Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
The company is __________ committed to developing
educational television programs for children.
c. wholly
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
D.mettle
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym
of the word below. REFUTE
b. Support
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym
of the word below.
AVARICE
d.Generosity
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct
set of words from the options below.
If you insist on eating more cotton candy _________ a
kid at a carnival, __________
b.than/then
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct
set of words from the options below.
She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the
bill, and that she will _________ that the check is mailed today.
a.
assure/ensure
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of
the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The recent shenanigans in the town square went against
all PRECEPTS of decency.
a.
Rules for action or behavior
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct
homophone from the options below.
Sally was greatly
__________ when I said I didn't like redheads.
c.
peaked
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.
d.
eminent/imminent
Choose the word that best corresponds with the
definition given below.
n. A mass or crowd; multitude
c.
Horde
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym
for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
The soldier’s EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by
his sergeant.
c.
Admirable
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym
of the word below.
ITINERANT
c.
Transient
d.
Dissatisfied
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of
the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can
return to some SEMBLANCE of normality.
c.
Outward appearance
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct
set of homophones from the options below.
Rachel knew that
she'd soon be living in ___________ circumstances unless she got her financial
problems ____________ out immediately.
a.
straightened/straitened
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
c.
Analogous
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct
homophone from the options below.
Oscar, who did not possess a discerning __________,
preferred hotdogs to steak.
c.
palate
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.
b.
Deceitfulness; double-dealing
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in
CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The journalist denied that he had any PRURIENT interest in the
politician’s private life, but his titillating articles seemed to indicate
otherwise.
b.
Overly curious about the sexual behavior of others
Choose the word that best corresponds with the
definition given below.
n. The act or fact of lessening; reduction
a.
Diminution
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of
the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The community theater troupe faced one problem after
another, so it was no surprise that their season ended in a DEBACLE.
a.
Conundrum
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.
b.
Shriveled
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of
the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The despot’s MINIONS were only too eager to tout his
edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.
a.
Sycophants; servile followers
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.
d.
affect/effect
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct
word from the options below.
We expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty
restaurant in a hurry, but he turned out to be quite jolly and __________.
c.
complaisant
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
Choose the word that best corresponds with the
definition given below. adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity
c.
Obdurate
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of
the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
We fully expect
Elizabeth to FOIST her work on us and disappear for the weekend as usual.
b.
Take away; take off one's hands
Choose the word that best corresponds with the
definition given below.
n. Capacity for producing a desired result;
effectiveness
d.
Efficacy
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of
the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Running around barefoot in the snow will only EXACERBATE
your flu symptoms.
b.
Aggravate; worsen
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of
the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
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
Choose the word that best corresponds with the
definition given below.
n. A position that entails little work but provides a
salary
d.
Sinecure
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym
of the word below.
INORDINATE
a.
Reasonable
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of
the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan
letters for her top client.
a.
Deluge
Choose the word that best corresponds with the
definition given below.
adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
d.
Tepid
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct
word from the options below.
The only
________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.
c.
distinguishable
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym
of the word below.
RILE
b.
Annoy
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym
of the word below.
NONCHALANT
d.
Lethargic
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
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym
for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
Roger might be more AMENABLE to your ideas if you
presented them without sneering.
d.
Unhappy
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym
for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
It seems we’ve reached an IMPASSE in our negotiations.
d.
Stalemate
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.
Alicia, who loved both men equally and wanted to hurt neither, found herself in quite a QUANDARY over which one she should choose.
Ans: b. puzzling predicament
Complete the following sentence
by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
This experiment was designed to ___________ certain behaviors from the test subjects.
Ans: b. elicit
This experiment was designed to ___________ certain behaviors from the test subjects.
Ans: b. elicit
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.
Ans: d. lay/laid/laid
The workers were allowed to _____ down once they'd _____ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet _____ down.
Ans: d. lay/laid/laid
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.
Ans: c. fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality
These artists really IMBUE their work with a spirit of profound freedom.
Ans: c. fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality
Choose the word that best
corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable
adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable
Ans: b. irascible
Choose the word that best
corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
Ans: c. fulminate
v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
Ans: c. fulminate
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.
Ans: a. pondered
Agatha RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the affair.
