Toefl Vocabulary Quiz 2 (60 MCQs)

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1. How is the term 'ephemeral' best understood in the context of the poet's description?
2. Helen Keller did not ..... to her physical disabilities.
3. The enormous rigid plates that make up the outer shell of the Earth continually move relative to one another.
4. Through ..... , green plants create organic materials with thehelp of chlorophyll.
5. They ..... logs to build a cabin.
6. A great number of residents in nearby ..... cities commute to the capital every day.
7. A good writer supports his or her generalizations with ..... examples.
8. The politician was accused of media ..... to influence public opinion.
9. What does "alternative" mean?
10. Choose the verb one!
11. ..... means clearly different from
12. What does the word 'fertile' mean in the sentence:'The Nile Delta is known for its fertile soil'?
13. What word can replace 'elaborate' in this context?
14. Even though they work together, Carla openly ..... her colleague's dishonest behavior.
15. What does "deny" mean?
16. Which word means "having several potential meanings; unclear and difficult to understand" ?
17. John Quincy Adams was a conspicuous opponent of the expansion of slavery.
18. Due to the astounding progress of integrated-circuit technology, an enormous number of transistors can be placed onto a single integrated circuit chip. The first commercially successful microprocessor chip had only 4, 800 translators, but by the beginning of the 2000s, the newest high-end chips had 7.2 billion.The word astounding is closest in meaning to:
19. In France, the revolution ..... disrupted the perfume trade due to its association with aristocracy, however, it regained momentum later as a wider range of markets were sought both in the domestic and overseas markets.
20. The world's first artificial ..... was launched into earth's orbit in 1957.
21. Choose the correct word which is BEST suited for the word or expression in CAPITAL LETTERS in each sentence.She made the CHOICE to leave home when she was eighteen.
22. If you don't get that furnace repaired before winter, we will freeze to death.
23. What does the word gallery mean?
24. What is the meaning of 'dynamic'?
25. Dentists often need to ..... decayed teeth to avoid further issues.
26. What is another name for the costumes we don on Halloween?
27. Choose the synonym.renowned
28. Choose the best synonym for fabricate.
29. ..... French ports blockaded by the British during the Napoleonic wars, the London perfumers were able to dominate the markets for some time.
30. The new movie was widely acclaimed by critics.
31. Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
32. Malaria can spread in poor ..... conditions.
33. Although the idea seemed ..... , it actually worked well in practice
34. Thus, therefore, in brief ..... are speech markers of:
35. The senator's careless remarks ..... public outrage and calls for resignation.
36. Choose the correct word which is BEST suited for the word or expression in CAPITAL LETTERS in each sentence.The memory of their last meeting was still RECENTLY EXPERIENCED AND NOT FORGOTTEN in her mind.
37. What is the primary gas found in Earth's atmosphere?
38. Every summer, bears from all over southern Alaska ..... along the McNeil River.
39. Corn, cotton, sugar, and many other goods are bought and sold in ..... markets.
40. The team members ..... together to finalize the project.(to work jointly)
41. If fossil fuels decline, they .....
42. We are happy to GIVE A ROLE OR JOB TO you as our new marketing director.(What is the synonym of the bold word/phrase?)
43. What does the word 'avert' mean in the sentence:'The quick-thinking driver managed to avert an accident'?
44. The climbers had to prepare for an ..... journey up the steep mountain
45. Children are the most ..... members of society
46. She was impressed by his ability to CONDOCT ONESELF OR BEHAVE ONESELF IN A VERY POLITE MANNER.(What is the synonym of the bold word/phrase?)
47. The judge made a judicious decision based on all the evidence.
48. If a virus ..... , the existing vaccine may no longer be effective.
49. All power corrupts ..... absolute power corrupts absolutely.
50. What is a synonym for 'gregarious'?
51. Over millions of years, birds ..... from small dinosaurs.
52. The historic building was abandoned for years till a local organization took the ..... and renovated it.
53. Monkeys are ..... as primates.
54. ..... means to agree to give (something that was asked for)to admit, to say something is true
55. What does the word 'ample' mean in the sentence:'There was ample food for all the guests at the banquet'?
56. Find the word or phrase that is closest in meaningto the opposite of:aggregate
57. The main function of this device is to record sound.
58. The victim was apparently struck by a club or some other ..... object.
59. After winning eight straight games, the team hoped to carry the ..... into the finals.
60. What is the process by which plants make their food using sunlight?