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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe con man bamboozled the customers by making false promises. Define BAMBOOZLE.to surpriseto decieveto charmto anger
- 2. Multiple ChoiceI'm in a quandary about which friend's birthday party to attend this weekend. Define QUANDARY.dilemmaanxietysurprisesuperiority
- 3. Multiple ChoiceI vacillated between going on a family vacation or going to summer camp; it was so hard to choose. Define vacillate.To guessTo wonderTo decideTo waver
- 4. Multiple ChoiceCelebrity chef Bobby Flay is a virtuoso in the kitchen. Define virtuoso.Undeserving personPerson who makes a messPerson of great skillPerson of great beauty
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe voracious team members ate one pizza each after the swim meet. Define voracious.ExcitedStarvingHappyAngry
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWe left the campsite after spending a wretched night in torrential rain with a ripped tent. Define wretched.miserablewonderfulcomfortableangry
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe huge crowd waiting in line at the new store was an auspicious sign of future success. Define auspicious.badfavorableconfusingdisappointing
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe successful man earned his millions through deceit and chicanery. Define chicanery.perseverancetruthfulnesstrickeryall of the above
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe spy traveled incognito into enemy territory. Define incognito.in the opensafelyin disguisequickly
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe loquacious barber always told long, drawn-out stories while cutting a customer's hair.quietangryvery talkativeskilled
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich context clue does the following sentence utilize?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.Definition/RestatementComparison/ExampleContrastCause and Effect - 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.Definition/RestatementComparison/ExampleContrastCause and Effect - 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of the highlighted word?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.ExpeditedCancelledDelayedAdvanced - 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.Definition/RestatementComparison/ExampleContrastCause and Effect - 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.CarefulThriftyCarelessWasteful - 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades.Definition/RestatementComparison/ExampleContrastCause and Effect - 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of the highlighted word?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades.RejectionShockDisapprovalPraise - 18. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
Pleased
Surprised
Frustrated
Disgusted
- 19. Multiple ChoiceMars is a frozen red desert whipped by tornadoes and fierce winds. Which word is an antonym for fierce?naturalgentleancientwarm
- 20. Multiple Choice“Forty million years ago, when the earth was much wetter and warmer, huge forests with many kinds of trees thrived in the far north.” What does the word thrived mean in the sentence?became shorterdied quicklyburned downgrew well
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe canal was so parched that the fish lined up with their towels to take turns swimming in the few remaining water holes. What is the meaning of the word parched in this sentence?The canal was getting bigger.The canal was filling up with water.The canal was very cold.The canal was drying up.
- 22. Multiple Choice“Here’s the key,” she would say, retrieving a small brass key from her pocket.” What is a synonym for the word retrieving?gettingturninglockingpolishing
- 23. Multiple Choice“One way is to conserve energy. If we burn less fossil fuel, we’ll produce less carbon dioxide.” What is a synonym for conserve?ignorewastesaveincrease
- 24. Multiple ChoiceA tiny yard is an unsuitable place to keep a big dog. What does the word in red mean?goodappropriatecorrectwrong
- 25. Multiple ChoiceNo matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________.it is fuzzy and will bite youit is everywhereit costs too much moneyit causes rashes
- 26. Multiple ChoiceSpeaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does “rash” mean?an itchy skin conditionfunnytrying to hide or disguise a piece of cheesewith little thought or consideration
- 27. Multiple ChoiceSome people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?
What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?hitting hard with a heavy toolgoing to too many expensive partiesspeaking or writing harshly aboutvoting for a different candidate - 28. Multiple ChoiceWherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?held over boiling watervery oldunable to chew gumgreatly admired
- 29. Multiple ChoiceI believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder. What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.a reason to do somethinga small amount of moneya taxa good job
- 30. Multiple ChoiceIn the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers. A daunting task is one that would _______ someone.tickleamuselose or misplacefrighten or intimidate
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