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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 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.
2. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.She launched her new line of handbags _________ a fanfare of publicity.
3. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.Although _________ wanted to keep the boat all to _________
4. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.Oscar
5. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.can _________ all the terms of the apartment lease _________ the one about not allowing pets.
6. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
7. 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
8. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.The proposed after-school tutoring program promises _______________ benefits to the students and the community.
9. 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.
10. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.The community theater troupe faced one problem after another
11. 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.
12. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep.
13. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.It would BEHOOVE you to show a little more respect to the judge and jury who are deciding your case.
14. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.Sally was greatly __________ when I said I didn't like redheads.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.AVARICE
18. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.Marilyn conveyed a BLITHE indifference to the troubles that mounted around her.
19. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.Who has the power to _________ out justice to the citizens of this country?
20. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.This experiment was designed to ___________ certain behaviors from the test subjects.
21. 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
22. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team-™s INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.
23. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.REFUTE
24. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
25. 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.