vocabulary - 100 sentences
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1. The suspect's concluding statement contradicted his initial statement. Concluding means:A. His initial statement was the same as the one he just gave.B. His initial statement was different than the one he previously gave.C. He gave an incomplete statementD. He chose to remain silent
2. Her lack of confidence was obvious during the interview. Confidence means:A. The girl's best friend started a rumourB. Lack of belief in oneselfC. Communication made in secretD. Lack of disbelief in another
3. Despite his courageous act, the officer acted modest. Courageous means:A. To act very cowardlyB. To act very bravelyC. To act very shyD. To act very outgoing
4. After being asked to remain seated, the students are continuing to be a nuisance. Continuing means:A. The students are not stoppingB. The students took a break, then decided to keep goingC. The students decided to stopD. The students went home
5. After the storm, there was a lot of debris. Debris means:A. There were too many cars stoppedB. There were a lot of open lanesC. There was a lot of trafficD. There was a lot of rubbish
6. We live by the decisions we make. Decisions means:A. The lies we tell will always affect othersB. The lie we tell will always affect usC. We live by the choices we makeD. This word is used incorrectly
7. Attitude is everything when looking for a job. Attitude means:A. How one perceives themselvesB. Self-confidenceC. Being in control of your feelings and emotionsD. None of the above
8. A man's intelligence can often bolster his attractiveness. Attractiveness means:A. Attractiveness can be hindered when a man is intelligentB. Being intelligent can decrease a man's attractiveness.C. A man can seem more appealing when he is intelligentD. All the above
9. I do not believe you are an excellent candidate for this position. Candidate means:A. The person doesn't meet the requirementsB. The person was being sarcasticC. The person is over qualifiedD. None of the above
10. I tried explaining to him that it was a coincidence. Coincidence means:A. It was a planned eventB. It was unplannedC. This person is really admitting that they are stalking the otherD. None of the above
How efficient is this product?Efficient means:
Effective
Affective
Distress
Stressful1 Lisa knew her date was exaggerating about his income. Exaggerating means:
Being evasive
Not being completely honest
Going overboard
All the above1 Consultation and collaboration are essential components in a work place. Essential means:
Necessary
Critical
Important
All the above1 After getting to know him, her interest in him diminished. Diminished means:
Increased
Decreased
Stayed the same
None of the above1 She does well as a Counselor because she can be empathetic.Empathetic means:
Able to understand
Able to be aware
Able to beware of the thoughts and feelings of others
All the above1 A Beautiful Boy is a book, where the author tells his son's addiction to heroin and crystal meth.Heroin means:
His son did was a hero
His soon was a hero while addicted to crystal meth.
His son was addicted to narcotics
None of the above1 His obscene gesture was some what humorous. Gesture means:
He expressed himself well
A form of expression
Inability to express himself
This word is used incorrectly1 I may like extravagant items, but it does not make my world spin. Extravagant means:
Elaborate items
Inexpensive items
Fake items
None of the above1 When he drinks alcohol he is very belligerent. Belligerent means:
Happy
Quiet
Talkative
Hostile2 After being harassed for over a year, the judge finally granted her a restraining order. Harassed means:
A hostile situation was created
An unpleasant situation was created
Provided unwanted attention
All the above2 Several colleges and universities are closing their Spring admissions indefinitely. Indefinitely means:
The colleges and universities have to decided to leave their admissions open forever.
Every student will be admitted into the Spring semester
The colleges and universities are not sure when Spring admission will open again.
This word is used incorrectly2 Michale's parents were called for a parent-teacher conference regarding the incident. Incident means:
Occurrence of an action
Michale has not been doing his homework
All the above
None of the above2 His reputation was still tarnished after proving his innocence. Innocence means:
He was found guilty of a legal crime
He was given freedom from legal guilt
He became more popular
None of the above2 Parents will often tell their son or daughter to not let their friends influence them. Influence means:
To treat badly
To give respect
To unconsciously or consciously convince someone someone.
