Jun 7, 2016
- Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
- Thistle plants have dense heads of small, pink or purple flowers.
- vibrant
- fragile
- thick
- gigantic
- Fossil evidence confirms that the ancient cuttlefish has existed in its present form for more than 20 million years.
- proves
- reveals
- clarifies
- suggests
- Crowd behavior is characterized as a spontaneous collective reaction to a publicly observed event.
- gratifying
- instinctive
- chaotic
- uninterrupted
- In a television receiver, a narrow beam of electrons bombards the back of a screen in a scanning motion.
- negative
- thin
- steady
- balanced
- Technical curricula are requisite in a wide range of fields.
- assimilated
- acquired
- promoted
- demanded
- In the 1930s, the poor business environment created a lack of confidence in the economy.
- accelerated
- mirrored
- produced
- dictated
- The evolution of life on Earth may be partially typical of the evolution of life on many other planets.
- somewhat
- occasionally
- nevertheless
- exceptionally
- The value of a nation’s currency normally fluctuates, depending upon the strength of its economy and its trade balance.
- treasury
- money
- products
- exports
- Modern commercial practice relies to a growing extent on arbitration to handle disputes.
- intensify
- manage
- postpone
- avoid
- Under the microscope, cultivated silk fibers look coarse.
- delicate
- rough
- rigid
- immense
- Curiosity prompted Leonardo da Vinci to become the world’s greatest designer.
- hastened
- induced
- obliged
- defied
- The first swimsuit concealed the shape of the human body.
- hid
- revealed
- distorted
- flattered
- Most species of birds walk long distances infrequently.
- rarely
- continually
- selectively
- briefly
- Corn and soybeans are cultivated on Maryland’s eastern shore.
- found
- acquired
- grown
- cooked
- Exacting standards and rigorous early training are evident where dance has become an art performed before an audience.
- emphasized
- suitable
- crucial
- apparent
- For many years, scientists were baffled by the small size of the atom.
- limited
- amazed
- fascinated
- puzzled
- The production of steel and the mining of coal are the predominant industries of Pennsylvania.
- overlooked
- archaic
- principal
- inactive
- The sweet potato is chiefly grown in the southern United States.
- successfully
- rarely
- exclusively
- mostly
- Once the English colonies became independent state, they faced the problem of giving themselves a fresh political organization.
- confronted
- solved
- anticipated
- eluded
- The narrow, green-grey leaves of the sweet alyssum are untoothed and usually bear many silvery hairs.
- yield
- replace
- hide
- carry
- Joseph Haydn was undoubtedly the most prolific of all symphony writers, and his works spanned what has been called the Classical era.
- interpreted
- launched
- covered
- exemplified
- The human adult heart is normally the size of a clenched fist and weighs about
300 grams.- roughly
- actually
- scarcely
- typically
- Pop art aimed to portray all facets of modern culture.
- aspects
- heroes
- celebrities
- problems
- The construction of the Saint Lawrence seaway was an undertaking of great proportions.
- sacrifice
- dimensions
- triumphs
- renown
- The classical economic theory explaining consumer behavior is built on the notion of marginal utility.
- opposition
- investigation
- effectiveness
- concept
- Manitoba’s leaders anticipated the changing economic environment during the early part of the twentieth century.
- conformed to
- made use of
- predicted
- welcomed
- Modes of suggestion are usually verbal or visual and sometimes may involve the other senses.
- enhance
- disrupt
- include
- influence
- Teflon was inadvertently discovered by two scientists who were working with synthetic resins.
- conscientiously
- systematically
- unexpectedly
- miraculously
- Many nature films omit information about the breeding, parenting, and fishing behavior of the Pel fishing owl.
- contribute
- narrate
- portray
- neglect
- After the War of the Worlds broadcast, law enforcement agencies were inundated by the numerous inquiries they received.
- delighted
- astonished
- agitated
- overwhelm
- When widespread thunderstorms occur, the sky is commonly overcast with many intermingled layers of clouds of various types.
- extensive
- powerful
- severe
- hazardous
- Martin Luther King gained recognition for his use of nonviolent methods.
- promoted
- rejected
- earned
- enhanced
- President Ford was a frequent opponent of inflationary spending measures passed by Congress.
- submitted
- initiated
- financed
- approved
- Presumably desolate desert and tundra areas actually harbor many forms of life.
- shelter
- generate
- favor
- halt
- The major American comic publishing houses were founded during the early nineteenth century.
- circulated
- altered
- criticized
- established
- The lack of water has been a major factor in industrial growth.
- use
- abuse
- shortage
- distribution
- Organic compounds often contain special groups of atoms, called functional groups, that readily undergo chemical reaction.
- reluctantly
- occasionally
- freely
- repeatedly
- Swallows are among the most agile passerine birds.
