Commonly Used Vocabulary Words
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- 1.The suspect's concluding statement contradicted his initial statement.Concluding means:
- A.
His initial statement was the same as the one he just gave.
- B.
His initial statement was different than the one he previously gave.
- C.
He gave an incomplete statement
- D.
He chose to remain silent
- 2.Her lack of confidence was obvious during the interview. Confidence means:
- A.
The girl's best friend started a rumor
- B.
Lack of belief in oneself
- C.
Communication made in secret
- D.
Lack of disbelief in another
- 3.Despite his courageous act, the officer acted modest. Courageous means:
- A.
To act very cowardly
- B.
To act very bravely
- C.
To act very shy
- D.
To act very outgoing
- 4.After being asked to remain seated, the students are continuing to be a nuisance. Continuing means:
- A.
The students are not stopping
- B.
The students took a break, then decided to keep going
- C.
The students decided to stop
- D.
The students went home
- 5.After the storm, there was a lot of debris.Debris means:
- A.
There were too many cars stopped
- B.
There were a lot of open lanes
- C.
There was a lot of traffic
- D.
There was a lot of rubbish
- 6.We live by the decisions we make. Decisions means:
- A.
The lies we tell wil always affect others
- B.
The lie we tell will always affect us
- C.
We live by the choices we make
- D.
This word is used incorrectly
- 7.Attitude is everything when looking for a job. Attitude means:
- A.
How one perceives themselves
- B.
Self-confidence
- C.
Being in control of your feelings and emotions
- D.
None of the above
- 8.A man's intelligence can often bolster his attractiveness. Attractiveness means:
- A.
Attractiveness can be hindered when a man is intelligent
- B.
Being intelligent can decrease a man's attractiveness.
- C.
A man can seem more appealing when he is intelligent
- D.
All the above
- 9.I do not believe you are an excellent candidate for this position. Candidate means:
- A.
The person doesn't meet the requirements
- B.
The person was being sarcastic
- C.
The person is over qualified
- D.
None of the above
- 10.I tried explaining to him that it was a coincidence.Coincidence means:
- A.
It was a planned event
- B.
It was unplanned
- C.
This person is really admitting that the are stalking the other
- D.
None of the above
- 11.How efficient is this product?Efficient means:
- A.
Effective
- B.
Affective
- C.
Distress
- D.
Stressful
- 12.Lisa knew her date was exaggerating about his income. Exaggerating means:
- A.
Being evasive
- B.
Not being completely honest
- C.
Going overboard
- D.
All the above
- 13.Consultation and collaboration are essential components in a work place. Essential means:
- A.
Necessary
- B.
Critical
- C.
Important
- D.
All the above
- 14.After getting to know him, her interest in him diminished. Diminished means:
- A.
Increased
- B.
Decreased
- C.
Stayed the same
- D.
None of the above
- 15.She does well as a Counselor because she can be empathetic.Empathetic means:
- A.
Able to understand
- B.
Able to be aware
- C.
Able to beware of the thoughts and feelings of others
- D.
All the above
- 16.A Beautiful Boy is a book, where the author tells his son's addiction to heroin and crystal meth.Heroin means:
- A.
His son did was a hero
- B.
His soon was a hero while addicted to crystal meth.
- C.
His son was addicted to narcotics
- D.
None of the above
- 17.His obscene gesture was some what humorous. Gesture means:
- A.
He expressed himself well
- B.
A form of expression
- C.
Inability to express himself
- D.
This word is used incorrectly
- 18.I may like extravagant items, but it does not make my world spin. Extravagant means:
- A.
Elaborate items
- B.
Inexpensive items
- C.
Fake items
- D.
None of the above
- 19.When he drinks alcohol he is very belligerent. Belligerent means:
- A.
Happy
- B.
Quiet
- C.
Talkative
- D.
Hostile
- 20.After being harassed for over a year, the judge finally granted her a restraining order. Harassed means:
- A.
A hostile situation was created
- B.
An unpleasant situation was created
- C.
Provided unwanted attention
- D.
All the above
- 21.Several colleges and universities are closing their Spring admissions indefinitely. Indefinitely means:
- A.
The colleges and universities have to decided to leave their admissions open forever.
- B.
Every student will be admitted into the Spring semester
- C.
The colleges and universities are not sure when Spring admission will open again.
- D.
This word is used incorrectly
- 22.Michale's parents were called for a parent-teacher conference regarding the incident. Incident means:
- A.
