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Synonyms In Context Choose Best FitSet 55

1Struggle between opposing forcesEx. Lennie vs. Curley; Lennie vs. George; Candy vs. himself; Ranch men vs. society

2Capable of being put to use

3Students were not prepared were ..... by the questions on the Algebra test.

4CLOSEST in meaning: His novels were originally published in serial form in a magazine.

5Choose the word that best completes the sentence: To ..... public concern, the agency released a clear summary of the safety tests.

6Sentence completion: Possessed of an insatiable sweet tooth, Jim enjoyed all kinds of candy, but he had a special ..... for gumdrops, his absolute favorite.

7Which word is a synonym for INSTRUCT in this sentence: The solution was to get a message to Voyager I to INSTRUCT it to use spares to change the failing parts.

8The word "emerged" in paragraph 1 means .....

9The candidate had ..... and good looks, but little knowledge of important issues.

10Find the sentence with the same meaning:When you are walking alone at night in Paris streets, be careful.

11He resigned from the firm because promotions were few and far between.

12Ha Long Bay is ..... as one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world.

13Read the sentence and answer the question below:Mrs. Ellen was always so kind when she had to chastise me: she never scolded, but gently corrected my blunders.Which word provides the best clue to the meaning of chastise?

14To refer to specifically; to quote

15You have to be careful not to get verbose when you write or speak, or your audience will lose interest.

16Which vocabulary word best completes this sentence?The students all ..... when the teacher assigned homework.

17To ..... is to judge how useful or accurate something is.

18Choose the word that means "commotion."

19The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is designed to ..... and ..... the skills of child care providers in centers, family child care, and home visitors programs.

20To ..... my hurt feelings, she offered to wear a different costume.

21Perseverance is ..... to success.

22They first had to find cues that "elicit fear" in the monkeys. The phrase "elicit fear" is closest to:

23Which of the following sentences best paraphrases the statement.It's a bad idea for teenagers to do part-time work while they are still studying.

24Select the word which is not closest in meaning to the given words "Vivid"

25Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning:I enjoy fishing because it is relaxing.

26A full list or inventory of items; A shortened or abbreviated version of something

27The writer suggests that many of the problems with street soccer "are solvable in most instances." The phrase be solvable in most instances is closest in meaning to:

28What is the best substitution for the word VEXED at the end of the second scene?

29In the alone condition, an animal was "separated from" its mother and left by itself in a cage. The phrase "be separated from" is closest to:

30In line 24, the word slam is closest in meaning to .....

31What is the correct word for "very clean"?

32There are so many different factors involved in an energy crisis that no single measure can be expected to serve as a/n .....

33Which word means "a person who is new to a job or organization"?

34Particle physicists like Ayana Holloway Arce and Aida El-Khadra spend much of their time ..... Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

35The problem with killing their leader is that he will become a(n) ....., causing more people to join his cause.

36It refers to reduction or mitigation of the penalty of the convicted offender.

37Jacinta works at Company Q. Her role involves planning and directing the activities in an organisation. By doing this, Jacinta works to ensure that the organisation fulfils its purpose and achieves its objectives.Which of the following roles is Jacinta carrying out at Company Q?

38Many doctors are still general practitioners, but the tendency is toward specialization in medicine.

39What does "Demonstrate" mean in the context of assessments?

40Select the best definition of the word "proprietary"

41Extremely interesting; holding one's attention; fascinating

42In the sentence: "Arachne was used to being wondered at, and she was immensely proud of her skill" . The word wondered means:

43CLOSEST: The rainforest is being systematically destroyed

44Uniform in structure throughout or composed of parts that are all of the same nature or kind

45The lawyer's comments ..... the testimony of the witness, casting doubt on his credibility.

46Which is the best definition of secede?

47Learn well enough to later recall; learn by heart

48Before we set out on the camping trip, our Scout leader allotted special tasks and responsibilities to each one of us. Based on context, allot most likely means .....

49How can synsets in WordNet be utilized to resolve polysemy in a text?

50Which phrase from a reading passage is most similar in meaning to 'the foremost experimentalist'?

51The term "horseless carriage" was used to describe which invention?

52Which of the following words means "fever producing"

53Step in restating facts from informational text where you make sure to avoid copying word for word and practice paraphrasing.

54Contributory

55Something unusual, different from the norm

56The word "originating" in the passage is closest in meaning to:

57Which synonym type requires same grammatical category and close meaning?

58"Nothing that happens in this world ever happens by chance; it is all part of a grand design." The author speaks of one's .....

59Fund collecting actions organized by libraries might also ..... (12) ..... (13) the public awareness of the advantages of becoming ..... (14) in a good book.

60Match the sentence with a sentence which has a similar meaning: They didn'tknow where they were going

61Mrs. Eider accepted the young man's offer of help with ....., knowing that her desire for independence and stubbornness were foolish and that she was truly in need of assistance.