PRACTICE TEST 2 103
Directions: For questions 19 through 45, choose the best definition for the word
in italics.
19. Although the plot of the film is admittedly trite, the characters are so
endearing that the movie is highly entertaining despite the old storyline.
Trite means
a. original.
b. exciting.
c. complex.
d. overused.
20. Ilka has always emulated her older brother, so it is no surprise that she is
also pursuing a career as a neuroscientist. To emulate means
a. to support wholeheartedly.
b. to strive to equal, imitate, or outdo.
c. to be more successful than.
d. to regard as inferior.
21. Everyone loved Ilona’s idea, and she quickly garnered enough support for
her proposal to present it to the committee. To garner means
a. to create.
b. to propose.
c. to demonstrate.
d. to withhold.
22. Cy’s attempt to finally complete the marathon was thwarted when he
twisted his ankle in the 23rd mile. To thwart means
a. to injure seriously.
b. to prevent from accomplishing.
c. to support actively.
d. to be excessively competitive.
23. To subjugate means
a. to be the subject of a sentence or conversation.
b. to conquer, bring under control.
c. to be wrongly or unevenly distributed.
d. to be surrounded on all sides.