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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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1. Old age






2. Stubborn and unmanageable - intractable - refractory






3. Effusively and tearfully sentimental






4. Combative - bellicose






5. Temporary rest from activity






6. To trick someone into doing something






7. Marked by rude or peremptory shortness - ungracious






8. Tactful - circumspect - wary






9. Inauthentic - specious - spurious - factitious






10. Sly or cunning intelligence






11. Arrogantly domineering (imperial: regal)






12. Behavior appropriate to prevailing social code - seemly - decorous






13. Existing concurrently - attendant






14. Lively and unpredictable






15. Saturated with liquid; having drunk excess of alcohol






16. Ambiguous






17. Discreditable - humiliating






18. Frenzied






19. To wander - travel abroad






20. To fit together harmoniously






21. A repeated offender






22. One who abandons a cause or affiliation - turncoat






23. Source of strength; vigorous strength






24. A sneaky plan






25. Unremitting - unflagging - relentless






26. Throwback






27. Lavish






28. Unsolicited - unnecessary - given w/o obligation






29. Brusque or stern - discourteously blunt






30. Producing good effects - beneficial






31. Monstrous evil






32. Rich in sound; spoken words that are impressive






33. Favoritism shown to relatives






34. Indecorous - unseemly - unfitting






35. Exultant - filled with joy and triumph






36. Having like minds or temperament






37. To lighten up or transform for the better






38. Having a supernatural presence






39. Frightening - distressing






40. Supersede and replace






41. Chastise - excoriate - assail - rebuke






42. Dirty or wretched - abject (squalor)






43. Intended to humiliate or mortify (with a look)






44. Bear-like






45. Sober - sedate - prim - overly proper






46. A rude - unmannerly person with bad disposition - boor - surly






47. Putting an end to all debate or action






48. A nuisance






49. Drowsy - sleepy - slumberous






50. A trite remark - banal - commonplace (platitudes)







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