TOEIC Test 40
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)
- 1.
Stephen's political views often weren't __________________ with her own.
- A.
Compatible
- B.
Congenial
- C.
Associable
- D.
Felicitous
Correct Answer
A. CompatibleExplanation
compatible - (adj.) able to exist or be used together without causing problemsRate this question:
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- 2.
We hope that the republics will be willing to __________________ the treaty.
- A.
Mediate
- B.
Ratify
- C.
Appease
- D.
Soothe
Correct Answer
B. RatifyExplanation
To 'ratify' is to make a written agreement official by signing it.Rate this question:
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- 3.
I spent Sunday __________________ in a deck chair.
- A.
Springing
- B.
Rising
- C.
Reclining
- D.
Rolling out
Correct Answer
C. RecliningExplanation
To 'recline' is to lie or lean back in a relaxed way.Rate this question:
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- 4.
She lives in a __________________ little village in Yorkshire.
- A.
Sly
- B.
Sincere
- C.
Labored
- D.
Quaint
Correct Answer
D. QuaintExplanation
quaint - (adj.) unusual and attractive, especially in an old-fashioned wayRate this question:
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- 5.
He __________________ the last of his coffee and asked for the bill.
- A.
Swallowed
- B.
Deferred
- C.
Submitted
- D.
Stomached
Correct Answer
A. SwallowedExplanation
To 'swallow' is to make food or drink go down your throat and towards your stomach.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Her arguments didn't __________________ everyone, but changes were made.
- A.
Compose
- B.
Convince
- C.
Collect
- D.
Confess
Correct Answer
B. ConvinceExplanation
To 'convince' is to make someone feel certain that something is true.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Supervisors are trained to be __________________.
- A.
Remorseful
- B.
Attenuated
- C.
Observant
- D.
Grave
Correct Answer
C. ObservantExplanation
observant - (adj.) good or quick at noticing thingsRate this question:
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- 8.
Two men have __________________ murdering a woman at a remote picnic spot.
- A.
Escaped
- B.
Vindicated
- C.
Denied
- D.
Bade
Correct Answer
C. DeniedExplanation
To 'deny' is to say that something is not true, or that you do not believe something.Rate this question:
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- 9.
She _____________ and then turned and ran.
- A.
Backed down
- B.
Backed over
- C.
Backed out
- D.
Backed off
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D. Backed offExplanation
To 'back off' is to move backwards, away from someone or something.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The law imposed new financial __________________ on private companies.
- A.
Restrictions
- B.
Banalities
- C.
Bands
- D.
Salutation
Correct Answer
A. RestrictionsExplanation
restriction - (noun) a rule or law that limits or controls what people can doRate this question:
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