問題一覧
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The reporter "concealed" his sources. The word "concealed" most nearly means
Hid
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The word "eminent" most nearly means _
distinguish
3
The word "tableau" most nearly means
arrangement
4
The house was built with a "staunch" foundation. The word "staunch" most nearly means
Strong
5
The word "advocacy" most nearly means
promoting
6
The word "obstinate" most nearly means
stubborn
7
After college, she bought a house on the "outskirts" of town. The word "outskits" most nearly means
Outlying areas
8
The word "crevasse" most nearly means
ravine
9
Tom had many good thoughts, but he was known to "bloviate" in his writing. The word "bloviate" most nearly means
Rant
10
Dawn's schoolwork was turning into "drudgery" with each passing hour. The word "drudgery" most nearly means __
Tedium
11
Vibrant" most nearly means
Vivid
12
The agency's controversial decision was not based on any "empirical" evidence. The word "empirical" most nearly means
Observational
13
The word "neophyte" most nearly means
beginner
14
Her test results did not look "promising". The word "promising" most nearly means
Hopeful
15
The sergeant ordered him to "bivouac" duty. The word "bivouac" most nearly means _
Encampment
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The painted wall did not quite have the "luster" she was looking for. The word "luster" most nearly means __
Sheen
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Which word is the most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word "venerable"?
Unrespectable
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The word "fragility" most nearly means ____.
Delicacy
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The word "sanctioned" most nearly means __
Authorized
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The word "nullify" most nearly means ____.
Void
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The word "mollify" most nearly means ____.
To soothe
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His short answer showed how "naive" he was on the topic. The word "naive" most nearly means ____.
Unknowing
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The word "prosaic" most nearly means ____.
unimaginative
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The word "ponderous" most nearly means ____.
Weighty
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The word "aggression" most nearly means ____.
Attack
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He was able to support three children on his "livelihood". The word "livelihood" most nearly means ____.
Career
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The word "allusive" most nearly means ____.
Indirect
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Her father seemed to be in a "perpetual" bad mood. The word "perpetual" most nearly means ___
Constant
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The word "vacuous" most nearly means ____.
Mindless
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She did not "condone" his insubordination. The word "condone" most nearly means ____.
Excuse
31
The word "ensconce" most nearly means ____.
Nestle
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Terry had no objections to the "dissolution" of the contract agreement. The word "dissolution" most nearly means ____.
disintegration
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The harvest of grapes was extremely "abundant" this year. The word "abundant" most nearly means ____.
Plentiful
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The word "perforate" most nearly means ____.
Puncture
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The word "impart" most nearly means ____.
transmit
36
The word "quiescence" most nearly means ____.
suspend
37
My uncle always has a "hankering" for potato chips! The word "hankering" most nearly means ___
Yearning
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The "commentator" made several remarks about the breaking news that surprised the listeners. The word "commentator" most nearly means ____.
Correspondent
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The collector was thrilled to "obtain" an original Van Gogh painting. The word "obtain" most nearly means ____.
Acquire
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The word "effulgence" most nearly means ____.
Splendor
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I was "vexed" by her strange behavior. The word "vexed" most nearly means ____.
Irritated
42
I didn't think that the portrayal of the president in the movie was "realistic". The word "realistic" most nearly means ____.
Accurate
43
I am often "afflicted" by terrible headaches. The word "afflicted" most nearly means ____.
Caused pain
44
The word "undertake" most nearly means ____.
To take a task upon oneself
45
The recruit's glib remarks irritated the Drill Sergeant. Glib means:
Superficial
46
The Soldiers worked hard to build a sturdy sleeping tent that would last the entire field exercise. Sturdy means:
Strong
47
Travis decided to move to the unpopulated mountains because he wanted to become a recluse. Recluse means:
Hermit
48
SPC Smith increased the size of the aperture in order to let in more light. Aperture means:
Opening
49
SPC Adams was the Platoon buffoon, and he never failed in making his fellow Soldiers laugh when they needed it the most. Buffoon means:
Clown
50
The judge asked the members of the jury to only pay attention to the empirical evidence. Empirical means:
Verifiable
51
During the match, the animosity between the two wrestlers was obvious. Animosity means:
Hostility
52
Bars validate that guests are over 21 by requiring a license check to enter. Validate means:
Confirm
53
The unit's field exercise fell into abeyance for a few hours while the thunderstorm passed through the area. Abeyance means:
Suspension
54
CPT Marshall lead from the front and displayed bravado to motivate his Soldiers. Bravado means:
Boldness
55
The corner store sells sundry items. Sundry means:
Assorted
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Sarah's blatant expression revealed her negative feelings about doing remedial physical training. Blatant means:
Obvious
57
The military ball guest speaker was a well-decorated Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) with an illustrious past that made for impressive stories. Illustrious means:
Distinguished
58
Specialist Smith gave too many erroneous answers during his promotion board, and therefore failed. Erroneous means:
Incorrect
59
Choose the best antonym for the word hypocrisy from the options provided.
