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100 Words For Every Graduate

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 compound of high molecular weight






2. Showing a lack of intelligence






3. Inclined or eager to fight.






4. Of the same kind






5. Someone who hates or fears foreigners






6. Any complete change in appearance - character - circumstances - etc






7. A set or system of names or terms - as those used in a particular science or art - by an individual or community - etc






8. Science concerned with relations between heat and mecanial energy






9. A mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes






10. Whirling mass of movment






11. Excessive pride or self confidence






12. Full of trivial conversation






13. The act of talking while or as if alone






14. To seperate






15. The basic structure or features of a system or organization






16. A language user's knowledge of words






17. To impress on the mind by repetition - teach persistently and earnestly






18. A rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians






19. Of or pertaining to money






20. (v) to deprive of force or strength






21. Not open to question or dispute






22. A display in fixed arrangement of a set (boy - boy's - boys - boys'): an example serving as a model






23. Humorous - not meant seriously






24. Awkward - lacking in social graces - tactless - clumsy






25. Careless or irresponsible






26. The time when day and night are of equal length






27. (adj) rude - boorish






28. To certify (a document - contract - etc.) or cause to become certified through a notary public






29. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






30. Excessively flattering






31. (n) roundabout way of speaking - using more words than necessary






32. Having ones identity concealed






33. Needless repetion of an idea






34. Insert words into texts - often falsifying it thereby






35. 1.) Daily: A quotidian report 2.) Usual or customary; everyday






36. Math: limits or boundaries: guidelines






37. To review by brief summary - as at the end of a speech or discussion; summarize






38. Promising success






39. Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force






40. Art of writing words with the proper letters; correct spelling






41. Leadership






42. The liquid part of blood or lymph






43. (n) sudden - intuitive insight into reality or the meaning of something






44. To bring under complete control






45. One of over a thousand known extragalactic objects - Starlike in apperance - Having spectra with characteristically large red shifts






46. The act of respiring inhalation and exhalation of air; breathing






47. (adj) shedding leaves annually






48. Worked to shape by beating






49. Lacking interest or significance






50. To expurgate by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable