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Synonyms In Context Choose Best FitSet 39

1His heart was kind and his affections were strong; he was ..... and disinterested, simple and honest.

2$^{Choose the sentence closest in meaning to:}$She is far more talented in painting than he is.

3Be more circumspect: (a) restrained, (b) confident, (c) cautious, (d) honest, (e) intelligent

4Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "hypothesis" ?

5The hail ..... the cornfield until the entire crop was lost.

6Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please, go on and finish what you were saying.

7The Foyer program in Belgium most clearly illustrates the benefits of bilingual and trilingual education. The phrase "illustrates the benefits" is closest to:

8Copy, imitate, simulate, pretend, feign e.g. I will ..... the bewitchment of some popular man

9Employees that have been laid off are also known as

10Read the sentence: 'The old house looked scary in the moonlight.' Which of the following words is a more precise and evocative replacement for the word 'scary' in this context?

11Find sentence with the same meaning: You and I both have dark brown hair.

12As it is used in lines 82-83, the phrase named and nurtured most nearly means:

13A spiritual person is able to relate to his/her Creator, fellowmen and the community. Which of the following expresses a similar concept?

14Kept in reserve or particularly lean or thin; scant

15Decide on the meaning of something

16She is "not ignorant of her popularity" . In context, the writer implies she is "fully aware" of it. The phrase "fully aware" is closest to:

17Spreading or spread throughout

18Which is NOT similar in meaning with "on the other hand" ?

19In the sentence, "He wound the bandage tightly around the cut on his arm, " which word is a synonym for wound as it is used here?

20Choose the synonym.her florid skin

21Which of the following words has the definition "harmful; causing loss or injury"?

22A political system marked by ..... is like a rigged game.

23Denouement is another word for which part of plot?

24What is another word for sensory details?

25What does semantic mistranslation refer to?

26Critical thinking is ..... for solving real-world problems.

27Archaeologists search for ancient shipwrecks. The phrase search for is closest to:

28It's not difficult to reduce your carbon footprint. You can do it by making your daily activities eco-friendly.

29What is a synonym for Concurrent Powers of the state and national governments?

30Mahy is not afraid to "criticize" conventional uses of language. The word "criticize" is closest to:

31In the context of the text, which is the best synonym for "subservient" as used to describe Parliament?

32"Look! I found a bit of a dead fish on the beach for the cat." Isabel recoiled at the smell, but the kitten came running back, eating greedily from Ivan's hand" (Gratz 9).The word recoiled means?

33Which word is a synonym of sanatorium and sanctuary?

34Humans take away animals' homes and their food by farming, when they cut down trees for wood, and when they look for oil.The most appropriate paraphrasing is .....

35A time that was not long ago

36To put somebody/something in a situation in which they could be harmed or damaged

37If a topic comes up again and again in meetings, which word best describes this occurrence?

38Fill in the blank is with correct vocab word:The defense called several respectable witnesses who were able to ..... the false testimony of the prosecution's sole witness.

39Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence provided The boy was not allowed to have any friends, so he felt lonely.

40Which group of words is closest in meaning to "stem from" ?

41Set apart

42Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the following one.Because they made too many mistakes, they failed in the exam.

43Consider the sentence: "The exuberant crowd cheered for their favorite team." What is the synonym for "exuberant" based on the context?

44Find the closest meaning: PEER

45Trina felt her eyelids start to close. She needed to stay awake and take notes. She didn't want to doze off during the reading lesson.

46The athlete hoped the increased training would allow him to ..... Olympic records.

47Sally hopes her new boss is affable. Her old boss was very cold and grouchy, and it was impossible to talk to him.What is the synonym of the unfamiliar word?

48Just as television surpassed radio as the major source of entertainment and information for the world, it seems destined that the Internet will eventually ..... television.

49Which word does not belong with consolidate?

50Susceptible most nearly means

51Tractors are also termed as

52In the sentence "The writer articulates a nuanced argument through careful word choice," what does "articulates" suggest about the author's style?

53Indirect costs of accidents are also called:

54Tracy's continuous praise of others after winning the campaign was completely .....

55Read the following sentence. What does the word respite mean as it is used here.It is not only a time of respite when the brisk winds of autumn temporarily let up and provide a break from the cold, but also a time to give thanks.

56Use context clues to help you understand what immaculate means. Then choose a synonym that you could use in its place.My room looked like a picture from a furniture catalog. Everything was in it's correct place and spotless. My mom even said it was immaculate.

57"The shift from animal and muscle power to machine power was a major achievement for man. "Choose the best restatement of the sentence.

58What word means sudden and violent but brief; fitful; intermittent

59The new law takes ..... next week.

60Farallon IslandsStimulus: 5 of 6Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word"inadvertently" as used in the second paragraph?

61'That film is too boring.' The sentence that has the same meaning is: