Testing Vocab
Look at how each aspect of the reading works together to explain the overall meaning. Similar words: assess, evaluate, investigate, inspect
The more the construction worker spent time in the sun, the more he would swelter beneath it.
to suffer terribly from intense heat
LuAnn is an avid fan of high school sports, and she wears the team colors to every game.
Because I want to augment my income, I am thinking about getting a second job.
to increase the size or amount of something
Unfortunately, the internet and social media have made it very easy for people to vilify their enemies.
to utter slanderous and abusive statements against
Common characteristics, identify how things are alike or similar
When they heard about all the recent break-ins around the neighborhood, they bought a huge dog that would be sure to deter any uninvited visitors.
to prevent something from happening
The four-year-old boy was considered a phenomenon because he could play the piano like a master pianist.
a person or thing that is often awe-inspiring because of its unique quality
I have an utter disdain for people that lie to others.
lack of respect with a feeling of dislike
My professor's tedious history lectures have the entire class yawning.
boring; annoying because it is long or slow
Characteristics that are not alike. Identify how things are different
When the airline representative told me my luggage was lost, I responded to the announcement with a tirade.
a long and angry speech
Because the wedding dress is ornate with pearls and diamonds, it is valued at nearly half a million dollars.
extravagantly adorned or worded
My infant daughter was the muse who inspired me to get healthy by losing weight.
something or someone that inspires
The wealthy businessman was constantly on the lookout for lucrative ventures that would help him become even wealthier.
producing wealth; profitable
Pick a side of an issue and use evidence and ideas to support that side
Even though the company claims the energy drink is benign, you may experience some unwanted side effects after drinking the beverage.
having no significant effect; harmless
While the business plan sounds good on paper, it is built on the fallacy that people will pay thirty dollars to see a movie.
an idea or belief that is false but many people think is true
It took me months to put the intricate puzzle together.
highly involved or complex
My father penned a memoir about his thirty-year tour in the military.
a description of a life or event written by a person with firsthand knowledge
“Read between the lines”; the answer is not clearly stated in the passage. Use knowledge and experience to draw conclusions
Louis is a connoisseur of fine art and rarely misses an exhibit at the art museum.
an expert on a particular subject
People with phobias generally feel a sense of foreboding whenever they come close to the object of their fears.
a feeling something bad is going to happen
Jess’s favorite part of the cruise was the beautiful views and sublime scenery along the Alaskan coast.
something of such excellence, impressive or awe-inspiring
Bill’s dog is irascible and has to be kept on a leash at all times.
easily made angry