1.
A. The government decided to _______ the construction of affordable housing.
B. The scholarship programs _______ students’ tuition fees.
a) subsidize
b) subdue
c) sublime
d) submarine
2.
A. She had to _______ the long hours of physical training to become a professional athlete.
B. Their friendship _______ even through the ups and downs of life.
a) ensure(d)
b) mature(d)
c) injure(d)
d) endure(d)
3.
A. During the spring season, flowers _______ in the fields.
B. Opportunities for learning and growth _______ in this educational institution.
a) surround
b) abound
c) found
d) profound
4.
A. The flavors of the spices _______ together to create a delicious aroma.
B. The company is hosting a holiday party to _______ with employees and their families.
a) jingle
b) mince
c) mingle
d) malign
5.
A. The computer program allows you to easily _______ important files.
B. The search and rescue team was able to _______ the hiker from the mountain.
a) derive
b) retrieve
c) contrive
d) archive
6.
A. Every year, we _______ the anniversary of our independence.
B. The monument was built to _______ the soldiers who lost their lives in the war.
a) commemorate
b) commute
c) commiserate
d) commandeer
7.
A. The dark clouds _______ an approaching storm.
B. The sudden drop in stock prices _______ an economic downturn.
a) pretended
b) attended
c) blended
d) portended
8.
A. The old photograph was _______ of her childhood days.
B. The melody of the song was _______ of a lullaby her mother used to sing.
a) resilient
b) insistent
c) distant
d) reminiscent
9.
A. The _______ branches of the tree swayed in the wind.
B. She showed a _______ attitude and was willing to compromise.
a) pliant
b) ploy
c) defiant
d) ploat
10.
A. Be careful what you say around her; she’s very _______ and can easily get upset.
B. The topic of politics can be _______ and may lead to heated debates.
a) touchy
b) laid-back
c) easygoing
d) patchy
11.
A. The suspect was _______ during the interrogation, refusing to answer important questions.
B. The politician’s _______ response raised suspicions among the journalists.
a) evasive
b) elusive
c) invasive
d) persuasive
12.
A. She has a _______ mind and can quickly grasp complex concepts.
B. The _______ artist captured the emotions of the subjects in his paintings.
a) oblivious
b) deceptive
c) inattentive
d) perceptive
13.
A. He _______ her idea as impractical and unrealistic.
B. The boss _______ the employees after the meeting was over.
a) dismouned
b) dismissed
c) dismayed
d) dismasted
14.
A. Adding fresh herbs can _______ the flavor of the dish.
B. The new software features are designed to _______ productivity.
a) encase
b) enclose
c) enhance
d) encage
15.
A. The old house was the _______ of a once-thriving community.
B. She found a _______ of fabric in her grandmother’s sewing box.
a) serpent
b) remnant
c) tenant
d) torrent
16.
A. He was _______ to waking up early due to his morning routine.
B. The children quickly became _______ to their new school.
a) accustomed
b) consumed
c) perused
d) bewildered
17.
A. The landlord decided to _______ the tenants for failing to pay rent.
B. The hotel guest was _______ due to disruptive behavior.
a) instruct(ed)
b) convict(ed)
c) addict(ed)
d) evict(ed)
18.
A. The defeated nation was forced to _______ its territories to the victorious country.
B. He decided to _______ his position as team captain to the younger player.
a) creed
b) suede
c) greed
d) cede
19.
A. The _______ lion roared and charged at its prey.
B. The storm unleashed a _______ display of lightning and thunder.
a) ferocious
b) precious
c) spacious
d) malicious
20.
A. The farmer _______ the ripe apples from the tree.
B. The guitarist _______ the strings of his guitar to create a melodic tune.
a) pluck(ed)
b) plunk(ed)
c) plummet(ed)
d) plunge(d)
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1. “Subsidize”
To provide financial support or assistance, typically by the government or an organization.
A. The government decided to _______ the construction of affordable housing.
B. The scholarship programs _______ students’ tuition fees.
a) subsidize
b) subdue
c) sublime
d) submarine
2. “Endure”
To suffer or withstand something difficult, painful, or challenging; to remain in existence over time.
A. She had to _______ the long hours of physical training to become a professional athlete.
B. Their friendship _______ even through the ups and downs of life.
a) ensure(d)
b) mature(d)
c) injure(d)
d) endure(d)
3. “Abound”
To exist or be present in large numbers or quantities; to be plentiful.
A. During the spring season, flowers _______ in the fields.
B. Opportunities for learning and growth _______ in this educational institution.
a) surround
b) abound
c) found
d) profound
4. “Mingle”
To mix or blend together; to socialize or interact with others.
