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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThere is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early. What does “expedite” mean?quickenagree onsuediscuss
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe election could actually end up being decided in the U.S. Congress. Al Gore’s vice presidential running mate, Joe Lieberman, and perhaps Mr. Gore himself, would be able to vote on the matter. Some would argue that they should recuse themselves, but they would probably exercise their right to vote.
What does “recuse” mean?step aside and not be involvedadmit that you are wrongleave the countryinsist on being heard - 3. Multiple ChoiceIf you count all the votes in an area that heavily supports candidate A, and only some of the votes in an area that heavily supports candidate B, you’ll skew the results in favor of candidate A. What does “skew” mean?roastignorechangeask
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWe walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubted that. Which word is a synonym of “trepidation”?movementworryenjoymentlaughter
- 5. Multiple ChoiceKathy was looking for a strong but light material to use for making her water jugs. Unfortunately, she chose noodelite. It proved to too porous to hold jelly. A porous material _____.is good for holding things that you pourprotects you in pouring rainallows liquids to flow through itis necessary for making bowling balls
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWe have rather lofty expectations for you, son. You will attend college. You will become rich and famous. You will be elected president of the United States before you turn forty.
Which word is a synonym of “lofty”?highshakysmalllowly - 7. Multiple ChoiceNo one suspected that Jerry was a spy. On the surface he behaved like any normal citizen. When his covert activity was discovered and announced to the world, we were all shocked. What does covert mean?friendlyloudhiddenhelpful
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe workers stood in front of the factory and wondered what to do next. The doors were locked and the windows were boarded up. They doubted that they would even collect their final pay checks now that the company was insolvent. What does insolvent mean?hiring new workersbroke, or out of moneychanging a namemaking too much money
- 9. Multiple ChoiceKim was a very good substitute teacher. She liked working with third and fourth graders most of all. She especially liked discussing important current events issues with the kids. She had expected them to be indifferent to such grown-up topics as taxes and social security. She was pleasantly surprised to discover that they were really interested in those issues and wanted to learn more about them. What does indifferent mean in this question?similarnot very unusualnot caringgross
- 10. Multiple ChoiceMr. Burke stood before his employees. They had never seen him in such a serious mood. “I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you that your future with this company depends on how hard you work,” he stated firmly. What does remiss mean?angryhonest and trustworthyimportantnot helpful
- 11. Multiple ChoiceMichael is an ardent supporter of his presidential candidate. That became obvious to me when I found out how much time he’s donated to the campaign. Perhaps Michael knows what he’s What does “ardent” mean in the context of the selection?oldintelligentfoolishvery strong
- 12. Multiple Choice“I am going to rescind the permission I gave you to use my toys!” T. J. announced angrily. “I thought you would take good care of them, but I was wrong!” What does rescind mean?repeatcelebratecancelcontinue
- 13. Multiple ChoiceYour uncle wouldn’t even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That’s just one more example of his penurious ways. In contrast, many people who have much less money have donated a great deal to the cause. What does “penurious” mean?very oldvery wealthyvery humorousvery stingy
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThere is a very interesting article about solar storms in the February 14, 2000 issue of Time magazine. It tells about how these disturbances not only affect spacecraft, but can also disrupt terrestrial life. For example, they have even caused automatic garage doors to open in one town. What does “terrestrial” mean?of or on planet earthnot from planet earthsolarwater based
- 15. Multiple Choice“Michelle, I’m very upset about what you said,” Rosie stated firmly. “You didn’t come right out and accuse me of eating all your candy. On the other hand, your remarks about my love of chocolate were made for a reason. You are insinuating that I’m the candy thief!” What does “insinuate” mean?to keep something hot or coldto suggest without clearly sayingto do something evilto protect from disease
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