Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know (MCQ Test + PDF) Week 25

Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know (MCQ Test + PDF) Week 25 - Day 3

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Question 1

TAKEN FOR GRANTED

The presence of an ever-flowing supply of fresh, clean water is taken for granted. Unfortunately, this congenial condition is fast disappearing. As our population increases, as industry consumes more water each year, the level of our underground water supply sinks measurably. There is no way to hoard water; there are many ways to conserve it. During a particularly dry spell, New York City found its reservoirs going dry. Only then did the residents begin to heed the sage advice to limit the wasteful uses of water. Under the aegis of the Water Commissioner, citizens were encouraged to develop habits that would save water. The continued imprudent* waste by each of us of this most basic resource will work to the detriment of all.

Sample Sentences: Here’s your opportunity to use your new words.

Isn’t it a pity we can’t _____ the ideal days of autumn?

A	detriment
B	hoard
C	aegis
D	sage
E	congenial

Question 2

Aman may be a _____ everywhere, but at home he’s called a “square” by his youngsters.

A	detriment
B	hoard
C	aegis
D	sage
E	congenial

Question 3

The tree in front of my house has the dubious* honor of being the spot voted the most _____ by the dogs of the neighborhood.

A	detriment
B	hoard
C	aegis
D	sage
E	congenial

Question 4

It was fortuitous* that at the last moment the mayor offered the _____ of his office in finding a solution to the problem.

A	detriment
B	hoard
C	aegis
D	sage
E	congenial

Question 5

A settlement that causes _____ to neither side is imperative.*

A	detriment
B	hoard
C	aegis
D	sage
E	congenial

Question 6

Definitions: Remember, words may have many synonyms.

congenial

A	injury, damage, hurt
B	sympathetic, agreeable
C	shield, protection, sponsorship
D	hide, store, accumulate
E	wise man, philosopher

Question 7

hoard (v.)

A	injury, damage, hurt
B	sympathetic, agreeable
C	shield, protection, sponsorship
D	hide, store, accumulate
E	wise man, philosopher

Question 8

sage

A	injury, damage, hurt
B	sympathetic, agreeable
C	shield, protection, sponsorship
D	hide, store, accumulate
E	wise man, philosopher

Question 9

aegis

A	injury, damage, hurt
B	sympathetic, agreeable
C	shield, protection, sponsorship
D	hide, store, accumulate
E	wise man, philosopher

Question 10

detriment

A	injury, damage, hurt
B	sympathetic, agreeable
C	shield, protection, sponsorship
D	hide, store, accumulate
E	wise man, philosopher

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NEW WORDS

congenial [kən jē´ nyəl]

“Susan’s congenial manner made her a favorite in the rodeo.” Lacey Fosburgh, “All-Girls Rodeos,” New York Times, 8/17/99

hoard [hôrd]

“Many people give freely of their affections while you hoard yours.” Joseph Conrad, Victory

sage [sāj]

“I am not a visionary, nor am I a sage—I claim to be a practical idealist.” Mohandas Gandhi quoted by John Gunther, Procession, 1965

aegis [ē´ jis]

“The Federal Reserve will remain under the aegis of the veteran head who was reappointed by the President yesterday.” New York Times, 1/5/00

detriment [det´ rə mənt]

“The New York City Board of Education voted not to renew the chancellor’s contract as the majority viewed him as a detriment to improvements in education.” New York Newsday, 1/4/00