A. The flavors of the spices _______ together to create a delicious aroma.
B. The company is hosting a holiday party to _______ with employees and their families.
a) jingle
b) mince
c) mingle
d) malign
5. “Retrieve”
To regain, recover, or bring back something that was lost, misplaced, or forgotten.
A. The computer program allows you to easily _______ important files.
B. The search and rescue team was able to _______ the hiker from the mountain.
a) derive
b) retrieve
c) contrive
d) archive
6. “Commemorate”
To honor or remember a person or event by celebrating or observing it; to memorialize.
A. Every year, we _______ the anniversary of our independence.
B. The monument was built to _______ the soldiers who lost their lives in the war.
a) commemorate
b) commute
c) commiserate
d) commandeer
7. “Portended”
To be a sign or warning of a future event, typically something negative or significant; to foreshadow.
A. The dark clouds _______ an approaching storm.
B. The sudden drop in stock prices _______ an economic downturn.
a) pretended
b) attended
c) blended
d) portended
8. “Reminiscent”
Tending to remind or bring back memories of something; similar to something in the past.
A. The old photograph was _______ of her childhood days.
B. The melody of the song was _______ of a lullaby her mother used to sing.
a) resilient
b) insistent
c) distant
d) reminiscent
9. “Pliant”
Flexible, easily bent, or adaptable; capable of being influenced or shaped.
A. The _______ branches of the tree swayed in the wind.
B. She showed a _______ attitude and was willing to compromise.
a) pliant
b) ploy
c) defiant
d) ploat
10. “Touchy”
Easily offended, sensitive, or irritable; prone to take offense or get upset easily.
A. Be careful what you say around her; she’s very _______ and can easily get upset.
B. The topic of politics can be _______ and may lead to heated debates.
a) touchy
b) laid-back
c) easygoing
d) patchy
11. “Evasive”
Tending to avoid giving direct answers or making clear statements; elusive or evading.
A. The suspect was _______ during the interrogation, refusing to answer important questions.
B. The politician’s _______ response raised suspicions among the journalists.
a) evasive
b) elusive
c) invasive
d) persuasive
12. “Perceptive”
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or intuition; observant and sensitive to details.
A. She has a _______ mind and can quickly grasp complex concepts.
B. The _______ artist captured the emotions of the subjects in his paintings.
a) oblivious
b) deceptive
c) inattentive
d) perceptive
13. “Dismiss”
To officially send someone away or allow them to leave; to reject, disregard, or ignore something or someone.
A. He _______ her idea as impractical and unrealistic.
B. The boss _______ the employees after the meeting was over.
a) dismouned
b) dismissed
c) dismayed
d) dismasted
14. “Enhance”
To improve or increase the quality, value, or attractiveness of something.
A. Adding fresh herbs can _______ the flavor of the dish.
B. The new software features are designed to _______ productivity.
a) encase
b) enclose
c) enhance
d) encage
15. “Remnant”
A small remaining quantity or part of something; a leftover or trace.
A. The old house was the _______ of a once-thriving community.
B. She found a _______ of fabric in her grandmother’s sewing box.
a) serpent
b) remnant
c) tenant
d) torrent
16. “Accustomed”
Familiar with or used to something; adapted or habituated to a particular condition or way of life.
A. He was _______ to waking up early due to his morning routine.
B. The children quickly became _______ to their new school.
a) accustomed
b) consumed
c) perused
d) bewildered
17. “Evict”
To force someone to leave a property or premises, typically by legal means; to expel or remove.
A. The landlord decided to _______ the tenants for failing to pay rent.
B. The hotel guest was _______ due to disruptive behavior.
a) instruct(ed)
b) convict(ed)
c) addict(ed)
d) evict(ed)
18. “Cede”
To surrender or give up control, possession, or territory to another person, group, or authority.
A. The defeated nation was forced to _______ its territories to the victorious country.
B. He decided to _______ his position as team captain to the younger player.
a) creed
b) suede
c) greed
d) cede
19. “Ferocious”
Extremely fierce, savage, or violent; showing intense aggression or wildness.
A. The _______ lion roared and charged at its prey.
B. The storm unleashed a _______ display of lightning and thunder.
a) ferocious
b) precious
c) spacious
d) malicious
20. “Pluck”
To pull out forcefully or to remove feathers or hair from something or someone.
To play a musical instrument by plucking the strings.
A. The farmer _______ the ripe apples from the tree.
B. The guitarist _______ the strings of his guitar to create a melodic tune.
a) pluck(ed)
b) plunk(ed)
c) plummet(ed)
d) plunge(d)
