A abominable detestable

aboriginal indigenous, native

a cappella without accompaniment
la carte priced separately
a priori reasoning based on general
principles
aback unexpected, surprised
abacus counting device
abandon desert, forsake
abase degrade
abash humiliate, embarrass
abate lessen, subside
abatement alleviation
abbey monastery
abbreviate shorten
abdicate relinquish power or
position
abdomen belly
abduct kidnap
aberrant abnormal
abet aid, encourage (typically of
crime)
abortive unsuccessful
abound be plentiful
abreast side-by-side
abridge shorten
abroad overseas
abrogate cancel
abrupt ending suddenly
abscess infected and inflamed tissue
abscond to run away (secretly)
absolve acquit, free from blame
abstain refrain
abstract theoretical, intangible
abstruse difficult to understand
abut touch, border on
abysmal deficient, sub par
abyss chasm
academy school
accede yield, agree

abeyance postponement accentuate emphasize

abhor detest accession attainment of rank

abide submit, endure accessory attachment, accomplice

abject wretched acclaim recognition, fame

acclimate accustom oneself to a
abjure renounce
climate, adjust
ablate cut away
acclivity ascent, incline
ablution cleansing
accolade applause, tribute
abode home
accommodate adapt, assist, house
abolish annul, eliminate

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accomplice one who aids a adduce offer as example
lawbreaker
adept skillful
accord agreement
adhere stick to
accost to approach and speak to
someone aggressively adherent supporter

accouter equip, clothe adieu farewell

accredit authorize adipose fatty

accrete grow larger adjacent next to

accrue accumulate adjourn suspend, discontinue

accumulate amass adjudicate judge

acerbic caustic, bitter (of speech) adjunct addition

acme summit, zenith administer manage

acolyte assistant (usually to clergy) admissible allowable

acoustic pertaining to sound admonish warn gently

acquaint familiarize ado fuss, commotion

acquiesce agree passively Adonis a beautiful man

acquit free from blame adroit skillful
acrid pungent, caustic, choking adulation applause, worship
acrimonious caustic, resentful adulterate contaminate, corrupt

acrophobia fear of heights adumbration overshadow

actuate induce, start advent arrival of something important

acumen insight adventitious accidental, extrinsic

acute sharp, intense adversary opponent

ad nauseam to a ridiculous degree adverse unfavorable, opposing

ad-lib improvise adversity hardship

adage proverb advise give counsel

adamant insistent advocate urge, support

adapt adjust to changing conditions aegis that which protects, sponsorship
adaptable pliable aerial pertaining to the air
addendum appendix, supplement aerobics exercise

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 Quiz 1 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 101.
1. ABASE A. applause
2. ABSTAIN B. caustic
3. ACOLYTE C. shorten
4. ABEYANCE D. applause
5. ABRIDGE E. assistant
6. ACCOLADE F. postponement
7. ACRIMONIOUS G. refrain
8. ADDUCE H. exercise
9. ADULATION I. degrade
10. AEROBICS J. offer as example

aesthetic pleasing to the senses, agent provocateur agitator

beautiful
aggrandize exaggerate
affable friendly
aggravate worsen
affect influence
aggregate total, collect
affectation pretense, showing off
aggressor attacker
affidavit sworn written statement
aggrieve mistreat
affiliate associate
aggrieved unjustly injured
affiliation connection, association
aghast horrified
affinity fondness
agile nimble
affix fasten
agitate stir up
affliction illness
agnate related on the fathers side
affluent abundant, wealthy
agnostic not knowing whether God
affray brawl exists
affront insult agrarian pertaining to farming
aficionado devotee, ardent follower agronomy science of crop
production
afoul entangled, in trouble
air discuss, broadcast
aft rear
airs pretension
aftermath consequence
akimbo with hands on hips
agape wonder
akin related
agenda plan, timetable
al fresco outdoors

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alacrity swiftness amass collect
albatross large sea bird ambient surrounding, environment
albino lacking pigmentation ambiguous unclear
alcove recess, niche ambivalence conflicting emotions
alias assumed name ambulatory able to walk
alibi excuse ameliorate improve
alienate estrange, antagonize amenable agreeable
alight land, descend, to happen to amend correct
find a place to rest
amenities courtesies, comforts
allay to reassure
amenity pleasantness
allege assert without proof
amiable friendly
allegiance loyalty
amid among
allegory fable
amiss wrong, out of place
allegro fast
amity friendship, good will
alleviate lessen, assuage
amnesty pardon
alliteration repetition of the same
sound amoral without morals

allocate distribute amorous loving, sexual

allot allocate, ration amorphous shapeless

allude refer to indirectly amortize pay by installments

ally unite for a purpose
almanac calendar with additional
information
amphibious able to operate in water
and land
amphitheater oval-shaped theater

alms charity amuck murderous frenzy

aloof arrogant, detached amulet charm, talisman

altercation argument amuse entertain

anachronistic out of historical order
altitude height
anaerobic without oxygen
alto low female voice
anagram a word formed by
altruism benevolence, generosity
rearranging the letters of another word
amalgamation mixture analgesic pain-soother

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 Quiz 2 (Antonyms)
Directions: Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.
Answers are on page 101.
1. GRATUITOUS: (A) voluntary (B) arduous (C) solicitous
(D) righteous (E) befitting

2. FALLOW: (A) fatuous (B) productive (C) bountiful

(D) pertinacious (E) opprobrious

3. METTLE: (A) ad hoc (B) perdition (C) woe (D) trepidation

(E) apathy

4. SAVANT: (A) dolt (B) sage (C) attach (D) apropos comment
(E) state of confusion

5. RIFE: (A) multitudinous (B) blemished (C) sturdy

(D) counterfeit (E) sparse

6. ABRIDGE: (A) distend (B) assail (C) unfetter (D) enfeeble

(E) prove

7. PRODIGAL: (A) bountiful (B) dependent (C) provident

(D) superfluous (E) profligate

8. REQUIEM: (A) humility (B) prerequisite (C) resolution

(D) reign (E) hiatus

9. METE: (A) indict (B) convoke (C) hamper (D) disseminate

(E) deviate

10. SEVERANCE: (A) continuation (B) dichotomy (C) astringency

(D) disclosure (E) remonstrance

analogous similar animadversion critical remark

analogy point by point comparison animated exuberant
anarchist terrorist, nihilist animosity dislike
anarchy absence of government, chaos animus hate
anathema curse, abomination annals historical records
anecdote story annex to attach, to take possession of
aneurysm bulging in a blood vessel annihilate destroy
angst anxiety, dread annotate to add explanatory notes

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annul cancel apocryphal of doubtful authenticity
annular ring-shaped apoplexy stroke
anodyne pain soothing apostate one who abandons ones
faith
anoint consecrate, apply ointment
apotheosis deification
anomalous abnormal
appall horrify
anonymity state of being
anonymous apparition phantom
antagonistic hostile appease pacify
antagonize harass appellation title
antechamber waiting room append affix
antediluvian ancient, obsolete apposite apt
anthology collection apprehensive anxious, worried
anthrax disease, bacterium apprise inform
antic caper, prank approbation approval
antipathy repulsion, hated apropos appropriate
antipodal exactly opposite apt suitable
antiquated outdated, obsolete aptitude ability
antiquity ancient times aquatic pertaining to water
antithesis direct opposite arbiter judge
apartheid racial segregation arbitrament final judgment
apathetic unconcerned, uninterested arbitrary tyrannical, capricious
apathy indifference arcane secret, difficult to understand
ape mimic archaic antiquated
aperture opening archetype original model, epitome
apex highest point archipelago group of island
aphasia speechless archives public records
aphorism maxim ardent passionate
aplomb poise ardor passion
apocalyptic ominous, doomed arduous hard

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argonauts gold-seekers, adventurers aspirant contestant
argot specialized vocabulary, jargon aspiration ambition
aria operatic song assail attack
arid dry, dull assassin murderer
aristocrat nobleman assent agree
armada fleet of ships assert affirm
armistice truce assess appraise
arraign indict assiduous hard-working
array arrangement assimilate absorb, integrate
arrears in debt assonance partial rhyme
arrogate seize without right assuage lessen (pain)
arroyo gully astral pertaining to stars
arsenal supply, stockpile of weapons astringent causing contraction,
severe
artful skillful, cunning
astute wise
articulate well-spoken
asunder apart, into separate parts
artifice trick
asylum place of refuge
artless naive, simple
asymmetric uneven
ascend rise
atavistic exhibiting the characteristics
ascendancy powerful state of ones forebears
ascertain discover atelier workshop
ascetic self-denying atoll reef
ascribe to attribute atomize vaporize
aseptic sterile atone make amends
ashen pale atrophy the wasting away of muscle
asinine stupid attenuate weaken, assuage
askance to view with suspicion attest testify
askew crooked attire dress
aspersion slander attribute ascribe
asphyxiate suffocate attrition deterioration, reduction

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 Quiz 3 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 101.
1. ANATHEMA A. hard
2. ANNIHILATE B. curse
3. ANOMALOUS C. gully
4. APATHETIC D. suffocate
5. ARCHAIC E. antiquated
6. ARDUOUS F. destroy
7. ARROYO G. abnormal
8. ASPHYXIATE H. unconcerned
9. ASTRINGENT I. make amends
10. ATONE J. causing contraction

atypical abnormal averse loath, reluctant

au courant well informed, chic avert turn away
audacity boldness avian pertaining to birds
audient listening, attentive avid enthusiastic
audition tryout avocation hobby
augment increase, supplement avouch attest, guarantee
augur predict avow declare
august noble, majestic avuncular like an uncle
aura atmosphere, emanation awry crooked
auspices patronage, protection axiom self-evident truth
auspicious favorable aye affirmative vote
austere harsh, Spartan azure sky blue
authorize grant, sanction
automaton robot B
autonomous self-governing
babbittry smugness
auxiliary secondary, supportive
bacchanal orgy, drunken celebration
avail assistance
badger pester
avant garde vanguard
badinage banter
avarice greed
bagatelle nonentity, trifle
avatar incarnation

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bailiwick area of concern or business beget produce, procreate
baleen whalebone begrudge resent, envy
baleful hostile, malignant beguile deceive, seduce
balk hesitate behemoth monster
balky hesitant behest command
ballad song beholden in debt, obliged
ballast counterbalance belabor assail verbally, dwell on
ballistics study of projectiles belated delayed, overdue
balm soothing ointment beleaguer besiege
banal trite belfry bell tower
bandy exchange belie misrepresent, disprove
bane poison, nuisance belittle disparage
barbarian savage bellicose warlike
bard poet belligerent combative
baroque ornate bellow shout
barrister lawyer bellwether leader, guide
bask take pleasure in, sun bemoan lament
basso low male voice bemused bewildered
bastion fort benchmark standard
bathos sentimentality benediction blessing
batten fasten, board up benefactor patron
battery physical attack benevolent kind
bauble trinket benign harmless
beatify sanctify bent determined
beatitude state of bliss bequeath will
beckon lure bequest gift, endowment
becoming proper berate scold
bedlam uproar bereave to rob, to deprive somebody of
a love one, especially through death
befit to be suitable

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 Quiz 4 (Antonyms)
Directions: Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.
Answers are on page 101.
1. HYPOCRITICAL: (A) forthright (B) judicious (C) circumspect
(D) puritanical (E) unorthodox

2. VOLUMINOUS: (A) obscure (B) cantankerous (C) unsubstantial

(D) tenacious (E) opprobrious

3. FANATICISM: (A) delusion (B) fascism (C) remorse

(D) cynicism (E) indifference

4. INTERMINABLE: (A) finite (B) jejune (C) tranquil

(D) incessant (E) imprudent

5. ORNATE: (A) Spartan (B) blemished (C) sturdy

(D) counterfeit (E) temporary

6. MUTABILITY: (A) simplicity (B) apprehension (C) frailty

(D) maverick (E) tenacity

7. VIRULENT: (A) benign (B) intrepid (C) malignant

(D) hyperbolic (E) tentative

8. ABSTEMIOUS: (A) timely (B) immoderate (C) bellicose

(D) servile (E) irreligious

9. VERBOSE: (A) subliminal (B) myopic (C) pithy

(D) dauntless (E) ubiquitous

10. VISCID: (A) subtle (B) faint (C) slick (D) vicious
(E) difficult

bereft deprived of bestow offer, grant

berserk crazed with anger betrothed engaged
beseech implore, beg bevy group
beset harass, encircle bibliography list of sources of
information
besiege beleaguer, surround
bicameral having two legislative
besmirch slander, sully branches
bespeak attest bicker quarrel
bestial beast-like, brutal biennial occurring every two years

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bilateral two-sided
bilious ill-tempered
bilk swindle
biodegradable naturally decaying
biopsy removing tissue for
examination
biped two-footed animal
bistro tavern, cafe
bivouac encampment
blandish flatter, grovel
blas bored with life
blasphemy insulting God
bleak cheerless, forlorn
blight decay
bliss happiness
blithe joyous
booty loot, stolen goods
botch bungle
bourgeois middle class
bovine cow-like
boycott abstain in protest
bracing refreshing
brackish salty
brandish display menacingly
bravado feigned bravery
bravura technically difficult, brilliant
brawn strength
brevity shortness of expression
brigand robber
brink edge, threshold
broach bring up a topic for
conversation

bloated swollen bromide clich

bode portend brook tolerate

bogus forged, false browbeat to bully

bogy bugbear brusque curt

boisterous noisy bucolic rustic

bolt move quickly and suddenly buffet blow, pummel

bombast pompous speech buffoon fool, joker

bon vivant gourmet, epicure bulwark fortification

bona fide made in good faith buncombe empty, showy talk

bonanza a stroke of luck buoyant floatable, cheerful

boon payoff, windfall burgeon sprout

boor vulgar person burlesque farce

bootless unavailing burly husky

buttress support

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 cantankerous peevish
cantata musical composition

C canvass survey
capacious spacious
cabal a group of conspirators
capillary thin tube
cabaret night club
capital most significant, pertaining
cache hiding place to wealth
cachet prestige capitol legislative building
cacophony dissonance, harsh noise capitulate surrender
cadaver corpse capricious fickle, impulsive
cadaverous haggard caption title
cadence rhythm captious fond of finding fault in
cadet a student of a military academy others

cadge beg captivate engross, fascinate

cadre small group carafe bottle

cajole encourage, coax carbine rifle

calamity disaster carcinogenic causing cancer

calculating scheming carcinoma tumor

caliber ability, character cardinal chief

cardiologist one who studies the
callous insensitive
heart
callow inexperienced
careen swerve
calumny slander
carrion decaying flesh
camaraderie fellowship
cartographer mapmaker
canaille rabble
cascade waterfall
canard hoax cashmere fine wool from Asia
candid frank, unrehearsed Cassandra unheeded prophet
candor frankness castigate criticize
canine pertaining to dogs castrate remove the testicles
canon rule
cant insincere speech