- energetic
- frail
- nimble
- beautiful
- Daniel Webster applied the oratorical skill he had mastered as a lawyer to heighten his appeal for an end to slavery.
- popularize
- convey
- intensify
- retrieve
- The thermostat is an element in some types of fire detection devices.
- problem
- amenity
- component
- advantage
- Not until 1946 did the world chess governing body, FIDE, assert its control over international championship play.
- petition
- declare
- decrease
- relinquish
- Casey Stengel was undeniably one of the most successful coaches in the history of baseball.
- conceivably
- unexpectedly
- likely
- absolutely
- Pioneers traveling to the west found a vast treasury of natural resources.
- precious
- elaborate
- prominent
- huge
- Folklore holds that mermaids are natural beings who have prophetic powers.
- analogous
- predictive
- intrusive
- formidable
- The candidate’s support evaporated after the announcement of his program reached the newspapers and televisions news programs.
- broadened
- burgeoned
- disappeared
- suffered
- Mollusks, crustaceans, and fish are plentiful in the Chesapeake Bay.
- abundant
- declining
- vanishing
- gathered
- Politicians often woo voters by proposing sweeping reforms of governmental policy.
- forfeit
- deceive
- convince
- attract
- Gymnasts perform athletic feats that requite a well-toned, limber body.
- tiny
- flexible
- slender
- strong
- Although jellyfish move by jet propulsion, most are weak swimmers.
- superior
- impressive
- ineffective
- clever
- In deep water, tidal waves are so long and so slight that ships seldom notice their presence
. - relate
- record
- observe
- suspect
- The trade unions worked hard for an agreement that would be endorsed by their members.
- demanded by
- attractive to
- supported by
- of benefit to
- Some people find tranquility when they are far away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
- security
- fulfillment
- amusement
- peacefulness
- Bright feathers have been used for ornamentation since early times.
- Brilliant
- Long
- Unique
- Delicate
- No deep understanding of the solar system can be achieved without an appreciation of the basic properties of the Sun.
- uniform
- thorough
- lasting
- accurate
- Evidence concerning the origins of the native people living in the coastal areas of western Canada is vague.
- abundant
- contradictory
- unclear
- acknowledged
- The Sweetwater River was supposedly named by General William Ashley in 1823 because its water tasted sweet to his trappers.
- aptly
- presumably
- oddly
- predictably
- Building construction is an ancient human activity.
- contemporary
- old
- ongoing
- vital
- Because of his novel approaches to scientific problem
, Edison was able to patent dozens of inventions. - original
- varied
- coherent
- unbiased
- Growth rings in a log are often so clearly visible that they can reliably indicate age.
- approximately
- dependably
- ordinarily
- periodically
- The newspaper trip and the comic book represent the dominant graphic mythology of the twentieth century.
- magical
- routine
- major
- familiar
- All things consist of atoms and molecules that are constantly in motion.
- always
- hardly
- definitely
- uniquely
- Custer was cautioned by his advisors not to underestimate the strength of his opponent.
- persuaded
- warned
- challenged
- known
- The power of the sun is trapped by the leaves of plants and used to produce food by a process called photosynthesis.
- perceived
- reflected
- converted
- retained
- The coast of California is marked by a rugged mountain range and placid bays.
- scenic
- calm
- shallow
- sheltered
- Lightning is electricity that is discharged as an enormous spark, hitting the closest spot on the ground.
- blinding
- mighty
- terrifying
- tremendous
- There is a somewhat random character to the evolutionary process.
- potent
- slight
- peculiar
- unique
- Contrary to popular opinion, the origin of the circus is comparatively recent, having little in common with ancient Roman circuses.
- apparently
- relatively
- sufficiently
- exceedingly
- For calculating a calendar, it is convenient to use the tropical solar year.
- appropriate
- practical
- critical
- necessary
- Underestimated tax revenues caused the severe budget crunches that plagued local governments during the early 1970s.
- Depleted
- Miscalculated
- Disappointing
- Finite
- In contrast to their springtime nuptial plumage, ninny songbirds revert to a drab plumage during the winter.
- colorless
- different
- elaborate
- sensitive
- The colossal Statue of Liberty is situated in New York Harbor on a small island park within sight of Ellis Island.
- isolated
- exhibited
- located
- visited
- The disappearance of tropical rain forests is a direct result of wanton disregard of this valuable resource by mankind.
- sporadic
- troubling
- precarious
- senseless
- The climate of Chicago is subject to abrupt changes of weather.
- disruptive
- sudden
- extreme
- adverse
- The Carnegie Foundation is one of the major philanthropic organizations in the United States.
- governmental
- humanitarian
- altruistic
- partisan
- Paul Newman’s apparently effortless acting skill has enabled him to play a variety of characters.
