Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know (MCQ Test + PDF) Week 11

Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know (MCQ Test + PDF) Week 11 - Day 2

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Question 1

NO RELIEF

The normally phlegmatic Jerry Hart was deeply upset. Twenty-four hours had passed without result, and even if the rabies could not be corroborated, Jerry was determined to see that his son received the vaccine. At the suggestion of some friends, he organized a comprehensive search party, zealously fanning out in circles around the supermarket. They knocked on every door, inspected every dog, and came back empty-handed. Although the Harts were sick with worry (they had to be coerced into going to sleep), little Bobby seemed to be in great spirits. The excruciating* vigil continued.

Sample Sentences: Use the new words in the following sentences.

Harriet’s egregious* error disturbed even her _____ employer.

A	zealous
B	coerced
C	corroborate
D	phlegmatic
E	comprehensive

Question 2

The fund raiser was so _____ that he solicited* money from a Salvation Army Santa Claus.

A	zealous
B	coerced
C	corroborate
D	phlegmatic
E	comprehensive

Question 3

In order to get the job, you had to go through the drudgery* of filling out a ten-page _____ questionnaire.

A	zealous
B	coerced
C	corroborate
D	phlegmatic
E	comprehensive

Question 4

The elusive* fugitive was _____ by his attorney into surrendering.

A	zealous
B	coerced
C	corroborate
D	phlegmatic
E	comprehensive

Question 5

Even the swindler’s nefarious* accomplice refused to _____ his alibi.

A	zealous
B	coerced
C	corroborate
D	phlegmatic
E	comprehensive

Question 6

Definitions: Match the new words with their meanings.

phlegmatic

A	enthusiastic
B	calm, hard to rouse to action
C	confirm, support
D	thorough
E	to force

Question 7

corroborate

A	enthusiastic
B	calm, hard to rouse to action
C	confirm, support
D	thorough
E	to force

Question 8

comprehensive

A	enthusiastic
B	calm, hard to rouse to action
C	confirm, support
D	thorough
E	to force

Question 9

zealous

A	enthusiastic
B	calm, hard to rouse to action
C	confirm, support
D	thorough
E	to force

Question 10

coerce

A	enthusiastic
B	calm, hard to rouse to action
C	confirm, support
D	thorough
E	to force

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NEW WORDS

phlegmatic [fleg mat´ ik]

“Duncan had a phlegmatic fourth quarter, dooming the Spurs’ opportunity to humble the New York Knicks.” TV announcer, NBA Finals, 6/22/99

corroborate [kə rob´ ə rāt]

“Bill corroborated the captain’s statement, hurried back down the glistening ladders to his duty.” Hanson W. Baldwin, “R.M.S. Titanic”

comprehensive [kom´ pri hen´ siv]

“Lecter was built up as a superman, embodying absolute yet comprehensive evil.” Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, “Hannibal Lecter Returns,” New York Times Book Review, 6/10/99

zealous [zel´ əs]

“James I was zealous in prosecuting Scottish sorcerers.” George Lyman Kittredge, Witchcraft in Old and New England

coerce [kō ėrs´]

“The loan sharks sometimes have to coerce people in order to collect the debt.” Peter Kilborn, “Lenders Thrive on Workers in Need,” New York Times, 6/18/99