Test your basic knowledge |

Grad Entrance Exams Vocab - Most Important Words

Subjects : english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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 trick someone into doing something






2. To chatter meaninglessly - prattle






3. A distinguishing feature conferring prestige






4. Without substance or meaning






5. A perfect example






6. Supersede and replace






7. Abounding - swarming with






8. Ceremony and splendid display






9. Producing good effects - beneficial






10. To censor






11. To botch - bungle






12. Angered at something unjust






13. Representing the best of its kind






14. Bitterly sarcastic - sardonic






15. Relieving symptoms - palliate






16. Something that follows; a natural consequence






17. Prudent - economical






18. Unable to be pleased






19. Sleepy






20. High-sounding language w/little meaning






21. Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally






22. To catch sight of something difficult to see






23. An indirect term used in place of a more offensive one






24. Internal conflict; a dissonant minority group






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






26. To confuse; to cause to be in deep thought






27. Firm - resolute; a loyal supporter






28. Saturate - stain






29. A gesture showing obedience and respect






30. Exonerate






31. A person who demands strict adherence to all regulations






32. An area of special knowledge






33. Effusively and tearfully sentimental






34. Oppressive ruler






35. Easily irritated - cantankerous - prickly






36. Cowardly - pusillanimous






37. Making a false outward show






38. Harsh discordant sound - raucous






39. Obscure - abstruse - little known - uncertain






40. Tactful - circumspect - wary






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






42. Irreverent - rude - impudent - effrontery - cheek






43. An angry sullen look; to look at angrily






44. A duty or obligation






45. Rudimentary - incipient; unclear: 'inchoate idea'






46. A pedantic teacher






47. To flatter for a favor - wheedle






48. Actions to appease opposing forces






49. Misrepresent - disguise






50. Whining - complaining - grumbling