Complete the following 50 multiple-choice questions to estimate your vocabulary size. Choose one of 4 choices that's most appropriate for the word in brackets.
Many of the questions raised pertaining to cultural (issues) are new.
an important question in dispute and must be settled
insurance
trouble
publication
To help meet this need, we have compiled an annotated bibliography of models for evaluating open learning approaches and (associated) technologies.
associating
related
advanced
new
He had an (edge) on the competition.
border
a slight advantage
a slight margin
success
The applicants of the ( Proposal ) Competition are invited to provide the Frontier Science Research City Project with visions for creating a 21st century-style city.
performance
plan
business
communication
The dollar fell against the Euro for the fourth day in five and dropped against the yen on ( concern ) a recovery in the US economy is faltering.
evidence
interest
worry
relief
I wonder if that ( factor ) is going to impact on XYZ Corp.
element
event
person
action
Specifically, we are disappointed with the new emphasis on so-called high stakes testing as an ( instrument ) to assess and rank schools.
a device
a system
a test
a way
It is almost ( impossible ) to get it done today.
implicit
insignificant
trivial
totally unlikely
The closest the world has come to nuclear war was the Cuban ( Missile ) Crisis of October 1962.
mission
election
atomic bomb
a rocket-propelled vehicle
The Complete and ( Utter ) Idiot's Guide to Ordering Pizza.
new
practical
absolute
short
Would you prefer to ( rotate ) meeting locations or have a consistent meeting place?
alternate
rent
set up
inspect
The students will perform activities to learn how estimation and ( measurement ) would be important in the construction industry.
surveying
development
dimension
budget
He has a unique talent to inspire and ( compel ) each person to recognize his or her own personal uniqueness and value.
force
command
cheer
lead
Survey show that the silence ( majority ) agree with me and not you.
minority
senior
major
bulk
The lowering of the ( threat ) level is not a signal to government, law enforcement or citizens that the danger of a terrorist attack is passed.
throat
territory
thread
terror
That person can help you decide whether you do need to lose weight and, if so, the best way to achieve and ( maintain ) a weight that is healthy for you.
reduce
alter
increase
hold
This is a short report on our ( trip ) to Colorado.
strip
mission
journey
research
The estimates above could therefore represent an under-estimate of the total consumer ( detriment ) in the economy.
population
damage
confidence
behavior
Ooops, I meant to say you shouldn't ( deny ) love.
refuse
hurt
addict to
confuse
Nobody asked me to ( prove ) it.
show evidence of
demonstrate
test
investigate
Scripture does not ( forbid ) anything which God has given us for our use.
support
describe
encourage
prevent
It wasn't long before she was off the ( hill ) .
hip
mountain
natural elevation
pond
We're seeking to ( strengthen ) intellectual property protection.
increase
improve
fortify
change
In this sample chapter, you'll learn how to ( compose ) a message and send it.
write
complain
compile
conduct
Students seem to complain about the lack of a dating ( scene ).
scenario
shot
picture
guide
The risk of loss or damage is ( transferred ) to the buyer.
replaced
shifted
minimized
diminished
Great Lakes signal great ( shift ) in seasonal changes.
translation
switch
shaft
example
The holes should be a little larger than the ( coin ) or washer.
penny
pipe
metal
corn
So, your focus is not ( inward ) on your own processes, but outward, on supply chain processes.
based
inside
dependent
inbound
Ours is a field increasingly driven by both rapidly evolving ( solutions ) to existing problems and by new interpretations of the nature of the problems we face.
method
lotion
mixture
problem
How did she keep it ( secret ) for nine years?
secretary
hidden
mystery
information
The new program will integrate social and employment services with ( treatment ) for drug addicted persons and their families.
assistance
care
treat
discussion
Customers qualify for a Standard ( license) if no Small Business Server software is currently licensed.
copy
freedom
permission
software
Each Christmas, our family enjoys decorating the tree with our ( homemade ) ornaments.
made by yourself
sophisticated
trendy
made by hand
Wall Street bankers met behind closed doors, under the ( auspices ) of the New York Federal Reserve Bank, to put the finishing touches on the renegotiation of Korea's short-term debt.
roof
power
protection
guidance
We also provide vacation & ( leisure ) travel for the employees of these top companies as well.
relaxation
fancy
freedom
discount
There are many things on the Net that are put there by one person or group that has a certain ( opinion ).
credibility
view
idea
origination
Since his election to the ( Legislature ) in 1994, Sen. Kermit Brashear of Omaha has made a name for himself as a man who carefully considers what he believes in and then forcefully argues his point.
body of lawmakers
congress
lecturer
army
No wonder, many companies are finding difficult to ( sustain ) the growth.
expand
maintain
subdue
reverse
They're ( supposed ) to be preparing us for the meeting.
scheduled
forced
believed
replaced
Particular attention is paid to the ( repertoire ) and quality of performance presented on the audition.
originality
uniqueness
a collection of works
depth
Retail ( petrol ) price decreased in April.
gas
computer
oil
grain
Governor Bush and first lady ( proclaim ) September 23 Family Day in Florida.
claim
announce
recognize
declare formally
The ( Warden ) told him that I was his roommate before he died.
official in charge of army
official in charge of a prison
official in charge of a company
official in charge of a county
I like ( cauliflower ).
flower
fish
vegetable
cat
Here it is paired with metallic ( twill ), the latest trend in twill.
ornament
shoe
art work
cloth
These structural changes have also led to a ( palpable ) change in attitude towards foreign investment.
significant
tangible
dramatical
drastical
This paper is lighted in a way to accentuate the ( motley ) color distribution..
visible
mixed
fuzy
new
Plan to photograph stars along a ( swath ) running perpendicular to the Milky Way.
strip
area
vertical line
star
A new project is funded to investigate ( Estrogen's ) effects on the female body.