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






2. Characterized by extensive reading or knowledge; well instructed; learned






3. A stock of terms used in a particular profession - subject or style; a vocabulary






4. Frivolity (not serious or sensible)






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






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






7. Perception; understanding; knowledge






8. An accomplished and presumably irreversible deed or fact






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






10. More than is wanted or is sufficient






11. Not straightforward or candid; insincere or calculating






12. To go back on a promise or commitment






13. Characterized by a narrow - often ostentatious concern for book learning and formal rules






14. A word or phrase by which anything is likened to something else; it's often introduced by 'like' or 'as'






15. Id est (that is)






16. Argument over the definition of words






17. To make or grow better






18. Favoring social equality






19. Disparaging - belittling






20. To make vicious and defamatory statements about






21. Extremely scanty (bare)






22. Displaing a lack of maturity






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






24. A natural inclination; predisposition






25. Characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; intangible






26. An amendment to an existing will






27. Extravagant exaggeration






28. Seize the moment






29. Energy and enthusiasm in the expression of ideas






30. Bitter - harsh - or biting sharpness






31. The choice and use of words in speech or writing






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






33. Brief - concise






34. Lacking in courage and resolution






35. An indispensable thing






36. A temporary stay; a brief period of residence






37. Exempli gratia (for example)






38. Inclined to keep quiet






39. Peaceful - undisturbed - and happy






40. Understood by only a few






41. An excessive desire of gain; greediness






42. Very talkative






43. Deadly






44. Making a loud outcry






45. Characterized by or having authority vested equally among colleagues






46. Patience; good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence






47. A chain; a succession






48. Having only one side






49. To cancel - destroy - revoke - or void






50. Necessary; indispensable