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 Quiz 5 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 101.
1. BESMIRCH A. unheeded prophet
2. BICAMERAL B. peevish
3. BILATERAL C. pertaining to dogs
4. BOOTLESS D. plot
5. BRANDISH E. farce
6. BURLESQUE F. display menacingly
7. CABAL G. unavailing
8. CANINE H. two-sided
9. CANTANKEROUS I. having two legislative branches
10. CASSANDRA J. sully

casuistry specious reasoning censure condemn

cataclysm catastrophe ceramics pottery
catastrophic disastrous cerebral pertaining to the brain
categorical absolute, certain cessation a stoping
cathartic purgative, purifying chafe abrade
catholic universal, worldly chagrin embarrassment
caucus meeting chalice goblet
cause clbre celebrated legal case champion defend
caustic scathing (of speech) chaperon escort
cauterize to sear charade pantomime, sham
cavalier disdainful, nonchalant charlatan quack, imposter
caveat warning chartreuse greenish yellow
caveat emptor buyer beware chary cautious
cavil quibble chaste pure, virgin
cavort frolic chasten castigate
cede transfer ownership, relinquish chateau castle
celestial heavenly cheeky brass, forward
celibate abstaining from sex cherub cupid
cenotaph empty tomb, monument cherubic sweet, innocent
censorious condemning speech chicanery trickery

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chide scold clone duplicate
chimerical imaginary, dreamlike clout influence
choleric easily angered cloven split
chortle laugh, snort cloy glut, to sicken by excess
chronic continual (usually of illness) cloyed jaded
chronicle a history, record co-opt preempt, usurp
chronology arrangement by time coagulate thicken
churl a boor coalesce combine
chutzpah gall coda concluding passage
Cimmerian dim, unlit coddle pamper
cipher zero, nobody, a code codicil supplement to a will
circa about (of time) coercion force
circuitous roundabout coffer strong box
circumcise remove the foreskin cogent well-put, convincing
circumlocution roundabout cogitate ponder
expression
cognate from the same source
circumspect cautious
cognizant aware, mindful
circumvent evade, thwart
cognomen family name
citadel fortress
cohabit live together
citation summons to appear in court
cohere stick together
clamor noise
cohort an associate
clan extended family
coiffure hairdo
clandestine secret
collaborate work together
claustrophobia fear of enclosed
places collar seize, arrest
cleave split collateral securities for a debt
cleft split colloquial informal speech
clemency forgiveness colloquy conference
clique a small group collusion conspiracy
cloister refuge, monastery colonnade row of columns

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 Quiz 6 (Antonyms)
Directions: Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.
Answers are on page 101.
1. DERISION: (A) urgency (B) admonishment (C) uniqueness
(D) diversity (E) acclaim

2. ANTIPATHY: (A) fondness (B) disagreement (C) boorishness

(D) provocation (E) opprobrium

3. CAJOLE: (A) implore (B) glance at (C) belittle

(D) ennoble (E) engender

4. CENSURE: (A) prevaricate (B) titillate (C) aggrandize

(D) obscure (E) sanction

5. ADULATION: (A) immutability (B) reluctance (C) reflection

(D) defamation (E) indifference

6. NOISOME: (A) salubrious (B) affable (C) multifarious

(D) provident (E) officious

7. CONSECRATE: (A) curb (B) destroy (C) curse

(D) inveigh (E) exculpate

8. ILLUSTRIOUS: (A) bellicose (B) ignoble (C) theoretical

(D) esoteric (E) immaculate

9. DEIGN: (A) inveigh (B) gainsay (C) speculate (D) reject

(E) laud

10. SUBTERFUGE: (A) bewilderment (B) artlessness (C) deceit

(D) felicitation (E) jeopardy

comatose stupor commission authorization to

perform a task
combine unite, blend
commodious spacious
commandeer seize for military use
commodity product
commemorate observe
commodore naval officer
commend praise
communion fellowship
commensurate proportionate
commutation exchange,
commiserate empathize substitution
commissary food store commute lessen punishment

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compact covenant concise brief
compassion kindness conclusive convincing, ending doubt
compatible well-matched, harmonious concoct devise
compatriot countryman concomitant accompanying,
concurrent
compelling convincing, persuasive
concord accord
compendium summary
concordat agreement
compensate make up for
concourse throng, open space for a
compensatory redeeming gathering
competence skillfulness concubine mistress
compile collect concur agree
complacent self-satisfied, oblivious concurrent simultaneous
to coming danger
condescend patronize, talk down to
compliant submissive, conforming
condiment seasoning
complicity guilt by association
condolence commiseration
comport to conduct oneself
condone overlook wrong doing,
composed cool, self-possessed pardon
compound augment conducive helping
comprehensive thorough conduit pipe
comprise consist of confabulate discuss, give a
compulsive obsessive fictitious account of a past event

compulsory obligatory confection candy

compunction remorse confederacy alliance

concatenate link confer bestow

concave curving inward conference meeting

concede yield, grant confidant trusted friend

concerted done together, intensive confide trust another (with secrets)

effort confiscate seize
conch spiral shell conflagration large fire
conciliatory reconciling, restoring confluence flowing together
goodwill
confound bewilder

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confront challenge conspire plot
confuse perplex constellation arrangement of stars
confute disprove consternation anxiety, bewilderment

congeal solidify constrained confined

congenial friendly construe interpret

congenital inborn, existing from birth
congeries pile
congruence conformity
coniferous bearing cones
conjecture hypothesis, speculation
conjugal pertaining to marriage
conjure summon
connive conspire
connoisseur an expert, gourmet
consanguineous related by blood
conscientious honorable, upright
conscription draft, enlistment
consecrate make holy
consecutive one after another
consensus general agreement
considered well thought-out,
contemplated
consign assign
consolation comfort, solice
console comfort
consolidate unite, strengthen
consonant harmonious
consort spouse
consortium cartel
conspicuous obvious
consummate perfect
contagion infectious agent
contemplate meditate
contempt disdain
contend struggle
contented satisfied
contentious argumentative
contiguous adjacent, abutting
continence self-control
contingent conditional
contort twist
contraband illicit goods
contraction shrinkage
contractual related to a contract
contrariety opposition
contrast difference, comparison
contravene oppose
contretemps unfortunate occurrence
contrite apologetic
contrive arrange, artificial
controversial subject to dispute
controvert dispute
contumacy disobedience
contusion bruise

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 Quiz 7 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 101.
1. COMMANDEER A. seize for military use
2. COMMUNION B. apologetic
3. COMPATRIOT C. perfect
4. CONCERTED D. accord
5. CONCORD E. done together
6. CONFLUENCE F. pile
7. CONGERIES G. flowing together
8. CONSONANT H. harmonious
9. CONSUMMATE I. countryman
10. CONTRITE J. fellowship
conundrum puzzle, enigma corporeal of the body
convene assemble (a group) corps group of people
conventional customary, standard corpulent fat
converge come together corroborate confirm
conversant familiar cortege procession
converse opposite coruscate sparkle
convex curving outward cosmopolitan worldly, sophisticated
convey communicate cosset coddle
conviction strongly held belief coterie small group
convivial sociable, festive countenance facial expression
convocation gathering countermand overrule
convoke convene, summon counterstrike strike back
convoluted twisted, complicated countervail counterbalance
copious abundant coup master stroke, sudden takeover
coquette a flirt coup de grce final stroke, a blow
of mercy
cordial friendly
court-martial military trial
cordon bond, chain, barrier
courtesan prostitute
cornucopia cone-shaped horn filled
with fruit courtier member of the kings court
corollary consequence covenant agreement, pact
coronation crowning of a sovereign covert secret

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covet desire cumulative accumulate
cower showing fear cupidity greed
crass crude curb restrain, block
crave desire curmudgeon boor, bad-tempered
craven cowardly curriculum course of study
credence belief curry seek favor by flattery
credenza buffet cursory hasty
credulity gullibility curt abrupt, rude
credulous believing curtail shorten
creed belief cyclone storm
crescendo becoming louder cynical scornful of the motives or
sincerity of others
crestfallen dejected
cynosure celebrity, center of attention
crevice crack
czar Russian emperor
cringe cower
criterion a standard used in judging
critique examination, criticism
D
croon sing dab touch lightly

cruet bottle dais platform

crux gist, key dally procrastinate, linger

cryptic mysterious, puzzling dank cold and damp

cubism a style of painting dauntless courageous

cudgel club de facto actual, in effect

culinary pertaining to cooking de jure legally
cull pick out, select de rigueur very formal, compulsory
culminate climax deadpan expressionless
culpable blameworthy dearth scarcity
culprit offender debacle a rout, defeat
culvert drain debase degrade
cumbersome unwieldy debauch corrupt

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 Quiz 8 (Antonyms)
Directions: Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.
Answers are on page 101.
1. UPSHOT: (A) consequence (B) descent (C) annihilation
(D) termination (E) inception

2. WHET: (A) obscure (B) blunt (C) desiccate

(D) imbibe (E) enervate

3. PRODIGY: (A) vacuous comment (B) hegemony (C) plane

(D) common occurrence (E) capitulation

4. AMBULATORY: (A) immutable (B) obdurate

(C) hospitalized (D) pedantic (E) stationary

5. PLATITUDE: (A) sincere comment (B) enigmatic comment

(C) hostile comment (D) disingenuous comment
(E) original comment

6. SEEMLY: (A) redoubtable (B) flaccid (C) imperceptible

(D) indigenous (E) unbecoming

7. CHAMPION: (A) relinquish (B) contest (C) oppress

(D) modify (E) withhold

8. AIR: (A) release (B) differ (C) expose

(D) betray (E) enshroud

9. PERTURBATION: (A) impotence (B) obstruction

(C) prediction (D) equanimity (E) chivalry

10: TEMPESTUOUS: (A) prodigal (B) reticent (C) serene

(D) phenomenal (E) accountable

debauchery indulgence decant pour

debilitate weaken
debonair sophisticated, affable
debrief interrogate, inform
debunk refute, expose
debutante a girl debuting into
society
decadence decay (e.g. moral or
cultural)
decapitate kill by beheading
decathlon athletic contest
deceive trick
deciduous shedding leaves
decimate destroy
decipher decode
decline decrease in number

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decommission take a ship out of deity a god
service
delectable delicious
decorous seemly, dignified
delegate authorize
decorum protocol, etiquette
delete remove
decree official order
deleterious harmful
decrepitude enfeeblement
deliberate ponder
decry castigate
delineate draw a line around, describe
deduce conclude
delinquent negligent, culpable
deduct subtract delirium mental confusion, ecstasy
deem judge delude deceive
deface mar, disfigure deluge a flood
defamation (noun) slander delve dig, explore (of ideas)
defame (verb) slander demagogue a politician who appeals
defeatist one who is resigned to to base instincts
defeat demean degrade
defer postpone demeanor behavior
deference courteously yielding to
demented deranged
another
demise death
deficit shortage
demobilize disband
defile pollute, corrupt
demography study of human
definitive conclusive, final populations
deflect turn aside demoralize dishearten
deflower despoil demote lower in rank
defraud swindle demur take (mild) exception, balk
defray pay demure sedate, reserved
deft skillful denigrate defame
defunct extinct denizen dweller
degrade demean denomination class, sect
dehydrate dry out denote signify, stand for
deign condescend denouement resolution

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denounce condemn desuetude disuse
denude strip bare desultory without direction in life
depart leave detached emotionally removed

depict portray detain confine

deplete exhaust dtente truce

deplore condemn detention confinement

deploy arrange forces deter discourage, prevent

deportment behavior, posture deterrent hindrance, disincentive

deposition testimony detract lessen, undermine

depravity immorality, wickedness detractor one who criticizes

deprecate belittle detrimental harmful

depredation preying on, plunder detritus debris

deprive take away devastate lay waste

deracinate uproot deviate turn away from

derelict negligent devise plan

deride ridicule devoid empty

derisive mocking devotee enthusiast, follower

derogatory degrading devout pious

derrick crane diabolical devilish

desecrate profane, defile dialectic pertaining to debate

desiccate dehydrate diaphanous sheer, translucent

designate appoint diatribe long denunciation

desist stop dicey risky

dichotomy a division into two parts
desolate forsaken
dictate command
despicable contemptible
dictum saying
despise loathe
didactic instructional
despondent depressed
diffident shy
despot tyrant
digress ramble
destitute poor

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 Quiz 9 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 101.
1. DEBUNK A. decode
2. DECIPHER B. refute
3. DEDUCE C. conclusive
4. DEFINITIVE D. conclude
5. DEFUNCT E. to draw a line around
6. DELINEATE F. extinct
7. DENOMINATION G. belittle
8. DEPRECATE H. sect
9. DESOLATE I. pertaining to debate
10. DIALECTIC J. forsaken

dilapidated neglected disconsolate inconsolable

dilate enlarge discord lack of harmony
dilatory procrastinating discourse conversation
dilemma a difficult choice discreet prudent
dilettante amateur, dabbler discrepancy difference, disagreement
diligent hard-working discrete separate
diminution reduction discretion prudence, the ability to
make well-reasoned decisions
diocese district
discriminating able to see differences
dire dreadful
discursive rambling
dirigible airship, blimp
disdain contempt
disabuse correct
disengage release, detach
disaffect alienate
disfigure mar, ruin
disarray disorder
disgruntled disappointed
disavow deny, disown
dishevel m u s s
disband disperse
disinclination unwillingness
disburse pay out
disingenuous deceptive, insincere
discernible visible
disinter unearth
discerning observant
disinterested impartial
disclaim renounce
disjointed disconnected, incoherent
disconcert confuse

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dismal gloomy distortion misinterpret, lie
dismantle take apart distract divert
dismay dread distrait preoccupied, absent-minded
disparage belittle distraught distressed
disparate various distrust suspect
disparity difference, inequality dither move without purpose
dispassionate impartial diurnal daily
dispatch send diva prima donna
dispel cause to banish diverge branch off
disperse scatter diverse varying
dispirit discourage diversion pastime
disposition attitude, temper diversity variety
dispossess take away possessions divest strip, deprive
disputatious fond of arguing dividend distributed profits
dispute debate divine foretell
disquietude anxiety divisive causing conflict
disquisition elaborate treatise divulge disclose
disrepute disgrace docile domesticated, trained
dissemble pretend, hide true beliefs dock curtail
disseminate distribute doctrinaire dogmatic
dissent disagree with the majority document verify
dissertation lecture dodder tremble
dissidence disagreement dogged persistent
dissipate scatter, squander doggerel poor verse
dissolute profligate, immoral dogmatic certain, unchanging in
opinion
dissolution disintegration
dolce sweetly and gently
dissonance discord
doldrums dullness
dissuade deter
doleful sorrowful
distend swell

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 Quiz 10 (Antonyms)
Directions: Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.
Answers are on page 101.
1. CURB: (A) bridle (B) encourage (C) reproach
(D) ameliorate (E) perjure
2. DOCUMENT: (A) copy (B) implement (C) gainsay
(D) blanch (E) rant
3. FLUID: (A) radiant (B) smooth (C) solid
(D) balky (E) craggy
4. BOLT: (A) linger (B) refrain from (C) subdue
(D) strip (E) transgress
5. TABLE: (A) palliate (B) acclimate (C) garner
(D) propound (E) expedite
6. HARBOR: (A) provide shelter (B) banish (C) acquiesce
(D) extol (E) capitulate
8. STEEP: (A) desiccate (B) intensify (C) pontificate
(D) whet (E) hamper
9. RENT: (A) reserved (B) restored (C) razed
(D) busy (E) kinetic
10. EXACT: (A) extract (B) starve (C) lecture
(D) menace (E) condone

dolorous gloomy doughty resolute, unafraid

domicile home dour sullen
dominion area of authority dowager widow
don assume, put on doyen dean of a group
donor contributor draconian harsh
dormant asleep dregs residue, riffraff
dossier file drivel inane speech
dotage senility droll amusing
doting attending drone speak in a monotonic voice
double-entendre having two dubious doubtful
meanings one of which is sexually
suggestive ductile stretchable

