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D IAGNOSTIC T EST
This test contains a sampling of the words that are to be found in the
exercises in this Level of VOCABULARY WORKSHOP. It will give you an
idea of the types of words to be studied and their level of difficulty.
When you have completed all the units, the Final Mastery Test at the
end of this book will assess what you have learned. By comparing
your results on the Final Mastery Test with your results on the
Diagnostic Test below, you will be able to judge your progress.
Synonyms
In each of the following groups, circle the word or phrase that most
nearly expresses the meaning of the word in boldface type in the
given phrase.
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1. a stentorian voice
a. loud
b. grating
c. high
d. hushed
2. a musty closet
a. large
b. concealed
liquidate
all traces
of resistance
3. delete
a portion
of the
selection
flee
b. eliminate
a. read
cross out
c. smelly
d. locked
c. emphasize
emphasize
d. ignore
misunderstand
4. unable to acquiesce
a. go along with
b. leave
c. obtain
d. understand
5. cogent reasoning
a. false
b. organized
c. dulled
d. forceful
6. chemicals that adulterate the food
a. consume
b. pollute
c. purify
d. color
7. no longer extant
a. in existence
b. happy
c. in prison
d. visible
8. an adroit driver
a. careful
b. experienced
c. skillful
d. careless
9. copious notes
a. scribbled
b. clever
c. imitative
d. plentiful
10. an unkempt appearance
a. sudden
b. untidy
c. necessary
d. voluntary
11. accede to their requests
a. listen
b. consent
c. object
d. refer
12. a poignant scene
a. humorous
c. tiresome
d. noisy
13. the belligerent nations
a. neighborly
b. wealthy
c. hostile
d. poor
14. seek redress
a. health
b. remedy
c. shelter
d. advantage
15. turbulent days
a. violent
b. boring
c. rainy
d. sunny
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b. moving
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16. gnarled tree trunks
a. damaged
b. cut
c. knotty
d. tall
17. scrupulous attention to details
a. expert
b. careful
c. slight
d. childish
18. part of an insidious plan
a. treacherous
b. recent
c. awkward
d. logical
19. compatible couples
a. married
b. divorced
c. like-minded
d. elderly
20. plead for clemency
a. justice
c. understanding
d. release
21. lost in the holocaust
a. confusion
b. struggle
c. results
d. great fire
22. embark at once
a. cut
b. mercy
c. cover
d. board
23. endemic plants and animals
a. interesting
b. native
b. notice
c. peculiar
d. valuable
24. a cursory examination
a. hasty
b. thorough
c. very painful
d. rewarding
25. offer as a panacea
a. cure-all
c. moneymaker
d. token
26. reprehensible behavior
a. worthy
b. blameworthy
c. criminal
d. remarkable
27. an officious guard
a. efficient
b. hired
c. powerful
d. meddlesome
28. altruistic motives
a. unselfish
b. complex
c. obvious
d. inner
29. deride our efforts
a. compliment
b. mock
c. defend
d. extend
30. a clever artifice
a. worker
b. reaction
c. statement
d. trick
Antonyms
b. substitute
In each of the following groups, circle the word or expression that is
most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in boldface type in
the given phrase.
31. a voluminous report
a. valuable
b. brief
c. learned
d. written
32. with negligible results
a. substantial
b. curious
c. negative
d. unexpected
33. retrogress in ability
a. fall behind
b. advance
c. fail
d. bask
34. a worthy adversary
a. undertaking
b. opponent
c. ally
d. cause
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35. since the plan appears to be feasible
a. uncomplicated
b. innocuous
c. unworkable
d. inexpensive
36. an overly indulgent parent
a. energetic
b. unconcerned
c. strict
d. confident
37. made some very trenchant comments
a. revealing
b. strange
c. amusing
d. inane
38. a truly virulent strain of the virus
a. unusual
b. mild
c. recent
d. deadly
39. a dearth of ideas
a. lack
c. source
d. abundance
40. a loquacious person
a. tight-lipped
b. openhanded
c. farsighted
d. narrow-minded
41. a suave young man
a. clever
b. boorish
c. haughty
d. kindly
42. perpetuate a family tradition
a. defend
b. observe
c. discontinue
d. question
43. a meticulous worker
a. diligent
b. contented
c. retired
d. careless
44. a callous attitude
a. sensitive
b. choice
c. surprising
d. distant
45. quell an armed uprising
a. report
b. instigate
c. join
d. crush
46. the placid waters of the lake
a. peaceful
b. agitated
c. polluted
d. sparkling
47. venal arrangements
a. workable
b. honorable
c. corrupt
d. helpful
48. disparaged their achievements
a. criticized
b. studied
c. reported
d. praised
49. quiescent volcanoes
a. dormant
b. imposing
c. active
d. small
50. misconstrue its meaning
a. question
b. understand
c. dislike
d. enjoy
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b. hostile
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