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Synonyms In Context Choose Best FitSet 36

1Sudden and violent but brief; fitful; intermittent

2The display of cellphones at the museum showed how technology has changed. Display means:

3Her bright, positive manner did much to ..... the atmosphere of gloom that had settled over the meeting.

4Which word is a synonym for universal in this sentence: Mangen's group asked subjects questions about a short story whose plot had universal student appeal; half of the students read the story on a tablet, the other half in paperback.

5He wasn't too keen on the idea when she first told him about it.

6She is a barrister, so she is usually engaged in ..... work.

7A performance is .....

8After reading the sentence, select a choice that is the most alike in meaning:I shared my ideas with my colleague in an email.

9Polar bear studies may reduce the increased risk of heart disease in humans. The phrase increased risk of heart disease is closest to:

10The word "convincing" in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by .....

11Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the first one using the given word: She visits that discount shop all the time to look for cheap products. (always)

12Not following what is done or considered normal or acceptable by most people

13She is a popular young woman because people realize that her interest in them is sympathetic and .....

14The steps down the cliff are treacherous.

15Identify the correct synonym for 'change' in the context of 'Women Change the World'.

16Which word is closest in meaning to "sacrifice" in this context: "Required the crew to sacrifice much of their rest for the duration of the race."

17Phu Quoc Island passage: The word "destination" in the text is closest in meaning to

18CLOSEST: Many people in big cities prefer to use underground instead of train because it is much faster.

19Read the sentence from paragraph 18."How ridiculous I was as a Marionette!"Which of the following words means the same as ridiculous as it is used in the sentence?

20The word "exacerbate" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .....

21The detailed examination of evidence or information to understand it better

22Perfected

23Please don't be late. The concert starts at 08:00 p.m.

24Which sentence best illustrates the meanings of the word 'demonstrate'?

25New factors were brought up during the investigation.

26Choose the word that is related to the boldfaced word: donor

27If you take pride in expressing yourself with force and originality, you should not use so many ..... phrases.

28By 1962, malaria was more or less gone from the whole country. The phrase "more or less gone" is closest in meaning to:

29Has a greater level of people's respect or honor than others like it

30A recital of prayers in response to a leader; A long or drawn-out account

31This job ..... a lot of travel.

32Someone started the rumor that I tried to cheat on my math test in an effort to ..... me. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

33They come to school well-prepared to learn the school language and succeed educationally. The phrase "succeed educationally" is closest to:

34Malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity e.g. he perceives the ..... clouds are bent / To dim his glory

35"Give priority to sth" means:

36Evaluere

37Richard Petty always likes to ..... his car before a race.

38I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.Use your context clues to choose the synonym for the blue word.

39Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence: The winning athlete was ..... with questions, from reporters.

40Paraphrase / Synonym substitution (C1-C2)-choose the sentence closest in meaning: "The public health implications are alarming."

41Before we set out on the school project, our team leader allotted specific roles and tasks to each one of us, including Maya, Grace, and Abigail. Based on context, allot most likely means .....

42Having to do with one's own homeland (U.S.)

43Cutting salt consumption will do well on your health.

44The number of people attending the theatre has fallen dramatically.

45Long-term path of your professional life

46The word "reverence" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by:

47Choose the best option that has a similar meaning to the first sentence: Why don't we take part in the fun run next Sunday?

48Fill in the blank: Donna's mother ..... her to arrive home before curfew.

49The teacher tried a ..... to fool the students into studying for a test.

50The conclusion of his argument, while ....., is far from .....

51Read the excerpt from "Creepy, Crawly Healers."During a war in Europe in the early 1800s, doctors found soldiers with wounds crawling with maggots. They discovered that these soldiers survived more often than soldiers whose wounds were free of these creatures.What is the most likely meaning of survived?

52In sentence 11, the word "capital" is closest in meaning to

53Although his methods seemed strange at first, the teacher's idiosyncratic approach to literature-using music and improv-ultimately helped students connect more deeply with the material.

54They value their friends' opinions more and enjoy their company. What does "value" mean?

55The ..... meaning of the story was about love and forgiveness.

56..... to instruct to improve, enlighten, or uplift

57Transformations Vocabulary Review: A turn is also called a .....

58Which word is synonymous with "cargo" in this context: "The ship carried valuable cargo."

59In sentence 3 paragraph 2, a "misconception" is closest in meaning to .....

60What word MOST NEARLY means:begin casually but grow when you find that you like each other and that the relationship is mutually satisfying?

61The servant absconded with the cash and valuables, while the owners were sound asleep.