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dudgeon resentment, indignant effete worn out
humor
efficacious effective
duenna governess
efficacy effectiveness
duet twosome
effigy likeness, mannequin
dulcet melodious
effloresce to bloom
dupe one who is easily trick, victim
effrontery insolence
duplicity deceit, treachery
effulgent brilliant
duress coercion
effusion pouring forth
dynamic energetic
egocentric self-centered
egregious grossly wrong
E egress exit
ebb recede ejaculate exclaim
ebullient exuberant eke supplement with great effort, strain
eccentric odd, weird elaboration detailed explanation
ecclesiastical churchly elate raise spirits
echelon degree, rank electorate voters
clat brilliance eleemosynary pertaining to charity
eclectic from many sources elegant refined, exquisite
ectoderm top layer of skin elegiac sad
ecumenical universal, promoting elephantine large
unity elicit provoke
edict order elide omit
edifice building elite upper-class
edify instruct ellipsis omission of words
editorialize express an opinion eloquent well-spoken
educe draw forth, evoke elucidate make clear, explain
efface obliterate elude evade
effeminate unmanly elusive evasive
effervescence exuberance emaciated underfed, gaunt

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emancipate liberate
emasculate castrate, dispirit
embargo restriction
embellish exaggerate, adorn
embezzlement theft
emblazon imprint, brand
embody personify
embrace accept, adopt
embrangle embroil
embroil involve with trouble
embryonic rudimentary, nascent
emend correct
emergent appearing
emeritus retired, but retaining title
eminent distinguished, famous
emissary messenger
emote to display exaggerated
emotion
empathy compassion, sympathy
employ make use of
empower enable, grant
emulate imitate
enact decree, ordain
enamored charmed, captivated
enate related on the mothers side
encapsulate condense
enchant charm
enclave area enclosed within another
region
encomium praise
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encompass contain, encircle
encore additional performance
encroach trespass
encumber burden
encyclopedic comprehensive
endear enamor
endeavor attempt, strive
endemic peculiar to a particular region
endocrinologist one who studies
glands of internal secretion
endoderm within the skin
endorse approve
endowment property, gift
endure to suffer without giving up
enervate weaken
enfranchise liberate, grant the right
to vote
engaging enchanting, charming
engender generate, prompt
engrave carve into a material
engross captivate
engulf overwhelm
enhance improve
enigmatic puzzling
enjoin urge, order, forbid
enlighten inform
enlist j o i n
enmity hostility, hatred
ennoble exalt
ennui boredom, world-weariness
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 Quiz 11 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 101.
1. DORMANT A. exuberant
2. DOUGHTY B. puzzling
3. DUET C. comprehensive
4. EBULLIENT D. asleep
5. EFFEMINATE E. omission of words
6. ELLIPSIS F. unmanly
7. EMANCIPATE G. charm
8. ENCHANT H. liberate
9. ENCYCLOPEDIC I. twosome
10. ENIGMATIC J. resolute

enormity large, tragic epic majestic, a long narrative poem

ensemble musical group epicure gourmet
enshroud cover, obscure epidemic spreading rapidly
ensnare trap, lure epidemiology study of the spread
of disease
ensue follow immediately
epigram saying
entail involve, necessitate
episode incident
enterprise undertaking
epistemology the branch of
enthrall mesmerize philosophy dealing with knowledge
entice lure epithet name, appellation
entomology the study of insects epoch era
entourage assemblage, staff epoxy glue
entreat plead equable even-tempered
entrench fortify equanimity composure, poise
entrepreneur businessman equine pertaining to horses
enumerate count equitable fair
enviable desirable equivocate make intentionally
ambiguous
envision imagine, visualize
era period of time
envoy messenger
eradicate abolish
eon long period of time
ergo therefore
ephemeral short-lived

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erode wear away evade avoid
err mistake, misjudge evanescent fleeting, very brief
errant wandering evangelical proselytizing
erratic constantly changing evasive elusive
erroneous mistaken eventful momentous
ersatz artificial eventual ultimate, coming
erudite learned eventuate bring about
erupt burst forth evidential pertaining to evidence
escalate intensify evince attest, demonstrate
escapade adventure eviscerate disembowel
escarpment a steep slope evoke draw forth
eschew avoid evolution gradual change
esoteric known by only a few ewe female sheep
esplanade boardwalk ex officio by virtue of position
espouse advocate exacerbate worsen
esteem respect exact use authority to force payment

esthetic artistic exacting demanding, difficult

estimable meritorious exalt glorify

estrange alienate exasperate irritate

eternal endless excerpt selection, extract

ethereal light, airy excision removal

ethical conforming to accepted exclaim shout

standards of behavior exclude shut out
ethos beliefs of a group exclusive prohibitive
etiquette manners excommunicate expel
etymology study of words excruciate torture
euphemism genteel expression
execrable abominable
euphoria elation
execute put into effect
euthanasia mercy-killing
exegesis interpretation

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 Quiz 12 (Antonyms)
Directions: Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.
Answers are on page 101.
1. DISCORD: (A) agreement (B) supposition (C) strife
(D) scrutiny (E) antithesis

2. KEEN: (A) concentrated (B) languid (C) rash

(D) caustic (E) voracious

3. IRRELEVANT: (A) moot (B) onerous (C) impertinent

(D) germane (E) true

4. FACILITATE: (A) appease (B) expedite (C) extol

(D) foil (E) precipitate

5. FEND: (A) absorb (B) disperse (C) intensify

(D) reflect (E) halt

6. PORTLY: (A) ill (B) thin (C) dull

(D) rotund (E) insipid

7. DEPLETE: (A) tax (B) annotate (C) replenish

(D) lecture (E) vanquish

8. INCESSANT: (A) intermittent (B) continual (C) increasing

(D) enclosing (E) expanding

9. PERJURE: (A) absolve (B) forswear (C) impeach

(D) authenticate (E) mortify

10. PLETHORA: (A) dishonor (B) paucity (C) glut

(D) resolve (E) deluge

exemplary outstanding exiguous scanty

exempt excuse exile banish
exhaustive thorough exodus departure, migration
exhibitionist one who draws exonerate free from blame
attention to himself
exorbitant expensive
exhort strongly urge
exorcise expel
exhume uncover
expanse extent of land
exigency urgency
expansive sweeping

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expedient advantageous extroverted outgoing
expedite hasten extrude force out
expel drive out exuberant joyous
expertise knowledge, ability exude emit
expiate atone exult rejoice
expletive curse, invective
expliate atone F
explicate explain
fabrication a lie
explicit definite, clear
facade mask, front of a building
exploit utilize, milk
facet aspect
expose divulge, reveal
facetious joking, sarcastic
expostulate protest
facile easy
expound explain
facilitate make easier
expropriate dispossess, confiscate
facility skill
expunge erase
facsimile duplicate
exquisite beautifully made
faction clique, sect
extant existing factious causing disagreement
extemporize improvise factitious artificial
extent scope factotum handyman
extenuate mitigate fallacious false
extirpate seek out and destroy
fallacy false belief
extol praise highly
fallow unproductive, unplowed
extort obtain under duress
falsetto high male voice
extract to pull out, exact
falter waver
extradite deport, deliver
fanaticism excessive zeal
extraneous not essential
fane temple
extrapolate infer
fanfare publicity
extremity farthest point, boundary
farcical absurd, ridiculous
extricate disentangle
farrago mixture

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fascism totalitarianism, extreme fete to honor with an event
nationalism
fetid stinking
fastidious meticulous
fetters shackles
fatal resulting in death
fey eccentric, whimsical
fathom understand
fiasco debacle
fatuity foolishness
fiat decree
fatuous inane, stupid
fickle always changing ones mind
fauna animals
fictitious invented, imaginary
faux pas false step, mistake
fidelity loyalty
fealty loyalty
figment falsehood, fantasy
feasible likely to succeed
filch steal
feat deed, remarkable achievement
filial son
febrile feverish, delirious
filibuster long speech
feckless incompetent
fillip stimulus
fecund fertile
finale conclusion
feign pretend
finesse skill
felicity happiness
firebrand agitator
felonious criminal
firmament sky
femme fatale a woman who leads
men to their destruction fiscal monetary

fend ward off fitful starting and stopping irregularly

feral untamed, wild fjord coastal inlet

ferment turmoil flabbergasted amazed, bumdfounded

ferret rummage through flagellate w h i p

fertile fruitful flagrant outrageous, blatant

flail whip, to thrash something around
fervor intensity
uncontrollably and menacingly
fester decay, to make someone
fledgling just beginning, struggling
increasingly bitter
flippant pert, glib, dismissive
festive joyous
florid ruddy, ornate
festoon decorate

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 Quiz 13 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 101.
1. EXHORT A. free from blame
2. EXONERATE B. strongly urge
3. EXPOSTULATE C. agitator
4. EXTRADITE D. untamed
5. EXULT E. debacle
6. FACTITIOUS F. inane
7. FATUOUS G. artificial
8. FERAL H. deport
9. FIASCO I. rejoice
10. FIREBRAND J. protest

flout to show disregard for the law or forthright frank

rules
forthwith immediately
fluctuate waver, vary
fortify strengthen
foible weakness, minor fault
fortitude resilience, courage
foil defeat, thwart
fortuitous lucky
foist palm off a fake
foster encourage, cultivate
foment instigate
founder sink. fail
font source, fountainhead, set of type
fracas noisy fight
forage search for food
fragile easily broken
foray raid
fragmented broken into fragments
forbear abstain, restrain oneself
fraternity brotherhood
force majeure superior force
fraught filled
foreboding ominous
frenetic harried, neurotic
foreclose exclude
fret worry
forensic pertaining to debate
fritter squander
foresight ability to predict the
future frivolity playfulness
forestall thwart, preempt frolic romp, play
forgo relinquish (usually voluntarily) frond bending tree
forsake abandon frugal thrifty
forswear deny fruitful productive

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fruition realization, completion
fruitless unprofitable, barren
fulminate denounce, menace
fulsome excessive, insincere
fuming angry
furlough leave of absence
furor commotion
furtive stealthy
fusillade bombardment
futile hopeless
genteel elegant, refined
genuflect kneel in reverence
genuine authentic, sincere
geriatrics pertaining to old age
germane relevant
ghastly horrible
gibe heckle
gingivitis inflammation of the gums
gist essence (of an argument)
glabrous without hair
glaucoma disorder of the eye

G glean gather
glib insincere manner
gaffe embarrassing mistake
glower stare angrily
gainful profitable
glut surplus, excess
gainsay contradict
glutton one who eats too much
galvanize excite to action
gnarl deform
gambit plot, strategy
gnome dwarf-like being
gamut range, scope
goad encourage, provoke
gargantuan large
googol a very large number
garner gather
gorge stuff, satiate
garnish decorate
gorgon ugly person
garrote stranglehold
gormandize eat voraciously
garrulous talkative
gory bloody
gauche awkward
gossamer thin and flimsy
genealogy ancestry
Gothic medieval style of architecture
generic general
gouge overcharge
genesis beginning
gracious kindness, politeness
genetics study of heredity
gradient incline, rising by degrees
genre kind, category

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 Quiz 14 (Antonyms)
Directions: Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.
Answers are on page 101.
1. ASSIMILATE: (A) strive (B) adapt (C) synchronize
(D) estrange (E) officiate

2. INADVERTENT: (A) accidental (B) disingenuous (C) forthright

(D) inconsiderate (E) calculated

3. ABSCOND: (A) pilfer (B) replace (C) glean

(D) substitute (E) surrender

4. FOMENT: (A) exhort (B) dissuade (C) cower

(D) abet (E) fixate

5. EXTENUATE: (A) alleviate (B) preclude (C) worsen

(D) subdue (E) justify

6. NONPAREIL: (A) consummate (B) juvenile (C) dutiful

(D) ordinary (E) choice

7. REPUDIATE: (A) denounce (B) deceive (C) embrace

(D) fib (E) generalize

8. NOXIOUS: (A) diffuse (B) latent (C) beneficial

(D) unique (E) unjust

9. SUFFRAGE: (A) absence of charity (B) absence of franchise

(C) absence of pain (D) absence of success
(E) absence of malice

10. GLEAN: (A) gaffe (B) furor (C) gather

(D) frolic (E) foist

gradual by degrees, changing slowly gravamen the essential part of an

accusation
grandiose impressive, large
gravity seriousness
granular grainy
gregarious sociable
grapple struggle
grievous tragic, heinous
gratis free
grimace expression of disgust or pain
gratitude thankfulness
grisly gruesome
gratuitous unwarranted, uncalled for
grovel crawl, obey, beg
gratuity tip

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grudging reluctant haughty arrogant
guffaw laughter haven refuge
guile deceit havoc destruction, chaos
gullible easily deceived hearsay gossip
gusto great enjoyment hedonism the pursuit of pleasure in
life
guttural throaty
heed follow advice
gyrate whirl
heedless careless
hegemony authority, domination
H hegira a journey to a more pleasant
place
habitat natural environment
heinous vile, atrocious
habituate accustom
heliocentric having the sun as a
hackneyed trite center
haggard gaunt helix a spiral
halcyon serene helots slaves
hale healthy herald harbinger
hallucination delusion herbivorous feeding on plants
hamper obstruct Herculean powerful, large
hapless unlucky hermetic airtight, sealed
harangue tirade hermit one who lives in solitude
harass torment herpetologist one who studies
harbinger forerunner reptiles
heterodox departing form established
harbor give shelter, conceal
doctrines
hardy healthy heuristic teaching device or method
harlequin clown hew cut
harp complain incessantly heyday glory days, prime
harridan hag hiatus interruption
harrowing distressing hibernal wintry
harry harass hidalgo nobleman

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hidebound prejudiced, provincial hygienic sanitary
hideous horrible hymeneal pertaining to marriage
hie to hasten hymn religious song
highbrow intellectual hyperactive overactive
hirsute bearded hyperbole exaggeration
histrionic overly dramatic hypertension elevated blood
pressure
holograph written entirely by hand
hypocritical deceiving, two-faced
homage respect
hypoglycemic low blood sugar
homely plain
hypothermia low body temperature
homily sermon
homogeneous uniform
homonym words that are identical in
I
spelling and pronunciation ibidem in the same place
hone sharpen ichthyology study of fish
horde group iconoclast one who rails against
hortatory inspiring good deeds sacred institutions

hospice shelter idiosyncrasy peculiarity

hovel shanty, cabin idyllic natural, picturesque

hoyden tomboy ignoble dishonorable

hubris arrogance ilk class, clan

hue color illicit unlawful

humane compassionate illimitable limitless

humanities languages and literature illusory fleeting, deceptive
humility humbleness illustrious famous
hummock knoll, mound imbibe drink
humus soil imbue infuse
husbandry management immaculate spotlessly clean
hybrid crossbreed immaterial irrelevant
hydrophobia fear of water immense huge

