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English Vocabulary Test (UK) (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 exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she received from her host family.
2. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.This experiment was designed to ___________ certain behaviours from the test subjects.
3. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.She launched her new line of handbags _________ a fanfare of publicity.
4. 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
5. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable
6. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner
7. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. His son's group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.
8. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.The plots of all her novels just seem to MEANDER along
9. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.We fully expect Elizabeth to FOIST her work on us and disappear for the weekend as usual.
10. 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.
11. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.AVARICE
12. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.The journalist denied that he had any PRURIENT interest in the politician's private life
13. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.NONCHALANT
14. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary
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 community theatre troupe faced one problem after another
17. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.REFUTE
18. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.Our solicitors have informed us that whilst the new tax laws will not __________ our business directly
19. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.INORDINATE
20. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.PRETENTIOUS
21. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.It would BEHOVE you to show a little more respect to the judge and jury who are deciding your case.
22. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.The only ________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.
23. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.MITIGATE
24. 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
25. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.The crafty spy gave a ____________ name to the hotel clerk.

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