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Subjects : gre, english, vocabulary, bvat
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. Group that meets socially; select circle; close group of people with shared interests






2. Compelling; strong desire that is difficult to control; irresistible impulse






3. One that achieves unexpected success; something originally of little value or importance that in time becomes very valuable






4. Beginner; novice






5. Arrangement of masts and sails; V: equip (a ship) with rigging; ADJ. rigging: ropes that hold up a ship's sails






6. Set right; correct; CF. rect-: right






7. Ornament worn on the shoulder (of a uniform - etc.)






8. Tie (an animal) with a rope or tether; N: rope or chain to which an animal is tied; limit of one's endurance; Ex. the end of one's tether






9. Minor objection or complaint; V: raise minor objections; carp; cavil






10. Prudent; cautious; acting after careful thought






11. Holding one's attention; absorbing; engrossing






12. Terms used in a science or art; study of nomenclature






13. Boredom; weariness; ADJ. tedious






14. Very cautious; watchful






15. Soft and mild (of air); fragrant






16. (of weather) warm and damp






17. Group of mammals including humans






18. Person unduly worried about his health; worrier without cause about illness; ADJ. CF. hypochondria: neurosis that one is or is becoming ill; CF. abdomen






19. Mouthlike opening; small opening (esp. to a cavern or passage of the body); CF. mouth






20. Disheveled; uncared for in appearance; not combed; CF. comb






21. Circular building or hall covered with a dome






22. Work of art put together from fragments






23. Group sharing a common cause or opinion






24. Coloring matter (usually powder to be mixed with water or oil)






25. Hanging; suspended






26. Disgustingly excessive; offensively flattering; Ex. fulsome praise/expressions of admire






27. Tawny or grayish with streaks or spots (of animals)






28. Judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief






29. Effect; produce; achieve; Ex. effectuate a reconciliation






30. Blessing






31. Inclined to form factions; causing dissension






32. Widespread damage; disorder; chaos






33. Place of refuge; shelter; shrine; holy place; Ex. The outlaw was granted sanctuary in the church.






34. Bend forward and down; lower or debase oneself; fall to a lower standard of behavior by doing something; condescend; Ex. stoop to lying






35. Happening at last as a result; Ex. eventual victory






36. Recover; return to health; regain; Ex. recuperate losses






37. Face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features






38. Element that is a creature's natural environment; nutrient setting in which microorganisms are cultivated; appropriate occupation or means of expression; channel of communication; compromise; middle position between extremes; intervening substance th






39. Mental or physical ability; role; position or duty; ability to accommodate; Ex. in my capacity as president






40. Secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; N. anchorage






41. Adjoining; neighboring; close by






42. Person who enjoys his own pain; CF. masochism






43. Green; covered with green plants or grass; lush in vegetation; Ex. verdant meadows






44. Pertaining to the woods or the country






45. Feasible






46. (of a place) be filled with sound; (of a sound) sound loudly; sound back; echo; Ex. hall resounded with laughter






47. Male sheep; V. strike or drive against with a heavy impact






48. Disorderly fight between two or more people






49. Good-natured; merry; cheerful






50. Decorate; add a garnish to; decorate (food or drink) with small items such as lemon slices; N.