Advanced Level Synonym Questions (Wordpower) Test 14
Question 1 |
Tankers are so-called because they consist of a series of walled sections forming individual tanks.
A | private |
B | subjective |
C | personal |
D | separate |
E | objective |
Question 2 |
That the smaller companies should merge with the larger ones is inescapable.
A | urgent |
B | unavoidable |
C | important |
D | necessary |
E | arduous |
Question 3 |
It is inevitable that smoking will damage your health.
A | invading |
B | unhealthy |
C | fallacious |
D | intriguing |
E | unavoidable |
Question 4 |
Nobody can fight the inevitable.
A | inaccurate |
B | improper |
C | inescapable |
D | inestimable |
E | inhabitable |
Question 5 |
The minister preferred to resign rather than be accused publicly of infamous conduct.
A | outstanding |
B | unprecedented |
C | mysterious |
D | disgraceful |
E | meritorious |
Question 6 |
The cunning politician is infamous for accepting bribes from business circles.
A | notorious |
B | dreaded |
C | loathed |
D | investigated |
E | praised |
Question 7 |
It may seem unbelievable, but Walter’s enthusiasm, laughter and confidence are really infectious.
A | dangerous |
B | contagious |
C | beneficial |
D | prone to relapse |
E | subject to quarantine |
Question 8 |
Tides are caused by the gravitational influence of the moon on ocean level.
A | evolution |
B | coercion |
C | uninvolvement |
D | levitation |
E | impact |
Question 9 |
E. C. Stanton and her friends held the famous convention in New York in 1848 to publicize the long-standing injustice to women.
A | indifference |
B | unfairness |
C | equity |
D | impartiality |
E | apathy |
Question 10 |
There are many innovations in teaching a foreign language which really makes learning easier.
A | new machines |
B | new prohibitions |
C | new instructors |
D | new methods |
E | new interpretation |
Question 11 |
The inquiry concerning the accident on the highway was handled by the chief of police.
A | enticement |
B | inquisitiveness |
C | investigation |
D | recording |
E | survey |
Question 12 |
It is ridiculous to become angry about so insignificant matter as football.
A | sinful |
B | tragic |
C | absurd |
D | unpardonable |
E | trivial |
Question 13 |
Editorial cartoons inspire readers to form opinions on current affairs.
A | motivate |
B | bore |
C | discourage |
D | dismay |
E | appall |
Question 14 |
After she discussed the matter with the president of the bank, the businesswoman instantly received the loan.
A | casually |
B | finally |
C | soon |
D | immediately |
E | disdainfully |
Question 15 |
The capable leaders instilled a spirit of nationalism in most African peoples.
A | deterred |
B | extinguished |
C | implanted |
D | extracted |
E | yielded |
Question 16 |
The detectives have been interrogating the suspects for five hours.
A | baiting |
B | watching |
C | questioning |
D | infiltrating |
E | dominating |
Question 17 |
Since they have completely different cultural backgrounds it is difficult for them to have an intimate relationship.
A | cordial |
B | detached |
C | fresh |
D | snug |
E | remote |
Question 18 |
Steven suffers from stage fright and he is easily intimidated by a large audience.
A | inspired |
B | applauded |
C | frightened |
D | expelled |
E | prevailed |
Question 19 |
Not everyone is qualified to be a teacher; some great scholars in the world are completely inept when it comes to passing on their knowledge to others.
A | incompetent |
B | marvelous |
C | unwilling |
D | reluctant |
E | inspiring |
Question 20 |
The introduction of Henry Ford’s ideas revolutionized the automaking industry.
A | implementation |
B | publication |
C | production |
D | presentation |
E | imposition |
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