Occurrence of an action
- B.
Michale has not been doing his homework
- C.
All the above
- D.
None of the above
- 23.His reputation was still tarnished after proving his innocence. Innocence means:
- A.
He was found guilty of a legal crime
- B.
He was given freedom from legal guilt
- C.
He became more popular
- D.
None of the above
- 24.A strong indication of attraction is when someone's eyes dilate.Indication means:
- A.
Warning
- B.
Symptom
- C.
Sign
- D.
All the above
- 25.Despite his learning disabilities, he refused to ever be mediocre. Mediocre means:
- A.
Perform High
- B.
Perform Low
- C.
Just get by
- D.
None of the above
- 26.Working out five days a week at the same place, can sometime be a bit monotonous. Monotonous means:
- A.
Too much
- B.
Too little
- C.
Unvarying
- D.
None of the above
- 27.A mandated reporter can be charged with a misdemeanor if they do not report child abuse. Misdemeanor means:
- A.
Felony
- B.
A crime less than a felony
- C.
A stiff fine
- D.
None of the above
- 28.The teacher sent the student to the office for shouting obscenities during the video. Obscenities means:
- A.
Could not remain quiet
- B.
Offensive remarks
- C.
Was shouting answers
- D.
None of the above
- 29.She went through a series of obstacles to win the grand prize.Obstacles means:
- A.
Situations that will leave someone feeling fatigue
- B.
Situations that will increase your endurance
- C.
Situations that impede progress
- D.
None of the above
- 30.Sometimes it is better to remain mysterious. Mysterious means:
- A.
Quiet
- B.
Outgoing
- C.
Remain unknown
- D.
None of the above
- 31.Many libraries are adjusting their operating hours. Libraries mean:
- A.
A place where there are a collection of books
- B.
A place where there are a collection journal articles
- C.
A place where people can go to study
- D.
All the above
- 32.There were too many occupants in the car. Occupants means:
- A.
Too many drugs
- B.
Too many people
- C.
Too many narcotics
- D.
None of the above
- 33.The situation became overwhelming when she began working her second job. Overwhelming means:
- A.
Upsetting
- B.
Easy to handle
- C.
Effortless
- D.
None of the above
- 34.The movie that is about to be shown suggest parental supervision. Parental means:
- A.
To prevent
- B.
To leave alone
- C.
To watch over
- D.
None of the above
- 35.Do these streets run parallel to each other?Parallel means:
- A.
Up and down
- B.
In opposite directions
- C.
In the same direction
- D.
None of the above
- 36.As a kid I participated in a variety of sports. Participated means:
- A.
To refuse
- B.
To quiet
- C.
Take part in
- D.
None of the above
- 37.The physician stated that he has the ability to exhibit several different personalities.Physician means:
- A.
Someone who works in law enforcement
- B.
Someone who practices medicine
- C.
Someone who doesn't do anything
- D.
All of the above
- 38.The physician stated that he has the ability to exhibit several different personalities.Personalities means:
- A.
Various characteristics
- B.
Emotional characteristics
- C.
Dispositions
- D.
All of the above
- 39.The student was not aware he is not allowed to carry prescription medicine. Prescription means:
- A.
A written direction for a therapeutic or corrective agent
- B.
Something recommended by a doctor
- C.
Something recommended to help improve an individual's health
- D.
All the above
- 40.The United States has one of the highest number of people living in poverty.Poverty means:
- A.
Insufficient resources
- B.
Sufficient resources
- C.
Too many resources
- D.
All the above
- 41.A warning has been issued that a man has been man portraying himself as a police officer. Portraying means:
- A.
To pretend
- B.
To role play
- C.
Depict
- D.
All the above
- 42.After arriving on the scene, the police officer realized the child needed needed to be given oxygen. Oxygen means:
- A.
Air
- B.
Water
- C.
Sugar
- D.
None of the above
- 43.She immediately began preparing for her presentation after the assignment was given. Preparing means:
- A.
To put together
- B.
To make leave for another time
- C.
To procrastinate
- D.
None of the above
- 44.It was not pertinent to talk about what happen last year. Pertinent means:
- A.
Inappropriate
- B.
Irrelevant
- C.
Relevant
- D.
None of the above
- 45.I ounce worked for a lawyer who was paralyzed from the chest down.Paralyzed means:
- A.
Inability to move
- B.
Overbearing
- C.
