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English Vocabulary Test (U.S.) (Upwork)
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English Vocabulary Test (U.S.) (Upwork)
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1. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.The recent shenanigans in the town square went against all PRECEPTS of decency.
2. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense
3. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.adj. Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular group
4. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.Rachel knew that she'd soon be living in ___________ circumstances unless she got her financial problems ____________ out immediately.
5. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.Our lawyers have informed us that while the new tax laws will not __________ our business directly
6. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.It seems we-™ve reached an IMPASSE in our negotiations.
7. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.The company is __________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.
8. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top client.
9. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
10. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.Mr. Winkle was dismayed to discover that his willful young wife __________ her wealth and __________ the law at every opportunity.
11. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.Agatha RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the affair.
12. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill
13. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.Now that the festivities have ended
14. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.The workers were allowed to ___________ down once they-™d ________ the brick
15. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.
16. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.The diplomats
17. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. Roger might be more AMENABLE to your ideas if you presented them without sneering.
18. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.We expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry
19. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.Though he didn't win the advertising account
20. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.Poverty is RIFE in the rural areas of our county
21. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.ADVERSE
22. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.Although _________ wanted to keep the boat all to _________
23. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.AVARICE
24. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias _____________ her hair color.
25. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.These artists really IMBUE their work with a spirit of profound freedom.