Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know (MCQ Test + PDF) Week 6

Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know (MCQ Test + PDF) Week 6 - Day 1

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Question 1

THE NEWSPAPER UMBRELLA

Our neighbor is an affluent inventor whose latest brainstorm, a feasible umbrella substitute, has been featured in many magazines. As simply as the eye can discern, it is a hard plastic strip, about the size of a ruler, which fits comfortably into a woman’s handbag or a man’s suit jacket. If a person is caught in a sudden rainstorm, he swings the plastic open in the shape of a cross. Attached to each arm is a clip-like device. Next, he takes the newspaper he is carrying and slides it under each of the four clips. Now, equipped with a rigid head covering he can sally forth to face the elements. To the consternation of the umbrella manufacturers, it has been enjoying a brisk sale, especially among commuters. If it continues to do well, it could have a pernicious* effect upon the umbrella industry.

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

Some prisoners planned a disturbance while others would _____ toward the gate.

A	feasible
B	consternation
C	discern
D	sally
E	affluent

Question 2

Under duress* from the tax officer, the beggar admitted that he was truly _____ .

A	feasible
B	consternation
C	discern
D	affluent

Question 3

To the _____ of the sergeant, there was a paucity* of volunteers for the dangerous mission.

A	feasible
B	consternation
C	discern
D	sally
E	affluent

Question 4

It’s _____ to build an electric auto, but wouldn’t you need a terribly long extension cord?

A	feasible
B	consternation
C	discern
D	sally
E	affluent

Question 5

When we could _____ the city lights, we knew we were safe at last.

A	feasible
B	consternation
C	discern
D	sally
E	affluent

Question 6

Definitions: Match the new words with their meanings.

affluent

A	suddenly rush forth
B	possible
C	dismay
D	rich
E	perceive*

Question 7

feasible

A	suddenly rush forth
B	possible
C	dismay
D	rich
E	perceive*

Question 8

discern

A	suddenly rush forth
B	possible
C	dismay
D	rich
E	perceive*

Question 9

sally (v.)

A	suddenly rush forth
B	possible
C	dismay
D	rich
E	perceive*

Question 10

consternation

A	suddenly rush forth
B	possible
C	dismay
D	rich
E	perceive*

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NEW WORDS

affluent [af´ lü ənt]

“You are affluent when you buy what you want, do what you wish and don’t give a thought to what it costs.” J. P. Morgan, quoted in Crown Treasury of Relevant Quotations

feasible [fē´ zə bəl]

“Everyone who has looked at the smart guns said there is no quick, feasible way of doing this.” Leslie Wayne, “Smart Guns,” New York Times, 6/15/99

discern [də zėrn´ or də sėrn´]

“He could not see that the Justice’s face was kindly nor discern that his voice was troubled.” William Faulkner, “Barn Burning”

sally [sal´ ē]

“The next morning we decided to sally forth to try to find a site for our new home.” Stephen Leacock, “How My Wife and I Built Our Home for $4.90”