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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 word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.REFUTE
2. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.MITIGATE
3. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.Dan was a nice guy
4. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.She launched her new line of handbags _________ a fanfare of publicity.
5. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.Running around barefoot in the snow will only EXACERBATE your flu symptoms.
6. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.RILE
7. 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.
8. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.v. To impose with authority; urge strongly
9. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.
10. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.Though he didn't win the advertising account
11. 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
12. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what-™s in store for him and his family.
13. 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.
14. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.The despot-™s MINIONS were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.
15. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
16. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
17. 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
18. 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.
19. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.The company is __________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.
20. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. She entered the ballroom on the arm of a DEBONAIR young man.
21. 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.
22. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and __________ path.
23. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.The _________ poet
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. 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.