VOCABULARY TEST(MULTIPLE CHOICE) 45

(1) velocity


1) speed

2) reveal

3) calculating

4) written symbols

(2) effervescence


1) inner excitement or exuberance

2) persuade not to do

3) make or become putrid

4) make oneself tidy in appearance

(3) sheer


1) pure

2) introductory statement

3) soothing or softening remedy (for the skin)

4) impossible to reconcile

(4) impalpable


1) maim

2) rhythmical throbbing of arteries

3) having no motion

4) imperceptible(not easily understood)

(5) acquittal


1) spot

2) weaken gradually

3) deliverance from a charge

4) plunder

(6) venue


1) llduggery) dishonest behavior or action

2) pay for services

3) direct vote by all the people

4) location

(7) reverberate


1) dexterity

2) show clearly

3) echo repeatedly

4) idealistic but impractical

(8) alchemy


1) wild

2) medieval chemistry

3) flexible

4) discerning

(9) trifle


1) self-important

2) something of little importance or value

3) plundering

4) vibrate pendulumlike

(10) primal


1) (of something) plainly expressed

2) first in rank or importance

3) metal pin used for fastening metal plates together

4) large vehicle drawn by a horse over snow or ice

(11) appropriate


1) make (something written) false by changing

2) self-assurance

3) acquire

4) one who studies reptiles

(12) ramshackle


1) having to do with citizens

2) (of a building or vehicle) poorly constructed

3) fear

4) powerful movement of or like a wave

(13) mercenary


1) crafty

2) point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth

3) motivated solely by money or gain

4) treacherous plot

(14) tirade


1) long angry denunciatory speech

2) purgative

3) work or appoint as a deputy

4) restore to good condition

(15) inherent


1) manly

2) firmly established by nature or habit

3) (of something bad) widespread

4) disrepute

(16) thresh


1) shine erratically

2) deceiving

3) occupy fully

4) beat (cereal plants) with a machine or flail to separate the grains from the straw

(17) zany


1) causing sadness, compassion, pity

2) complain or whine tearfully

3) comic

4) sudden frenzied rush (of panic-stricken animals or people)

(18) bizarre


1) powerful

2) fantastic

3) gloomy

4) trembling

(19) scapegoat


1) inflammatory disorder of the lower intestinal tract

2) clamorous

3) unruly

4) someone who bears the blame for others

(20) munificent


1) plait

2) add leaven to

3) situation that requires a choice between equally unfavorable options

4) very generous in giving

(21) servile


1) small piece or mark

2) slavish

3) lack of proper respect or reverence

4) artificial

(22) depose


1) dethrone

2) board on which painter mixes pigments(coloring matters)

3) ornamental clasp

4) strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound

(23) gouge


1) a set of bells (often in a tower) capable of being played

2) overcharge (with high price)

3) wild drunken revelry

4) make stupid in mind

(24) dauntless


1) bold

2) causing deep feelings of wonder, joy, respect, etc.

3) (of someone) awkward in movement

4) compulsive habitual need

(25) bargain


1) one opposed to force

2) heavenly

3) swelling out in waves

4) agreement between two groups or people