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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. Lively and unpredictable






2. A decree or order - fiat






3. A scheme of classification






4. Flashy - loud - glaring






5. A deviation from expected course (aberrant behavior)






6. Pernicious; threatening harm - minatory






7. Firm and dependable especially in loyalty






8. Scanty - meager






9. Lacking poetic beauty; commonplace - unromantic - drab






10. A source of misery - to cause suffering






11. To distress - harass






12. Tireless






13. Ostentatiously learned






14. To resolve a disagreement - stop from being discontented






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






16. Inevitable






17. Harsh - grating sound






18. To cause a negative event or situation






19. Marked by favorable circumstances - auspicious






20. Chastise - excoriate - assail - rebuke






21. Novice






22. Your understanding - limits of knowledge






23. Discriminating or refined taste in food - epicure






24. Straight-laced - prudish






25. Ignoble actions or motives - seamy; squalid - grubby






26. Whimsical - sudden changes of mood






27. No longer current - out of fashion - superannuated






28. Courageous behavior






29. A repeated offender






30. An intro to something more substantial






31. To repeat in concise form






32. Showy but having no intrinsic value - tawdry






33. Pushy - rudely assertive






34. An excessive pride






35. A preceding occurrence or cause or event






36. Chaotic - disorganized - mismanaged






37. To formally give up






38. To scold - find fault with - chide - reproach - reprove - rebuke - berate






39. Boredom - listlessness






40. Universal - cosmopolitan - catholic






41. Cure-all






42. Melodious - pleasing to the ear - euphony






43. Eager and excited (all agog with excitement)






44. Harsh discordant sound - raucous






45. Tasty






46. Quivering or shaking slightly






47. Serving no purpose or result






48. Haggard and looking wasted






49. Managing but with great effort






50. To steal a small amount - filch