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Test Description: Choose the correct meaning of the word
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The girls languidly put on their jackets as if they had no energy at all. What does languidly mean?
A
energy-less
B
actively
C
quickly
D
energetically
2) Brad made a cursory effort to finish his homework. This was unlike him; usually he worked hard to finish before dinner. What does cursory mean?
A
actual
B
valid
C
insincere
D
genuine
3) My most humiliating day was probably the day that I was mortified when I looked down and noticed that I had on one black shoe and one brown shoe. What does mortified mean?
A
humiliated
B
excited
C
brave
D
proud
4) I don't think we'll need to utilize, or use, the hand cart to haul in the computers. What does utilize mean?
A
build
B
destroy
C
use
D
make
5) We made tentative plans with the restaurant, even though we were still undecided when we would have her party. What does tentative mean?
A
certain
B
uncertain
C
definite
D
sure
6) I thought the painting of the waves crashing into the shore was very picturesque, but I thought the one next to it was quite ugly. What does picturesque mean?
A
colorful
B
soothing
C
attractive
D
large
7) A noxious smell filled the building. The unpleasant odor made many people feel sick. What does noxious mean?
A
disgusting
B
fragrant
C
wonderful
D
pleasant
8) Gilbert was nonplussed about being called to the office, but once he got there, he understood that he was being awarded for his attendance. What does nonplussed mean?
A
confused
B
nauseated
C
affected
D
urged
9) The pile of work before Grant was insurmountable because there wasn't enough time to get it all done. What does insurmountable mean?
A
can't be overcome
B
easy
C
super
D
peaceful
10) Sheila's incredulous attitude frustrated the rest of us because we were trying to tell her the truth about her best friend. What does incredulous mean?
A
violent
B
formal
C
innocent
D
unbelieving
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