Stubborn
- D.
None of the above
- 46.The odor from the boys restroom was marijuana. Odor means:
- A.
Foul smell
- B.
Scent
- C.
Something that emits a sweet or pleasing scent
- D.
All of the above
- 47.While I hope it doesn't rain, the dark clouds in the sky make it probable that it willProbable means:
- A.
Likely to be or become true or real
- B.
Unsure
- C.
Unlikely to Occur, most likely not to happen
- D.
None of the above
- 48.Drug use among high school students is a prevalent behavior.Prevalent means:
- A.
Unacceptable
- B.
Acceptable
- C.
Common
- D.
None of the above
- 49.She often becomes irritated when people do not pronounce her name correctly. Pronounce means:
- A.
To say correctly
- B.
To say incorrectly
- C.
To avoid saying
- D.
None of the above
- 50.Is it be better for a man to pursue a girl, or for a girl to pursue a man? Pursue means:
- A.
To ignore
- B.
To ask out
- C.
To chase
- D.
None of the above
- 51.The dance rehearsal will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m.Rehearsal means:
- A.
Private performance
- B.
Private session
- C.
Private act
- D.
All of the above
- 52.He never quarreled about religion with his parents or anyone else.Quarreled means:
- A.
Dispute
- B.
Discuss
- C.
Praise
- D.
All of the above
- 53.People often do not recognize her when she wears her hair straight. Recognize means:
- A.
To avoid
- B.
Take serious
- C.
To formally acknowledge
- D.
None of the above
- 54.I can not remember the last time I went to reconciliation. Reconciliation means:
- A.
The act of penance
- B.
To restore friendship or harmony
- C.
To accept something that is unpleasant
- D.
None of the above
- 55.The couple decided to have a romantic rendezvous at their favorite restaurant.Rendezvous means:
- A.
A meeting at an appointed place and time
- B.
To sit and reflect
- C.
To avoid
- D.
None of the above
- 56.I rendered the criminals helpless and then captured them.Rendered means:
- A.
To cause
- B.
To become
- C.
To make
- D.
All of the above
- 57.What are the requirements to be admitted into a four-year university? Requirements means:
- A.
Something wanted
- B.
Something needed
- C.
A prerequisite
- D.
All of the above
- 58.He was resisting arrest because he was under the influence. Resisting means:
- A.
Oppose
- B.
To go along with
- C.
To agree
- D.
None of the above
- 59.Whose responsibility was it to bring the drinks?Responsibility means:
- A.
Liable
- B.
Accountable
- C.
Amenable
- D.
All of the above
- 60.The respiration done in human beings is done automatically. Respiration means:
- A.
Eye hand coordination
- B.
The blood flow
- C.
Single complete act of breathing
- D.
None of the above
- 61.The jury thought it was ridiculous that the judge overturned their decision. Ridiculous means
- A.
Ridicule
- B.
Laughable
- C.
Absurd
- D.
All the above
- 62.The lack of evidence resulted in an acquittal.Resulted means:
- A.
Proceed
- B.
Arise
- C.
Consequence
- D.
All of the above
- 63.Many dog owners will give their dogs a sedative on the 4th of July. Sedative means:
- A.
Euthanize
- B.
Kill
- C.
Calm
- D.
None of the above
- 64.Individuals who often seem tough skin, are actually very sensitive people. Sensitive means:
- A.
Delicately aware of attitude and feelings
- B.
Stubborn
- C.
Emotionless
- D.
None of the above
- 65.She was only a sophomore when she became pregnant. Sophomore means:
- A.
High school graduate
- B.
College graduate
- C.
A student in the second year at college or a 4-year secondary school
- D.
None of the above
- 66.A PPO insurance is better than an HMO when someone needs to see a specialist. Specialist means:
- A.
Someone who more aware about a certain subject
- B.
To concentration on a certain field
- C.
To be knowledgeable in a certain area of stud
- D.
All of the above
- 67.The two high schools share a long time rivalry. Rivalry means:
- A.
Competition
- B.
One striving for competitive advantage
- C.
One of two or more striving to reach or obtain something that only one can possess
- D.
All of the above
- 68.When I walked out of the elevator the man collapsed and had a seizure. Seizure means:
- A.
Physical manifestations
- B.
Conquer
- C.
To take possession
- D.
None of the above
- 69.The cop asked him to take a sobriety test after smelling alcohol on his breath. Sobriety means:
- A.
