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PCAT Vocab2

Subjects : pcat, 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. Relate to meaning in language/logic






2. Something to vehemently dislike






3. Uselessness; pointless






4. Excite (i.e. sexual images - words)






5. Abusive/highly critical language






6. Critical observation/examination






7. Foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals.






8. House/repair airplanes






9. The use of delaying tactics - like long speeches - especially in a legislative assembly.






10. Secret political faction in collusion






11. Long speech of angry criticism






12. Rope used as a lasso






13. Very generous






14. Dizzy






15. Smelling/tasting unpleasant (stale)






16. Formal way to show praise/laudation






17. Impossible to stop or prevent






18. Barren; fruitless






19. Deviate from standard/normal






20. Valuable stolen goods






21. Cancellation of a debt/charge






22. Tending to vanish like vapor.






23. Item of food; something eaten






24. Dryness






25. Grow weak/feeble






26. Great enthusiasm/passion






27. Offering nothing challenging






28. 'fake' solution for all difficulties






29. Talkative






30. Angry/bad-tempered expression






31. Unearthly; too light; diaphanous






32. Accustom to new conditions






33. Prudent; careful






34. Inept; insufficient to perform a task






35. Approval; praise






36. Written message (diplomacy)






37. Speak slowly






38. Base - lowest






39. Cheerful - hopeful.






40. Place of refuge/safety






41. Insanity






42. Favorable






43. Servant






44. Loud ringing of bells






45. Praise and honor






46. Wicked/criminal






47. Fitting/practical (improper?)






48. Criticize sharply






49. Relieve/end fear/pain/concern






50. Shun or avoid