Ans: a. pondered
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.
Ans: b. tortuous
I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and _____ path.
Ans: b. tortuous
Choose the word that best
corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To impose with authority; urge strongly
Ans: a. enjoin
v. To impose with authority; urge strongly
Ans: a. enjoin
Choose the definition that best
reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the
sentence below.
The exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she received from her host family.
Ans: c. Blunt or rude in manner of speech
The exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she received from her host family.
Ans: c. Blunt or rude in manner of speech
Choose the definition that best
reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence
below.
Dan was a nice guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.
Ans: c. Excessively talkative about trivial topics
Dan was a nice guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.
Ans: c. Excessively talkative about trivial topics
Complete the following sentence
by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.
It’s a good thing you’re so _________ at paperwork, because you’ll need to fill out hundreds of forms to __________ a child.
Ans: c. adapt/adopt
It’s a good thing you’re so _________ at paperwork, because you’ll need to fill out hundreds of forms to __________ a child.
Ans: c. adapt/adopt
Complete the following sentence
by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The proposed after-school tutoring program promises _______________ benefits to the students and the community.
Ans: a. innumerable
The proposed after-school tutoring program promises _______________ benefits to the students and the community.
Ans: a. innumerable
Choose the word or phrase that
is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
MITIGATE
Ans: c. Intensify
MITIGATE
Ans: c. Intensify
Choose the definition that best
reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the
sentence below.
The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what’s in store for him and his family.
Ans: b. Omen; forerunner
The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what’s in store for him and his family.
Ans: b. Omen; forerunner
Complete the following sentence
by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.
Although _________ wanted to keep the boat all to _________, I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and _________.
Ans: d. I/myself/me
Although _________ wanted to keep the boat all to _________, I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and _________.
Ans: d. I/myself/me
Choose the definition that best
reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the
sentence below.
The plots of all her novels just seem to MEANDER along, to the point where I can’t follow the storyline or figure out who’s who.
The plots of all her novels just seem to MEANDER along, to the point where I can’t follow the storyline or figure out who’s who.
Ans: b. Take a winding or indirect
course
Choose the word that best corresponds
with the definition given below.
n. Local or provincial dialect
n. Local or provincial dialect
Ans: b. Patois
Complete the following sentence
by choosing the correct word from the options below.
She launched her new line of handbags _________ a fanfare of publicity.
Ans: AMID. (NOT SURE…Will take spot descision).
She launched her new line of handbags _________ a fanfare of publicity.
Ans: AMID. (NOT SURE…Will take spot descision).
Choose the word that best
corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense
adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense
b. invidious
Choose the word or phrase
that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
Lassitude
Lassitude
d. vigor
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.
The coach was absolutely by his team's INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.
c. laziness
Complete the following
sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The crafty spy gave a _____ name to the hotel clerk.
The crafty spy gave a _____ name to the hotel clerk.
a. fictive
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.
adj. Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular group.
a. esoteric
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.
c. flaunted/flouted
Mr. Winkle was dismayed to discover that his willful young wife _____ her wealth and _____ the law at every opportunity.
c. flaunted/flouted
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.
d. accept/except
I can _____ all the terms of the apartment lease ______ the one about not allowing pets.
d. accept/except
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
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
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.
His son's group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.
d. harmful
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for
the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.
a.
Disdainful
b.
Inspired by
c.
Disliked by
d.
Respectful
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
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition
given below.
n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner
a.
Panache
b.
Voracious
c.
Resonance
d.
Cosmogony
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of
the word below.
PRETENTIOUS
a.
Modest
b.
Understanding
c.
Uneasy
d.
Pleasant
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 disgusted by his team’s INDOLENCE
and nasty attitude.
a.
Violent behavior
b.
Odorousness
c.
Laziness
d.
Disappearance
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct
homophone from the options below.
Who has the power to _________ out justice to the citizens of
this country?
a.
meet
b.
mete
c.
meat
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the
word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
It would BEHOOVE you to show a little more respect to the
judge and jury who are deciding your case.
a.
Be too much trouble to
b.
Be detrimental to
c.
Be worthwhile or proper for; be incumbent upon
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct
homophone from the options below.
We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias
_____________ her hair color.
a.
complimented
b.
complemented
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