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 Quiz 15 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 101.
1. GRANDIOSE A. drink
2. GRIEVOUS B. pertaining to marriage
3. HALCYON C. arrogance
4. HARLEQUIN D. prejudiced
5. HEDONISM E. teaching device or method
6. HEURISTIC F. the pursuit of pleasure in life
7. HIDEBOUND G. clown
8. HUBRIS H. serene
9. HYMENEAL I. heinous
10. IMBIBE J. impressive

immerse bathe, engross impending approaching, imminent

imminent about to happen imperative vital, pressing
immobile still imperceptible slight, intangible
immolate sacrifice (especially by fire) imperialism colonialism
immunity exemption from imperil endanger
prosecution
imperious domineering
immure build a wall around
impertinent insolent
immutable unchangeable, absolute
imperturbable calm, unflappable
impair injure
impervious impenetrable, unreceptive
impale pierce
impetuous impulsive
impartial not biased
impetus stimulus, spark
impasse deadlock
impinge encroach, touch
impassioned fiery, emotional
implant instill
impassive calm
implausible unlikely, improbable
impeach accuse, charge
implement carry out, execute
impeccable faultless
implicate incriminate
impecunious indigent
implicit implied
impede hinder
implore entreat
impediment obstacle
implosion bursting inward
impel urge, force
impolitic unwise, inappropriate

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imponderable difficult to estimate
import meaning, significance
importune urgent request
imposing intimidating, stately
imposition intrusion, burden
impotent powerless
impound seize
imprecation curse, inculcate
impregnable invincible
impresario promoter
impressionable susceptible, easily
influenced
impressionism a style of painting
imprimatur sanction
impromptu spontaneous
improvise invent
impudence insolence
impugn criticize, accuse
impulse inclination, sudden desire
impulsive to act suddenly
impunity exemption from harm
impute charge
in toto in full, entirely
inadvertent unintentional
inadvisable not recommended
inalienable that which cannot be
taken away
inane vacuous, stupid
inanimate inorganic, lifeless
inaudible cannot be heard
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inaugurate induct (with a ceremony)
inborn innate
incalculable immeasurable
incandescent brilliant
incantation chant
incapacitate disable
incarcerate imprison
incarnate embody, personify
incendiary inflammatory
incense enrage
incentive stimulus, inducement
incessant unceasing
incest sex among family members
inchoate just begun
incidental insignificant, minor
incinerate burn
incipient beginning
incision cut
incisive keen, penetrating
incite foment, provoke
incivility rudeness
inclement harsh, stormy
inclusive comprehensive
incognito disguised
incommunicado unable to
communicate with others
incomparable peerless
incompatibility inability to live
in harmony
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 Quiz 16 (Analogies)
Directions: Choose the pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that
expressed in the capitalized pair. Answers are on page 101.
1. ANARCHY : GOVERNMENT :: 6. ABSTRUSE : CLEAR ::
(A) confederation : state (A) nondescript : conspicuous
(B) trepidation : courage (B) high-brow : indifferent
(C) serenity : equanimity (C) affable : agreeable
(D) surfeit : food (D) prominent : manifest
(E) computer : harddrive (E) complex : hard

2. Galvanize : Charismatic Leader :: 7. OMNISCIENT : KNOWLEDGE ::

(A) jeer : fan (A) saturnine : energy
(B) correct : charlatan (B) complete : retraction
(C) impeach : President (C) principled : method
(D) retreat : champion (D) inquisitive : science
(E) moderate : arbiter (E) boundless : expanse

3. PARRY : BLOW :: 8. STOKE : SMOTHER ::

(A) equivocate : question (A) incinerate : heat
(B) cower : start (B) animate : enervate
(C) boomerang : backlash (C) contest : decry
(D) cast : invective (D) acknowledge : apprehend
(E) browbeat : chastity (E) garrote : asphyxiate

4. DISQUIETUDE : ANXIOUS :: 9. ORCHESTRA : MUSICIAN ::

(A) magnitude : unabridged (A) story : comedian
(B) isolation : sequestered (B) band : singer
(C) cupidity : bellicose (C) garden : leaf
(D) embellishment : overstated (D) troupe : actor
(E) nonplus : perplexed (E) government : lawyer

5. MILK : DRAIN :: 10. MUTTER : INDISTINCT ::

(A) insult : commend (A) define : easy
(B) abstract : distend (B) blunder : polished
(C) extend : disregard (C) articulate : well-spoken
(D) exploit : employ (D) expedite : completed
(E) assail : rescind (E) censure : histrionic

inconceivable unthinkable inconspicuous not noticeable

incongruous out of place, absurd incontrovertible indisputable
inconsiderate thoughtless, insensitive incorporate combine

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incorrigible unreformable
incredulous skeptical
increment step, increase
incriminate accuse
incubus nightmare
inculcate instill, indoctrinate
inculpate accuse
incumbent obligatory
incursion raid
indecent offensive, lewd
indecorous unseemly
indelible permanent
indemnity insurance
indict charge
indifferent unconcerned
indigenous native
indigent poor
indignant resentment of injustice
indiscreet lacking sound judgment,
rash
indiscriminate random
indispensable vital, essential
indistinct blurry, without clear
features
indolent lazy
indomitable invincible
indubitable unquestionable
induce persuade, provoke
indulge succumb to desire
indurate harden
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industrious hard-working
inebriate intoxicate
ineffable inexpressible
ineffectual futile
ineluctable inescapable
inept unfit, incompetent
inert inactive
inestimable priceless, immeasurable
inevitable unavoidable, predestined
inexorable relentless
infallible unerring
infamous notorious
infamy shame
infantry foot soldiers
infatuate immature love
infer conclude
infernal hellish
infidel nonbeliever
infidelity disloyalty
infiltrate trespass
infinitesimal very small
infirmary clinic
infirmity ailment
inflammatory incendiary
influx inflow
infraction violation
infringe encroach
infuriate enrage
infuse inspire, instill
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ingenious clever, resourceful insidious treacherous, sinister
ingrate ungrateful person insignia emblems
ingratiate pleasing, flattering, insinuate allude
endearing
insipid flat, dull
ingress entering
insolent insulting
inherent innate, inborn
insolvent bankrupt
inhibit restrain
insouciant nonchalant
inimical adverse, hostile
installment portion, payment
inimitable peerless
instant at once
iniquitous unjust, wicked
instigate incite
iniquity sin, injustice
insubordinate disobedient
initiate begin
insufferable unbearable
initiation induction ceremony
insular narrow-minded
injunction command
insuperable insurmountable
inkling hint
insurgent rebellious
innate inborn
insurrection uprising
innervate invigorate
intangible not perceptible by touch
innocuous harmless
integral essential
innovative new, useful idea
integrate make whole
innuendo insinuation
integration unification
inopportune untimely
integument a covering
inordinate excessive
intelligentsia the intellectual elite
inquest investigation of society
inquisition interrogation intensive extreme, concentrated
inquisitive curious inter bury
insatiable gluttonous intercede plead on behalf of another
inscribe engrave intercept prevent, cut off
inscrutable cannot be fully interdict prohibit
understood
interject interrupt
insensate without feeling

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 Quiz 17 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 101.
1. INCONGRUOUS A. harden
2. INCONSPICUOUS B. relentless
3. INDECOROUS C. hostile
4. INDIGNANT D. cannot be fully understood
5. INDURATE E. out of place, absurd
6. INEXORABLE F. not noticeable
7. INIMICAL G. unseemly
8. INSCRUTABLE H. resentment of injustice
9. INSOUCIANT I. nonchalant
10. INSUPERABLE J. insurmountable

interloper intruder introspection self-analysis

interlude intermission
interminable unending
internecine mutually destructive
interpolate insert
interpose insert
interregnum interval between two
successive reigns
interrogate question
intersperse scatter
interstate between states
intervene interfere, mediate
intestate leaving no will
intimate allude to, hint
intractable unmanageable
intransigent unyielding
intrepid fearless
intricate complex
intrigue plot, mystery
intrinsic inherent
inundate flood
inure accustom, habituate, harden
invalidate disprove, nullify
invective verbal insult
inveigh to rail against
inveigle lure, wheedle
inventive cleaver, resourceful
inverse directly opposite
inveterate habitual, chronic
invidious incurring ill-will
invincible cannot be defeated
inviolate sacred, unchangeable
invocation calling on God
irascible irritable
irate angry
ironic oddly contrary to what is
expected
irrational illogical
irrelevant unrelated, immaterial

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irreparable cannot be repaired
irresolute hesitant, uncertain
irrevocable cannot be rescinded
isosceles having two equal sides
itinerant wandering
itinerary route
J K
jabberwocky nonsense
jaded spent, bored with ones
situation
jargon specialized vocabulary
jaundiced biased, embittered
jeer mock
jejune barren, unsophisticated
jest joke
jilt reject, end a relationship promptly
jingoistic nationalistic, warmongering
jocular humorous
jostle push, brush against
journeyman reliable worker
joust combat between knights on
horses
jubilant in high spirits
judicious prudent
juggernaut unstoppable force
jugular throat
juncture pivotal point in time
junoesque stately beauty
junta small ruling group
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jurisdiction domain
jurisprudence law
justify excuse, mitigate
juvenescent making young, growing
out of infancy and into childhood
juxtapose to place side by side
kaleidoscope series of changing
events
keen of sharp mind
ken purview, range of comprehension
kindle arouse, inspire
kindred similar, related by blood
kinetic pertaining to motion
kismet fate, the will of Allah
kite bad check
kitsch trashy art
kleptomania impulse to steal
knave con man
knead massage, to fold, press, and
stretch a substance into a uniform mass
knell sound of a bell
Koran holy book of Islam
kowtow behave obsequiously
kudos acclaim
L
labyrinth maze
lacerate tear, cut
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 Quiz 18 (Analogies)
Directions: Choose the pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that
expressed in the capitalized pair. Answers are on page 101.
1. LOQUACIOUS : GARRULOUS :: 6. ANATHEMA : CURSE ::
(A) harsh : kindly (A) hex : blessing
(B) animate : weary (B) admonition : censure
(C) gluttonous : disloyal (C) incantation : discernment
(D) rash : impetuous (D) theory : calculation
(E) blithe : gloomy (E) conjecture : truth

2. EMPATHY : FEELING :: 7. DILIGENT : ASSIDUOUS ::

(A) melancholy : joy (A) suspicious : reliable
(B) sibling : relative (B) cautious : indecisive
(C) Spartan : wickedness (C) repentant : innocent
(D) boldness : guilt (D) peerless : common
(E) institution : encouragement (E) indigent : poor

3. DEVIATE : LECTURE :: 8. LAMPOON : MOCK::

(A) broadcast : information (A) exalt : ennoble
(B) disown : friend (B) entice : disown
(C) welcome: indifference (C) prattle : talk
(D) entreat : solicitation (D) entreat : controvert
(E) meander : drive (E) debate : heckle

4. NEBULOUS : FORM :: 9. INTUITIVE : CONSIDERED ::

(A) insincere : misanthrope (A) impromptu : planning
(B) benevolent : excellence (B) laborious : safe
(C) insipid : taste (C) ethereal : light
(D) discerning : hope (D) random : sequential
(E) composed : innocence (E) rational : certain

5. PENSIVE : MELANCHOLY :: 10. ETERNAL : EPHEMERAL ::

(A) scornful : contempt (A) equivocal : ambiguous
(B) confident : victory (B) hopeless : chance
(C) eloquent : optimism (C) animated : blithe
(D) sorrowful : indifference (D) mysterious : perplexing
(E) contumacious : esteem (E) foreign : familiar

lachrymose tearful lactic derived from milk

lackey servant lacuna a missing part, gap
laconic brief, terse laggard loafer, slacker

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lagniappe bonus levee embankment, dam
laity laymen leviathan a monster
lambent softly radiant levity frivolity
lament mourn liable legally responsible
lamina layer liaison relationship, affair
lampoon satirize libertarian one who believes in
complete freedom
languish weaken
libertine rou, rake
lanyard short rope
libidinous lustful
larceny theft
licentious lewd, immoral
largess generous donation
lien financial claim
lascivious lustful
lieutenant one who acts in place of
lassitude lethargy another
latent potential, dormant ligature bond
laudatory commendable ligneous woodlike
laurels fame, success Lilliputian very small
lave wash limerick poem
lavish extravagant limn portray, describe
lax loose, careless limpid transparent, clearly
understood
laxity carelessness
linchpin something that is
layman nonprofessional indispensable
lectern reading desk lineage ancestry
leery cautious, doubtful linguistics study of language
legacy bequest liquidate eliminate
legerdemain trickery lissome agile, supple
legible readable listless lacking spirit or interest
legislate make laws litany list
legitimate lawful lithe supple
lenient forgiving litigate contest with a lawsuit
lethargic drowsy, sluggish

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litotes two negative statement that Machiavellian politically crafty,
cancel to make a positive statement cunning
liturgy ceremony machination plot
livid enraged macrobiosis longevity
loath reluctant macroscopic visibly large
loathe abhor, dislike maelstrom whirlpool
lofty high magisterial arbitrary, dictatorial
logistics means of supplying troops magnanimous generous, kindhearted

logo symbol magnate a powerful, successful

person (especially of business)
logy sluggish
magnitude size
loquacious talkative
magnum opus masterpiece
lothario rake, womanizer
maim injure, disfigure
lout goon, hoodlum
maladjusted disturbed
lucid clearly understood
maladroit clumsy
lucrative profitable
malady illness
lucre money, profit
malaise uneasiness, weariness
ludicrous absurd
malapropism comical misuse of a
lugubrious extremely sad word
luminous bright malcontent one who is forever
dissatisfied
lupine wolf-like
malediction curse
lure entice
malefactor evildoer
lurid ghastly, sensational
malevolence bad intent, malice
luster gloss,sheen
malfeasance wrong doing (especially
luxuriant lush, lavish by an official of government)
lynch to execute by hanging without a malice spite
trial
malign defame
malignant virulent, pernicious
M malinger shirk
macabre gruesome malleable moldable, tractable

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 Quiz 19 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 101.
1. LACHRYMOSE A. trickery
2. LAGGARD B. rou
3. LASCIVIOUS C. very small
4. LEGERDEMAIN D. tearful
5. LIBERTINE E. loafer
6. LILLIPUTIAN F. lustful
7. LOQUACIOUS G. talkative
8. MACHIAVELLIAN H. comical misuse of a word
9. MAGISTERIAL I. arbitrary, dictatorial
10. MALAPROPISM J. politically crafty, cunning

malodorous fetid martial warlike

mammoth huge martinet disciplinarian
manacle shackle martyr sacrifice, symbol
mandate command masochist one who enjoys pain
mandatory obligatory masticate chew
mandrill baboon mastiff large dog
mania madness, obsession mastodon extinct elephant
manifest obvious, evident maternal motherly
manifesto proclamation maternity motherhood
manifold multiple, diverse matriarch matron
manslaughter killing another matriculate enroll (usually in school)
person without malice
matrix array
manumit set free
matutinal early, morning
manuscript unpublished book
maudlin weepy, sentimental
mar damage
maul rough up
marauder plunderer
mausoleum tomb
marginal insignificant
maverick a rebel, individualist
marionette puppet
mawkish sickeningly sentimental
maroon abandon
mayhem mutilation, chaos
marshal array, mobilize
mea culpa my fault

