Vocabulary Questions: Test! Quiz
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- 1.
When the man handed the boy a coin he grabbed it and ran.
- A.
Seized
- B.
Dropped
- C.
Looked at
- D.
Touched
Correct Answer
A. Seized -
- 2.
Mark Twain was not the author's real name; it was a _________________.
- A.
Nickname
- B.
Pseudonym
- C.
Family name
- D.
Sign
Correct Answer
B. Pseudonym -
- 3.
Uncle Bill used to climb mountains but he isn't as ______________ as before.
- A.
Aged
- B.
Astringent
- C.
Agile
- D.
Antic
Correct Answer
C. Agile -
- 4.
Polly is a very gregarious young lady.
- A.
Beautiful
- B.
Intelligent
- C.
Sociable
- D.
Hard-working
Correct Answer
C. Sociable -
- 5.
When you read his books you have to read between the lines; there's so much ______________ in his writing.
- A.
Irony
- B.
Grammar
- C.
Vocabulary
- D.
Idiom
Correct Answer
A. Irony -
- 6.
When the singer finished, the audience _______________.
- A.
Bestowed
- B.
Crabbed
- C.
Applauded
- D.
Decanted
Correct Answer
C. Applauded -
- 7.
Does Jimmy take after his father?
- A.
Walk behind
- B.
Help
- C.
Fight with
- D.
Resemble
Correct Answer
D. Resemble -
- 8.
I didn't even have time to glance at the newspaper today.
- A.
Thoroughly read
- B.
Take a quick look at
- C.
Pick up
- D.
Buy
Correct Answer
B. Take a quick look at -
- 9.
Have you seen the new edifice on Elm Street?
- A.
Department store
- B.
School
- C.
Building
- D.
Theater
Correct Answer
C. Building -
- 10.
Your reasons for refusing to help are quite obscure.
- A.
Unclear
- B.
Clear
- C.
Reasonable
- D.
Unreasonable
Correct Answer
A. Unclear -
- 11.
The movie was ______________; I thought it would never end.
- A.
Symbolic
- B.
Interminable
- C.
Complicated
- D.
Poorly-made
Correct Answer
B. Interminable -
- 12.
The girl has vanished.
- A.
Painted
- B.
Become ill
- C.
Tumbled
- D.
Disappeared
Correct Answer
D. Disappeared -
- 13.
Did you two have a nice chat?
- A.
Cup of tea
- B.
Talk
- C.
Walk
- D.
Game
Correct Answer
B. Talk -
- 14.
Listen carefully; the voices on this tape are barely _____________.
- A.
Audible
- B.
Edible
- C.
Sensible
- D.
Feasible
Correct Answer
A. Audible -
- 15.
Where are you going to haul that furniture?
- A.
Sell
- B.
Put
- C.
Transport
- D.
Paint
Correct Answer
C. Transport -
- 16.
I'd like you to look over this report.
- A.
Denounce
- B.
Examine
- C.
Correct
- D.
Append
Correct Answer
B. Examine -
- 17.
My back ______________.
- A.
Pains
- B.
Feels
- C.
Senses
- D.
Aches
Correct Answer
D. Aches -
- 18.
That story isn't meant to be taken literally; it's ______________.
- A.
An epic
- B.
A tradition
- C.
A narrative
- D.
An allegory
Correct Answer
D. An allegory -
- 19.
John is a very fine man even though he's sometimes _____________ in manner.
- A.
Brusque
- B.
Shrewd
- C.
Devious
- D.
Amiable
Correct Answer
A. Brusque -
- 20.
You'd better put a ___________ on that cut finger.
- A.
String
- B.
Band
- C.
Bandage
- D.
Cloth
Correct Answer
C. Bandage -
- 21.
Who raised that child?
- A.
Took up
- B.
Brought up
- C.
Got up
- D.
Made up
Correct Answer
B. Brought up -
- 22.
In those ancient times his ideas about religion were considered _____________.
- A.
Heresy
- B.
Hearsay
- C.
Hereafter
- D.
Heritage
Correct Answer
A. Heresy -
- 23.
Please _____________ my shirt; it's torn.
- A.
Button
- B.
Mend
- C.
Wash
- D.
Iron
Correct Answer
B. Mend -
- 24.
Do you get along with Jim?
- A.
Do you live with Jim?
- B.
Are you angry with Jim?
- C.
Are you friendly with Jim?
- D.
Do you go places with Jim?
Correct Answer
C. Are you friendly with Jim? -
- 25.
I've just bought an anthology of his poems.
- A.
A recording
- B.
A collection
- C.
An authorized edition
- D.
A secondhand copy
Correct Answer
B. A collection -
- 26.
Because of her religion she _____________ eating meat.
- A.
Looks forward
- B.
Adheres
- C.
Abstains from
- D.
Recommends that
Correct Answer
C. Abstains from -
- 27.
Doris is very fastidious.
- A.
Particular
- B.
Careless
- C.
Impatient
- D.
Rapid
Correct Answer
C. Impatient -
- 28.
I don't like either solution. What a ___________.
- A.
Digression
- B.
Bluff
- C.
Dilemma
- D.
Maelstrom
Correct Answer
C. Dilemma -
- 29.
She's 90 years old but her comments are the most lucid I've ever heard.
- A.
Intelligible
- B.
Talkative
- C.
Active
- D.
Best-natured
Correct Answer
A. Intelligible -
- 30.
I love roses because they're so ___________.
- A.
Resurgent
- B.
Fragrant
- C.
Frugal
- D.
Luminous
Correct Answer
B. Fragrant -
- 31.
John got tired and decided to take a nap.
- A.
Knuckle
- B.
Break
- C.
Brief sleep
- D.
Recess
Correct Answer
C. Brief sleep -
- 32.
That man is staring at us.
- A.
Smiling
- B.
Looking
- C.
Shouting
- D.
Laughing
Correct Answer
B. Looking -
- 33.
What a __________ diamond! I've never seen such a big one.
- A.
Histrionic
- B.
Jaunty
- C.
Huge
- D.
Gullible
Correct Answer
C. Huge -
- 34.
Tom's ambition is to make a lot of money and become the __________ man in town.
- A.
Wealthiest
- B.
Scruffiest
- C.
Zaniest
- D.
Tersest
Correct Answer
A. Wealthiest -
- 35.
Fred insists he is __________ but I'm sure he believes in some supreme being.
- A.
A chaperon
- B.
A steward
- C.
A ruffian
- D.
An atheist
Correct Answer
D. An atheist -
- 36.
Betty wishes she was as slender as Marjorie.
- A.
Pretty
- B.
Thin
- C.
Tall
- D.
Intelligent
Correct Answer
B. Thin -
- 37.
They tried to keep it quiet but eventually, everyone learned about the _________ meeting.
- A.
Impudent
- B.
Linear
- C.
Clandestine
- D.
Sedate
Correct Answer
C. Clandestine -
- 38.
Sandra came across an important letter yesterday while clearing the desk.
- A.
Mentioned
- B.
Read
- C.
Discovered
- D.
Walked away with
Correct Answer
C. Discovered -
- 39.
Although I like steak rare I don't like it ___________; I want it to be cooked.
- A.
Raw
- B.
Overcooked
- C.
Thick
- D.
Seasoned
Correct Answer
A. Raw -
- 40.
The two companies decided to merge.
- A.
Go out of business
- B.
Combine into one
- C.
Compete
- D.
Take inventory
Correct Answer
B. Combine into one -
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