To avoid
- B.
To tell a story
- C.
The quality or state of being sober
- D.
None of the above
- 70.Never underestimate the strength of a small person. Strength means:
- A.
The power to resist force
- B.
Toughness
- C.
Ability to resist an attack
- D.
All of the above
- 71.Was there sufficient evidence to prosecute him?Sufficient means:
- A.
Inadequate
- B.
Adequate
- C.
Below average
- D.
None of the above
- 72.In the event of a suicide, a school must be careful not to glorify the event. Suicide means:
- A.
Homicide
- B.
Accidental death
- C.
When one takes their own life
- D.
None of the above
- 73.She loses friends rather quickly because she fails to show tact. Tact means:
- A.
Carelessness
- B.
A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
- C.
Well mannered
- D.
None of the above
- 74.The standard protocol for every dog, is to have their temperament measured.Temperament means:
- A.
Disposition
- B.
Climate
- C.
Degree of weather
- D.
All of the above
- 75.After his boss found out he lied on his resume, he was terminated. Terminated means:
- A.
Coming to an end, or capable of ending
- B.
To kill
- C.
To suspend
- D.
None of the above
- 76.During her interview, they asked her what counseling technique she favored the most. Technique means:
- A.
To oppose to
- B.
To study
- C.
Ability to treat such details or use such movements
- D.
None of the above
- 77.She didn't bring the issue up because she felt it was rather trivial. Trivial means:
- A.
Too important
- B.
Having too much significance
- C.
Not very important
- D.
None of the above
- 78.When you speak to your manager about his presentation, please remember not to undermine his authority. Undermine means:
- A.
To reduce in intensity or effectiveness
- B.
To make weak : lessen the strength of
- C.
Enfeeble
- D.
All of the above
- 79.She is very superstitious, she will not even walk under a ladder. Superstitious means:
- A.
A notion maintained despite evidence to the contrary
- B.
A form of religion
- C.
Maintaining good faith
- D.
All of the above
- 80.Since she was a witness, she will be subpoena. Subpoena means:
- A.
A certificate
- B.
A waiver
- C.
A writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
- D.
All of the above
- 81.How many universities are there in the state of California?Universities means:
- A.
Two-year institution
- B.
Four-year institution
- C.
A mental institution
- D.
All of the above
- 82.Your sarcastic attitude is unnecessary. Unnecessary means:
- A.
Needed
- B.
Wanted
- C.
Not needed
- D.
None of the above
- 83.A warrant is out for his arrest after he failed to show up for his court date. Warrant means:
- A.
A grant
- B.
To issue a warning
- C.
A commission or document giving authority to do something
- D.
None of the above
- 84.That gentleman can have a very vulgar personality.Vulgar means:
- A.
Lewdly or profanely indecent
- B.
Inappropriate
- C.
Offensive
- D.
All of the above
- 85.School violence is a major issue for several schools. Violence means:
- A.
Distortion
- B.
Infringement
- C.
Outrage
- D.
All of the above
- 86.The shoe store and the market are within the same vicinity. Vicinity means:
- A.
Surrounding area
- B.
District
- C.
Proximity
- D.
All of the above
- 87.Many people will say that I am vertically challenged. Vertically means:
- A.
Intellectual
- B.
Handicap
- C.
Perpendicular
- D.
None of the above
- 88.The vehicle was towed after the driver was found to be intoxicated. Vehicle means:
- A.
Form of insurance
- B.
Drivers license
- C.
Registration
- D.
None of the above
- 89.The two men were wrestling on the ground when the police arrived. Wrestling means:
- A.
To unbalance another
- B.
Subdue
- C.
When two individuals struggle hand in hand
- D.
All of the above
- 90.The school felt his behavior was unmanageable, so he was expelled. Unmanageable means:
- A.
Conduct
- B.
To achieve one's purpose
- C.
To succeed in accomplishing
- D.
None of the above
- 91.Please remember to bring a valid form of identification. Valid means:
- A.
Sound
- B.
Cogent
- C.
Telling
- D.
All of the above
- 92.She claimed she also suffered from verbal abuse. Verbal means:
- A.
Spoken rather than written
- B.
Consisting of or using words only and not involving action
- C.
Of or relating to facility in the use and comprehension of words
- D.
All of the above
- 93.The scarf is a very versatile item. Versatile means:
- A.
Having only one use
- B.
Useless
- C.
Having several uses
- D.
All of the above
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