None of the above2 I often have trouble justifying how much I pay for a haircut. Justifying means:
Explaining why
Trying to avoid
Trouble beginning the story
None of the above2 The girl knew she was not going to get a ticket because she was out of the cop's jurisdiction.Jurisdiction means:
To be out of the area
To be within the area
To be close to the area
None of the above2 A strong indication of attraction is when someone's eyes dilate.Indication means:
Warning
Symptom
Sign
All the above2 Some females choose to live a very liberal lifestyle.Liberal means:
Bountiful
Not strict
Broad-minded
All the above2 Despite his learning disabilities, he refused to ever be mediocre. Mediocre means:
Perform High
Perform Low
Just get by
None of the above3 Working out five days a week at the same place, can sometime be a bit monotonous. Monotonous means:
Too much
Too little
Unvarying
None of the above3 A mandated reporter can be charged with a misdemeanor if they do not report child abuse. Misdemeanor means:
Felony
A crime less than a felony
A stiff fine
None of the above3 The teacher sent the student to the office for shouting obscenities during the video. Obscenities means:
Could not remain quiet
Offensive remarks
Was shouting answers
None of the above3 She went through a series of obstacles to win the grand prize.Obstacles means:
Situations that will leave someone feeling fatigue
Situations that will increase your endurance
Situations that impede progress
None of the above3 Sometimes it is better to remain mysterious. Mysterious means:
Quiet
Outgoing
Remain unknown
None of the above3 Many libraries are adjusting their operating hours. Libraries mean:
A place where there are a collection of books
A place where there are a collection journal articles
A place where people can go to study
All the above3 There were too many occupants in the car. Occupants means:
Too many drugs
Too many people
Too many narcotics
None of the above3 The situation became overwhelming when she began working her second job. Overwhelming means:
Upsetting
Easy to handle
Effortless
None of the above3 The movie that is about to be shown suggest parental supervision. Parental means:
To prevent
To leave alone
To watch over
None of the above3 Do these streets run parallel to each other?Parallel means:
Up and down
In opposite directions
In the same direction
None of the above4 As a kid I participated in a variety of sports. Participated means:
To refuse
To quiet
Take part in
None of the above4 The physician stated that he has the ability to exhibit several different personalities.Physician means:
Someone who works in law enforcement
Someone who practices medicine
Someone who doesn't do anything
All of the above4 The physician stated that he has the ability to exhibit several different personalities.Personalities means:
Various characteristics
Emotional characteristics
Dispositions
All of the above4 The student was not aware he is not allowed to carry prescription medicine. Prescription means:
A written direction for a therapeutic or corrective agent
Something recommended by a doctor
Something recommended to help improve an individual's health
All the above4 The United States has one of the highest number of people living in poverty.Poverty means:
Insufficient resources
Sufficient resources
Too many resources
All the above4 A warning has been issued that a man has been man portraying himself as a police officer. Portraying means:
To pretend
To role play
Depict
All the above4 After arriving on the scene, the police officer realized the child needed needed to be given oxygen. Oxygen means:
Air
Water
Sugar
None of the above4 She immediately began preparing for her presentation after the assignment was given. Preparing means:
To put together
To make leave for another time
To procrastinate
None of the above4 It was not pertinent to talk about what happen last year. Pertinent means:
Inappropriate
Irrelevant
Relevant
None of the above4 I ounce worked for a lawyer who was paralyzed from the chest down.Paralyzed means:
Inability to move
Overbearing
Stubborn
None of the above5 The odor from the boys restroom was marijuana. Odor means:
Foul smell
Scent
Something that emits a sweet or pleasing scent
All of the above5 While I hope it doesn't rain, the dark clouds in the sky make it probable that it willProbable means:
Likely to be or become true or real
Unsure
Unlikely to Occur, most likely not to happen
None of the above5 Drug use among high school students is a prevalent behavior.Prevalent means:
Unacceptable
Acceptable
Common
None of the above5 Is prostitution really legal in Nevada?Prostitution means:
To be paid for promiscuous sexual relations
To be paid to have sex
To be paid for sexual favors
All of the above5 She often becomes irritated when people do not pronounce her name correctly. Pronounce means:
To say correctly
To say incorrectly
To avoid saying
None of the above5 Is it be better for a man to pursue a girl, or for a girl to pursue a man? Pursue means:
To ignore
To ask out
To chase
None of the above5 The dance rehearsal will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m.Rehearsal means:
Private performance
Private session
Private act
All of the above5 He never quarreled about religion with his parents or anyone else.Quarreled means:
Dispute
Discuss
Praise
All of the above5 People often do not recognize her when she wears her hair straight. Recognize means:
To avoid
Take serious
To formally acknowledge
None of the above5 I can not remember the last time I went to reconciliation. Reconciliation means:
The act of penance
To restore friendship or harmony
To accept something that is unpleasant
None of the above6 The couple decided to have a romantic rendezvous at their favorite restaurant.Rendezvous means:
A meeting at an appointed place and time
To sit and reflect
To avoid
None of the above6 I rendered the criminals helpless and then captured them.Rendered means:
To cause
To become
To make
All of the above6 What are the requirements to be admitted into a four-year university? Requirements means:
Something wanted
Something needed
A prerequisite
All of the above6 He was resisting arrest because he was under the influence. Resisting means:
Oppose
To go along with
To agree
None of the above6 Whose responsibility was it to bring the drinks?Responsibility means:
Liable
Accountable
Amenable
All of the above6 The respiration done in human beings is done automatically. Respiration means:
Eye hand coordination
The blood flow
Single complete act of breathing
None of the above6 The jury thought it was ridiculous that the judge overturned their decision. Ridiculous means
Ridicule
Laughable
Absurd
All the above6 The lack of evidence resulted in an acquittal.Resulted means:
Proceed
Arise
Consequence
All of the above6 Many dog owners will give their dogs a sedative on the 4th of July. Sedative means:
Euthanize
Kill
Calm
None of the above6 Individuals who often seem tough skin, are actually very sensitive people. Sensitive means:
Delicately aware of attitude and feelings
Stubborn
Emotionless
None of the above7 She was only a sophomore when she became pregnant. Sophomore means:
High school graduate
College graduate
A student in the second year at college or a 4-year secondary school
None of the above7 A PPO insurance is better than an HMO when someone needs to see a specialist. Specialist means:
Someone who more aware about a certain subject
To concentration on a certain field
To be knowledgeable in a certain area of stud
All of the above7 The two high schools share a long time rivalry. Rivalry means:
Competition
One striving for competitive advantage
One of two or more striving to reach or obtain something that only one can possess
All of the above7 The label says, "Satisfaction guaranteed."Satisfaction means:
Atonement
Restitution
Compensation
All of the above7 When I walked out of the elevator the man collapsed and had a seizure. Seizure means:
Physical manifestations
Conquer
To take possession
None of the above7 After a few glasses of wine, her speech was beginning to slur.Slur means:
An insult
A disparaging remark
An innuendo
All of the above7 The cop asked him to take a sobriety test after smelling alcohol on his breath. Sobriety means:
To avoid
To tell a story
The quality or state of being sober
None of the above7 Never underestimate the strength of a small person. Strength means:
The power to resist force
Toughness
Ability to resist an attack
All of the above7 Was there sufficient evidence to prosecute him?Sufficient means:
Inadequate
Adequate
Below average
None of the above7 In the event of a suicide, a school must be careful not to glorify the event. Suicide means:
Homicide
Accidental death
When one takes their own life
None of the above8 She loses friends rather quickly because she fails to show tact. Tact means:
Carelessness
A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
Well mannered
None of the above8 The standard protocol for every dog, is to have their temperament measured.Temperament means:
Disposition
Climate
Degree of weather
All of the above8 After his boss found out he lied on his resume, he was terminated. Terminated means:
Coming to an end, or capable of ending
To kill
To suspend
None of the above8 During her interview, they asked her what counseling technique she favored the most. Technique means:
To oppose to
To study
Ability to treat such details or use such movements
None of the above8 She didn't bring the issue up because she felt it was rather trivial. Trivial means:
Too important
Having too much significance
Not very important
None of the above8 When you speak to your manager about his presentation, please remember not to undermine his authority. Undermine means:
To reduce in intensity or effectiveness
To make weak : lessen the strength of
Enfeeble
All of the above8 She is very superstitious, she will not even walk under a ladder. Superstitious means:
A notion maintained despite evidence to the contrary
A form of religion
Maintaining good faith
All of the above8 Since she was a witness, she will be subpoena. Subpoena means:
A certificate
A waiver
A writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
All of the above8 How many universities are there in the state of California?Universities means:
Two-year institution
Four-year institution
A mental institution
All of the above8 Your sarcastic attitude is unnecessary. Unnecessary means:
Needed
Wanted
Not needed
None of the above9 A warrant is out for his arrest after he failed to show up for his court date. Warrant means:
A grant
To issue a warning
A commission or document giving authority to do something
None of the above9 That gentleman can have a very vulgar personality.Vulgar means:
Lewdly or profanely indecent
Inappropriate
Offensive
All of the above9 School violence is a major issue for several schools. Violence means:
Distortion
Infringement
Outrage
All of the above9 The shoe store and the market are within the same vicinity. Vicinity means:
Surrounding area
District
Proximity
All of the above9 Many people will say that I am vertically challenged. Vertically means:
Intellectual
Handicap
Perpendicular
None of the above9 The vehicle was towed after the driver was found to be intoxicated. Vehicle means:
Form of insurance
Drivers license
Registration
None of the above9 The two men were wrestling on the ground when the police arrived. Wrestling means:
To unbalance another
Subdue
When two individuals struggle hand in hand
All of the above9 The school felt his behavior was unmanageable, so he was expelled. Unmanageable means:
Conduct
To achieve one's purpose
To succeed in accomplishing
None of the above9 Please remember to bring a valid form of identification. Valid means:
Sound
Cogent
Telling
All of the above9 She claimed she also suffered from verbal abuse. Verbal means:
Spoken rather than written
Consisting of or using words only and not involving action
Of or relating to facility in the use and comprehension of words
All of the above10 The scarf is a very versatile item. Versatile means:
Having only one use
Useless
Having several uses
All of the above