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meager scanty
meander roam, ramble
median middle
mediocre average
medley mixture
megalith ancient stone monument
melancholy reflective, gloomy
melee riot
mellifluous sweet sounding
melodious melodic
memento souvenir
memoir autobiography
memorabilia things worth
remembering
memorandum note
menagerie zoo
mendacity untruth
mendicant beggar
menial humble, degrading
mentor teacher
mercantile commercial
mercenary calculating, venal
mercurial changeable, volatile
metamorphosis a change in form
mete distribute
meteoric swift, dazzling
meteorology science of weather
methodical systematic, careful
meticulous extremely careful,
precise
metier occupation
metonymy the substitution of a
phrase for the name itself
mettle courage, capacity for bravery
miasma toxin fumes
mien appearance, bearing
migrate travel
milieu environment
militant combative, activist
militate work against
milk extract
millennium thousand-year period
minatory threatening
mince chop, moderate
minion subordinate
minstrel troubadour
minuscule small
minute very small
minutiae trivia
mirage illusion
mire marsh, a situation that is difficult
to escape from
mirth jollity
misanthrope hater of mankind
misappropriation use dishonestly
misbegotten illegitimate, obtained
by dishonest means
miscarry abort
miscegenation intermarriage between
races

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 Quiz 20 (Analogies)
Directions: Choose the pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that
expressed in the capitalized pair. Answers are on page 101.
1. SPEECH : FILIBUSTER :: 6. HEDONIST : UNSTINTING ::
(A) race : marathon (A) protagonist : insignificant
(B) gift : breach (B) thug : aggressive
(C) statement : digression (C) politician : irresolute
(D) detour : path (D) benefactor : generous
(E) address : postage (E) drunkard : manifest

2. ARISTOCRAT : LAND :: 7. EXCERPT : NOVEL ::

(A) bureaucracy : enslavement (A) critique : play
(B) monarchy : abnegation (B) review : manuscript
(C) gentry : talent (C) swatch : cloth
(D) dignitary : rank (D) foreword : preface
(E) junta : anarchy (E) recital : performance

3. SURREPTITIOUS : STEALTH :: 8. EXORCISM : DEMON ::

(A) clandestine : openness (A) matriculation : induction
(B) guarded : effrontery (B) banishment : member
(C) bombastic : irreverence (C) qualm : angel
(D) pernicious : bane (D) heuristic : method
(E) impertinent : humility (E) manifesto : spirit

4. PECCADILLO : FLAW :: 9. HOPE : CYNICAL ::

(A) mediator : dispute (A) reticence : benevolent
(B) grammar : error (B) contention : bellicose
(C) nick : score (C) bliss : sullen
(D) forensics : judiciary (D) homage : industrious
(E) invasion : putsch (E) unconcern : indifferent

5. LEVEE : RIVER :: 10. Exhibitionist : Attention ::

(A) rampart : barrier (A) sycophant : turmoil
(B) cordon : throng (B) scientist : power
(C) broker : investment (C) megalomaniac : solitude
(D) promontory : height (D) martyr : anonymity
(E) string : guitar (E) mercenary : money

miscellany mixture of items misgiving doubt, hesitation

misconstrue misinterpret misnomer wrongly named
miscreant evildoer misogyny hatred of women

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misshapen deformed morsel bite, piece
missive letter mortify humiliate
mitigate lessen the severity mosque temple
mnemonics that which aids the mote speck
memory
motif artistic theme
mobilize assemble for action
motive reason for doing something
mobocracy rule by mob
motley diverse
modicum pittance
mottled spotted
modish chic
motto slogan, saying
module unit
mountebank charlatan
mogul powerful person
mousy drab, colorless
molest bother, sexually assault
muckraker reformer
mollify appease
muffle stifle, quiet
molten melted
mulct defraud
momentous of great importance
multifarious diverse, many-sided
monocle eyeglass
multitude throng
monolithic large and uniform
mundane ordinary
monologue long speech
munificent generous
monstrosity distorted, abnormal
form murmur mutter, mumble
moot disputable, no longer relevant muse ponder
moral ethical muster to gather ones forces
morale spirit, confidence mutability able to change
morass swamp, difficult situation mute silent
moratorium postponement mutilate m a i m
mordant biting, sarcastic mutiny rebellion
mores moral standards mutter murmur, grumble
moribund near death muzzle restrain, stifle
morose sullen myopic narrow-minded
morphine painkilling drug myriad innumerable

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myrmidons loyal followers
mystique mystery, aura
mythical fictitious
N niggardly stingy
nadir lowest point
narcissism self-love
narrate tell, recount
nascent incipient
natal related to birth
nativity the process of birth
naturalize grant citizenship
neer-do-well loafer, idler
nebulous indistinct
necromancy sorcery
nefarious evil
negate cancel
negligible insignificant
nemesis implacable foe
neologism newly coined expression
neonatal newborn
neophyte beginner
nepotism favoritism
nervy brash
nether under
nettle irritate
neurotic disturbed
neutralize offset, nullify
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nexus a link between two or more
people or things
nicety euphemism
niche nook, an activity that well
suits a persons talents
nimble spry
nirvana bliss, the attainment of
spiritual enlightenment
noctambulism sleepwalking
nocturnal pertaining to night
nocturne serenade
noisome harmful, disgusting
nomad wanderer
nomenclature terminology
nominal slight, in name only
nominate propose, recommend
somebody for a position
nominee candidate
nonchalant casual
noncommittal neutral, circumspect
nondescript lacking distinctive
features
nonentity person of no significance
nonesuch paragon, one in a thousand
nonpareil unequaled, peerless
nonpartisan neutral, uncommitted
nonplus confound, befuddle
notable remarkable, noteworthy
noted famous
notorious wicked, widely known
nouveau riche newly rich
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 Quiz 21 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 101.
1. MISCELLANY A. peerless
2. MISSIVE B. to gather ones forces
3. MOOT C. newly coined expression
4. MOUNTEBANK D. self-love
5. MULTIFARIOUS E. loyal followers
6. MUSTER F. letter
7. MYRMIDONS G. diverse
8. NARCISSISM H. charlatan
9. NEOLOGISM I. disputable
10. NONPAREIL J. mixture of items

nova bright star obese fat

novel new, unique obfuscate bewilder, muddle
novice beginner obituary eulogy
noxious toxic objective (adj.) unbiased
nuance shade, subtlety objective (noun) goal
nub crux, crucial point objectivity impartiality
nubile marriageable oblation offering, sacrifice
nugatory useless, worthless obligatory required, compulsory
nuisance annoyance oblige compel
nullify void obliging accommodating, considerate
nullity nothingness oblique indirect
numismatics coin collecting obliquity perversity
nurture nourish, foster obliterate destroy
nymph goddess oblong elliptical, oval
obloquy slander

O obscure vague, unclear

obsequious fawning, servile
oaf awkward person
obsequy funeral ceremony
obdurate unyielding, hardhearted
observant watchful
obeisance homage, deference
obsolete outdated
obelisk tall column, monument

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obstinate stubborn omniscient all-knowing
obstreperous noisy, unruly onerous burdensome
obtain gain possession onslaught powerful attack
obtrusive forward, meddlesome ontology the study of the nature of
existence
obtuse stupid
onus burden
obviate make unnecessary
opaque nontransparent
Occident the West
operative working
occlude block
operetta musical comedy
occult mystical, secret, relating to
the supernatural or witchcraft opiate narcotic
octogenarian person in her eighties opine think, express an opinion
ocular optic, visual opportune well-timed, appropriate
ode poem oppress persecute
odious despicable oppressive burdensome
odoriferous pleasant odor opprobrious abusive, scornful
odyssey journey opprobrium disgrace
offal inedible parts of a butchered oppugn assail
animal
opt decide, choose
offertory church collection
optimum best condition
officiate supervise
optional elective
officious forward, obtrusive
opulence wealth
offset counterbalance
opus literary work or musical
ogle flirt composition
ogre monster, demon oracle prophet
oleaginous oily oration speech
oligarchy aristocracy orator speaker
olio medley orb sphere
ominous threatening orchestrate organize
omnibus collection, compilation ordain appoint
omnipotent all-powerful

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 Quiz 22 (Analogies)
Directions: Choose the pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that
expressed in the capitalized pair. Answers are on page 101.
1. PARAGRAPH : ESSAY :: 6. STATE : CONFEDERACY ::
(A) trailer : automobile (A) apple : tree
(B) query : question (B) return address : envelope
(C) instrument : surgery (C) binoculars : sight
(D) penmanship : essay (D) velocity : acceleration
(E) shot : salvo (E) soldier : army

2. COMPOUND : BUILDING :: 7. HELPFUL : OFFICIOUS ::

(A) classroom : campus (A) difficult : incorrigible
(B) department : government (B) maudlin : sardonic
(C) tapestry : fabric (C) apathetic : zealous
(D) seed : vegetable (D) true : contrary
(E) commonwealth : country (E) friendly : amiable

3. CONSTELLATION : STARS :: 8. SATURATE : DAMPEN ::

(A) amplifier : hearing (A) contaminate : pollute
(B) ocean : water (B) besmirch : sully
(C) mosaic : tile (C) extol : praise
(D) tracks : train (D) waive : donate
(E) book : paper (E) pronounce : presume

4. ACCELERATE : VELOCITY :: 9. WAYLAY : ADVANCEMENT ::

(A) relinquish : assets (A) corroborate : testimony
(B) energize : stamina (B) amuse : jeopardy
(C) protect : parent (C) condescend : frenzy
(D) project : futility (D) curb : movement
(E) educate : stupor (E) negotiate : defeat

5. SIDEREAL : STARS :: 10. MITIGATE : INJURY ::

(A) platonic : radiation (A) exacerbate : recovery
(B) avian : fish (B) palliate : accusation
(C) corporeal : heaven (C) dampen : enthusiasm
(D) heliocentric : transportation (D) darken : obscurity
(E) terrestrial : Earth (E) entreat : ultimatum

orderly neat, arranged orient align, familiarize

ordinance law orison prayer
ordnance artillery ornate lavishly decorated

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ornithology study of birds
orthodox conventional
oscillate waver, swing
ossify harden
ostensible apparent, seeming
ostentatious pretentious
ostracize banish, shun
otherworldly spiritual
otiose idle
ouster ejection
outmoded out-of-date
outr eccentric
outset beginning
ovation applause
overrule disallow
overture advance, proposal
overweening arrogant, forward
overwhelm overpower
overwrought overworked, high-
strung
ovum egg, cell
P pander cater to peoples baser
pachyderm elephant
pacifist one who opposes all
violence
pacify appease
pact agreement
paean a song of praise
pagan heathen, ungodly
page attendant
pageant exhibition, show
pains great effort, attention to detail
painstaking taking great care, thorough
palatial grand, splendid
palaver babble, nonsense
Paleolithic stone age
paleontologist one who studies
fossils
pall to become dull or weary
palliate assuage
pallid pale, sallow
palpable touchable
palpitate beat, throb
palsy paralysis
paltry scarce
pan criticize
panacea cure-all
panache flamboyance
pandemic widespread, plague
pandemonium din, commotion
instincts
panegyric praise
pang short sharp pain
panoply full suit of armor
panorama vista
pant gasp, puff
pantomime mime

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pantry storeroom parry avert, ward off
papyrus paper parsimonious stingy
parable allegory parson clergyman
paradigm a model partake share, receive, consume
paragon standard of excellence partial incomplete
parameter limit partiality bias
paramount chief, foremost parting farewell, severance
paramour lover partisan supporter
paranoid obsessively suspicious, partition division
demented
parvenu newcomer, social climber
paranormal supernatural
pasquinade satire
parapet rampart, defense
pass outmoded
paraphernalia equipment
passim here and there
paraphrase restatement
pastel pale
parcel package
pasteurize disinfect
parchment paper
pastoral rustic
pare peel
patent obvious
parenthetical in parentheses
paternal fatherly
pariah outcast
pathetic pitiful
parish fold, church
pathogen agent causing disease
parity equality
pathogenic causing disease
parlance local speech
pathos emotion
parlay increase
patrician aristocrat
parley conference
patrimony inheritance
parochial provincial
patronize condescend
parody imitation, ridicule
patronymic a name formed form the
parole release name of a father
paroxysm outburst, convulsion patter walk lightly
parrot mimic paucity scarcity

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 Quiz 23 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 101.
1. ORDNANCE A. a model
2. ORTHODOX B. local speech
3. OUTMODED C. convulsion
4. PALAVER D. stingy
5. PANEGYRIC E. agent causing disease
6. PARADIGM F. artillery
7. PARLANCE G. conventional
8. PAROXYSM H. out-of-date
9. PARSIMONIOUS I. babble
10. PATHOGEN J. praise

paunch stomach peevish cranky

pauper poor person pejorative insulting
pavilion tent pell-mell in a confused manner
pawn (noun) tool, stooge pellucid transparent
pawn (verb) pledge pen write
pax peace penance atonement
peaked wan, pale, haggard penchant inclination
peal reverberation, outburst pend depend, hang
peccadillo a minor fault pending not decided, awaiting
peculate embezzle penitent repentant
peculiar unusual pensive sad
peculiarity characteristic penurious stingy
pedagogical pertaining to teaching penury poverty
pedagogue dull, formal teacher peon common worker
pedant pedagogue per se in itself
pedantic bookish perceptive discerning
peddle sell percolate ooze, permeate
pedestrian common perdition damnation
pedigree genealogy peregrination wandering
peerage aristocracy peremptory dictatorial

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perennial enduring, lasting
perfectionist purist, precisionist
perfidious treacherous (of a person)
perforate puncture
perforce by necessity
perfunctory careless
perigee point nearest to the earth
perilous dangerous
peripatetic walking about
periphery outer boundary
perish die
perishable decomposable
perjury lying
permeate spread throughout
permutation reordering
pernicious destructive, evil
peroration conclusion
perpendicular at right angles
perpetrate commit
perpetual continuous, everlasting
perpetuate cause to continue
perpetuity eternity
perplex puzzle, bewilder
perquisite reward, bonus
persecute harass
persevere persist, endure
persona social facade
personable charming, friendly
personage official, dignitary
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personify embody, exemplify
personnel employees
perspicacious keen
perspicacity discernment, keenness
persuasive convincing
pert flippant, bold
pertain to relate
pertinacious persevering
pertinent relevant
perturbation agitation
peruse read carefully
pervade permeate
pessimist cynic, naysayer
pestilence disease
petite small
petition a written request
petrify calcify, shock
petrology study of rocks
pettifogger unscrupulous lawyer
petty trivial, niggling
petulant irritable, peevish
phantasm apparition
phenomena unusual natural events
philanthropic charitable
philanthropist altruist
philatelist stamp collector
philippic invective
Philistine barbarian
philosophical contemplative
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 Quiz 24 (Analogies)
Directions: Choose the pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that
expressed in the capitalized pair. Answers are on page 101.
1. SECLUSION : HERMIT :: 6. CENSORIOUS : CONDONING ::
(A) wealth: embezzler (A) inattentive : neglectful
(B) ambition : philanthropist (B) cursory : inept
(C) domination : athlete (C) defunct : exquisite
(D) turpitude : introvert (D) perfunctory : thorough
(E) injustice : lawyer (E) munificent : generous

