1. Which of the following words refers to a state of immobility?
Answers: • Stationary
2. Which of the following similar words is the better choice when referring to
something that promotes health?
Answers: • Healthful
3. The word "______________" means to convey an additional, nuanced meaning of a
word, whereas the word "______________" specifies the literal meaning of a word
or phrase.
Answers: • connote / denote
4. From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the
underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.
Josh is completely enamored ______ that puppy!
Josh is completely enamored ______ that puppy!
Answers: • of
5. Which of the following similar words is used to refer to a perennial disease
of a region or population?
Answers: • Endemic
6. From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the
underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.
The only way Amy will be allowed to stay in that apartment is if she promises not to infringe _____ the house rules ever again.
The only way Amy will be allowed to stay in that apartment is if she promises not to infringe _____ the house rules ever again.
Answers: • on
7. Which of the following similar words refers to a strong criticism?
Answers: • Censure
8. Which of the following words is a verb meaning "to draw out or bring forth"?
Answers: • Elicit
9. Which of the following similar words expresses a stronger sense of duty?
Answers: • Should
10. Which of the following similar words is most commonly used to describe a
feature that makes a person, place, or thing easy to pick out from others?
Answers: • Distinctive
11. Which of the following similar words refers to something that is lush and
grows abundantly?
Answers: • Luxuriant
12. Which of the following words is most commonly used as a verb meaning "to
produce a change in"?
Answers: • Affect
13. Select the correct meaning of the verb "condole."
Answers: • To express sympathy to
14. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
I must warn you that Mr. Gladstone lost all of my money in bad investments, so I'd be ____________ of his financial advice if I were you.
I must warn you that Mr. Gladstone lost all of my money in bad investments, so I'd be ____________ of his financial advice if I were you.
Answers: • wary
15. Of the following similar words, which connotes feelings of resentment toward
another person, particularly in reference to personal relationships?
Answers: • Jealousy
16. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
Pauline will _____________ arrive late so she can make a grand entrance.
Pauline will _____________ arrive late so she can make a grand entrance.
Answers: • doubtlessly
17. The article "an" is normally used before all of the following words except
________.
Answers: • eulogy
18. From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the
underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.
Vincent's mastery _____ painting has put him in a league of his own at the conservatory.
Vincent's mastery _____ painting has put him in a league of his own at the conservatory.
Answers: • of
19. Select the correct meaning of the adjective "noisome."
Answers: • Noxious or offensive
20. Which of the following words means "once every two years"?
Answers: • Biennial
21. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words
from the options below.
Sophia managed to ___________ Igor's crude advances; in a huff, the __________ little man ___________ down the castle wall and scooted off into the underbrush.
Sophia managed to ___________ Igor's crude advances; in a huff, the __________ little man ___________ down the castle wall and scooted off into the underbrush.
Answers: • repel / repulsive / rappelled
22. From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the
underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.
Fred is always willing to help out, and that's something you can bank ____________.
Fred is always willing to help out, and that's something you can bank ____________.
Answers: • on
23. Which of the following similar words generally has a negative connotation?
Answers: • Childish
24. Which of the following words means "unconcerned, bored, not interested"?
Answers: • Uninterested
25. The word "______________" refers to something that is immoral, improper, or
incorrect, whereas the word "______________" refers to something that is unjust,
unfair, or unsanctioned by law.
Answers: • wrong / wrongful
26. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
My parrot _____________ have won the talent contest if I had entered him in time.
My parrot _____________ have won the talent contest if I had entered him in time.
Answers: • might
27. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct phrase from the
options below.
________________, I have enclosed our sales brochure and product information pamphlets.
________________, I have enclosed our sales brochure and product information pamphlets.
Answers: • As you requested
28. Which of the following words would be most appropriate when referring to a
vessel's ability to hold or contain something?
Answers: • Capacity
29. Which of the following statements regarding the use of "that" and "which" is
CORRECT?
Answers: • "Which" is used to narrow a category or
identify an item that is being talked about. "That" is used to indicate
something that has already been mentioned.
30. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words
from the options below.
Due to Alistair's ___________ nature, our weekend at his home wasn't as ____________ as we had hoped.
Due to Alistair's ___________ nature, our weekend at his home wasn't as ____________ as we had hoped.
Answers: • restive / restful
31. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words
from the options below.
Walter wears his _________________ clothes ________________, but saves his tuxedo for special occasions.
