Toefl Vocabulary Quiz 8 (60 MCQs)

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1. Desist means .....
2. Some experts believe that the functions of the print media will be replaced by audio or visual media.
3. What does "assuage" mean?
4. What is the meaning of mount in the phrase "bankruptcies began to mount" ?
5. Eating a variety of foods will help ..... a balanced and healthy diet.
6. With the police on strike, ..... ruled the streets.
7. He was reluctant to speak in front of the class.
8. An abstract is a ..... form of an academic article. Many journals publish abstracts so readers can decide if it is worthwhile to read the full version of the article.
9. The elimination of carbon dioxide is a necessary process in all animals.
10. This increased coordination clearly requires additional .....
11. "Alternative" means:
12. The ocean is so vast that it seems endless.
13. A cash bonus from the carmaker is a major ..... for salespeople to sell more cars.
14. The polar bear is the world's largest land .....
15. What is the main component of the sun?
16. How does the term 'meticulous' describe a person's attention to detail?
17. What is the name of the primary actor in a play who portrays a character?
18. In the context of a debate, what does 'articulate' suggest about a speaker's abilities?
19. A:I am so mad we lost. I can't believe it.B:It's OK. Try not to .....
20. The sugar maple grows to a height of 120 feet and has a dense crown of leaves that turns bright red in the fall.
21. Not even the President is ..... to public criticism.
22. Instead of accepting the offer for a six-nation meeting, North Korea called for ..... talks with the United States.
23. An object or asset bought or attained. The learning or development of a new skill, quality or habit.
24. If you drive thorough a scenic route, what will you see?
25. Hitler's ..... rule ended in 1945.
26. Researchers are able to understand the behavior of chimpanzees because of Jane Goodall's ..... study.
27. A:You really need to be nicer to your girlfriend?B:Where do you ..... saying that.
28. Samsung, Mitsubishi, and General Electric are all prime examples of a .....
29. "Advantage" means:
30. The Mayor of New York called his ..... in San Francisco
31. Correspondingly, in the same way, likewise ..... are markers of:
32. In the context of the lecture, how is 'metaphor' best understood?
33. Scientists use computer ..... to study how planets move
34. Serving in the military is ..... for all men in Korea.
35. The soccer team became ..... about winning the game when its star player left the field with an injury
36. Choose the best synonym for coherent.
37. Gandhi still remains as one of the most ..... figures in history.
38. You shouldn't smoke, drink or take drugs ..... you should live a healthy life.
39. The formation of crop circles in remote farmlands has continued to ..... scientists.
40. Replace the capitalized words in the sentence below with its best synonym:The labor union strikes continue to CAUSE WORRY because they obstruct traffic and create noise.
41. One of the significant changes in the nineteenth century was the idea of branding. Until then, trademarks had had little ..... in the perfumery where goods were consumed locally, although they had a long history in other industries.
42. Amiable means .....
43. What does the word 'arduous' mean in the sentence:'Climbing the mountain was an arduous task'?
44. Which word best completes the sentence? "Demand for imported grain caused the price of ..... to fall across Europe."
45. After the fall of Rome, much of the knowledge was lost, but ..... in Islamic civilizations in the Middle Ages
46. "Ambiguous" means:
47. The new ..... from both the company and the union signaled the end of the long strike.
48. Why was Nelson Mandela primarily arrested and imprisoned?
49. What does 'cognizant' mean in the context of being aware of one's surroundings?
50. In the phrase 'the ramifications of the decision were far-reaching, ' what does 'ramifications' refer to?
51. Choose the best option.in the same way
52. The team put in a tremendous effort to win the championship.
53. They decided to ..... the project next week
54. ..... means clearly seen or understood, obvious
55. What does the word 'enact' mean in the sentence:'The government decided to enact new traffic laws'?
56. Which word means "correct; free from errors" ?
57. His generosity is well-known; he always donates to charity.
58. What does the word 'function' mean in the sentence:'The main function of the lungs is to help us breathe'?
59. What does "corrode" mean?
60. VocabularyDirectionsEach sentence has a highlighted word or phrase. Below each sentence are 4 other words or phrases. Choose the 1 word or phrase that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence if it is substituted for the highlighted word or phrase.Practice Questions 1-5The researchers were able to evaluate the effectiveness of the new treatment.