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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. Overly idealistic






2. Pompous or extravagant language






3. Lighthearted - jocund - jocose






4. Unwanted intruders - meddler






5. A reporobate - miscreant






6. Obscure - abstruse - little known - uncertain






7. Combative - bellicose






8. Opportune - occurring at a favorable time






9. Misrepresent - disguise






10. Cowardly - pusillanimous






11. To stare at angrily






12. Actions to appease opposing forces






13. (fig.) disappearing (feelings of love)






14. Even-tempered - composed






15. Whimsical - sudden changes of mood






16. Tasteless - dull - prosaic - pallid - ponderous






17. Timid - full of apprehension - skittish






18. Too great to be described in words; not to be uttered






19. Exonerate






20. Ceremony and splendid display






21. Humorously indecent - bawdy






22. A scheme of classification






23. Clown - buffoon - bumbling person






24. Lively - enjoyable - jovial






25. Cowardly behavior - pussillanimous






26. Irreverent - rude - impudent - effrontery - cheek






27. Something really difficult or powerful






28. Bitterness - caustic






29. Sloppy - unkempt






30. Wordiness - verbose






31. To cause a negative event or situation






32. (physically or behaviorally) pig-like






33. Supersede and replace






34. Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally






35. Chaotic - disorganized - mismanaged






36. Characterized by strong conflicting emotions






37. Vehement or clamorous - strident - obstreperous - raucous






38. A leader who gains power by manipulating emotions






39. A deceiftful scheme - ruse






40. To confuse in order to hide the truth






41. Restless






42. Showy but cheap in quality (IKEA)






43. Irritable - grouchy - cantankerous - irascible






44. Sharp - to the point - caustic






45. To ignore or treat with disdain






46. Tastelessly showy in appearance - tawdry






47. Stubborn and unmanageable - intractable - refractory






48. Rich in sound; spoken words that are impressive






49. Flashy - loud - glaring






50. To crowd around - stifle