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Subjects : gre, english, vocabulary, bvat
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. Slow-thinking stupid person; CF. dull






2. (of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts






3. Give up something (with reluctance); yield; release; Ex. relinquish power/the claim to the land/his hold on my arm






4. Lack of proportion (between the parts); ADJ. disproportionate






5. Pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described






6. Evil; malignant in intent or effect; deadly; having a malign influence; portending evil; ominous; threatening; Ex. baleful look






7. Expressing sorrow; mournful; Ex. plaintive song






8. Unalterable; irreversible; impossible to revoke






9. Beyond reproach; blameless; impeccable; Ex. irreproachable conduct






10. Flowing into






11. One who spoils the pleasure of others






12. Express condolences; N. condolence: sympathy for someone who has experienced great sorrow






13. Impose (a fine); collect (a payment); impose or collect (a tax); Ex. levy a tax on tobacco






14. Logical formula consisting of a major premise - a minor premise and a conclusion; deceptive or specious argument






15. Strong abrupt rush of wind; V. CF. bluster






16. Touchy; peevish; ill-tempered






17. Deceive






18. Inharmonious; N. incompatibility






19. Outstanding; superior






20. In a spirited manner; with courage; Ex. fight gamely against a superior boxer; ADJ. game






21. Short quick cut with scissors; V: cut with scissors






22. Chemical reaction that splits complex organic compounds; unrest; agitation






23. Echo repeatedly; resound; Ex. The thunder reverberated across the valley.






24. Reasoning; act of drawing conclusions from premises; V. ratiocinate: reason logically






25. Send (something) spinning - often into the air - by striking with a light quick blow; turn over; Ex. flip over






26. Dull; stuffy; boringly conservative; Ex. stodgy book






27. Substantial; essential; pertaining to the substance; substantial; considerable; Ex. substantive issues






28. Mental calmness






29. Abolish






30. Bravery; ADJ. valiant: possessing valor; brave






31. Trembling; wavering






32. Food of the gods






33. Record of a voyage or flight; record of day-to-day activities; section of a trunk; V.






34. Commit an offense; do (something wrong)






35. Offer formally; extend; Ex. tender one's resignation/the exact fare; N: formal offer; money; Ex. legal tender; ADJ: young and vulnerable; sensitive to the touch; sore; soft; delicate; Ex. child of tender years; Ex. tender wound






36. Suggestive; implying; serving to indicate






37. Conspicuously wicked - bad - or offensive; blatant; outrageous






38. Powerful; convincing; persuasive; greatly influential






39. Lure or bait; V.






40. Sudden sharp turn or twist; startling twist; caprice; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity of behavior; Ex. by a quirk of fate






41. Freedom from punishment or harm; CF. punish






42. Untidy (of a woman or clothes); slovenly; dressed in an unattractive way; shabby; CF. unattractive woman






43. Arrest (a criminal); dread; perceive; N. apprehension






44. Agree; be in harmony with; gibe






45. Enhance the flavor of by adding a spice - etc.; inure; harden; N. seasoning: something used in seasoning






46. Swagger; assumed air of defiance; false show of bravery






47. Braid; interwine; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; Ex. plaited hair; N: braided length as of hair o fabric; CF. pigtail - ponytail






48. Healthful; conducive to health or well-being; socially desirable; Ex. salubrious area; CF. health






49. Deluge; upheaval; earthquake; violent and sudden event or change






50. (sitting or standing) straight up; honest; moral