- deceptively
- visibly
- extremely
- seemingly
- The Inuit live in scattered settlements throughout the northern reaches of Canada.
- widely dispersed
- well-maintained
- highly organized
- very primitive
- The most elementary type of convection can be explained by the fact that heat rises.
- prevalent
- primary
- erratic
- mentioned
- In order to detect the position of a particle, light must be reflected from it.
- existence
- location
- hue
- magnitude
- The Twin Towers are familiar symbols of the New York City sky-line.
- marvels
- ingredients
- landmarks
- buildings
- Astrology contends that the position of constellations at the moment of your birth profoundly influences your future.
- subsequently
- significantly
- unmistakably
- consistently
- As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad.
- secretly
- widely
- overseas
- alone
- In 1985, the Coca-Cola Company altered the secret formula of the drink’s ingredients.
- restored
- modified
- proposed
- enriched
- Sustained industrial growth and strong consumer spending must be present
in order for an economy to grow.- Moderate
- Consistent
- Tangible
- Measurable
- The volume of music contained in the archives of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers is extraordinary.
- quantity
- caliber
- assortment
- sound
- The vast majority of animals exhibit a distinct symmetrical form.
- rudimentary
- familiar
- superficial
- definite
- Evidence suggests that the rumor process eliminates the most improbable accounts of an event.
- elicits
- deletes
- emphasizes
- exaggerates
- Great technological advances were made during the infancy of the United Stages’ industrial growth.
- expansion
- recovery
- beginning
- zenith
- Querns have been used for centuries to crush grains.
- harvest
- grind
- distinguish
- transport
- Advanced scientific disciplines like solar cell technology and genetic engineering are exploding with possibilities.
- new
- appealing
- celebrated
- valued
- Water is easily the most complex of all the familiar substances that are single chemical compounds.
- conventional
- complicated
- curious
- valuable
- The Constitution of the United defines the fundamental rights of its citizens.
- enacted
- ample
- essential
- selective
- Rows of suction-like tube feet enable the starfish to creep along the ocean floor.
- crawl
- feed
- settle
- race
- History consists of a complex weave of social, cultural, and economic forces that are not easily unraveled.
- separated
- disregarded
- condensed
- illustrated
- The popular singer Madonna is known for her songs with outlandish lyrics.
- bizarre
- innovative
- melodical
- relaxing
- When threatened, the opossum often feigns death.
- simulates
- withstands
- confronts
- avoids
- The dim appearance of the Milky Way results from the combined light of stars too far away to be seen with the naked eye.
- curious
- faint
- immense
- unique
- A seed is dormant at the time it is shed by its parent.
- minuscule
- inactive
- harvested
- primed
- Some toxic contaminants in urban water supplies have been found to occur in harmful amounts.
- insignificant
- substantial
- mysterious
- unhealthy
- Many cross-cultural communication difficulties can be attributed to inevitable blunders in behavior or speech.
- unwarranted
- unavoidable
- unlikely
- unpleasant
- The composition of heavenly bodies can be discovered by analyzing the light they emit.
- examining
- intensifying
- observing
- detecting
- It is known from past experience that ore deposits can be exhausted.
- depleted
- elusive
- extensive
- inaccessible
- Faced with the numerous problems brought on by the new industrial age, wage earners were prone to solve their problems through organization.
- inclined
- cautioned
- fortunate
- compelled
- Because much collective behavior is dramatic and unpredictable, theories of such behavior are more evaluative than analytic.
- hazardous
- emotional
- terrifying
- unexpected
- Freshly cut wood must he completely dry before it can be used for construction.
- Coarsely
- Haphazardly
- Recently
- Evenly
- Sword swallowers must first overcome their fear of projecting the sharp sword down their throat.
- disguise
- accentuate
- treat
- conquer
- Telescopic images from outer space are often blurred by atmospheric conditions.
- clouded
- enhanced
- limited
- blocked
- Some languages do not contain separate words for particular colors.
- specific
- uncommon
- radiant
- all
- Mankind has made solid progress in the eradication of many harmful illnesses.
- negligible
- substantial
- mediocre
- sluggish
- American poet James Merrily received critical acclaim for his work entitled Jim’s Book.
- disapproval
- advice
- attention
- praise
- Aside from simply being annoying, loud noises can permanently damage the ear.
- bothersome
- unwelcome
- intolerable
- detected
- Many delegates to the First Continental Congress felt that it would have been absurd not to give a forceful response to England’s closing of the port of Boston.
- ridiculous
- difficult
- feasible
- incorrect
- Most tadpoles are vegetarians, albeit those of some species are carnivorous.
- supposedly
- since
- although
- simply
- A preference for a certain color is and an extremely personal matter.
