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UpWork (oDesk) & Elance English Vocabulary Test (US Version) Question & Answers

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Ques:  Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
Ans: Admirable

Ques: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
PRETENTIOUS 
Ans: Modest

Ques:  Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning
Ans: Analogous

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MITIGATE
Ans: Intensify

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adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
Ans:  Torpid

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adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity
Ans: Obdurate

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Agatha RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the affair.
Ans: Pondered

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LASSITUDE
Ans: Vigor

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v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
Ans: Fulminate

Ques: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE of normality.
Ans: Outward appearance

Ques:   Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

The only ________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.
Ans: distinctive

Ques: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

Mr. Winkle was dismayed to discover that his willful young wife __________ her wealth and __________ the law at every opportunity.
Ans: flaunted/flouted

Ques: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable
Ans: Irascible

Ques:  Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

It seems we’ve reached an IMPASSE in our negotiations.
Ans: Stalemate

Ques:  Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

We expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry, but he turned out to be quite jolly and __________.
Ans: complaisant

Ques: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

If you insist on eating more cotton candy _________ a kid at a carnival, __________ don’t come crying to me when you’ve gained a few pounds!
Ans: than/then

Ques: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. This experiment was designed to  ___________ certain behaviors from the test subjects.
Ans: elicit

Ques: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The despot’s MINIONS were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.
Ans: Sycophants; servile followers

Ques:  Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

Dan was a nice guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.
Ans: Excessively talkative about trivial topics

Ques: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to her children.
Ans:  Expression of disapproval or blame

Ques: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

The journalist denied that he had any PRURIENT interest in the politician’s private life, but his titillating articles seemed to indicate otherwise. 
Ans: Overly curious about the sexual behavior of others

Ques: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

ADVERSE
Ans: Favorable

Ques: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. These artists really IMBUE their work with a spirit of profound freedom.
Ans: Fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality

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His son’s group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.
Ans:  Harmful

Ques: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.

Rachel knew that she'd soon be living in ___________ circumstances unless she got her financial problems ____________ out immediately.
Ans: straitened/straightened

Ques: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Poverty is RIFE in the rural areas of our county, where one in three families receives some state assistance.
Ans: Prevalent

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AVARICE
Ans: Generosity

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adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense
Ans: Invidious

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The diplomats, who have been accused of DUPLICITY by their respective countries, have been removed from their posts.
Ans: Deceitfulness; double-dealing

Ques: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and __________ path.
Ans: tortuous

Ques: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The community theater troupe faced one problem after another, so it was no surprise that their season ended in a DEBACLE.
Ans: Complete failure; breaking up

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RILE
Ans: Placate

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n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary
Ans: Sinecure

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Though he didn't win the advertising account, Sal made a __________ presentation that he can be proud of.
Ans: creditable

Ques: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top client.
Ans: Deluge

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We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias _____________ her hair color.
Ans: complemented

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adj. Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular group
Ans: Esoteric

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The recent shenanigans in the town square went against all PRECEPTS of decency.
Ans: Rules for action or behavior

Ques:  Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

That grueling competition really tested the _____________ of the gymnastics team.
Ans: mettle

Ques: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

Oscar, who did not possess a discerning __________, preferred hotdogs to steak.
Ans: palate

Ques: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

Oscar, who did not possess a discerning __________, preferred hotdogs to steak.
Ans: palate

Ques: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will _________ that the check is mailed today.
Ans: assure/ensure

Ques: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym of the word below.

NONCHALANT
Ans: Unperturbed

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v. To impose with authority; urge strongly
Ans: Enjoin

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Although _________ wanted to keep the boat all to _________, I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and _________.
Ans: I/myself/me

Ques: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

Marilyn conveyed a BLITHE indifference to the troubles that mounted around her.
Ans: Carefree; heedless

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n. A mass or crowd; multitude
Ans: Horde

Ques: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

The workers were allowed to ___________ down once they’d ________ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet ___________ down.
Ans: lie/laid/lain

Ques:  Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

REFUTE
Ans: Support

Ques: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

I can _________ all the terms of the apartment lease _________ the one about not allowing pets.
Ans: accept/except

Ques: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

We fully expect Elizabeth to FOIST her work on us and disappear for the weekend as usual.
Ans: Force upon; palm off

Ques:  Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

The crafty spy gave a ____________ name to the hotel clerk
Ans: fictitious

Ques:  Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what’s in store for him and his family.
Ans: Omen; forerunner

Ques: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.
Ans:  Shriveled

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The plots of all her novels just seem to MEANDER along, to the point where I can’t follow the storyline or figure out who’s who.
Ans:  Take a winding or indirect course

Ques: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

The company is __________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.
Ans: wholly

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It’s a good thing you’re so _________ at paperwork, because you’ll need to fill out hundreds of forms to __________ a child.
Ans: adept/adopt

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She entered the ballroom on the arm of a DEBONAIR young man.
Ans: Charming and elegant

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Our lawyers have informed us that while the new tax laws will not __________ our business directly, they may have an adverse _________ on the spending power of our customers.
Ans: affect/effect

Ques: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

n. The act or fact of lessening; reduction
Ans:  Diminution

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Sally was greatly __________ when I said I didn't like redheads.
Ans: piqued

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n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner
Ans: Panache

Ques: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

Running around barefoot in the snow will only EXACERBATE your flu symptoms.
Ans: Aggravate; worsen

Ques: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

She launched her new line of handbags _________ a fanfare of publicity.
Ans:  amid

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adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
Ans: Sectarian

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The proposed after-school tutoring program promises _______________ benefits to the students and the community.
Ans: innumerable

Ques: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team’s INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.
Ans: Laziness

Ques: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.
Ans: Disdainful

Ques: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

Who has the power to _________ out justice to the citizens of this country?
Ans: mete

Ques: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep.
Ans: Smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding

Ques: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she received from her host family.
Ans: Blunt or rude in manner of speech

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Roger might be more AMENABLE to your ideas if you presented them without sneering.
Ans :Willing to accept

Ques : hoose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

ITINERANT
Ans : Permanent

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n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
Ans : Efficacy

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She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.
Ans : Empathetic

Ques : Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.

The _________ poet, knowing his death was _________, struggled to finish his final ode.
Ans : eminent/imminent

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INORDINATE
Ans :Reasonable

Ques : hoose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

n. Local or provincial dialect
Ans : atois

Ques : Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

Alicia, who loved both men equally and wanted to hurt neither, found herself in quite a QUANDARY over which one she should choose.
Ans : Puzzling predicament

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