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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.
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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.
1. incessant hammering
a. noisy
b. constant
c. unpleasant
d. occasional
2. incinerate the refuse
a. transport
b. utilize
c. bury
d. burn
3. succumb to temptation
a. yield
b. ignore
c. resist
d. enjoy
4. spurious argument
a. logical
b. strong
c. clever
d. false
5. biased
opinion
the initial
prototype
a. strong
idea
prejudiced
b. model
hasty
c. mistake
fair
d. profit
6. supplant an official
a. elect
b. criticize
c. replace
d. keep in office
7. tenacious fighters
a. persistent
b. dangerous
c. skilled
d. savage
8. meandering stream
a. rushing
b. twisting
c. babbling
d. polluted
9. discarded dross
a. idol
c. clothing
d. machinery
10. auspicious beginning
a. slow
b. unpleasant
c. favorable
d. strong
11. fortify a city
a. destroy
b. enter
c. build
d. strengthen
12. sterling qualities
a. inadequate
b. hidden
b. waste
c. despised
d. excellent
13. plaintiff in the lawsuit
a. judge
b. prosecutor
c. accuser
d. accused
14. pensive mood
a. talkative
b. thankful
c. angry
d. thoughtful
15. an eminent teacher
a. famous
b. youthful
c. elderly
d. experienced
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16. hoodwink their opponents
a. deceive
b. defeat
c. size up
d. greet
17. apex of fame
a. reward
b. result
c. bottom point
d. top
18. venomous remarks
a. complimentary
b. spiteful
c. intelligent
d. humorous
19. in a circumspect manner
a. careful
b. surrounding
c. loud
d. crude
20. paramount consideration
a. musical
b. chief
c. theatrical
d. final
21. causing
a slave toobesity
gluttony
a. harm
love
b. ravenousness
fatness
c. hunger
diet
d. fashion
economy
22. warped mind
a. clever
b. twisted
c. determined
d. educated
23. auxiliary patrol
a. new
b. untrained
c. assisting
d. chief
24. diligent instructor
a. skillful
b. learned
c. experienced
d. untiring
25. lucrative contract
a. poor
b. profitable
c. long-term
d. expensive
26. feign interest
a. pretend
b. increase
c. lose
d. stimulate
27. malign someone
a. praise
b. slay
c. protect
d. slander
28. gave asylum to the refugees
a. shelter
b. money
c. freedom
d. sympathy
29. shoddy material
a. inferior
b. colorful
c. drab
d. sturdy
30. fabricate a product
a. steal
b. consume
c. put together
d. purchase
Antonyms
31. bogus currency
a. foreign
In each of the following groups, circle the word or phrase that is
most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in boldface type in
the given phrase.
c. genuine
d. worthless
32. devitalize a program
a. weaken
b. cancel
c. strengthen
d. revise
33. slipshod work
a. sloppy
b. profitable
c. difficult
d. careful
34. forestall a riot
a. witness
b. prevent
c. incite
d. enjoy
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35. a momentous decision
a. serious
b. untimely
c. trivial
d. puzzling
36. a bleak forecast
a. rosy
b. suspicious
c. believable
d. frightening
37. an arduous task
a. easy
b. endless
c. awful
d. unfinished
38. chide the children
a. dress
b. compliment
c. scold
d. raise
39. alien customs
a. unusual
b. pleasant
c. native
d. colorful
40. buoyant outlook
a. cheerful
b. puzzling
c. immature
d. somber
41. a perilous journey
a. leisurely
b. thrilling
c. costly
d. safe
42. rancid butter
a. unspoiled
b. expensive
c. imported
d. genuine
43. abridge a novel
a. write
b. expand
c. publish
d. read
44. erratic behavior
a. consistent
b. insulting
c. irregular
d. tactful
45. a humane act
a. surprising
b. generous
c. praiseworthy
d. cruel
46. a ghastly sight
a. remarkable
b. horrible
c. pleasant
d. curious
47. a lucid explanation
a. muddled
b. long
c. clear
d. trustworthy
48. squander an allowance
a. save
b. waste
c. refuse
d. demand
49. relinquish power
a. hand over
b. give up
c. hold on to
d. wish for
50. a candid statement
a. curious
b. misleading
c. frank
d. bitter
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