Walter wears his _________________ clothes ________________, but saves his tuxedo for special occasions.
Answers: • everyday / every day
32. Which of the following similar words is used to describe one's negative
feelings and antipathy for something?
Answers: • Averse
33. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words
from the options below.
The astrologer advised Josephine to wear a five-____________ ruby set in 24-___________gold.
The astrologer advised Josephine to wear a five-____________ ruby set in 24-___________gold.
Answers: • carat / karat
34. Which of the following words means "to excite, arouse, or offend"?
Answers: • Pique
35. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
Annabelle told no one but her long-time ______________ of her intention to join the circus.
Annabelle told no one but her long-time ______________ of her intention to join the circus.
Answers: • confidant
36. The word "____________" refers to feeling satisfied with one's life and not
feeling the need to take any action for its betterment, whereas the word
"____________" means to be easygoing and eager to please.
Answers: • complacent / complaisant
37. From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the
underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.
Griffin swore up and down that his comment had been meant ____ a compliment.
Griffin swore up and down that his comment had been meant ____ a compliment.
Answers: • as
38. Which of the following sentences uses the word "impact" and/or its
variations correctly?
Answers: • The recession has had a severe impact on
our company's bottom line.
39. Which of the following words means "separate, unconnected, or distinct"?
Answers: • Discrete
40. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
Abigail had just reached the ______________ scene of the play when the theater suddenly went dark.
Abigail had just reached the ______________ scene of the play when the theater suddenly went dark.
Answers: • Climactic
41. Which of the following words is used to show uncertainty or a conditional
statement?
Answers: • Could
42. The following related words have similar meanings but varying degrees of
negative connotation. Which list from the options below best represents these
words from least negative to most negative?
CRIMINAL ILLEGAL UNLAWFUL ILLICIT
CRIMINAL ILLEGAL UNLAWFUL ILLICIT
Answers: • Illicit / Unlawful / Illegal / Criminal
43. Which of the following words is often associated with money?
Answers: • Disburse
44. From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the
underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.
The chef has decided that his lobster bisque will be accompanied ______ a puff pastry for dipping.
The chef has decided that his lobster bisque will be accompanied ______ a puff pastry for dipping.
Answers: • by
45. Choose the option below that correctly matches the following similar words
to their meanings.
i)Credible A)gullible; willing to believe or trust too readily
ii)Credulous B)bringing or deserving honor, credit, or esteem
iii)Creditable C)believable; worthy of being believed
i)Credible A)gullible; willing to believe or trust too readily
ii)Credulous B)bringing or deserving honor, credit, or esteem
iii)Creditable C)believable; worthy of being believed
Answers: • iC, iiA, iiiB
46. From the options below, choose the correct sequence of prepositions to
complete the underlined prepositional idioms in the following sentence.
Martin couldn't tell if Maude was shivering _____ the cold or shivering _____ the thought of walking home alone through the cemetery.
Martin couldn't tell if Maude was shivering _____ the cold or shivering _____ the thought of walking home alone through the cemetery.
Answers: • from / at
47. From the options below, choose the correct sequence of prepositions to
complete the underlined prepositional idioms in the following sentence.
You may differ _____ me, but I think this golf course differs _____ our usual course.
You may differ _____ me, but I think this golf course differs _____ our usual course.
Answers: • with / from
48. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words
from the options below.
Harold buried his ___________ change in a shoebox so he wouldn't _____________ it.
Harold buried his ___________ change in a shoebox so he wouldn't _____________ it.
Answers: • loose / lose
49. Which of the following similar words expresses a sense of tediousness?
Answers: • Repetitious
50. From the options below, choose the correct sequence of prepositions to
complete the underlined prepositional idioms in the following sentence.
My supervisor cannot abide _____ anyone who comes in late or who doesn't abide _____ his rules.
My supervisor cannot abide _____ anyone who comes in late or who doesn't abide _____ his rules.
Answers: • No preposition needed / by
51. From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the
underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.
The CEO's decision to step down is based ______ his need to take care of personal matters.
The CEO's decision to step down is based ______ his need to take care of personal matters.
Answers: • on
52. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
The herd of gazelles successfully ____________ the wild cheetahs.
The herd of gazelles successfully ____________ the wild cheetahs.
Answers: • eluded
53. Which of the following similar words refers to something that is well-known
or momentous in history?