2. ASCETIC : SELF-DENIAL :: 7. PURGE : OPPONENT ::

(A) soldier : safety (A) entrench : comrade
(B) official : charity (B) elevate : criminal
(C) thug : acceptance (C) liquidate : politician
(D) benefactor : competition (D) desalinize : salt
(E) profligate : squandering (E) assuage : reactionary

3. Philanthropist : Altruism :: 8. ISLAND : ATOLL ::

(A) authoritarian : indulgence (A) peninsula : archipelago
(B) polemicist : Marxist (B) fire : spring
(C) benefactor : heir (C) hand : glove
(D) pragmatist : hard-liner (D) utensil : fork
(E) libertarian : liberty (E) smock : instrument

4. RACONTEUR : ANECDOTE :: 9. MNEMONIC : MEMORY ::

(A) cynosure : interest (A) demonstration : manifestation
(B) politician : corruption (B) pacemaker : heartbeat
(C) athlete : perfection (C) sanction : recall
(D) writer : publication (D) rhetoric : treatise
(E) nonentity : fame (E) impasse : fruition

5. PATENT : MANIFEST :: 10. EAT : GORGE ::

(A) credulous : gullible (A) sprint : jog
(B) truculent : nonchalant (B) snicker : smirk
(C) lissome : spiritless (C) read : write
(D) covert : prolific (D) disengage : attack
(E) cloyed : insufficient (E) drink : guzzle

phlegmatic sluggish physic laxative, cathartic

phobia fear physique frame, musculature
phoenix rebirth picaresque roguish, adventurous

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picayune trifling pleasantry banter, persiflage
piecemeal one at a time plebeian common, vulgar
pied mottled, brindled plebiscite referendum
piety devoutness plenary full
pilfer steal plentiful abundant
pillage plunder pleonasm redundancy, verbosity

pillory punish by ridicule plethora overabundance

pine languish, to long for someone pliable flexible
or something
pliant supple, flexible
pinnacle highest point
plight sad situation
pious devout, holy
plucky courageous
piquant tart-tasting, spicy
plumb measure
pique sting, arouse interest
plummet sudden shart fall
piscine pertaining to fish
plutocrat wealthy person
piteous sorrowful, pathetic
plutonium radioactive material
pithy concise
poach steal
pitiable miserable, wretched
podgy fat
pittance alms, driblet
podium stand, rostrum
pittance trifle pogrom massacre, mass murder
pivotal crucial poignant pungent, sharp, heartbreaking
pixilated eccentric, possessed
polemic a controversy
placard poster
polity methods of government
placate appease
poltroon dastard
placid serene polychromatic many-colored
plagiarize pirate, counterfeit polygamist one who has many
plaintive expressing sorrow wives

platitude trite remark ponder muse, reflect

platonic nonsexual ponderous heavy, bulky

plaudit acclaim pontiff bishop

pontificate to speak at length

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pootroon coward
porcine pig-like
porous permeable, spongy
porridge stew
portend signify, augur
portent omen
portly large
portmanteau suitcase
posit stipulate
posterior rear, subsequent
posterity future generations
posthaste hastily
posthumous after death
postulate supposition, premise
potent powerful
potentate sovereign, king
potion brew
potpourri medley
potter aimlessly busy
pragmatic practical
prate babble
prattle chatter
preamble introduction
precarious dangerous, risky
precedent an act that serves as an
example
precept principle, law
precinct neighborhood
precipice cliff
precipitate cause
precipitous steep
prcis summary
precise accurate, detailed
preclude prevent
precocious more developed than is
expected at a particular age
preconception prejudgment, prejudice
precursor forerunner
predacious plundering
predecessor one who proceeds
predestine foreordain
predicament quandary
predicate to base an opinion on
something
predilection inclination
predisposed inclined
preeminent supreme
preempt commandeer
preen groom
prefabricated ready-built
prefect magistrate
preference choice
preferment promotion
prelate primate, bishop
preliminary introductory
prelude introduction
premeditate plan in advance
premonition warning
prenatal before birth

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 Quiz 25 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 102.
1. PHOENIX A. cliff
2. PILLORY B. inclination
3. PITTANCE C. warning
4. PLAUDIT D. acclaim
5. PLETHORA E. overabundance
6. POGROM F. after death
7. POSTHUMOUS G. massacre
8. PRECIPICE H. rebirth
9. PREDILECTION I. punish by ridicule
10. PREMONITION J. trifle
preponderance predominance prevailing common, current
prepossessing appealing, charming prevalent widespread
preposterous ridiculous prevaricate lie
prerequisite requirement prick puncture
prerogative right, privilege priggish pedantic, affected
presage omen prim formal, prudish
prescribe urge primal first, beginning
presentable acceptable, well-mannered primate head, master
preside direct, chair primogeniture first-born child
pressing urgent primp groom
prestidigitator magician princely regal, generous
prestige reputation, renown prismatic many-colored, sparkling
presume assume, deduce pristine pure, unspoiled
presumptuous assuming, privation hardship
overconfident
privy aware of private matters
presuppose assume
probe examine
pretense affectation, excuse
probity integrity
pretentious affected, inflated
problematic uncertain, difficult
preternatural abnormal, supernatural
proboscis snout
pretext excuse
procedure method, process
prevail triumph

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proceeds profit prologue introduction
proclaim announce prolong lengthen in time
proclivity inclination promenade stroll, parade
procreate beget promethean inspirational
proctor supervise promiscuous sexually indiscreet

procure acquire promontory headland, cape

procurer pander prompt induce

prod urge prompter reminder

prodigal wasteful promulgate publish, disseminate

prodigious marvelous, enormous prone inclined, predisposed

prodigy a person with extraordinary
ability or talent
profane blasphemous
profess affirm, admit
proffer bring forward for consideration
proficient skillful
profiteer extortionist
profligate licentious, prodigal
profound deep, knowledgeable
profusion overabundance
progenitor ancestor
progeny children
prognosis forecast
prognosticate foretell
progressive advancing, liberal
proletariat working class
proliferate increase rapidly
prolific fruitful, productive
prolix long-winded
propaganda publicity, misinformation
propellant rocket fuel
propensity inclination
prophet prognosticator
prophylactic preventive
propinquity nearness
propitiate satisfy
propitious auspicious, favorable
proponent supporter, advocate
proportionate commensurate
proposition offer, proposal
propound propose
proprietor manager, owner
propriety decorum
prosaic uninspired, flat
proscenium platform, rostrum
proscribe prohibit
proselytize recruit, convert
prosody study of poetic structure

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 Quiz 26 (Analogies)
Directions: Choose the pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that
expressed in the capitalized pair. Answers are on page 102.
1. CALLOUS : SYMPATHY :: 6. NOCTURNAL : CIMMERIAN ::
(A) flawless : excellence (A) exacting : lax
(B) histrionic : theatrics (B) prudish : indulgent
(C) outgoing : inhibition (C) contentious : affluent
(D) indiscreet : platitude (D) stark : embellished
(E) categorical : truism (E) specious : illusory

2. INSIPID : TASTE :: 7. CONVOCATION : MEETING ::

(A) curt : incivility (A) bargain : market
(B) apathetic : zest (B) supplication : prayer
(C) immaculate : brevity (C) issue : referendum
(D) trite : unimportance (D) speech : podium
(E) discriminating : scholarship (E) harvest : fall

3. Apocryphal : Corroboration :: 8. OSTRICH : BIRD ::

(A) didactic : instruction (A) dusk : day
(B) fraudulent : forgery (B) fish : ocean
(C) tyrannical : poise (C) tunnel : mountain
(D) esoteric : commonality (D) hat : coat
(E) sacrilegious : piety (E) sirocco : storm

4. NEBULOUS : DISTINCTION :: 9. VIRUS : ORGANISM ::

(A) guileless : deceit (A) vegetable : mineral
(B) antipathetic : abhorrence (B) test-tube : bacteria
(C) sublime : disrespect (C) microcosm : world
(D) magnanimous : anxiety (D) microfiche : computer
(E) amorphous : inchoation (E) watch : wrist

5. TARNISH : VITIATE :: 10. Mercurial : Temperament ::

(A) beleaguer : console (A) capricious : interest
(B) abrogate : flicker (B) tempestuous : solemnity
(C) ensconce : corrupt (C) staid : wantonness
(D) bemuse : stupefy (D) phlegmatic : concern
(E) inundate : squelch (E) cynical : naivet

prospective expected, imminent protagonist main character in a story

prospectus brochure protean changing readily
prostrate supine protg ward, pupil

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protocol code of diplomatic etiquette psychic pertaining the psyche or
mind
proton particle
psychopath madman
protract prolong
psychotic demented
protuberance bulge
puberty adolescence
provender food
puckish impish, mischievous
proverb maxim
puerile childish
proverbial well-known
pugilism boxing
providence foresight, divine
protection pugnacious combative
provident having foresight, thrifty puissant strong
providential fortunate pulchritude beauty
province bailiwick, district pulp paste, mush
provincial intolerant, insular pulpit platform, priesthood
provisional temporary pulsate throb
proviso stipulation pulverize crush
provisory conditional pun wordplay
provocation incitement punctilious meticulous
provocative titillating pundit learned or politically astute
person
provoke incite
pungent sharp smell or taste
prowess strength, expertise
punitive punishing
proximity nearness
puny weak, small
proxy substitute, agent
purblind obtuse, stupid
prude puritan
purgative cathartic, cleansing
prudence discretion, carefulness
purgatory limbo, netherworld
prudent cautious, using good
judgment purge cleanse, remove
prudish puritanical puritanical prim
prurient lewd purlieus environs, surroundings
pseudo false purloin steal
pseudonym alias purport claim to be

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purported rumored
purposeful determined
pursuant following, according
purvey deliver, provide
purview range of understanding, field
pusillanimous cowardly
putative reputed
putrefy decay
putsch a sudden attempt to overthrow
a government
pygmy dwarf
pyrotechnics fireworks
pyrrhic a battle won with
unacceptable losses
Q quicken revive, hasten
quack charlatan
quadrennial occurring every four
years
quadrille square dance
quadruped four foot animal
quaff drink
quagmire difficult situation
quail shrink, cower
quaint old-fashioned, charming
qualified limited
qualms misgivings
quandary dilemma
quantum quantity, particle
quarantine detention, confinement
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quarry prey, game
quarter residence, district
quash put down, suppress
quasi seeming, almost
quaver tremble
quay wharf
queasy squeamish
queer odd
quell suppress, allay
quench extinguish, slake
querulous complaining
questionnaire survey, feedback
queue line
quibble bicker
quiddity essence, an unimportant or
trifling distinction
quiescent still, motionless
quietus a cessation of activity
quill feather, pen
quip joke
quirk eccentricity, a strange and
unexpected turn of events
quiver tremble
quixotic impractical, romantic
quizzical odd, questioning
quorum the minimum number people
who must be present to hold a meeting
quota a share or proportion
quotidian daily
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 Quiz 27 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 102.
1. PROTEAN A. bulge
2. PROTUBERANCE B. changing readily
3. PROVISIONAL C. steal
4. PUNDIT D. majority
5. PURLOIN E. temporary
6. PURPORT F. a cessation of activity
7. QUAVER G. line
8. QUEUE H. tremble
9. QUIETUS I. claim to be
10. QUORUM J. politically astute person

R rankle cause bitterness, resentment

rant rage, scold
rabble crowd
rapacious grasping, avaricious
rabid mad, furious
rapidity speed
racketeer gangster, swindler
rapier sword
raconteur storyteller
rapine plunder
radical revolutionary
rapport affinity, empathy
raffish rowdy, dashing
rapprochement reconciliation
rail rant, harangue
rapture bliss
raiment clothing
rash hasty, brash
rake womanizer
rasp scrape
rally assemble
ratify approve
rambunctious boisterous
ration allowance, portion
ramification consequence
rationale justification
rampage run amuck
ravage plunder, ruin
rampant unbridled, raging
ravish captivate, charm
ramrod rod
raze destroy or level a building
rancid rotten
realm kingdom, domain
rancor resentment
realpolitik cynical interpretation of
randy vulgar politics

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reap harvest
rebuff reject, snub
rebuke criticize, reprimand
rebus picture puzzle
rebuttal reply, counterargument
recalcitrant stubbornly resisting the
authority of another
recant retract a previous statement
recapitulate restate, summarize
recede move back
receptacle container
receptive open to ideas
recidivism habitual criminal activity
recipient one who receives
reciprocal mutual, return in kind
recital performance, concert
recitation recital, lesson
reclusive solitary
recoil flinch, retreat
recollect remember
recompense repay, compensate
reconcile adjust, balance
recondite mystical, profound
reconnaissance surveillance
reconnoiter to survey, to scout
(especially for military purposes)
recount recite
recoup recover
recourse appeal, resort
recreant cowardly
recrimination countercharge,
retaliation
recruit draftee
rectify correct, to make right
recumbent reclining
recuperation recovery
recur repeat, revert
redeem buy back, justify, restore
yourself to favor or to good opinion
redeemer savior
redemption salvation
redolent fragrant
redoubt fort
redoubtable formidable, steadfast
redress restitution, compensation
redundant repetitious
reek smell
reel stagger, to lurch backward as
though struck by a blow
referendum vote
refined purified, cultured
reflux ebb
refraction bending, deflection
refractory obstinate, disobedient
refrain abstain
refurbish remodel, renovate
refute disprove, contradict
regal royal
regale entertain
regalia emblems

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 Quiz 28 (Analogies)
Directions: Choose the pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that
expressed in the capitalized pair. Answers are on page 102.
1. PLUMMET : FALL :: 6. BENIGN : PERNICIOUS ::
(A) rifle : search (A) ostentatious : tawdry
(B) accelerate : stop (B) mortified : nefarious
(C) interdict : proscribe (C) apocryphal : categorical
(D) rake : scour (D) discerning : keen
(E) precipitate : ascend (E) pejorative : vicarious

2. DRONE : EMOTION :: 7. Demagogue : Manipulator ::

(A) sprint : journey (A) champion : defender
(B) annoy : emollient (B) lawyer : mediator
(C) stupefy : erudition (C) mentor : oppressor
(D) deadpan : expression (D) soldier : landowner
(E) scuttle : ship (E) capitalist : socialist

3. MAROON : SEQUESTER :: 8. GREGARIOUS : CONGENIAL ::

(A) transfix : emote (A) suspicious : trusting
(B) exhaust : innervate (B) pedantic : lively
(C) tranquilize : qualify (C) bellicose : militant
(D) select : rebuff (D) singular : nondescript
(E) entreat : beseech (E) seminal : apocalyptic

4. TOTTER : WALK :: 9. DISHEARTENED : HOPE ::

(A) annex : land (A) enervated : ennui
(B) fathom : enlightenment (B) buoyant : effervescence
(C) distend : contusion (C) amoral : ethics
(D) efface : consolation (D) munificent : altruism
(E) stutter : speech (E) nefarious : turpitude

5. LIGHT : DIM :: 10. PRATTLE : SPEAK ::

(A) indictment : investigate (A) accept : reject
(B) protest : muffle (B) stomp : patter
(C) heat : radiate (C) heed : listen
(D) solid : incinerate (D) promenade : walk
(E) ornament : decorate (E) ejaculate : shout

regime a government regurgitate vomit, repeat

regiment infantry unit rehash wearily discuss again
regrettable lamentable, unfortunate reign rule, influence

