Vocabulary Test 88

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Question 1
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The professor tried to stimulate interest in archaeology by taking his students on expeditions.

A
Oppress

B
Fake

C
Encourage

D
Diminish

E
Subdue

Solution

'Stimulate' means to encourage or arouse interest or enthusiasm in.
"the reader could not fail to be stimulated by the ideas presented"
In this context, "The professor tried to stimulate interest in archaeology by taking his students on expeditions", 'stimulate' means encourage. Hence, option C is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Question 2
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
His unsophisticated manner caused him severe problems when he went to Istanbul to do business.

A
Experienced

B
Naive

C
Knowledgeable

D
Cosmopolitan

E
Profuse

Solution

'Unsophisticated' means lacking refined worldly knowledge or tastes.
"an unsophisticated young man"
In this context, "His unsophisticated manner caused him severe problems when he went to Istanbul to do business", 'unsophisticated' means naive or unworldly or simple. Hence, option B is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Question 3
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Carol, who used to be quite submissive, suddenly turned rebellious for reasons unknown to us.

A
Sullen

B
Conscientious

C
Permissive

D
Timid

E
Disobedient

Solution

'Submissive' means ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive.
"a submissive, almost sheeplike people"
In this context, "Carol, who used to be quite submissive, suddenly turned rebellious for reasons unknown to us', 'submissive' means timid. 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 correct synonym of the following word or phrase.

She is so young and innocent. It is no wonder she got exploited.

A
ripped-off

B
roped-in

C
rounded-up

D
tarnished

Solution

Choice A is correct. Exploited means to make use of a situation not is correct way, which means 'ripped 0ff'. For example The storekeeper was very greedy he ripped off his customers.' Choice B means to taken in someone as a partner. Choice C means to collect Choice D is to have one's reputation spoken of badly.
Question 5
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Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given below.
POSSESSED

A
OCCUPIED

B
ACCOMPANIED

C
ATTRACTED

D
INFURIATED

Solution

'Possessed' means to own something. E.g. He was possessed of a large fortune, but sadly no brains to speak of. 'Occupied' means a place being controlled by people that have moved into it. 'Accompanied' means to go with someone to a social event or to entertainment. 'Attracted' means having a liking for something or someone. 'Infuriated' means to make someone extremely angry.
Thus, option A is the correct answer.
Question 6
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Find the odd one out.

A
meretriciously

B
wantonly

C
ignominiously

D
egregiously

E
expeditiously

Solution

Expeditiously implies in an efficient manner or speedily.
All other words have a negative connotation. Meretriciously means deceptively, wantonly means recklessly, ignominiously means dishonourably and egregiously means outrageously. Hence, E is correct.
Question 7
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Choose the correct synonym of the following word or phrase.

The weather is really cold harsh at this time of year.

A
red

B
raw

C
ripe

D
cocooned

Solution

The correct answer is B. The word 'cold harsh' means 'raw'. The word 'raw' means cold and damp. For example ''It was a raw February night.' Choice A means a colour, Choice C means ready for harvesting Choice D means being in a protective environment.
Question 8
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Choose the word which is mast nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given below.
RELUCTANT

A
EARNEST

B
AVERSE

C
ARDENT

D
ENTHUSIASTIC

Solution

'Reluctant' means not willing to do something as you dislike doing that. E.g. I was having such a good time I was reluctant to leave. 'Earnest' means serious and determined. 'Averse' means strongly dislike or opposed to. 'Ardent' means showing strong feelings. 'Enthusiastic' means zeal and a lot of interest.
Thus, option B is the correct answer.
Question 9
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Choose the correct synonym of the following:

There is no problem and it doesn't matter.

A
No heat.

B
No go.

C
No sweat.

D
No tide

Solution

To convey that something is not difficult or problematic, we say "no sweat". Therefore there is no problem and Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence, incorrect.
Question 10
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Whenever she reads a good mystery, it whets her appetite for more books by any author.

A
Waits

B
Cajoles

C
Sharpens

D
Resolves

E
Idles

Solution

'Whet' means sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon).
"she took out her dagger and began to whet its blade in even, rhythmic strokes"
In this context, "Whenever she reads a good mystery, it whets her appetite for more books by any author", 'whets' means sharpens. Hence, option C is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the appropriate answer.

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Question 1

Oppress

Fake

Encourage

Diminish

Subdue

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Question 2

Experienced

Naive

Knowledgeable

Cosmopolitan

Profuse

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Question 3

Sullen

Conscientious

Permissive

Timid

Disobedient

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Question 4

ripped-off

roped-in

rounded-up

tarnished

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Question 5

OCCUPIED

ACCOMPANIED

ATTRACTED

INFURIATED

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Question 6

meretriciously

wantonly

ignominiously

egregiously

expeditiously

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Question 7

red

raw

ripe

cocooned

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Question 8

EARNEST

AVERSE

ARDENT

ENTHUSIASTIC

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Question 9

No heat.

No go.

No sweat.

No tide

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Question 10

Waits

Cajoles

Sharpens

Resolves

Idles

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