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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. Corrupt - wicked - nefarious






2. A preceding occurrence or cause or event






3. Temporary rest from activity






4. Restless






5. Brusque or stern - discourteously blunt






6. Source of strength; vigorous strength






7. Moral uprightness - probity






8. Plausible but fallacious argument - specious






9. Payment/salary - recompense: compensate for a loss






10. Fault-finding - censorious - hypercritical






11. Abusive language - 'inveigh against'






12. Something concealing true purpose - ostensible reason






13. An early omen






14. Anxious - concerned






15. A coward - a cur






16. Concise and forcefully expressive






17. Overly dramatic - emotional






18. Guided by practical experience






19. Noisy uproar






20. Easily irritated - cantankerous - prickly






21. Boredom - listlessness






22. Immature - childish - puerile






23. Chastise - excoriate - assail - rebuke






24. An excessive pride






25. Speak about in a spiteful or evil manner






26. Suggestive - reminiscent; fragrant






27. Deprived of necessities and comforts






28. Wrapped in something protective






29. Firm - resolute; a loyal supporter






30. Worn out - wearied






31. Intensely hot; full of tribulation






32. A skillful storyteller






33. A person who demands strict adherence to all regulations






34. Ancestor - originator






35. Humorously indecent - bawdy






36. Gloomy - morose - morbid - sullen






37. Agreeable - gracious - affable






38. Embarrassed or shy - abashed






39. Exonerate






40. A perfect example






41. Sleepy






42. Showy but cheap in quality (IKEA)






43. Unwanted intruders - meddler






44. A small modest amount






45. Association of businesses






46. Tasty






47. Rule by one person






48. Throwback






49. Suffering from nervousness or lack of confidence






50. Generous in giving