1. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Itinerant
a. permanent
b. flexible
c. transient
d. dissatisfied
2. 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
b. elicit
3. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense
a. labyrinthine
b. invidious
c. titillating
d. envious
4. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
a. contumacy
b. defenestration
c. conversion
d. efficacy
5. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Lassitude
a. simplicity of speech
b. leniency
c. philanthropy
d. vigor
6. 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.
a. violent behavior
b. odorousness
c. laziness
d. disappearance
7. 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
b. dull; tiresome
c. cacophonous
8. 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
b. dangerous
c. pathetic
d. sickening
9. 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
b. fictional
c. fictitious
10. 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
b. eccentric
c. narcissistic
d. languid
11. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary.
a. quiescence
b. theocracy
c. swindle
d. sinecure
12. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
a. turbid
b. torpid
c. turgid
d. tepid
13. 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.
a. flouted/flouted
b. flouted/flaunted
c. flaunted/flouted
d. flaunted/flaunted
14. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Refute
a. expose
b. support
c. garbage
d. safe place
15. 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.
a. tortious
b. tortuous
c. torturous
16. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable
a. sapid
b. irascible
c. jocund
d. incorrigible
17. 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.
a. sage
b. shriveled
c. creepy
d. jocular
18. 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
a. abject
b. agrarian
c. analogous
d. amalgam
19. 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.
a. spoil
b. detract from; debase
c. fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality
20. 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.
a. effect/affect
b. affect/affect
c. effect/effect
d. affect/effect
21. 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
b. holy
c. wholly
22. 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.
a. bad taste
b. deceitfulness; double-dealing
c. embezzlement
23. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
Oscar, who did not possess a discerning _____, preferred hotdogs to steak.
a. palette
b. pallet
c. palate
24. 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.
a. lay/lain/laid
b. lie/laid/lain
c. lie/lain/lain
d. lay/laid/laid
25. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
That grueling competition really tested the _____ of the gymnastics team.
a. meddle
b. metal
c. medal
d. mettle
26. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
a. hermetic
b. foreseeable
c. sporadic
d. sectarian
27. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Inordinate
a. reasonable
b. on a waiting list
c. unprepared
d. immense
28. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
a. vituperative
b. litigant
c. fulminate
d. exhume
29. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To impose with authority; urge strongly
a. enjoin
b. prevalent
c. dissonance
d. relegate
30. 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.
a. except/accept
b. except/except
c. accept/accept
d. accept/except
31. 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.
a. imminent/eminent
b. eminent/immanent
c. immanent/imminent
d. eminent/imminent
32. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity
a. apologetic
b. parsimonious
c. obdurate
d. abdicated
33. 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
b. dearth
c. hindrance
34. 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.
a. happy circumstance
b. puzzling predicament
c. easy decision
35. 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
b. worried
c. neglected
d. laughed
36. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Pretentious
a. modest
b. understanding
c. uneasy
d. pleasant
37. 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
b. expression of affection or love
c. expression of apology or regret
38. 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.
a. influential
b. positive
c. hysterical
d. harmful
39. 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. allusive/elusive
c. elusive/allusive
d. allusive/illusive
