Links
Powered by Blogger.
oDesk English Vocabulary Test (u.s. version)
Q: Choose the word or
phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Itinerant
c. transient
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
This experiment was designed to _____ certain behaviors from the test subjects.
b. elicit
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense
b. invidious
Itinerant
c. transient
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
This experiment was designed to _____ certain behaviors from the test subjects.
b. elicit
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense
b. invidious
Q: Choose the word that
best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
d. efficacy
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Lassitude
d. vigor
Q: 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.
c. laziness
Q: 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
Q: 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
n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
d. efficacy
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Lassitude
d. vigor
Q: 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.
c. laziness
Q: 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
Q: 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
Q: 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
Q: 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
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary.
d. sinecure
The crafty spy gave a _____ name to the hotel clerk.
a. fictive
Q: 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
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary.
d. sinecure
Q: Choose the word that
best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
d. tepid
Q: 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.
c. flaunted/flouted
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Refute
b. support
Q: 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.
b. tortuous
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable
b. irascible
Q: 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.
b. shriveled
Q: 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
c. analogous
Q: 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.
c. fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality
Q: 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.
d. affect/effect
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
The company is _____ committed to developing educational television programs for children.
c. wholly
Q: 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.
b. deceitfulness; double-dealing
adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
d. tepid
Q: 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.
c. flaunted/flouted
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Refute
b. support
Q: 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.
b. tortuous
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable
b. irascible
Q: 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.
b. shriveled
Q: 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
c. analogous
Q: 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.
c. fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality
Q: 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.
d. affect/effect
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
The company is _____ committed to developing educational television programs for children.
c. wholly
Q: 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.
b. deceitfulness; double-dealing
Q: Complete the following
sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
Oscar, who did not possess a discerning _____, preferred hotdogs to steak.
c. palate
Oscar, who did not possess a discerning _____, preferred hotdogs to steak.
c. palate
Q: 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.
d. lay/laid/laid
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
That grueling competition really tested the _____ of the gymnastics team.
d. mettle
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
d. sectarian
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Inordinate
a. reasonable
The workers were allowed to _____ down once they'd _____ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet _____ down.
d. lay/laid/laid
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
That grueling competition really tested the _____ of the gymnastics team.
d. mettle
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
d. sectarian
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Inordinate
a. reasonable
Q: Choose the word that
best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
c. fulminate
v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
c. fulminate
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To impose with authority; urge strongly
a. enjoin
Q: 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.
d. accept/except
Q: 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.
d. eminent/imminent
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity
c. obdurate
Q: 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
Q: 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.
b. puzzling predicament
Q: 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
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Pretentious
a. modest
Q: 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
Q: 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.
d. harmful
Q: 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. puzzling predicament
Q: 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
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Pretentious
a. modest
Q: 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
Q: 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.
d. harmful
Q: 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
Q: Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
--Itinerant
c. transient
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
This experiment was designed to _____ certain behaviors from the test subjects.
b. elicit
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense
b. invidious
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
d. efficacy
c. transient
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
This experiment was designed to _____ certain behaviors from the test subjects.
b. elicit
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense
b. invidious
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
d. efficacy
Q: Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Lassitude
d. vigor
Q: 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.
c. laziness
Q: 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
Q: 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
Q: 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
Q: 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
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary.
d. sinecure
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
d. tepid
Q: 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.
c. flaunted/flouted
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Refute
b. support
Lassitude
d. vigor
Q: 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.
c. laziness
Q: 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
Q: 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
Q: 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
Q: 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
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary.
d. sinecure
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
d. tepid
Q: 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.
c. flaunted/flouted
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Refute
b. support
Q: 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.
b. tortuous
I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and _____ path.
b. tortuous
Q: Choose
the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable
b. irascible
Q: 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.
b. shriveled
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
c. analogous
Q: 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.
c. fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality
Q: 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.
d. affect/effect
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
c. wholly
Q: 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.
b. deceitfulness; double-dealing
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
Oscar, who did not possess a discerning _____, preferred hotdogs to steak.
c. palate
Q: 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.
d. lay/laid/laid
adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable
b. irascible
Q: 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.
b. shriveled
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
c. analogous
Q: 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.
c. fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality
Q: 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.
d. affect/effect
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
c. wholly
Q: 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.
b. deceitfulness; double-dealing
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
Oscar, who did not possess a discerning _____, preferred hotdogs to steak.
c. palate
Q: 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.
d. lay/laid/laid
Q: Complete
the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options
below.
