Advanced Level Synonym Questions (Wordpower) Test 09
Question 1 |
The residents of the small town looked for an eloquent civil servant to give the welcoming address in the ceremony.
A | a friendly person |
B | a kind person |
C | a good speaker |
D | a calm speaker |
E | a serious speaker |
Question 2 |
Imagine my embarrassment when I realized that the man I thought was a waiter was the president of the company.
A | chagrin |
B | indifference |
C | surprise |
D | anger |
E | rapture |
Question 3 |
Which country emerged as a world power after World War II?
A | surrendered |
B | came forth |
C | fought |
D | dismissed |
E | lurked |
Question 4 |
We place emphasis on mutual aid and cooperation in this organization.
A | reward |
B | work |
C | stress |
D | pressure |
E | suspense |
Question 5 |
The speaker emphasized that cooperation in the project we were to undertake was of utmost importance.
A | accentuated |
B | downplayed |
C | discussed |
D | displayed |
E | bragged |
Question 6 |
The most frequently employed technique for the purification of solid substances is crystallization.
A | used |
B | enjoined |
C | belabored |
D | added |
E | fused |
Question 7 |
So engrossed in his writing was the young writer that he barely noticed the passing of time.
A | delighted |
B | frustrated |
C | approached |
D | involved |
E | detached |
Question 8 |
Modern methods of movie-making such as the widescreen, colour film and improved song, have enhanced realism and audience enjoyment.
A | elaborated |
B | flattered |
C | improved |
D | transcended |
E | challenged |
Question 9 |
Psychology has always been an enigma to me.
A | energy |
B | problem |
C | mystery |
D | trial |
E | draft |
Question 10 |
Enraged by being overcharged, Mr. Thompson refused to pay the bill.
A | disappointed |
B | infuriated |
C | alienated |
D | endangered |
E | alleviated |
Question 11 |
This vitamin is abundant in enriched and whole-grain bread, cheese, lean meats, eggs, leafy vegetables and liver.
A | adored |
B | admired |
C | fortified |
D | enhanced |
E | concise |
Question 12 |
Cooperative education is regarded as a valued educational enterprise.
A | blender |
B | venture |
C | fraud |
D | revenue |
E | prelude |
Question 13 |
Both a person’s heredity and his environment help to shape his character.
A | family |
B | education |
C | nationality |
D | surroundings |
E | genes |
Question 14 |
Today a great number of new medicines eradicate diseases before they become too widespread.
A | wipe out |
B | identify |
C | prolong |
D | suspend |
E | exploit |
Question 15 |
The theory that business could operate totally without the aid of government has proved to be an erroneous belief.
A | authentic |
B | argument |
C | false |
D | asset |
E | feasible |
Question 16 |
Experienced mountaineers usually escorted the amateurs.
A | organized |
B | financed |
C | accompanied |
D | tracked |
E | trained |
Question 17 |
Since essential causes of schizophrenia are not yet known, current treatment methods are based on both clinical research and experience.
A | accessory |
B | basic |
C | massive |
D | resolute |
E | impartial |
Question 18 |
The civil Defense officers evacuated all inhabitants from the area where the earthquake was predicted to strike.
A | aided |
B | warned |
C | notified |
D | removed |
E | acknowledged |
Question 19 |
Even the richest nations will eventually have to adapt to smaller, more economical automobiles.
A | never |
B | better than never |
C | reluctantly |
D | gradually |
E | sooner or later |
Question 20 |
By means of a new technique developed in his laboratory, the scientist examined the fossils closely to determine their age.
A | processed |
B | cleaned |
C | compared |
D | inspected |
E | treated |
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