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rein curb, restrain renown fame
reincarnation rebirth rent tear, rupture
reiterate repeat, say again reparation amends, atonement
rejoice celebrate repartee witty conversation
rejoinder answer, retort repatriate to send back to the native
land
rejuvenate make young again
repellent causing aversion
relapse recurrence (of illness)
repent atone for
relegate assign to an inferior
position repercussion consequence
relent soften, yield repertoire stock of works
relentless unstoppable repine fret
relic antique replenish refill
relinquish release, renounce replete complete
relish savor replica copy
remedial corrective replicate duplicate
remiss negligent repose rest
remit forgive, send payment reprehensible blameworthy
remnant residue, fragment repress suppress
remonstrance protest reprieve temporary suspension
remorse guilt reprimand rebuke
remuneration compensation reprisal retaliation
renaissance rebirth reprise repetition
renascent reborn reproach blame
rend to tear apart reprobate miscreant
render deliver, provide reprove rebuke
rendezvous a meeting repudiate disavow
rendition version, interpretation repugnant distasteful, revolting
renege break a promise repulse repel
renounce disown repulsive repugnant

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repute status, reputation, esteem retainer advance fee
reputed supposed, presumed, alleged retaliate revenge
requiem rest, a mass for the dead retch vomit
requisite necessary reticent reserved
requisition order, formal demand retiring modest, unassuming
requite to return in kind retort quick reply
rescind revoke retrench cut back, economize
reserve self-control retribution reprisal
reside dwell retrieve reclaim
residue remaining part retrograde regress
resigned accepting of a situation retrospective reminiscent, display
resilience ability to recover from an revamp recast
illness or a setback
reveille bugle call
resolute determined
revel frolic, take joy in
resolution determination
revelry merrymaking
resolve determination
revenue income
resonant reverberating
revere honor
resort recourse
reverent respectful
resound echo
reverie daydream
resourceful inventive, skillful
revert return to a former state
respectively in that order
revile denounce, defame
respire breathe
revision new version
respite rest, temporary delay
revive renew
resplendent shining, splendid
revoke repeal
restitution reparation, amends
revulsion aversion
restive nervous, uneasy
rhapsody ecstasy
resurgence revival
rhetoric elocution, grandiloquence
resurrection rebirth
rheumatism inflammation
resuscitate revive
ribald coarse, vulgar
retain keep

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 Quiz 29 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 102.
1. REGIME A. vulgar
2. REJOINDER B. quick reply
3. REMUNERATION C. uneasy
4. RENDEZVOUS D. necessary
5. RENT E. miscreant
6. REPROBATE F. rupture
7. REQUISITE G. a meeting
8. RESTIVE H. compensation
9. RETRIBUTION I. retort
10. RIBALD J. a government

rickety shaky, ramshackle rou libertine

ricochet carom, rebound rouse awaken, provoke
rife widespread, abundant rout vanquish, cause to retreat
riffraff dregs of society rubicund ruddy complexion
rifle search through and steal ruck the common herd
rift a split, an opening, disagreement rudiment beginning, kernel
righteous upright, moral rue regret
rigor harshness, precise and exacting ruffian brutal person
rime crust ruminate ponder
riposte counterthrust rummage hunt, grope
risible laughable runel stream
risqu off-color, racy ruse trick
rivet engross rustic rural
robust vigorous
rogue scoundrel S
roister bluster
Sabbath day of rest
romp frolic
sabbatical vacation
roseate rosy, optimistic
saber sword
roster list of people
sabotage treason, destruction
rostrum podium

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saccharine sugary, overly sweet sanguinary gory, murderous
tone
sanguine cheerful
sacerdotal priestly
sans without
sack pillage
sapid interesting
sacrament rite
sapient wise
sacred cow idol, taboo
sarcophagus stone coffin
sacrilege blasphemy
scornful scornful, sarcastic
sacrosanct sacred
sartorial pertaining to clothes
saddle encumber satanic pertaining to the Devil
sadist one who takes pleasure in
satchel bag
hurting others
sate satisfy fully
safari expedition
satiate satisfy fully
saga story
satire ridicule
sagacious wise
saturate soak
sage wise person
saturnine gloomy
salacious licentious
satyr demigod, goat-man
salient prominent
saunter stroll
saline salty
savanna grassland
sallow sickly complected
savant scholar
sally sortie, attack
savoir-faire tact, polish
salutary good, wholesome
savor enjoy, relish
salutation salute, greeting
savory appetizing
salvation redemption
savvy perceptive, shrewd
salve medicinal ointment
scabrous difficult
salvo volley, gunfire
scant inadequate, meager
sanctify consecrate
scapegoat one who takes blame for
sanctimonious self-righteous
others
sanction approval
scarify criticize
sanctuary refuge
scathe injure, denounce
sang-froid coolness under fire

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 Quiz 30 (Analogies)
Directions: Choose the pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that
expressed in the capitalized pair. Answers are on page 102.
1. THIMBLE : FINGER :: 6. RETICENT : WANTON ::
(A) glove : hammer (A) lithe : supple
(B) stitch : loop (B) exemplary : palpable
(C) branch : flower (C) pejorative : opprobrious
(D) talon : eagle (D) quiescent : rampant
(E) smock : apparel (E) provincial : virulent

2. ANARCHY : ORDER :: 7. GULLIBLE : DUPE ::

(A) desolation : annihilation (A) artless : demagogue
(B) ineptitude : skill (B) Machiavellian : entrepreneur
(C) bastion : aegis (C) cantankerous : curmudgeon
(D) chaos : disarray (D) disputatious : patron
(E) parsimony : elegance (E) optimistic : defeatist

3. LAND : FALLOW :: 8. OPAQUE : LIGHT ::

(A) automobile : expensive (A) porous : liquid
(B) politics : innovative (B) undamped : vibration
(C) orchard : fruitful (C) unrelenting : barbarian
(D) mountain : precipitous (D) diaphanous : metal
(E) ship : decommissioned (E) hermetic : air

4. HEURISTIC : TEACH :: 9. QUIXOTIC : PRAGMATIC ::

(A) parable : obfuscate (A) romantic : fanciful
(B) performer : entertain (B) dispassionate : just
(C) pedant : construct (C) auspicious : sanguine
(D) actor : incite (D) malcontent : jingoistic
(E) virus : prevent (E) optimistic : surreal

5. RUSE : DECEIVE :: 10. COLON : INTRODUCE ::

(A) pretext : mollify (A) hyphen : join
(B) invective : laud (B) semicolon : transfer
(C) cathartic : cleanse (C) dash : shorten
(D) artifice : disabuse (D) apostrophe : intensify
(E) calumny : confuse (E) comma : possess

scepter a rod, staff scintilla speck

scheme plot, system, diagram scintillate sparkle
schism rift scion offspring

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scoff jeer, dismiss
scone biscuit
scorn disdain, reject
scoundrel unprincipled person
scour clean by rubbing, search
scourge affliction
scruples misgivings
scrupulous principled, fastidious
scrutinize examine closely
scurf dandruff
scurrilous abusive, insulting
scurry move quickly
scuttle to sink (a ship)
scythe long, curved blade
sear burn
sebaceous like fat
secede withdraw
secluded remote, isolated
seclusion solitude
sectarian denominational
secular worldly, nonreligious
secure make safe
sedation state of calm
sedentary stationary, inactive
sedition treason, inciting rebellion
seduce lure
sedulous diligent
seedy rundown, ramshackle
seemly proper, attractive
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seethe fume, resent
seismic pertaining to earthquakes
seismology study of earthquakes
self-effacing modest
semantics study of word meanings
semblance likeness
seminal fundamental, decisive
semper fidelis always loyal
senescence old age
senescent aging
seniority privilege due to length of
service
sensational outstanding, startling
sensible wise, prudent
sensory relating to the senses
sensualist epicure
sensuous appealing to the senses,
enjoying luxury
sententious concise
sentient conscious
sentinel watchman
sepulcher tomb
sequacious dependent
sequel continuation, epilogue
sequester segregate
seraphic angelic
serendipity a knack for making
fortunate discoveries
serene peaceful
serpentine winding and twisting
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serried saw-toothed
serum vaccine
servile slavish
servitude forced labor
sessile permanently attached
session meeting
settee seat, sofa
sever cut in two
severance division
shallot onion
sham pretense, imposter
shambles disorder, mess
shard sharp fragment of glass
sheen luster
sheepish shy, embarrassed
shibboleth password
shirk evade (work)
sliver fragment, shaving
shoal reef
shoring supporting
shortcomings personal deficiencies
shrew virago
shrewd clever, cunning
shrill high-pitched
shun avoid, spurn
shunt turn aside
shyster unethical lawyer
sibilant a hissing sound
sibling brother or sister
sickle semicircular blade
sidereal pertaining to the stars
sidle move sideways, slither
siege blockade
sierra mountain range
sieve strainer
signatory signer
signet a seal
silhouette outline, profile
silo storage tower
simian monkey
simile figure of speech
simper smile, smirk
simulacrum vague likeness
sinecure position with little
responsibility
sinewy fibrous, stringy
singe burn just the surface of
something
singly one by one, individually
singular unique, extraordinary
sinister evil, malicious
sinistral left-handed
siphon extract, tap
sire forefather, to beget
siren temptress
site location
skeptical doubtful
skinflint miser
skirmish a small battle

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 Quiz 31 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 102.
1. SCRUPLES A. figure of speech
2. SCYTHE B. proper, attractive
3. SEEMLY C. long, curved blade
4. SENTENTIOUS D. left-handed
5. SERENDIPITY E. pertaining to the stars
6. SHIBBOLETH F. signer
7. SIDEREAL G. making fortunate discoveries
8. SIGNATORY H. password
9. SIMILE I. misgivings
10. SINISTRAL J. concise

skittish excitable, wary, jumpy snare trap

skulk sneak about snide sarcastic, spiteful
skullduggery trickery snippet morsel, small piece
slake quench snivel whine, sniff
slander defame snub ignore, slight
slate list of candidate snuff extinguish
slaver drivel, fawn sobriety composed, abstinent, sober
slay kill sobriquet nickname
sleight dexterity, skill socialite one who is prominent in
society
slew an abundance
sociology study of society
slither slide, slink
sodality companionship
slogan motto
sodden soaked
sloth laziness
sojourn trip, stopover
slovenly sloppy
solace consolation, comfort
smattering superficial knowledge
solder fuse, weld
smelt refine metal
solecism ungrammatical construction
smirk smug look
solemn serious, somber
smite strike, afflict
solemnity seriousness
smock apron
solicit request

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solicitous considerate, concerned speculate conjecture
soliloquy monologue speleologist one who studies caves
solstice furthest point spew eject
soluble dissolvable spindle shaft
solvent financially sound spindly tall and thin
somatic pertaining to the body spinster old maid
somber gloomy, solemn spire pinnacle
somnambulist sleepwalker spirited lively
somnolent sleepy spirituous alcohol, intoxicating
sonnet short poem spite malice, grudge
sonorous resonant, majestic spittle spit
sop morsel, compensation, offering splay spread apart
sophistry specious reasoning spleen resentment, wrath
soporific sleep inducing splenetic peevish
soprano high female voice splurge indulge
sordid foul, ignoble spontaneous extemporaneous
sorority sisterhood sporadic occurring irregularly
soubrette actress, ingenue sportive playful
souse a drunk spry nimble
sovereign monarch spume foam, froth
spar fight spurious false, counterfeit
spasmodic intermittent, fitful spurn to reject a person with scorn
spate sudden outpouring squalid filthy
spawn produce squall rain storm
specimen sample squander waste
specious false but plausible reasoning squelch crush, stifle
spectacle public display stagnant stale, motionless
spectral ghostly staid demure, sedate
spectrum range, gamut

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 Quiz 32 (Analogies)
Directions: Choose the pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that
expressed in the capitalized pair. Answers are on page 102.
1. PERSPICACIOUS : INSIGHT :: 6. RESOLUTE : WILL ::
(A) ardent : quickness (A) violent : peacefulness
(B) warm : temperature (B) fanatic : concern
(C) wealthy : scarcity (C) balky : contrary
(D) rapacious : magnanimity (D) notorious : infamy
(E) churlish : enmity (E) virtuous : wholesomeness

2. Unprecedented : Previous Occurrence :: 7. ATOM : MATTER ::

(A) naive : harmony (A) neutron : proton
(B) incomparable : equal (B) vegetable : animal
(C) improper : vacillation (C) molecule : element
(D) eccentric : intensity (D) component : system
(E) random : recidivism (E) pasture : herd

3. SNAKE : INVERTEBRATE :: 8. ACTORS : TROUPE ::

(A) dolphin : fish (A) plotters : cabal
(B) eagle : talon (B) professors : tenure
(C) boa constrictor : backbone (C) workers : bourgeoisie
(D) penguin : bird (D) diplomats : government
(E) bat : insect (E) directors : cast

4. LIMERICK : POEM :: 9. COFFER : VALUABLES ::

(A) monologue : chorus (A) mountain : avalanche
(B) sonnet : offering (B) book : paper
(C) waltz : tango (C) vault : trifles
(D) skull : skeleton (D) sanctuary : refuge
(E) aria : song (E) sea : waves

5. INTEREST : OBSESSION :: 10. LION : CARNIVORE ::

(A) faith : caprice (A) man : vegetarian
(B) nonchalance : insouciance (B) ape : ponderer
(C) diligence : assiduity (C) lizard : mammal
(D) decimation : annihilation (D) buffalo : omnivore
(E) alacrity: procrastination (E) shark : scavenger

stalwart pillar, strong, loyal stanchion prop, foundation

stamina vigor, endurance stanza division of a poem
stanch loyal stark desolate

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startle surprise
stately impressive, noble
static inactive, immobile
statue regulation
staunch loyal
stave ward off
steadfast loyal
stealth secrecy, covertness
steeped soaked, infused
stenography shorthand
stentorian loud or declamatory in tone
sterling high quality
stratagem trick, military tactic
stratify form into layers
stratum layer
striate to mark with stripes
stricture censure, restriction
strife conflict
striking impressive, attractive
stringent severe, strict
strive endeavor
studious diligent
stultify inhibit, enfeeble
stunted arrested development

stern strict stupefy deaden, dumfound

stevedore longshoreman stupendous astounding

stifle suppress stupor lethargy

stigma mark of disgrace stylize formalize, artificial artistic

stiletto dagger style

stilted formal, stiff stymie hinder, thwart

stimulate excite suave smooth, charming

stint limit, assignment sub rosa in secret

stipend payment subcutaneous beneath the skin

stipulate specify, arrange subdue conquer

stodgy stuffy, pompous subjugate suppress

stoic indifferent to pain or pleasure sublet subcontract

stoke prod, fuel sublimate to redirect forbidden

impulses (usually sexual) into socially
stole long scarf accepted activities
stolid impassive sublime lofty, excellent
stout stocky sublunary earthly
strait distress submit yield, acquiesce

