Advanced Level Synonym Questions (Wordpower) Test 22
Question 1 |
The university students are starting a campaign against the hunters slaughtering the baby seals mercilessly.
A | netting |
B | capturing |
C | killing |
D | skinning |
E | surviving |
Question 2 |
Soaring rates of interest have recently made it difficult for young couples to buy their own homes.
A | rapidly rising |
B | very expensive |
C | slowly rising |
D | extremely painful |
E | erroneous |
Question 3 |
It is a pity that we often forget the invaluable adage that a soft response frequently turns away wrath.
A | pleasant |
B | loud |
C | impolite |
D | angry |
E | odious |
Question 4 |
Mrs Dylan’s sole objective is to open a small bakery, where she will bake and sell homemade cakes, cookies and pies.
A | only |
B | principal |
C | important |
D | foul |
E | immediate |
Question 5 |
It was sound advice but the researchers paid little attention to it.
A | good |
B | sensitive |
C | noisy |
D | disruptive |
E | vital |
Question 6 |
Mr. Cater’s new spacious new office overlooking the city gives him ample space to do things.
A | quiet |
B | colorful |
C | roomy |
D | comfortable |
E | lucrative |
Question 7 |
Life expectancy is the measure of the average life span of a particular group of people.
A | age |
B | range |
C | condition |
D | mortality |
E | trait |
Question 8 |
BBC has a program called “Sesame Street”, which is designed specifically for young children.
A | distinctly |
B | individually |
C | completely |
D | artistically |
E | specially |
Question 9 |
Accidental oil spills due to a number of causes are a major source of pollution of the earth’s oceans.
A | barters |
B | shortages |
C | transactions |
D | misfortunes |
E | releases |
Question 10 |
Niacin is one of the most stable of all vitamins
A | vacillating |
B | fluctuating |
C | secure |
D | tenuous |
E | dazzling |
Question 11 |
At the end of the race my stamina gave out and I lost the race.
A | vision |
B | decision |
C | determination |
D | vigor |
E | imagination |
Question 12 |
The basketball game started at 4:00 p.m.
A | transpired |
B | commenced |
C | ended |
D | continued |
E | was postponed |
Question 13 |
The professor tried to stimulate interest in archaeology by taking his students on expeditions.
A | oppress |
B | fake |
C | encourage |
D | diminish |
E | subdue |
Question 14 |
When he was challenged, the salesman stood up for his product.
A | defended |
B | sold |
C | spoke of |
D | fought |
E | imported |
Question 15 |
Learning how to relax is the best strategy for avoiding stress.
A | tactic |
B | jeopardy |
C | segment |
D | plateau |
E | purpose |
Question 16 |
A kite is a light wooden framework over which paper or cloth is stretched.
A | confined |
B | pulled |
C | wrapped |
D | contracted |
E | fused |
Question 17 |
Everybody was stunned by the election news; nobody had expected Prosperity Party to do so well.
A | elated |
B | excited |
C | deserted |
D | delighted |
E | astounded |
Question 18 |
Sonar devices can determine the location of submerged objects through echoes.
A | lost |
B | joined |
C | irregular |
D | underwater |
E | buried |
Question 19 |
Carol, who used to be quite submissive, suddenly turned rebellious for reasons unknown to us.
A | sullen |
B | conscientious |
C | permissive |
D | timid |
E | obedient |
Question 20 |
Subsequent events proved the old politician to be right.
A | Few |
B | Later |
C | Earlier |
D | Many |
E | Some |
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