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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. A gesture showing obedience and respect






2. High-sounding language w/little meaning






3. An intro to something more substantial






4. To harass - torment - beset






5. Exonerate






6. Fearlessly brave - resolute






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






8. Prudent - economical






9. Oddly amusing






10. Saturate - stain






11. Present from birth - inborn






12. Misrepresent - disguise






13. Offset and mitigate the effects by contrary actions






14. Wolf-like - rapacious






15. Unconventional and slightly disreputable - rakish






16. Rich in sound; spoken words that are impressive






17. Anger provoked by unfair treatment






18. Having like minds or temperament






19. Sloppy - unkempt






20. To censor






21. Favoritism shown to relatives






22. Proving






23. Meticulous






24. To steal a small amount - filch






25. Lavish






26. Immoderate - lacking in self-control






27. Immature - childish - puerile






28. To condemn openly






29. To pamper






30. To develop rapidly






31. Ancestor - originator






32. Any increase in intensity






33. Dark - shadowy - gloomy






34. Moral or cultural decline - dissolute






35. Merrymaking






36. Sleep inducing






37. Wasteful or lavishly abundant






38. A feeling of sadness at a loss






39. Overly idealistic






40. To formally give up






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






42. Induce to commit an unlawful act






43. Chastise - excoriate - assail - rebuke






44. To express vehement protest






45. Tasteless - dull - prosaic - pallid - ponderous






46. A pedantic teacher






47. Extremely bad - degrading; self-abasing






48. Making a false outward show






49. Dishonesty






50. Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally