400 Must Have Words for the TOEFL LESSON 34 - Passion Vocabulary Test
Question 1 |
Find the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the opposite of each word below.
complex
an easy choice | |
simple | |
a decrease | |
appear | |
unfaithful |
Question 2 |
dilemma
an easy choice | |
simple | |
a decrease | |
appear | |
unfaithful |
Question 3 |
loyal
an easy choice | |
simple | |
a decrease | |
appear | |
unfaithful |
Question 4 |
proliferation
an easy choice | |
simple | |
a decrease | |
appear | |
unfaithful |
Question 5 |
vanish
an easy choice | |
simple | |
a decrease | |
appear | |
unfaithful |
Question 6 |
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part of each sentence.
In a good relationship, there is a lot of give and take.
despondent | |
devotion to | |
engender | |
passion | |
reciprocity |
Question 7 |
Mr. Foster’s strong love for teaching makes him successful.
despondent | |
devotion to | |
engender | |
passion | |
reciprocity |
Question 8 |
Rhonda was extremely sad after the death of her cat.
despondent | |
devotion to | |
engender | |
passion | |
reciprocity |
Question 9 |
Sometimes, a small characteristic, like a nice smile, can cause love.
despondent | |
devotion to | |
engender | |
passion | |
reciprocity |
Question 10 |
My continuing support for the candidate is based on my admiration for her.
despondent | |
devotion to | |
engender | |
passion | |
reciprocity |
Question 11 |
Read the passage to review the vocabulary you have learned. Answer the questions that follow.
Perhaps no emotion is more complex than passion. Passion can show itself in a negative way as a burst of anger, or in a more pleasant way, as love. Passion can engender blind devotion for a lover or plunge a person into despondent misery if he or she feels a lack of reciprocity in the relationship. Passion and love cause innumerable dilemmas, and people constantly seek out ways to understand these emotions, as evidenced by the proliferation of articles, books, talk shows, and Web pages devoted to relationships. Many of these forums have loyal followings and have become cultural fixtures. The endless flow of information and opinions about the complex situations aroused by passion will probably not vanish anytime soon.
According to this article, which statement about passion is true?
It can have good or bad effects. | |
It can be easily explained. | |
It helps people decide what to do. | |
It is irrational. |
Question 12 |
According to the reading, why are there so many books and other works about passion?
because people want a lot of advice about love | |
because many people want to write about their own passion | |
because reading about passion is relaxing | |
because passion can also show itself as a burst of anger |
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List |
Word List
complex [kəmˈpleks] adj.
Not simple; involving many parts that work together
→ A modern car engine is too complex for most car owners to repair by themselves.
Parts of speech complexity n.
despondent [dɪsˈpɒndənt] adj.
Extremely sad and without hope for the future
→ After his girlfriend left him, Johnson was despondent and wouldn’t talk to anyone.
devotion [dɪˈvəʊʃən] n.
A willingness to keep supporting someone you admire
→ Grant showed great devotion to his wife, supporting her during her long illness.
Usage tips Devotion is often followed by a to phrase.
Parts of speech devote v., devotee n.
dilemma [daɪˈlemə] n.
A difficult choice between two things
→ I was caught in a dilemma between traveling by airplane and taking a train, which is slower but more comfortable.
engender [ɪnˈdʒendəʳ] v.
To bring into being; to cause to exist
→ The government’s warnings about terrorism engendered fear throughout the nation.
Usage tips Engender is often followed by a noun for an emotion.
loyal [ˈlɔɪəl] adj.
Faithful
→ Carter was loyal to his girlfriend and would not date anyone else.
Usage tips Loyal is often followed by a to phrase.
Parts of speech loyalty n., loyally adv.
passion [ˈpæʃən] n.
An extremely strong emotion, like love or anger
→ Debbie complained that there was no passion in her marriage.
Parts of speech passionate adj., passionately adv.
proliferation [prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən] n.
An increase in the number of something and in the number of places it can be found
→ The proliferation of fast-food restaurants has made it harder for Americans to eat healthy lunches.
Usage tips Proliferation is very often followed by an of phrase.
Parts of speech proliferate v.
reciprocity [ˌresɪˈprɒsɪtɪ] n.
Doing as much for another as he or she has done for you
→ Dan was giving a lot of attention to Kelly, but he felt no reciprocity in their relationship.
Parts of speech reciprocate v., reciprocal adj.
vanish [ˈvænɪʃ] v.
To disappear suddenly
→ When the sun came out, last night’s light snowfall vanished.
