Advanced Level Synonym Questions (Wordpower) Test 12
Question 1 |
The only successful control of weather has been the seeding of clouds to generate rain.
A | accumulate |
B | channel |
C | accomplish |
D | conduct |
E | induce |
Question 2 |
Genetic components are often responsible for some phases of learning disabilities.
A | hereditary |
B | inert |
C | precise |
D | leisure |
E | generic |
Question 3 |
The jeweller reported that the stolen diamonds were not genuine, which comforted the insurance company more than anybody else.
A | perfect |
B | imitations |
C | real |
D | valuable |
E | expensive |
Question 4 |
Some musicians have a special gift for melodious interpretation.
A | regression |
B | talent |
C | tendency |
D | tune |
E | instrument |
Question 5 |
Only recently has more attention been paid in the United States to providing special facilities for gifted children.
A | adopted |
B | talented |
C | maltreated |
D | severely handicapped |
E | emotionally disturbed |
Question 6 |
The government got nowhere with its plan to curtail housing shortage.
A | moved nowhere |
B | became obsessed |
C | fooled no one |
D | accomplished nothing |
E | succeeded completely |
Question 7 |
The sales representatives were asked to go over the figures in their reports before the conference.
A | relate |
B | revise |
C | review |
D | calculate |
E | ignore |
Question 8 |
Vicky is such a good-natured person that his friends sometimes take advantage of her.
A | accessible |
B | affable |
C | wealthy |
D | weak |
E | assertive |
Question 9 |
After struggling hard, the young politician gradually succeeded in having people accept the truth of his theory,
A | slowly |
B | momentarily |
C | suddenly |
D | graciously |
E | presently |
Question 10 |
In some primitive cultures, a person who touches a forbidden object will suffer grave injury.
A | unexpected |
B | frequent |
C | critical |
D | explosive |
E | sufficient |
Question 11 |
When people heard the news of Christopher Reeve’s death, almost everybody was overcome with grief.
A | sorrow |
B | rage |
C | terror |
D | emotion |
E | holiness |
Question 12 |
Price, ease of maintenance, a guarantee of accuracy and appearance are important when we buy a watch.
A | innovation |
B | brink |
C | warranty |
D | ordeal |
E | extension |
Question 13 |
Under the guise of asking the way to the station, the detective approached the suspicious-looking young man.
A | assistance |
B | clad |
C | secrecy |
D | outfit |
E | pretense |
Question 14 |
Efforts to ameliorate housing conditions for the old and the poor were halted because government funds were cut off.
A | increased |
B | improved |
C | examined |
D | stopped |
E | accelerated |
Question 15 |
The writer states that not being born black but being born a female was a handicap she faced.
A | ailment |
B | enhancement |
C | advantage |
D | burden |
E | wrath |
Question 16 |
Children can learn how to handle paints and brushes by starting with simple drawings.
A | touch |
B | hide |
C | manipulate |
D | be creative |
E | impede |
Question 17 |
By now everybody knows that smoking is harmful to the health.
A | fundamental |
B | hazardous |
C | lethal |
D | deplorable |
E | deadly |
Question 18 |
All the cleaning products are hazardous to the skin and eyes; therefore, keep them out of reach of children.
A | dangerous |
B | liquefied |
C | enjoyable |
D | arduous |
E | incomprehensible |
Question 19 |
Icy roads and poor visibility are familiar traffic hazards in this region.
A | chances |
B | dangers |
C | condition |
D | occurrences |
E | sessions |
Question 20 |
According to latest findings, both a person’s heredity and his environment help to shape his character.
A | obstacles of life |
B | qualities by birth |
C | social status |
D | intelligence |
E | terminal behavior |
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