That grueling competition really tested the _____ of the gymnastics team.
d. mettle
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
d. sectarian
That grueling competition really tested the _____ of the gymnastics team.
d. mettle
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
d. sectarian
Q: Choose
the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Inordinate
a. reasonable
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
c. fulminate
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To impose with authority; urge strongly
a. enjoin
Inordinate
a. reasonable
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
c. fulminate
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To impose with authority; urge strongly
a. enjoin
Q: 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.
d. accept/except
Q: 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.
d. eminent/imminent
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity
c. obdurate
Q: 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
Q: 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.
b. puzzling predicament
Q: 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
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Pretentious
a. modest
Q: 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
I can _____ all the terms of the apartment lease ______ the one about not allowing pets.
d. accept/except
Q: 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.
d. eminent/imminent
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity
c. obdurate
Q: 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
Q: 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.
b. puzzling predicament
Q: 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
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Pretentious
a. modest
Q: 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
Q: 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.
d. harmful
Q: 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
His son's group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.
d. harmful
Q: 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
Q: 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.
c. Easy decision
Q: 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.
b. Cheerful and clumsy
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
ADVERSE
d. Twisted
Alicia, who loved both men equally and wanted to hurt neither, found herself in quite a QUANDARY over which one she should choose.
c. Easy decision
Q: 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.
b. Cheerful and clumsy
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
ADVERSE
d. Twisted
Q: 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.
b. Expression of affection or love
Q: 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.
b. Odorousness
Q: 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.
b. Take away; take off one's hands
Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to her children.
b. Expression of affection or love
Q: 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.
b. Odorousness
Q: 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.
b. Take away; take off one's hands
Q: 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.
d. ensure/assure
Q: 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.
b. Omen; forerunner
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
c. Sporadic
Q: 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.
c. Excessively talkative about trivial topics
Q: 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 __________.
b. compliant
Q: 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.
b. Shriveled
Q: 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
Q: 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
Q: 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.
b. enumerable
Q: 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.
c. Blunt or rude in manner of speech
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is
most nearly a synonym of the word below.
NONCHALANT
c. Unperturbed
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
d. Efficacy
Q: 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
Q: 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
c. Analogous
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
ITINERANT
b. Flexible
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
Oscar, who did not possess a discerning __________, preferred hotdogs to steak.
c. palate
Q: 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.
b. Cruel; heartless
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
INORDINATE
b. On a waiting list
Q: 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.
d. accept/except
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
LASSITUDE
c. Philanthropy
Q: 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 _________.
b. I/me/I
NONCHALANT
c. Unperturbed
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
d. Efficacy
Q: 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
Q: 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
c. Analogous
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
ITINERANT
b. Flexible
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
Oscar, who did not possess a discerning __________, preferred hotdogs to steak.
c. palate
Q: 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.
b. Cruel; heartless
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
INORDINATE
b. On a waiting list
Q: 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.
d. accept/except
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
LASSITUDE
c. Philanthropy
Q: 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 _________.
b. I/me/I
Q: 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.
d. Meticulous
Q: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The soldier’s EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.
d. Meticulous
Q: 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.
b. Overly curious about the sexual behavior of others
Q: 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.
a. Smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
Q: 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.
c. distinguishable
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
c. Turgid
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Local or provincial dialect
c. Neopaganism
Q: 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
b. Eccentric
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
PRETENTIOUS
b. Understanding
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
MITIGATE
c. Intensify
Q: 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?
c. meat
Q: 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.
b. Worried
b. Overly curious about the sexual behavior of others
Q: 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.
a. Smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
Q: 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.
c. distinguishable
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
c. Turgid
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Local or provincial dialect
c. Neopaganism
Q: 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
b. Eccentric
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
PRETENTIOUS
b. Understanding
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
MITIGATE
c. Intensify
Q: 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?
c. meat
Q: 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.
b. Worried
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym
of the word below.
