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Grad Entrance Exams Vocab - Most Important Words

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. Having a supernatural presence






2. Merrymaking






3. Something really difficult or powerful






4. A person devoted to luxury or pleasure - hedonist






5. Making a false outward show






6. Lighthearted - jocund - jocose






7. Anxious - concerned






8. A trite remark - banal - commonplace (platitudes)






9. A feeling of sadness at a loss






10. Immoderate - lacking in self-control






11. The final result






12. Unattractive - objectionable






13. Unsolicited - unnecessary - given w/o obligation






14. Firm - resolute; a loyal supporter






15. Whining - complaining - grumbling






16. Angered at something unjust






17. Indecorous - unseemly - unfitting






18. To insist on pmt of debt






19. An indirect term used in place of a more offensive one






20. Obscure - abstruse - little known - uncertain






21. Lively - enjoyable - jovial






22. Representing the best of its kind






23. To forbid






24. Eating greedily; insatiable appetite for something






25. A perfect example






26. Opportune - occurring at a favorable time






27. Dark - shadowy - gloomy






28. Improper - risque






29. A person who demands strict adherence to all regulations






30. Rich in sound; spoken words that are impressive






31. Combative - bellicose






32. Eager and excited (all agog with excitement)






33. Bad temper - cantankerous - fractious






34. Misrepresent - disguise






35. Embarrassed or shy - abashed






36. Commanding respect






37. Bitterly sarcastic - sardonic






38. Excessively complicated






39. Relating to the physical (sexual)






40. Serving no purpose or result






41. Wolf-like - rapacious






42. Inevitable






43. Sloppy - unkempt






44. Monetary






45. An angry sullen look; to look at angrily






46. Outmoded - antiquated






47. Self-confidently stylish - jaunty; disreputable in appearance






48. Inauthentic - specious - spurious - factitious






49. Loud and clear






50. To fit together harmoniously