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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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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. To split (cleft); to stick to






2. To ask urgently - implore - entreat






3. Irritable - irascible - cantankerous - prickly






4. Whimsical - sudden changes of mood






5. Deprived of necessities and comforts






6. Any increase in intensity






7. A group of ppl regarded as most important in a certain field






8. Threatening






9. Rigid - disheveled






10. Effusively and tearfully sentimental






11. To authorize - order






12. A scheme of classification






13. Beg - sponge off someone






14. Merrymaking






15. Putting an end to all debate or action






16. A duty or obligation






17. Rich in sound; spoken words that are impressive






18. Tasteless - dull - prosaic - pallid - ponderous






19. Generous in giving






20. Inactive - any situation that remains uncultivated






21. Outmoded - antiquated






22. Accepted or popular belief






23. A source of misery - to cause suffering






24. Flattering language






25. Tending to obstruct or harm - hostile






26. Misrepresent - disguise






27. Harsh discordant sound - raucous






28. A pedantic teacher






29. Limber - flexible body (lithesome)






30. Bubbling with enthusiasm






31. A decree or order - fiat






32. A cleansing of the body






33. Tireless






34. Pompous or extravagant language






35. Having no plan - indiscriminate - haphazard






36. Volatile - whimsical - fickle - unpredictable






37. Ancestor - originator






38. Getting rid of






39. Disloyal - treacherous - quisling






40. Feeling of suffering - symPATHy






41. Indifferent - casual






42. Savage human behavior






43. To botch - bungle






44. Firm - resolute; a loyal supporter






45. A scattering of one's energy via an immodest pursuit of trivial pleasures (dissipated)






46. Abusive language - diatribe






47. Showy but having no intrinsic value - tawdry






48. To censor






49. Offensive smell; harmful - noxious - miasma






50. To insist on pmt of debt







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