- fairly
- annoyingly
- highly
- obviously
- All Cnidarians have the potential to affect human physiology owing to the toxic nature of their nematocysts.
- curative
- aggravating
- debilitating
- poisonous
- With the advent of cable television and the use of satellites for broadcasting, television reception improved.
- arrival
- advantage
- distribution
- refinement
- The Monroe Doctrine authorized the United States to intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries in case of foreign invasion.
- forbade
- tempted
- elicited
- empowered
- The natural forest vegetation has entirely disappeared from the landscape.
- completely
- reportedly
- slowly
- conspicuously
- Davy Crockett was well known for his witticisms and story telling skills.
- wisdom
- charisma
- humor
- endurance
- Nowadays coins lack intrinsic value and bills can no longer be converted to gold.
- inordinate
- nominal
- documented
- inherent
- Anaximander argued that human beings are so helpless at birth that they would almost instantly die if put into the world on their own.
- immediately
- presumably
- discreetly
- gradually
- Mollusks have a wide range of locomotory patterns.
- reactions
- controls
- habits
- motions
- In a recent newspaper poll, the compact disc was mentioned as the most popular medium of recorded music.
- illustration
- convention
- account
- survey
- Quebec is a striking example of the challenges produced when two diverse groups of people live together.
- controversial
- legitimate
- characteristic
- remarkable
- After doubling the wages of his employees, Henry Ford was sharply criticized for his action.
- overtly
- improperly
- severely
- impulsively
- In the field of artificial intelligence, scientists study methods for developing computer programs that display aspects of intelligent behavior.
- depend on
- exhibit
- conform to
- classify
- The cultural life of New Orleans is a synthesis of contributions by both blacks and whites.
- product
- combination
- reflection
- demonstration
- Because their presence can upset normal markets, some products with commercial potential are intentionally kept off the market-place.
- deliberately
- confidentially
- constantly
- arbitrarily
- Kapok is made from the silky fibers that encircle the seeds of the tropical silk cotton tree.
- surround
- release
- circulate
- destroy
- All classifications of human societies and cultures are arbitrary.
- ambiguous
- insufficient
- haphazard
- useful
- The fire salamander is so called because of an antiquated belief that it could withstand fire.
- a carefully fabricated
- a well-developed
- an old-fashioned
- a widely held
- There are many means of converting mechanical energy into thermal energy.
- benefits
- descriptions
- theories
- methods
- Streams were always a problem for stagecoach drivers.
- Bandits
- Storms
- Rivers
- Ridges
- J. Edgar Hoover was an astute professional who served as director of the FBI for 48 years.
- resilient
- perceptive
- astounding
- determined
- Industrial cities appeared after the full development of industrial capitalism in the core nation-states of the eighteenth century.
- diverse
- chief
- prosperous
- smallest
- Many organisms change their function from one season to another.
- diet
- size
- shape
- role
- Poorly constructed dwellings cannot withstand severe storms.
- boats
- piers
- houses
- roads
- The cotton gin was commonplace on many nineteenth-century farms.
- sorely needed
- often required
- frequently seen
- visibly absent
- Shrimping in Mississippi’s tidal areas is not allowed during the summer months.
- encouraged
- permitted
- worthwhile
- appealing
- From the beginning of the twentieth century, dance phenomena became extremely prolific and colorful.
- fashion
- events
- expression
- rhythm
- Any insect landing on the Venus flytrap touches trigger hairs that cause the trap to close tightly.
- quickly
- mercilessly
- firmly
- involuntarily
- The sport of basketball highlights the athletic qualities of endurance, agility, and skill.
- emphasizes
- encompasses
- develops
- demands
- No fan, electric or otherwise, actually cools the air.
- truly
- continuously
- persistently
- haphazardly
- A revolution in women’s fashion during the second half of the twentieth century made trousers acceptable for almost all activities.
- available
- ideal
- attractive
- permissible
- The president’s popularity has eroded since the publication of a recent newspaper article.
- shifted
- deteriorated
- recovered
- intensified
- The vivid colors of the opal are produced by impurities or small cracks in the stone.
- fractures
- dents
- flaws
- particles
- Lindbergh’s flight across the Atlantic was extremely perilous.
- expensive
- effective
- dangerous
- exhausting
- Due to large deposits of debris left by glaciers, the Midwestern plain of the United States is an extremely fertile area for farming.
- spacious
- level
- rich
- arid
- The inner harbor of Baltimore was once a contaminated part of the city.
- a secure
- an affordable
- a flourishing
- a polluted
- The first practical calendar was developed by the Egyptians.
- standard
- intricate
- accurate
- functional
- The history of human thought on the nature of the cosmos offers a number of remarkable lessons.
- exceptional
- inspiring
- enlightening
- identical
- Thistle plants have dense heads of small, pink or purple flowers.
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