Advanced Level Synonym Questions (Wordpower) Test 19
Question 1 |
The quest for the cure for AIDS is still going on in many Countries.
A | hypothesis |
B | search |
C | margin |
D | prelude |
E | absence |
Question 2 |
She said even her doctor's warnings would not compel her to quit smoking.
A | condemn |
B | prohibit |
C | stop |
D | extol |
E | prosecute |
Question 3 |
Unconscious learning is now considered to be of questionable worth.
A | invaluable |
B | dubious |
C | superficial |
D | secondary |
E | primary |
Question 4 |
The young politician radiates goodwill when he speaks of projects to help the poor.
A | hates |
B | exposes |
C | emits |
D | hides |
E | loathes |
Question 5 |
Most energy from an earthquake radiates out from the epicentre in the form of seismic waves.
A | explodes |
B | devastates |
C | spreads |
D | reverts |
E | reflects |
Question 6 |
Fear of pirate raids caused some countries to fortify their coastline.
A | invasion |
B | ships |
C | arms |
D | investigations |
E | quests |
Question 7 |
The people they interview for the survey are selected randomly.
A | carefully |
B | carelessly |
C | indiscriminately |
D | thoughtfully |
E | rashly |
Question 8 |
A sense of taste is triggered when the tongue touches a wide range of chemical substances.
A | chain |
B | span |
C | series |
D | variety |
E | sort |
Question 9 |
Economic profit ranks as a chief reason for a nation to seek foreign territories.
A | is classified |
B | outweighs |
C | describes |
D | achieves |
E | is depicted |
Question 10 |
His works rank among the most significant studies of the twentieth century.
A | share |
B | establish |
C | stand |
D | conceal |
E | are exhibited |
Question 11 |
In the history of the New York Stock exchange, 1929 must be rated as the most shattering year.
A | condemned |
B | quoted |
C | ranked |
D | impugned |
E | calculate |
Question 12 |
The indecisive man was readily persuaded to change his mind again.
A | easily |
B | hardly |
C | subtly |
D | abruptly |
E | punctually |
Question 13 |
What a red letter day it was! Five victories in five events!
A | colorful |
B | forgettable |
C | neon |
D | memorable |
E | marvelous |
Question 14 |
The dog started barking at his reflection in the pool.
A | image |
B | bone |
C | imagination |
D | leash |
E | caption |
Question 15 |
The boys were refused admission to the cocktail party for not wearing formal clothes
A | granted |
B | denied |
C | acquiesced |
D | appealed |
E | pestered |
Question 16 |
He is generally regarded as the founder of the Green Peace Organization.
A | condemned |
B | punished |
C | concerned |
D | viewed |
E | respected |
Question 17 |
Pain is relayed to the brain through the nervous system in the form of electrical impulses.
A | devoted |
B | carried |
C | compared |
D | accustomed |
E | provided |
Question 18 |
Everybody should read periodicals which are related to his profession.
A | appropriate |
B | apparent |
C | perceptive |
D | discriminating |
E | exceptional |
Question 19 |
Before the 1700s, most European cities relied on pamphlets, handwritten newsletters, and town criers for news.
A | focused on |
B | scanned |
C | depended on |
D | browsed through |
E | tangled with |
Question 20 |
Kurt Cobain, the renowned member of the world-famous rock group, Nirvana, committed suicide in April 1994.
A | obscure |
B | famous |
C | anonymous |
D | unrecognized |
E | impotent |
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