Answers: • Historic
54. Of the following similar words, which implies a movement?
Answers: • Onto
55. From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the
underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.
We've noticed that the new horse has a predilection ______ jumping over bales of hay.
We've noticed that the new horse has a predilection ______ jumping over bales of hay.
Answers: • for
56. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words
from the options below.
Horace knew he'd walked into a ____________ trap when he opened the door to nothing but a ___________ silence.
Horace knew he'd walked into a ____________ trap when he opened the door to nothing but a ___________ silence.
Answers: • deadly / deathly
57. Complete the following three sentences by choosing the correct sequence of
words from the options below.
1)____________ Vernon and Veronica, Veronica is the more astute.
2)The alarms went off, and the thief escaped ___________ the chaos and confusion.
3)Victor is the most intelligent ___________ the five friends.
1)____________ Vernon and Veronica, Veronica is the more astute.
2)The alarms went off, and the thief escaped ___________ the chaos and confusion.
3)Victor is the most intelligent ___________ the five friends.
Answers: • Between / amid / among
58. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
Amanda was adamant about having no ____________ than three hundred people at her wedding, but also insisted on having much _____________ space for silly dances.
Amanda was adamant about having no ____________ than three hundred people at her wedding, but also insisted on having much _____________ space for silly dances.
Answers: • less / fewer
59. Which of the following options best defines the word "friendly"?
Answers: • Both words mean "friendly," but "amiable"
refers to people and "amicable" refers to relationships.
60. Which of the following words means "to inform or notify"?
Answers: • Apprise
61. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
Answers: • The word "continuous" refers to something
that occurs constantly, uninterrupted, or without a break, whereas the word
"continual" refers to something that is frequently repeated.
62. From the options below, choose the correct sequence of prepositions to
complete the underlined prepositional idioms in the following sentence.
We simply cannot decide whether to trade _____ our car for a new model or, as our neighbors suggested, trade it _____ their houseboat.
We simply cannot decide whether to trade _____ our car for a new model or, as our neighbors suggested, trade it _____ their houseboat.
Answers: • in / for
63. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
By carefully studying the clues, the detective ________ that the minister's son was the culprit.
By carefully studying the clues, the detective ________ that the minister's son was the culprit.
Answers: • deduced
64. Which of the following similar words is more commonly associated with
secretly working together to plot a misdeed?
Answers: • Conspire
65. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
Martha has a real ______________ for writing ballads and odes.
Martha has a real ______________ for writing ballads and odes.
Answers: • flair
66. Which of the following similar words is more commonly associated with a
physical reliance on something?
Answers: • Dependence
67. Which of the following similar words is more associated with influencing
beliefs or understandings?
Answers: • Persuade
68. When referring to two distinct things, which of the following words means
"the second of the two"?
Answers: • Latter
69. The word "____________" refers to feeling satisfied with one's life, whereas
the word "____________" means to be easygoing and eager to please.
Answers: • complacent / complaisant
70. From the options below, choose the correct preposition to complete the
underlined prepositional idiom in the following sentence.
A sunny day at the beach is certainly preferable ______ a rainy day in town.
A sunny day at the beach is certainly preferable ______ a rainy day in town.
Answers:
• with
• than
• for
• to
• No preposition is needed.
71. Which of the following words means "difficult to comprehend"?
Answers: • Abstruse
72. Of the similar words below, the word "________________" is most commonly
used to express a formal request.
Answers: • may
73. From the options below, choose the correct sequence of prepositions to
complete the underlined prepositional idioms in the following sentence.
Agatha and her daughter argue _____ the neighbors constantly, but none of them seems to realize how silly it is to argue _____ whose grass is greener.
Agatha and her daughter argue _____ the neighbors constantly, but none of them seems to realize how silly it is to argue _____ whose grass is greener.
Answers: • with / about
74. The word "____________" refers to an agreement made between two or more
parties, whereas the word "____________" refers to conformity, as to someone's
rules or wishes.
Answers: • accordance / accordant
75. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct sequence of words
from the options below.
Not only was Marlon's handwriting practically _____________, but the story was so dull and convoluted that I also found it ____________.
Not only was Marlon's handwriting practically _____________, but the story was so dull and convoluted that I also found it ____________.
Answers: • illegible / unreadable
76. Which of the following similar prefixes generally means "half"?
Answers: • Semi
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