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subordinate lower in rank
subsequent succeeding, following
subservient servile, submissive
subside diminish
subsidiary subordinate
subsidize financial assistance
substantiate verify
substantive substantial
subterfuge cunning, ruse
subterranean underground
subvert undermine
succor help, comfort
succulent juicy, delicious
succumb yield, submit
suffice adequate
suffrage vote
suffuse pervade, permeate
suggestive thought-provoking, risqu
sullen sulky, sour
sully stain
sultry sweltering
summon call for, arraign
sumptuous opulent, luscious
sunder split
sundry various
superb excellent
supercilious arrogant
supererogatory wanton, superfluous
superfluous overabundant
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superimpose cover, place on top of
superintend supervise
superlative superior
supernumerary subordinate
supersede supplant
supervene ensue, follow
supervise oversee
supine lying on the back
supplant replace
supplication prayer
suppress subdue
surfeit overabundance
surly rude, crass
surmise to guess
surmount overcome
surname family name
surpass exceed, excel
surreal dreamlike
surreptitious secretive
surrogate substitute
surveillance close watch
susceptible vulnerable
suspend stop temporarily
sustenance food
susurrant whispering
suture surgical stitch
svelte slender
swank fashionable
swarthy dark (as in complexion)
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 Quiz 33 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 102.
1. STAVE A. distress
2. STEVEDORE B. diligent
3. STRAIT C. ward off
4. STUDIOUS D. longshoreman
5. SUBJUGATE E. various
6. SUBTERFUGE F. overabundant
7. SUNDRY G. suppress
8. SUPERFLUOUS H. cunning
9. SUPINE I. dreamlike
10. SURREAL J. lying on the back

swatch strip of fabric systole heart contraction

sweltering hot
swivel a pivot
T
tabernacle temple
sybarite pleasure-seeker
table postpone
sycophant flatterer, flunky
syllabicate divide into syllables tableau scene, backdrop

syllabus schedule taboo prohibition

sylph a slim, graceful girl tabulate arrange

tacit understood without being spoken
sylvan rustic
symbiotic cooperative, working in taciturn untalkative
close association tactful sensitive
symmetry harmony, congruence tactics strategy
symposium panel (discussion) tactile tangible
symptomatic indicative taint pollute
synagogue temple talion punishment
syndicate cartel tally count
syndrome set of symptoms talon claw
synod council tandem two or more things together
synopsis brief summary tang strong taste
synthesis combination tangential peripheral

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tangible touchable tentative provisional
tantalize tease tenuous thin, insubstantial
tantamount equivalent tenure status given after a period of
time
taper candle
tepid lukewarm
tariff tax on imported or exported
goods terminal final
tarn small lake terminology nomenclature
tarnish taint ternary triple
tarry linger terpsichorean related to dance
taurine bull-like terrain the feature of land
taut tight terrapin turtle
tautological repetitious terrestrial earthly
tawdry gaudy terse concise
technology body of knowledge testament covenant
tedious boring, tiring testy petulant
teem swarm, abound tether tie down
temerity boldness theatrics histrionics
temperate moderate theologian one who studies religion
tempest storm thesaurus book of synonyms

tempestuous agitated thesis proposition, topic

tempo speed thespian actor

temporal pertaining to time thews muscles

tempt entice thorny difficult

tenable defensible, valid thrall slave

tenacious persistent threadbare tattered

tendentious biased thrive prosper

tenement decaying apartment building throes anguish
throng crowd
tenet doctrine
throttle choke
tensile stretchable
thwart to foil

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 Quiz 34 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 102.
1. SWATCH A. to foil
2. SYNOD B. anguish
3. TACIT C. concise
4. TALON D. provisional
5. TAURINE E. agitated
6. TEMPESTUOUS F. bull-like
7. TENTATIVE G. claw
8. TERSE H. understood without being spoken
9. THROES I. council
10. THWART J. strip of fabric

tiara crown topography science of map making

tidings news, information torment harass
tiff fight torpid lethargic, inactive
timbre tonal quality, resonance torrid scorching, passionate
timorous fearful, timid torsion twisting
tincture trace, vestige, tint torus doughnut shaped object
tinsel tawdriness totter stagger
tirade scolding speech touchstone standard
titan accomplished person tousled disheveled
titanic huge tout praise, brag
titer laugh nervously toxicologist one who studies poisons
tithe donate one-tenth tractable docile, manageable

titian auburn traduce slander

titillate arouse tranquilize calm, anesthetize

titular in name only, figurehead
toady fawner, sycophant
tocsin alarm bell, signal
toil drudgery
tome large book
transcribe write a copy
transfigure transform, exalt
transfix impale
transfuse insert, infuse
transgression trespass, offense

tonal pertaining to sound transient fleeting, temporary

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transitory fleeting tumefy swell
translucent clear, lucid tumult commotion
transpire happen turbid muddy, clouded
transpose interchange turgid swollen
trauma injury turpitude depravity
travail work, drudgery tussle fight
traverse cross tussock cluster of glass
travesty caricature, farce tutelage guardianship
treatise book, dissertation twain t w o
trek journey twinge pain
trenchant incisive, penetrating tyrannical dictatorial
trepidation fear tyranny oppression
triad group of three tyro beginner
tribunal court
tributary river U
trite commonplace, insincere
ubiquitous omnipresent, pervasive
troglodyte cave dweller
ulterior hidden, covert
trollop harlot
ultimatum demand
troublous disturbed
ululate howl, wail
trounce thrash
umbrage resentment
troupe group of actors
unabashed shameless, brazen
truckle yield
unabated ceaseless
truculent fierce, savage
unaffected natural, sincere
trudge march, slog
unanimity agreement
truism self-evident truth
unassuming modest
truncate shorten
unavailing useless, futile
truncheon club unawares suddenly, unexpectedly
tryst meeting, rendezvous unbecoming unfitting
tumbler drinking glass unbridled unrestrained

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 Quiz 35 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 102.
1. TIDINGS A. incisive
2. TITER B. omnipresent
3. TITULAR C. lethargic
4. TORPID D. figurehead
5. TRADUCE E. unrestrained
6. TRENCHANT F. news
7. UBIQUITOUS G. laugh nervously
8. ULULATE H. ceaseless
9. UNABATED I. wail
10. UNBRIDLED J. slander

uncanny mysterious, inexplicable unflappable not easily upset

unconscionable unscrupulous unfrock discharge
uncouth uncultured, crude unfurl open up, spread out
unctuous insincere ungainly awkward
undermine weaken uniformity sameness
underpin support unilateral action taken by only one
party
underscore emphasize
unimpeachable exemplary
understudy a stand-in
unison together
underworld criminal world
unkempt disheveled
underwrite agree to finance,
guarantee unmitigated complete, harsh
undue unjust, excessive unmoved firm, steadfast
undulate surge, fluctuate unprecedented without previous
occurrence
unduly excessive
unremitting relentless
unequivocal unambiguous,
categorical unsavory distasteful, offensive
unexceptionable beyond criticism unscathed unhurt
unfailing steadfast, unfaltering unseat displace
unfathomable puzzling, unseemly unbecoming, improper
incomprehensible
unstinting generous
unflagging untiring, unrelenting

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unsullied spotless, pure vanquish conquer
unsung neglected, not receiving just vapid vacuous, insipid
recognition
variance discrepancy
untenable cannot be achieved
vassal subject, subordinate
untoward perverse, unseemly
vaunt brag
unwarranted unjustified
vehement adamant
unwieldy awkward
venal mercenary, for the sake of
unwitting unintentional money
upshot result vendetta grudge, feud
urbane refined, worldly veneer false front, facade
ursine bear-like venerable revered
usurp seize, to appropriate venial excusable
usury lending money at high rates venom poison, spite
utilitarian pragmatic, useful venture risk, speculate
utopia paradise venturesome bold, risky
utter complete venue location
uxorious a doting husband veracity truthfulness
veranda porch
V verbatim word for word, literal
verbose wordy
vacillate waver
verdant green, lush
vacuous inane, empty
verdict decision, judgment
vagary whim
vernacular common speech
vain unsuccessful
vertigo dizziness
vainglorious conceited
vestige trace, remnant
valediction farewell speech
veto reject
valiant brave
vex annoy
validate affirm, authenticate
viable capable of surviving, feasible
valor bravery
viaduct waterway
vanguard leading position

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 Quiz 36 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 102.
1. UNCOUTH A. disheveled
2. UNDULY B. capable of surviving
3. UNFLAGGING C. awkward
4. UNKEMPT D. uncultured
5. UNSTINTING E. truthfulness
6. UNTENABLE F. whim
7. UNWIELDY G. unrelenting
8. VAGARY H. cannot be achieved
9. VERACITY I. generous
10. VIABLE J. excessive

viand food vitiate spoil, ruin

vicious evil, cruel vitreous glassy
vicissitude changing fortunes vitriolic scathing
victuals food vituperative abusive, critical language
vie compete vivacious lively, high-spirited
vigil watch, sentry duty vivid lifelike, clear
vigilant on guard vivisection experimentation on
animals, dissection
vignette scene
vocation occupation
vigor vitality
vociferous adamant, clamoring
vilify defame, malign
vogue fashion, chic
vindicate free from blame
volant agile
vindictive revengeful
volatile unstable, precarious
virile manly, strong
volition free will
virtuoso highly skilled artist
voluble talkative
virulent deadly, poisonous, infectious
voluminous bulky, extensive
visage facial expression
voracious hungry
viscid thick, gummy
votary fan, aficionado
visitation a formal visit
vouchsafe confer, bestow
vital necessary
vulgarity obscenity

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vulnerable susceptible winnow separate
vulpine fox-like, cunning winsome charmingly innocent
wistful sad yearning, melancholy

W wither shrivel
wizened shriveled
wager bet
woe anguish, despair
waggish playful
wont custom, habit
waive forego
woo court, seek favor
wallow indulge
wraith ghost
wan pale, pallid, listless
wrath anger, fury
wane dissipate, wither
wreak to inflict something violent
want need, poverty, lack of
wrest snatch
wanton lewd, abandoned, gratuitous
wretched miserable
warrant justification
writ summons, court order
wary guarded, cautious
writhe contort, thrash about
wastrel spendthrift
wry twisted, ironic sense of humor
waylay ambush, accost
wean remove from nursing, break a
habit X
weir dam
xenophillic attraction to strangers
welter confusion, hodgepodge
xenophobia fear of foreigners
wheedle to coax with flattery
xylophone musical percussion
whet stimulate instrument
whiffle vacillate
whimsical capricious, playful Y
wield exercise control yarn story, tale
willful deliberate, wanton yearn desire strongly
wily shrewd, crafty yen desire, yearning
wince cringe yore long ago
windfall bonus, boon Young Turks reformers

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Z
zeal earnestness, passion
zealot fanatic
zenith summit
zephyr gentle breeze

Quiz 37 (Sentence Completions)

Complete each sentence with the best available word. Answers are on page 102.
1. Though most explicitly sexist ___________
words have been replaced by 4. Despite all its , a
gender-neutral terms, sexism stint in the diplomatic core is
___________ invariably an uplifting experience.
thrives in the of
(A) merits
many words.
(B) compensation
(A) indistinctness (C) effectiveness
(B) similitude (D) rigors
(C) loquacity (E) mediocrity
(D) implications
(E) obscurity 5. Robert Williams style of writ-ing
___________
has an air of : just
2. The aspiring candidates per-
when you think the story line is
formance in the debate all but
predictable, he suddenly takes a
___________
any hope he may have different direction. Although this
had of winning the election. is often the mark of a beginner,
Williams pulls it off masterfully.
(A) nullifies
(B) encourages (A) ineptness
(C) guarantees (B) indignation
(D) accentuates (C) reserve
(E) contains (D) jollity
(E) capriciousness
___________
3. She is the most person I 6. Liharev talks about being both a
have ever met, seemingly with an nihilist and an atheist during his
endless reserve of energy. life, yet he never does
___________
(A) jejune faith in God.
(B) vivacious (A) affirm
(C) solicitous (B) lose
(D) impudent (C) scorn
(E) indolent (D) aver
(E) supplicate

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6. Though a small man, J Egar 9. This argues well that Erikson
Hover appeared to be much larger exercised less free will than
behind his desk; for, having Warner; for even though Erikson
skillfully designed his office, he was aware that he was misdirected,
___________ he was still unable to
was by the ___________
perspective. free will.
(A) augmented (A) defer
(B) comforted (B) facilitate
(C) apprehended (C) proscribe
(D) lessened (D) prevent
(E) disconcerted (E) exert

7. Existentialism can be used to 10. Man has no choice but to seek

rationalize evil: if one does not truth, he is made uncomfortable
like the rules of society and has and frustrated without truththus,
no conscience, he may use the quest for truth is part of what
existentialism as a means of ___________
___________ makes us .
a set of beliefs (A) noble
that are advantageous to him but (B) different
injurious to others. (C) human
(A) thwarting (D) intelligent
(B) proving (E) aggressive
(C) promoting
(D) justifying
(E) impugning

8. These categories amply point out

the fundamental desire that people
have to express themselves and
the cleverness they display in that
expression; who would have
believed that the drab, mundane
DMV would become the
___________
such creativity?
(A) catalyst for
(B) inhibitor of
(C) disabler of
(D) referee of
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 Answers to Quizzes
Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Quiz 3 Quiz 4 Quiz 5 Quiz 6 Quiz 7 Quiz 8
1. I 1. E 1. B 1. A 1. J 1. E 1. A 1. E
2. G 2. B 2. F 2. C 2. I 2. A 2. J 2. B
3. E 3. D 3. G 3. E 3. H 3. C 3. I 3. D
4. F 4. A 4. H 4. A 4. G 4. E 4. E 4. E
5. C 5. E 5. E 5. A 5. F 5. D 5. D 5. E
6. D 6. A 6. A 6. E 6. E 6. A 6. G 6 E
7. B 7. C 7. C 7. A 7. D 7. C 7. F 7. C
8. J 8. D 8. D 8. B 8. C 8. B 8. H 8. E
9. A 9. B 9. J 9. C 9. B 9. E 9. C 9. D
10. H 10. A 10. I 10. C 10. A 10. B 10. B 10. C

Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1. B 1. B 1. D 1. A 1. B 1. D 1. J 1. B
2. A 2. C 2. J 2. B 2. A 2. E 2. I 2. E
3. D 3. D 3. I 3. D 3. J 3. B 3. H 3. A
4. C 4. A 4. A 4. D 4. H 4. B 4. G 4. E
5. F 5. E 5. F 5. A 5. I 5. C 5. F 5. D
6. E 6. B 6. E 6. B 6. G 6. D 6. E 6. A
7. H 7. C 7. H 7. C 7. F 7. C 7. D 7. E
8. G 8. A 8. G 8. A 8. D 8. C 8. C 8. B
9. J 9. B 9. C 9. D 9. E 9. B 9. B 9. D
10. I 10. E 10. B 10. B 10. C 10. C 10. A 10. C

Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
1. E 1. D 1. D 1. A 1. J 1. E 1. F 1. A
2. F 2. B 2. E 2. D 2. F 2. E 2. G 2. E
3. G 3. E 3. F 3. D 3. I 3. C 3. H 3. E
4. H 4. C 4. A 4. C 4. H 4. B 4. I 4. A
5. A 5. A 5. B 5. B 5. G 5. E 5. J 5. A
6. B 6. B 6. C 6. A 6. B 6. E 6. A 6. D
7. C 7. E 7. G 7. C 7. E 7. A 7. B 7. D
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