Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know (MCQ Test + PDF) Week 40

Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know (MCQ Test + PDF) Week 40 - Day 2

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Question 1

GETTING A GOOD LOOK

The television press interview is conducive* to close scrutiny* of a candidate. His public speeches may contain many cant phrases, but a sharp question by an astute* reporter can destroy a cliché* filled statement. The politician now will procrastinate* in his answer; a new facet* of his personality may be revealed by his demeanor.* Perhaps he will take umbrage at a suggestion that he favors the affluent.* His record is searched for evidence that he has been equally magnanimous to the indigent.* He accuses the reporter of attempting to vilify him. Is he being accused of turpitude* in office? It is time to discreetly* go on to another topic. The candidate wishes to extol* the virtues of his program and record. The press wants to allude* to things that keep him in the midst of controversy. They insist that he elucidate positions that the politician would rather leave in a nebulous* state.

Sample Sentences: Use the new words in these sentences.

We feel so sanctimonious* when we _____ the character of a felon*.

A	magnanimous
B	cant
C	vilify
D	elucidate
E	umbrage

Question 2

The diplomat was astute* enough to see through the _____ of the Machiavellian* ambassador.

A	magnanimous
B	cant
C	vilify
D	elucidate
E	umbrage

Question 3

A somber* examination of those indigent* families, bereft* of hope, sunken in apathy,* should motivate* us to be more _____ in our attempts to improve their lot.

A	magnanimous
B	cant
C	vilify
D	elucidate
E	umbrage

Question 4

I was flabbergasted* when he took _____ at my whimsical* remarks.

A	magnanimous
B	cant
C	vilify
D	elucidate
E	umbrage

Question 5

The judge ordered the censor to _____ his reasons for removing passages from the book in such a capricious* manner.

A	magnanimous
B	cant
C	vilify
D	elucidate
E	umbrage

Question 6

Definitions: Match the new words with their definitions.

cant

A	insincere or almost meaningless talk
B	to make clear
C	resentment, offense
D	malign,* slander
E	generous, noble

Question 7

umbrage

A	insincere or almost meaningless talk
B	to make clear
C	resentment, offense
D	malign,* slander
E	generous, noble

Question 8

magnanimous

A	insincere or almost meaningless talk
B	to make clear
C	resentment, offense
D	malign,* slander
E	generous, noble

Question 9

vilify

A	insincere or almost meaningless talk
B	to make clear
C	resentment, offense
D	malign,* slander
E	generous, noble

Question 10

elucidate

A	insincere or almost meaningless talk
B	to make clear
C	resentment, offense
D	malign,* slander
E	generous, noble

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NEW WORDS

cant [kant]

“Although we hear much cant about loving one’s neighbor, life provides endless examples of just the opposite.” Paula Love, The Will Rogers Book

umbrage [um´ brij]

“I do not take umbrage when I’m looked over, I do when I’m overlooked.” Mae West, The Wit and Wisdom of Mae West, Joseph Weintraub, Editor

magnanimous [mag nan´ ə məs]

“There was no way he was going to be magnanimous and share this prized baseball with anyone who claimed a share of the glory.” Don DeLillo, Underworld

vilify [vil´ ə fī]

“One who belongs to the most vilified minority in history is not likely to be unaware of the freedoms guaranteed by our constitutions.” Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter, decision, October 1943