Vocabulary Test

Practice Questions

1. The prince abdicated the crown and returned to his castle. Abdicated means

A. Gave up
B. Sold
C. Reinvested into
D. Auctioned

2. The convicted criminal absconded prior to the sentencing phase of the trial. Absconded means

A. Touched the jury
B. Reported immediately
C. Left after discussion
D. Departed suddenly

3. The aural component of balance is critical for postural control during ambulation. Aural means related to the

A. Eye
B. Ear
C. Nose
D. Mouth

4. The old man was benevolent with his fortune. Benevolent means

A. Secretive
B. Stingy
C. Kind
D. Careful

5. The extra dirt was a key buttress to the foundation. Buttress means

A. Limiting factor
B. Support
C. Overwhelming condition
D. Obstacle

6. The cathode of a battery was removed. Cathode means

A. Positive pole
B. Negative pole
C. Neutral pole
D. Opposite pole

7. The doctor was known as a charlatan over the years of his practice. Charlatan means

A. Quack
B. Knowledgeable physician
C. Procedural physician
D. Medical examiner

8. The wound exhibited signs of copious drainage requiring medical intervention. Copious means

A. Minimal
B. Clear
C. Maximal
D. Foul

9. The attorney accused the witness of defaming the defendant. Defaming means

A. Killing
B. Badgering
C. Suffocating
D. Slandering

10. The detective was able to derive the facts of the case. Derive means

A. Desist
B. Deter
C. Devise
D. Deduce

11. The scientist was able to evoke powerful emotions from her audience. Evoke means

A. Sell
B. Calm
C. Call forth
D. Exaggerate

12. The judge was fallible during deliberation. Fallible means

A. Careful not to err.
B. Falsely accused
C. Loyal to his supporters
D. Capable of mistakes

13. The chemist collected the germane data during the experiment. Germane means

A. Relevant
B. Obscure
C. Limited
D. Usual

14. The desperados held up in a grotto in New Mexico during the escape. Grotto means

A. Large cave
B. Small cavern
C. Hotel
D. Motel

15. The official exhibited a heedless attitude when dealing with the dignitaries. Heedless means

A. Thoughtless
B. Pleasant
C. Friendly
D. Bitter

16. The Sherman tank commander noted innumerable troops moving forward against his
position. Innumerable means

A. Limited
B. Weary
C. Countless
D. Harmless

17. The general tried to instill in his troops the hope of victory. Instill means

A. Infuse
B. Delay
C. Inscribe
D. Indict

18. The winning team of the World Series often has a jovial attitude. Jovial means

A. Merry
B. Sad
C. Somber
D. Laborious

19. The plant entered the latent phase of development in the fall. Latent means

A. First
B. Growth
C. Last
D. Dormant

20. The yacht club members were excited about conditions on the loch. Loch means

A. Water
B. Lake
C. Gulf
D. Ocean

Answer Key 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. D 11. C 12. D 13. A 14. B 15. A 16. C 17.
A 18. A 19. D 20. B

Practice Questions

1. A lyre was played in ancient Rome. Lyre means

A. Stringed instrument in the harp class
B. Percussion instrument
C. Wind instrument in the wind class
D. Rhythmical percussion device

2. The labyrinth caused confusion to the attacking troops. Labyrinth means

A. Sound
B. Noise
C. Maze
D. Bulwarks

3. The wound was necrotic when examined. Necrotic means

A. Healing
B. Dying tissue
C. Nauseating
D. Infinite

4. The defendant exhibited a peevish appearance. Peevish means

A. Immovable
B. Guilty
C. Not guilty
D. Irritable

5. The band director was an expert a playing the piccolo. Piccolo means

A. Small flute
B. Large flute
C. Small drum
D. Small triangle

6. The renter was remiss about the rent. Remiss means

A. Timely
B. Negligent
C. Irritable
D. Impoverished

7. The old man was known for sapient knowledge. Sapient means

A. Useless
B. Possessing wisdom
C. Perceptual
D. Limited

8. The inventor created several specious ideas to solve the problem. Specious means

A. Inspired
B. Insufficient
C. Limited
D. Falsely plausible

9. The tolerant attitude of the audience was appreciated. Tolerant means

A. Tireless
B. Calm
C. Indulgent
D. Laborious

10. The verbose language used by the English teacher was tiresome to the class. Verbose means

A. Wordy
B. Expressive
C. Limited
D. Punitive

11. Susan's abhorrence of darkness prevents her from leaving her house at night. Abhorrence
means

A. Rationale
B. Hatred
C. Tremor
D. Belief

12. The girl displayed distraught behavior when she found out her puppy was injured. Distraught
means.

A. Reckless
B. Shifty
C. Distressed
D. Unreasonable

13. The somber crowd mourned the loss of their leader. Somber means

A. Angry
B. Bitter
C. Melancholy
D. Excited

14. At age 65, the CEO of the company was retiring. He felt he had reached the acme of his profession. Acme means

A. Highest point
B. End
C. Bottom
D. Entrance

15. The genteel southern girl was known for her behavior. Genteel means

A. Refined
B. Ambiguous
C. Smug
D. Loathsome

16. The mother attempted to mollify her son with toys. Mollify means

A. Teach
B. Threatening
C. Soothe
D. Distract

17. Some people accused John of thinking too much. He would sometimes ponder on a subject for months at a time. Ponder means

A. Resolve
B. Meditate
C. Discuss
D. Fret

18. The young artist had an unbridled passion for watercolors. Unbridled means

A. Unrestrained
B. Unequaled
C. Underachieved
D. Distressed

19. The zephyr kept the students cool while they sat outside studying. Zephyr means

A. Cloud
B. Tree
C. Shade
D. Wind

20. The pianist played his rendition of a sonata. Sonata means

A. Instrumental composition
B. Piano
C. Play
D. Vocal score

Answer Key 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B 12. C 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. C 17.
B 18. A 19. D 20. A