Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the
options below.
The skillful candidate's _____
speech was delightful to listen to, but failed to explain how he would achieve
the ______ goals of peace and prosperity.
a. illusive/elusive
b. allusive/elusive
c. elusive/allusive
d. allusive/illusive
Choose the
word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
PRETENTIOUS
a. modest
b. understanding
c. uneasy
d. pleasant
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, they may have
an adverse _____ on the spending power of our customers.
a. effect/affect
b. affect/affect
c. effect/effect
d. affect/effect
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options
below.
Oscar, who did not possess a
discerning _____, preferred hotdogs to steak.
a. palette
b. pallet
c. palate
Choose the
word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital Letters in
the following sentence. Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to
lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep.
a. smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
b. dull; tiresome
c. cacophonous
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 by his team's INDOLENCE
and nasty attitude.
a. violent behavior
b. odorousness
c. laziness
d. disappearance
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The crafty spy gave a _____ name
to the hotel clerk.
a. fictive
b. fictional
c. fictitious
Choose the
word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Capacity for producing a
desired result; effectiveness
a. contumacy
b. defenestration
c. conversion
d. efficacy
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.
a. flouted/flouted
b. flouted/flaunted
c. flaunted/flouted
d. flaunted/flaunted
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
This experiment was
designed to _____ certain behaviors from the test subjects.
a. illicit
b. elicit
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?
a. meet
b. mete
c. meat
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.
a. Favorable compromise
b. Monetary amount
c. Total agreement
d. Stalemate
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
a. meet
b. mete
c. meat
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.
a. Favorable compromise
b. Monetary amount
c. Total agreement
d. Stalemate
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
She launched
her new line of handbags________ a fanfare of publicity.
a. between
b. amid
c. among
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
a. between
b. amid
c. among
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Local or
provincial dialect
a. Invective
b. Patois
c. Neopaganism
d. Polyarchy
a. Invective
b. Patois
c. Neopaganism
d. Polyarchy
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.
a. Imprudent and unrefined
b. Cheerful and clumsy
c. Selfish and dissipated
d. Charming and elegant
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
a. Imprudent and unrefined
b. Cheerful and clumsy
c. Selfish and dissipated
d. Charming and elegant
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, but he turned out
to be quite jolly and ____
a. complacent
b. compliant
c. complaisant
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.
a. Eliminate
b. Aggravate; worsen
c. Exhaust; drain of strength
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
a. complacent
b. compliant
c. complaisant
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.
a. Eliminate
b. Aggravate; worsen
c. Exhaust; drain of strength
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. A mass or
crowd; multitude
a. Reprieve
b. Malady
c. Horde
d. Indulgence
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, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.
a. Gluttonous
b. Quarrelsome; contentious
c. excessively talkative about trivial topics
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
a. Reprieve
b. Malady
c. Horde
d. Indulgence
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, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.
a. Gluttonous
b. Quarrelsome; contentious
c. excessively talkative about trivial topics
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
ADVERSE
a. Moody
b. Poetic
c. Favorable
d. Twisted
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital Letters in the following sentence. She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.
a. Moody
b. Poetic
c. Favorable
d. Twisted
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital Letters in the following sentence. She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.
a. empathetic
b. dangerous
c. pathetic
d. sickening
Choose the
word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
ITINERANT
a. permanent
b. flexible
c. transient
d. dissatisfied
Choose the
word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
LASSITUDE
a. simplicity of speech
b. leniency
c. philanthropy
d. vigor
Choose the
word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
REFUTE
a. expose
b. support
c. garbage
d. safe place
Choose the
word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. A position that entails
little work but provides a salary.
a. quiescence
b. theocracy
c. swindle
d. sinecure
Choose the
word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Tending to create ill will
or give offense
a. labyrinthine
b. invidious
c. titillating
d. envious
Choose the
word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
a. turbid
b. torpid
c. turgid
d. tepid
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.
a. esoteric
b. eccentric
c. narcissistic
d. languid
Complete the
following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
The company is _____ committed
to developing educational television programs for children.
a. holey
b. holy
c. wholly
Choose the
definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital Letters as it
is used in the sentence below. The diplomats, who have been accused of DUPLICITY
by their respective countries, have been removed from their posts.
a. bad taste
b. deceitfulness; double-dealing
c. embezzlement
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
I screamed as the monstrous
presence snaked toward me on the dark and _____ path.
a. tortious
b. tortuous
c. torturous
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.
a. sage
b. shriveled
c. creepy
d. jocular
Choose the
word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Easily provoked to anger;
irritable
a. sapid
b. irascible
c. jocund
d. incorrigible
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.
a. spoil
b. detract from; debase
c. fill or permeate with a particular
feeling or quality
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, but the foreman himself has not yet
_____ down.
a. lay/lain/laid
b. lie/laid/lain
c. lie/lain/lain
d. lay/laid/laid
Choose the
word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Similar to something else
in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning
a. abject
b. agrarian
c. analogous
d. amalgam
Choose the
definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital Letter as it
is used in the sentence below. The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION
of fan letters for her top client.
a. deluge
b. dearth
c. hindrance
Choose the
definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital Letters as it
is used in the sentence below. Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes
without a word of REPROOF to her children.
a. expression of disapproval or blame
b. expression of affection or love
c. expression of apology or regret
Choose the
word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by
pity
a. apologetic
b. parsimonious
c. obdurate
d. abdicated
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.
a. pondered
b. worried
c. neglected
d. laughed
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options
below.
