SYNONYMS
The book of logic contained many conundrums- mind exercising puzzles.
a. pictures b.mind
c. answers d. puzzles
d. puzzles
At a special ceremony, the police chief gave the officer a commendation for bravery.
a. an award for an outstanding achievement
b. an object designed to bring good luck
c. a lecture d. ceremony
a. an award for an outstanding achievement
. My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach.
a. dislikes intensely
b. eats eagerly
c. prepares and cooks
d. wishes to eat
a. dislikes intensely
Jackie was filled with mortification, or shame, because of her careless remark.
a.Proud b. shame
c. careless d. happy
b. shame
One brother is an erudite professor; the other brother, however, has never shown any interest in books or learning.
a. old; elderly
b. well-educated; well-read
c. snobbish; stuck u d. brother; books
b. well-educated; well-read
. Psychologists have conducted research on altruism, which can be defined as "putting
the needs and welfare of others above one's own needs and well-being."
a. psychologists who conduct research
b. research conducted by psychologists
c. putting the needs and welfare of others above one's own needs and well-beinG d. care for other people
c. putting the needs and welfare of others above one's own needs and well- being
His rancor, or hatred, of his brother has caused him to lives his life as a lonely person.
a. Hatred b. brother
c..Lonely d. person
a. hatred
Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
a. come out at night
b. sleep
c. search for food d. night
c. search for food
When they didn’t understand the instruction, the students asked the teacher to clarify it further.
a. remove
b. call
c. explain
d. test
c. explain
Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and died.
a. fertilizer b. plants
c. rain d.leaves
b. plants
The waiter was so brusque that we left only a small tip. He was impolite and
impatient, and seemed annoyed whenever we asked for something.
a. acting or speaking in a rude, abrupt manner
b. frightening looking
c. knowledgeable and skilled d. annoyed
a. acting or speaking in a rude, abrupt manner
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the sun
a. ate b. burned
c. slept d. bath
b. burned
Although I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the
gist of it.
a. humor b. main point
c. notes d.presentation
b. main point
The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.
a. spices and seasonings
b. plates, bowls, and cups
c. silverware; eating utensils
d. bowls and plates
c. silverware; eating utensils
Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products
a. stamp b. tax
c. prohibit d. price
b. tax