MITIGATE
c. Intensify
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition
given below.
v.
To impose with authority; urge strongly
a. Enjoin
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition
given below.
v.
To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
c. Fulminate
Q: 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.
c. adapt/adopt
Q: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition
given below.
n.
Flair; style; a flamboyant manner
c. Resonance
Q: 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.
b. Omen; forerunner
Q: 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.
b. Willing to accept
Q: 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. wizened
c. Laziness
Q: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym
of the word below.
REFUTE
b. Support
Q:
Choose the word or phrase that
is most nearly an antonym of the word below. deleterious
INORDINATE
a. Reasonable
Q:
Complete the following
sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
Oscar,
who did not possess a discerning_________ , preferred
hot dogs to steak.
b. pallet
Q:
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.
b. Overly curious about the sexual behavior of others
Q:
Choose the word that best
corresponds with the definition given below.
adj.
Tending to create ill will or give offense
b. Invidious
Q:
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.
d. accept/except
Q:
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
Q:
Choose the word or phrase that
is most nearly an antonym of the word below. adverse
ITINERANT
a. Permanent
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct
homophone from the options below.
The
company is__________ committed to developing educational television
programs for children.
c. wholly
Q:
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.
d. eminent/imminent
Q:
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.
b. straitened/straightened
Q:
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
Q:
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.
b. distinguished
Q: 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.
c. Outward appearance
Q:
Choose the word that best
corresponds with the definition given below.
adj.
Narrow-minded; limited in scope
d. Sectarian
Q: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct
homophone from the options below.
That
grueling competition really tested the____________ of the
gymnastics team.
b. metal
Q:
Choose the word that best
corresponds with the definition given below.
Capacity
for producing a desired result; effectiveness
d. Efficacy
Q: 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________________ .
d. I/myself/me
Q:
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. RIFE
a. Prevalent
Q:
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.
c. Blunt or rude in manner of speech
Q:
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.
d. lay/laid/laid
Q:
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
Q:
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
Q:
Choose the word or phrase that
is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
AVARICE
d. Generosity
Q:
Complete the following
sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The
crafty spy gave a___________ name to the hotel clerk.
c. fictitious
Q: 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.
c. Admirable
Q:
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.
d. Sickening
Q:
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
Q:
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.
b. tortuous
Q:
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
Q: 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
Q:
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.
c. Admirable
Q:
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.
d. Harmful
Q:
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.
c. Be worthwhile or proper for; be incumbent upon
Q:
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.
b. Aggravate; worsen
Q:
Choose the word that best
corresponds with the definition given below.
n.
A mass or crowd; multitude
c. Horde
Q:
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.
c. Excessively talkative about trivial topics
Q:
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
c. Analogous
Q:
Choose the word that best
corresponds with the definition given below.
adj.
Hardhearted; unmoved by pity
b. Parsimonious
Q:
Choose the word or phrase that
is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
ADVERSE
d. Twisted
Q:
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
Q:
Choose the word that best
corresponds with the definition given below.
adj.
Easily provoked to anger; irritable
a. Sapid
Q:
Choose the word that best
corresponds with the definition given below.
n.
Flair; style; a flamboyant manner
c. Resonance
Q:
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
Q:
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
Q:
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.
d. Stalemate
Q: 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.
b. Shriveled
Q:
Choose the word that best
corresponds with the definition given below.
n.
A position that entails little work but provides a salary
d. Sinecure
Q:
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.
c. flaunted/flouted
Q:
Complete the following
sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
She
launched her new line of handbags________ a fanfare of
publicity.
c. among
Q:
Choose the word that best
corresponds with the definition given below.
n.
Local or provincial dialect
b. Patois
Q: 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.
d. Charming and elegant
Q:
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 _
c. complaisant
Subscribe to:
Posts
(Atom)
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
ReplyDeleteWho has the power to _________ out justice to the citizens of this country?
b. mete
not so good
ReplyDelete