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100 Words For Every College Student

Subjects : english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A minute amount; an iota or trace






2. Happening by chance






3. Wicked in the extreme






4. Partially but not fully in existence or operation






5. Peaceful - undisturbed - and happy






6. Apparently right; superficiallly fair - just - or correct - but not so in reality; appearing well at first view; plausible






7. Inclined to put off what ought to be done at once






8. (LLC) combine the liability protection of a coorporation with the tax benefits and simplicity of a partnership






9. Extravagant exaggeration






10. Being everywhere






11. Of doubtful authority or authenticity






12. More than is wanted or is sufficient






13. Omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences with a mark or series of marks (... or for example)






14. Not straightforward or candid; insincere or calculating






15. The study of the rules whereby words or other elements of sentence structure are combined to form grammatical sentences






16. A warning or caution






17. Having bounds






18. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them






19. Nota bene (Latin meaning note well); used to direct attention to something particularly important






20. A tensely phrased statement of a truth or opinion; an adage






21. Displaing a lack of maturity






22. Deadly






23. A mild or vague word or phrase replacing one considered harsh or offensively direct






24. Bitter - harsh - or biting sharpness






25. To go back on a promise or commitment






26. Whimsical; changeable






27. Having two opposite or contradictory ideas






28. Commonplace; trivial






29. Lack of discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning






30. An excessive desire of gain; greediness






31. Making a loud outcry






32. To make or grow better






33. Logic: a form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise - a minor premise - and a conclusion






34. The thing speaks for itself






35. Perception; understanding; knowledge






36. To make vicious and defamatory statements about






37. Frivolity (not serious or sensible)






38. A temporary stay; a brief period of residence






39. Brief - concise






40. Exempli gratia (for example)






41. One who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas of institutions






42. Made up of or combining elements from varying sources






43. Environment; setting






44. Lacking in courage and resolution






45. Having only one side






46. Inclined to keep quiet






47. Sharp - biting - or acid in temper - expression - or tone






48. Related by blood - descended from the same ancestor






49. Seize the moment






50. Id est (that is)