement", 'excitement' means action. Hence, option A is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate answer.
Question 5
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The earliest watches were actually small decks hung from a strap around the neck.

A
First

B
Timely

C
Most unusual

D
Fastest

E
Most accurate

Solution

'Earliest' means happening or done before the usual or expected time.
"we ate an early lunch"
In this sentence, the earliest watches were actually small decks hung from a strap around the neck, 'earliest' means initial or first. So, option A is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Question 6
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The man neglected to file his income tax form and therefore had to pay a fine.

A
Penalty

B
Failure

C
Promise

D
Refusal

E
Praise

Solution

'Fine' usually means nice or pleasant. But, in this context, fine means penalty. The given sentence states that the man neglected to file his income tax form and therefore had to pay a fine or penalty for his mistake. Thus, option A is correct and the other options are wrong because they do not provide the appropriate answer.
Question 7
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The detective looking for the lost woman heard a voice, but it was so faint that it was impossible to be sure what it was or even where it came from.

A
Frightening

B
Pale

C
Loud

D
Indistinct

E
Weird

Solution

'Faint' means (of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible.
"the faint murmur of voices"
In this sentence, "The detective looking for the lost woman heard a voice, but it was so faint that it was impossible to be sure what it was or even where it came from", 'faint' means indistinct. Hence, option D is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the correct answer.
Question 8
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Choose the appropriate synonym of the underlined word
Wow, that is a great car!

A
awesome

B
able

C
action

D
None of the above

Solution

'Great' means of ability, quality, or eminence considerably above average.
"the great Italian conductor"
In this context, "Wow, that is a great car!", 'great' means awesome. Hence, option A is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Question 9
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Since essential causes of schizophrenia are not yet known, current treatment methods are based on both clinical research and experience.

A
Accessory

B
Basic

C
Massive

D
Resolute

E
Impartial

Solution

absolutely necessary; extremely important.
"it is essential to keep up-to-date records"
In this sentence, "Since essential causes of schizophrenia are not yet known, current treatment methods are based on both clinical research and experience", 'essential' means basic or important. So, option B is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Question 10
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
No one can exist for very long without water.

A
Indicate

B
Reproduce

C
Prosper

D
Transcend

E
Survive

Solution

'Exist' means to live, especially under adverse conditions.
"a minority of people exist on unemployment benefit alone"
In this sentence, "No one can exist for very long without water", 'exist' means to survive or live or sustain. Hence, option E is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.

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Question 1

Instrument

Figure

Item

Machine

Tool

Solution

Question 2

Disturbed

Impoverished

Disheartened

Alienated

Devalued

Solution

Question 3

Family

Education

Nationality

Surroundings

Genes

Solution

Question 4

action

ape

aggravation

None of the above

Solution

Question 5

First

Timely

Most unusual

Fastest

Most accurate

Solution

Question 6

Penalty

Failure

Promise

Refusal

Praise

Solution

Question 7

Frightening

Pale

Loud

Indistinct

Weird

Solution

Question 8

awesome

able

action

None of the above

Solution

Question 9

Accessory

Basic

Massive

Resolute

Impartial

Solution

Question 10

Indicate

Reproduce

Prosper

Transcend

Survive

Solution

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