Question 1
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“After the heavy rains, the stream became murky; in fact, the water was so cloudy you couldn't see the bottom”. Murky means_________
Question 2
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“The debris on the stadium floor included numerous paper cups, ticket stubs, and cigarette butts”. Debris means _______
Question 3
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“The newlyweds agreed to be very frugal in their shopping because they wanted to save enough money to buy a house”. Frugal means __________
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economical
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waateful
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interested
Question 4
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“Although Alex usually looks unkempt, he had a very neat appearance at his job interview”. Unkempt means _________
Question 5
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”Alth ough I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the gist of it”. Gist means _______
Question 6
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“Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food”. Forage means ___________
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come out
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search for food
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sleep
Question 7
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“The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs”. Cutlery means __________
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spices and seasonings
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plates, bowls, and cups
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eating utensils
Question 8
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“My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach”. Loathes means ________
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dislikes intensely
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eats eagerly
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prepares and cooks
Question 9
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“The president of the company felt so despondent over its bankruptcy that he went into a deep depression”. Despondent means _______
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surprised and delighted
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sad and hopeless
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exhausted and weary
Question 10
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“No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous”. If something is ubiquitous, _________
Question 11
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“Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!” In the above context, what does rash mean?
Question 12
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“Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research”. What does esteemed mean?
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greatly admired
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very old
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held over boiling water
Question 13
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“Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin”. What is a cotton gin?
Question 14
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“In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers”. A daunting task is one that would _______ someone.
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entertain
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lose or misplace
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frighten or intimidate
Question 15
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“Using IQ tests and MRI brain scans, researchers have found that the measurable intelligence of teenagers can rise and fall over time. We used to believe that intelligence was static. But now, because of new studies, we know that teens and even fully mature adults can grow more brain cells when needed”. What are researchers?
Question 16
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“Those scientists want to hear what our professor thinks about their theory because he is the foremost expert in their field”. Formost means ______
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the first or main one
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craziest
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least informed
Question 17
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“If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!” Which word is a synonym of curtail?
Question 18
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“Friendship is a priceless thing. If Chris put a price, or conditions, on her friendship, it’s no longer priceless. In fact, it’s not real friendship at all!” If something is priceless, __________.
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it has a missing tag
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it has no value
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it has great value
Question 19
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“If your plan fails, we’ll have to find someone who can devise a better one”. Device means ________
Question 20
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“No matter what happens, I assure you that I will not forget how hard you have worked on this project”. To assure means to _________
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dare
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promise
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act like a donkey