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TEST YOUR VOCABULARY RANGEEach of these phrases contains one italicizedword. Check the closest definition of eachsuch word. To keep your score valid, refrain,as far as possible, from wild guessing.

1. disheveled appearance: a) untidy, b) fierce, c) foolish, d)pecurar, e) unhappy

2. a baffling problem: a) difficult, b) simple, c) puzzling, d)

long, e) new3. lenient parent: a) tall, b) not strict, c) wise, d) foolish,

e) severe

4. repulsive personality: a) disgusting, b) attractive, c) normal,

d) confused, e) conceited5. audacious attempt: a) useless, b) bold, c)foolish, d) crazy,

e) necessary6. parry a blow: a) ward off, b) fear, c) expect, d) invite,

e) ignore

7. prevalent disease: a) dangerous, b) catching, c) childhood, d) fatal, e) widespread

8. ominous report: a) loud, b) threatening, c) untrue, d)serious, e) unpleasant9. an incredible story: a) true, b) interesting, c) well-known,

d) unbelievable, e) unknown

10. an ophthalmologist: a) eye doctor, b) skin doctor, c) footdoctor, d) heart doctor, e) cancer specialist

11. will supersede the old law: a) enforce, b) specify penaltiesfor, c) take the place of, d) repeal, e) continue

12. an anonymous donor: a) generous, b) stingy, c) well-known, d) one whose name is not known, e) reluctant

performed an autopsy: a) examination of living tissue, b)examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death, c)

process in the manufacture of optical lenses, d) operationto cure an organic disease, e) series of questions to determinethe causes of delinquent behavior

14. an indefatigable worker: a) well-paid, b) tired, c) skillful, d) tireless, e) pleasant

15. a confirmed atheist: a) bachelor, b) disbeliever in God, c)

believer in religion, d) believer in science, e) priest



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