T
he 80 questions in this practice test will help you assess your vocabulary
skills and the topics reviewed throughout this book.
Take your time when answering each question. (We suggest not timing yourself.)
Attempt to answer the questions without using a reference tool like a dictionary;
however, if you come across words that you are unsure of, make a list of these
words. After you complete the test, look up the definitions for the words on your
list. It might be a good idea to write down the definition beside the word.
When you are finished, check the answer key carefully to assess your results.
Then, you can determine how much time you need to spend to increase your
vocabulary power.
Directions: For questions 1 through 18, choose the word that best fills in the blank.
1. Being a direct relative of the deceased, her claim to the estate was
.
a. optional
b. vicious
c. prominent
d. legitimate
2. The hail the cornfield until the entire crop was lost.
a. belittled
b. pummeled
c. rebuked
d. commended
3. The Earth Day committee leader placed large garbage bins in the park to
_____Saturday’s cleanup.
a. confound
b. pacify
c. integrate
d. facilitate
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