Honesty
60
The Soldiers of Charlie Battery all received Army Achievement Medals (AAM) for their commendable displays of heroism while deployed in Afghanistan. Commendable means:
Admirable
61
SPC Smith used his block leave as a period of quiescence, doing nothing but relaxing and spending time with his kids. Quiescence means:
Inactivity
62
The student gave a plausible explanation for his lateness, so it was excused by the teacher. Plausible
Credible
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SSG Jenkins created a rigorous physical fitness remedial program for the Soldiers in his Platoon who could not pass their Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). Rigorous means:
Demanding
64
She ran headlong into the fight. Headlong means
Recklessly
65
Jim's run-in with the law this weekend was a flagrant example of behavior not condoned by his parents. Flagrant means:
Glaring
66
The local sea port is famous for its rare animal and illicit drug trade. Illicit means:
Unlawful
67
The incoming Company Commander granted all current Soldiers a pardon who were undergoing corrective actions. Pardon means:
Repreive
68
Choose the best antonym for the word stimulate from the options provided.
Enhance
69
The rigid First Sergeant ignores the latest technologies because he prefers to use traditional teaching mechanisms. Rigid means:
Inflexible
70
The Soldiers struggle to emulate their Platoon Sergeant's perfect push-up form. Emulate means:
Imitate
71
The eccentric First Sergeant told the extra-duty Soldiers to cut the lawn in front of his building with pairs of scissors. Eccentric means:
Peculiar
72
The police went to visit his domicile when he was reported missing. Domicile means:
Home
73
First Sergeant Duffy was always looking for novel ways to conduct physical fitness so that Soldiers would not become bored. Novel means:
New
74
My boss is a big proponent of developing time management skills. Proponent means:
Advocate
75
The Battalion's Chaplain was the pundit for all religious matters within the unit. Pundit means:
Expert
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While depolyed, if Soldiers are found with unauthorized contraband in their living areas, the contraband will be confiscated by leadership. Confiscated means:
Seized
77
In the Army, duties and responsabilities will always be commensurate with the rank of the individual. Commensurate means:
Proportionate
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Thankfully, the wind storm did negligible damage to the sleeping tents. Negligible means:
Insignificant
79
The court material was ruled null and void once the new evidence was shown to the jury. Null means:
Invalid
80
In some ways, Matt is his own worst antagonist because he doesn't believe in himself. Antagonist means:
Opponent
81
The last soldiers in the cow line always get meager portions of food. Meager means:
Sparse
82
The tree branches were very dry and brittle. Brittle means:
Fragile
83
When interviewed for his secret clearance, SPC Smith was told to be completely guileless on each question. Guileless means:
Frank
84
The resonant tones of the piano sounded through the halls of the great church. Resonant means:
Echoing
85
The purpose of the evocative Ar,y recruiting television commercials is to encourage people to enlist. Evocative means:
Suggestive
86
The Platoon Sergeant gave an improptu safety brief when he realized he had an extra ten minutes before formation. Improptu means:
Spontaneous
87
The residents were compliant with the seat belt law. Compliant means:
Obedient
88
The judge imposed a severe penalty due to Timothy's actions. Imposed means:
Levied
89
The movie synopsis summed up the plot of the film in one single paragraph. Synopsis means:
Summary
90
After his 24 hour guard shift, PVT Smith ws barely able to convey a rational thought. Rational means:
Sound
91
PVT Smith enjoyed running, but had a strong aversion towards swimming. Aversion means:
Dislike
92
All M4 firing lanes will begin qualifying concurrently in order to save time. Concurrently means
Simultaneously
93
Instead of reenlisting, SGT Adams decided to honorably terminate his armed services contract and transition to civilian work. Terminate means:
End
94
The company hired her because she was proficient in the use of computers. Proficient means:
Skilled
95
Cognizant most nearly means
conscious
96
Ardent most nearly means
passionate
97
Hamper most nearly means
prevent
98
Quaff most nearly means
drink
99
Yen most nearly means
desire
100
Forebode most nearly means
warn