TEST YOUR VOCABULARY RANGE

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TEST YOUR VOCABULARY RANGE

Each of these phrases contains one italicized word. Check the closest definition of each such word. To keep your score valid, refrain, as far as possible, from wild guessing.

1. Disheveled appearance:

   (a) untidy

   (b) fierce

   (c) foolish

   (d) peculiar

   (e) unhappy

2. A baffling problem:

   (a) difficult

   (b) simple

   (c) puzzling

   (d) long

   (e) new

3. Lenient parent:

   (a) tall

   (b) not strict

   (c) wise

   (d) foolish

   (e) severe

4. Repulsive personality:

   (a) disgusting

   (b) attractive

   (c) normal

   (d) confused

   (e) conceited

5. Audacious attempt:

   (a) useless

   (b) bold

   (c) foolish

   (d) crazy

   (e) necessary

6. Parry a blow:

   (a) ward off

   (b) fear

   (c) expect

   (d) invite

   (e) ignore

7. Prevalent disease:

   (a) dangerous

   (b) catching

   (c) childhood

   (d) fatal

   (e) widespread

8. Ominous report:

   (a) loud

   (b) threatening

   (c) untrue

   (d) serious

   (e) unpleasant

9. An incredible story:

   (a) true

   (b) interesting

   (c) well-known

   (d) unbelievable

   (e) unknown

10. An ophthalmologist:

    (a) eye doctor

    (b) skin doctor

    (c) foot doctor

    (d) heart doctor

    (e) cancer specialist

11. Will supersede the old law:

    (a) enforce

    (b) specify penalties for

    (c) take the place of

    (d) repeal

    (e) continue

12. An anonymous donor:

    (a) generous

    (b) stingy

    (c) well-known

    (d) one whose name is not known

    (e) reluctant

13. Performed an autopsy:

    (a) examination of living tissue

    (b) examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death

    (c) process in the manufacture of optical lenses

    (d) operation to cure an organic disease

    (e) series of questions to determine the causes of delinquent behavior

14. An indefatigable worker:

    (a) well-paid

    (b) tired

    (c) skillful

    (d) tireless

    (e) pleasant

15. A confirmed atheist:

    (a) bachelor

    (b) disbeliever in God

    (c) believer in religion

    (d) believer in science

    (e) priest

Choose the correct letter for each question and write down your answers. Good luck!

Answer-

1. (a) untidy

2. (c) puzzling

3. (b) not strict

4. (a) disgusting

5. (b) bold

6. (a) ward off

7. (e) widespread

8. (b) threatening

9. (d) unbelievable

10. (a) eye doctor

11. (c) take the place of

12. (d) one whose name is not known

13. (b) examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death

14. (d) tireless

15. (b) disbeliever in God