I can _____ all the terms of the
apartment lease ______ the one about not allowing pets.
a. except/accept
b. except/except
c. accept/accept
d. accept/except
Choose the
definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital Letters as it
is used in the sentence below. Alicia, who loved both men equally and wanted to
hurt neither, found herself in quite a QUANDARY over which one she should choose.
a. happy circumstance
b. puzzling predicament
c. easy decision
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.
a. influential
b. positive
c. hysterical
d. harmful
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the
options below.
The _____ poet, knowing his death
was _____, struggled to finish his final ode.
a. imminent/eminent
b. eminent/immanent
c. immanent/imminent
d. eminent/imminent
Choose the
word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To impose with authority;
urge strongly
a. enjoin
b. prevalent
c. dissonance
d. relegate
Choose the
word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
INORDINATE
a. reasonable
b. on a waiting list
c. unprepared
d. immense
Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options
below.
That grueling competition really
tested the _____ of the gymnastics team.
a. meddle
b. metal
c. medal
d. mettle
Choose the
word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To issue a vehement verbal
attack; to denounce explosively
a. vituperative
b. litigant
c. fulminate
d. exhume
Choose the
word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Narrow-minded; limited in
scope
a. hermetic
b. foreseeable
c. sporadic
d. sectarian
Choose the
word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
MITIGATE
a. Abate
b. Conceal
c. Intensify
d. Allow
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set
of words from the options below.
It's a good
thing you're so________ at paperwork, because you'll need to fill out hundreds
of forms to________ a child.
a. adapt/adapt
b. adept/adopt
c. adapt/adopt
d. adopt/adept
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
a. adapt/adapt
b. adept/adopt
c. adapt/adopt
d. adopt/adept
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Flair;
style; a flamboyant manner
a. Panache
b. Voracious
c. Resonance
d. Cosmogony
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.
a. Downfall
b. Omen; forerunner
c. Unequivocal proof
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.
a. Intractable
b. willing to accept
c. Impressed by
d. Unhappy
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, but his titillating articles seemed to indicate otherwise.
a. Mercenary; venal
b. overly curious about the sexual behavior of others
c. Characterized by profound insight
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.
a. Rules for action or behavior
b. Vague ideas; abstractions
c. Significance
a. Panache
b. Voracious
c. Resonance
d. Cosmogony
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.
a. Downfall
b. Omen; forerunner
c. Unequivocal proof
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.
a. Intractable
b. willing to accept
c. Impressed by
d. Unhappy
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, but his titillating articles seemed to indicate otherwise.
a. Mercenary; venal
b. overly curious about the sexual behavior of others
c. Characterized by profound insight
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.
a. Rules for action or behavior
b. Vague ideas; abstractions
c. Significance
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.
a. straightened/straitened
b. straitened/straightened
a. straightened/straitened
b. straitened/straightened
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, to the point
where I can't follow the storyline or figure out who's who.
a. Purposely confuse
b. Take a winding or indirect course
c. Charm and delight
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
a. Purposely confuse
b. Take a winding or indirect course
c. Charm and delight
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.
a. distinctive
b. distinguished
c. distinguishable
a. distinctive
b. distinguished
c. distinguishable
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, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE
of normality.
a. Sentiment; emotion
b. Agreement
c. Outward appearance
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. Although_________ wanted to keep the boat all to_________ , I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and________________ .
a. I/myself/myself
b. I/me/I
c. l/myself/l
d. I/myself/me
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, where one in three families receives some state assistance.
a. Prevalent
b. Unavoidable
c. Saddening
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.
a. Clamorous; disorderly
b. Gracious; kind
c. Blunt or rude in manner of speech
a. Sentiment; emotion
b. Agreement
c. Outward appearance
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. Although_________ wanted to keep the boat all to_________ , I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and________________ .
a. I/myself/myself
b. I/me/I
c. l/myself/l
d. I/myself/me
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, where one in three families receives some state assistance.
a. Prevalent
b. Unavoidable
c. Saddening
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.
a. Clamorous; disorderly
b. Gracious; kind
c. Blunt or rude in manner of speech
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.
a. Disdainful
b. Inspired by
c. Disliked by
d. Respectful
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.
a. Sycophants; servile followers
b. Distant relatives
c. Armored knights
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
a. Disdainful
b. Inspired by
c. Disliked by
d. Respectful
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.
a. Sycophants; servile followers
b. Distant relatives
c. Armored knights
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
AVARICE
a. State of good health
b. Materialism
c. Loneliness
d. Generosity
a. State of good health
b. Materialism
c. Loneliness
d. Generosity
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for
the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The soldier's EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his
sergeant.
a. Erratic
b. Apathetic
c. Admirable
d. Meticulous
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.
a. innumerable
b. enumerable
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
a. Erratic
b. Apathetic
c. Admirable
d. Meticulous
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.
a. innumerable
b. enumerable
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.
a. complimented
b. complemented
a. complimented
b. complemented
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,
and that she will_________ that the check is mailed today.
a. assure/ensure
b. ensure/insure
c. insure/assure
d. ensure/assure
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.
a. Be too much trouble to
b. Be detrimental to
c. Be worthwhile or proper for; be incumbent upon
a. assure/ensure
b. ensure/insure
c. insure/assure
d. ensure/assure
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.
a. Be too much trouble to
b. Be detrimental to
c. Be worthwhile or proper for; be incumbent upon
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