Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know (MCQ Test + PDF) Week 3

Barron's 1100 Words You Need to Know (MCQ Test + PDF) Week 3 - Day 2

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Question 1

THE HANDCUFF IS QUICKER THAN THE EYE

Slippery Eddie, the infamous pickpocket, was back at work, and every detective had to be especially vigilant. Eddie’s technique was to jostle a victim toward a confederate who would then slip the man’s wallet out of his back pocket while Eddie was stammering an apology to the confused dupe. Within a week the incipient crime wave came to an end when Slippery Eddie inadvertently chose the chief of police for his victim. Although Eddie loathes Sing Sing, it’s his permanent address now.

Sample Sentences: Can you put the new words in the right sentences?

By telling the truth, we stopped the _____ rumor from spreading.

A	incipient
B	jostle
C	infamous
D	inadvertent
E	dupe

Question 1 Explanation:

Incipient means 'just beginning to exist'. The rumor was stopped before it could spread, so it was only at its start. In the passage, the incipient crime wave ended within a week, almost as soon as it began.

Question 2

The bombing of Pearl Harbor was referred to as an _____ deed.

A	incipient
B	jostle
C	infamous
D	inadvertent
E	dupe

Question 2 Explanation:

Infamous means 'famous for something bad', i.e. having a bad reputation. The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor is remembered as a shameful act, so it was an infamous deed. Not inadvertent: the attack was planned, not an accident.

Question 3

The wealthy _____ consented to buy the often-sold Brooklyn Bridge.

A	incipient
B	jostle
C	infamous
D	inadvertent
E	dupe

Question 3 Explanation:

A dupe is a person who is easily tricked. Only a fool would agree to buy the Brooklyn Bridge from a con man, so the buyer is a dupe. The adjective wealthy before the gap tells you a noun is needed.

Question 4

When he attempted to _____ the old lady, she struck him with her umbrella.

A	incipient
B	jostle
C	infamous
D	inadvertent
E	dupe

Question 4 Explanation:

Jostle means to push or shove someone roughly. After attempted to we need a verb in the base form, and jostle is the only verb. The old lady hit him because he tried to push her, as Eddie jostles his victims in the passage.

Question 5

Through an _____ error, the guided missile sped out of control.

A	incipient
B	jostle
C	infamous
D	inadvertent
E	dupe

Question 5 Explanation:

Inadvertent means not intended, happening because someone was not paying attention. An inadvertent error is an accidental mistake that made the missile go out of control. Not infamous: the sentence is about an accident, not about a bad reputation.

Question 6

Definitions: Match the new words with their meanings.

infamous

A	having a bad reputation
B	just beginning to exist
C	to shove hard
D	a person easily tricked
E	heedless, not attentive

Question 6 Explanation:

Infamous means having a bad reputation, being well known for something bad. Example: Slippery Eddie, the infamous pickpocket. It is not the opposite of famous; it means famous in a bad way.

Question 7

jostle

A	having a bad reputation
B	just beginning to exist
C	to shove hard
D	a person easily tricked
E	heedless, not attentive

Question 7 Explanation:

Jostle means to shove or push hard, often in a crowd. Example: Eddie would jostle a victim toward a confederate.

Question 8

dupe (n.)

A	having a bad reputation
B	just beginning to exist
C	to shove hard
D	a person easily tricked
E	heedless, not attentive

Question 8 Explanation:

A dupe (noun) is a person who is easily tricked or fooled. Example: Eddie stammered an apology to the confused dupe. As a verb, to dupe means to trick someone.

Question 9

incipient

A	having a bad reputation
B	just beginning to exist
C	to shove hard
D	a person easily tricked
E	heedless, not attentive

Question 9 Explanation:

Incipient means just beginning to exist or appear. Example: the incipient crime wave is a crime wave that has only just started.

Question 10

inadvertent

A	having a bad reputation
B	just beginning to exist
C	to shove hard
D	a person easily tricked
E	heedless, not attentive

Question 10 Explanation:

Inadvertent means heedless or not attentive, so the action happens by accident. Example: Eddie inadvertently chose the chief of police for his victim. He did it without realising who the man was.

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NEW WORDS

infamous [in´ fə məs]

“The unsubstantiated computer rumors for which the Internet is infamous began flowing within hours of the arrival of Jan. 1 in Asia.” Barnaby Feder, “Internet’s Cheering Squad Nervously Watches Clock,” New York Times, 1/1/00

jostle [jos´ əl]

“When the squeege man jostled him, the police officer said that he feared for his life.” Kit Roane, “Squeege Man Scared Him,” New York Times, 6/25/99

dupe [düp]

“Barnum knew the American public loved to be duped.” W. L. Phelps, American Entrepreneurs

incipient [in sip´ ē ənt]

“As columnist Jack Anderson was about to write about the Secretary of State’s incipient departure, Al Haig panicked.” William Safire, “On Language,” New York Times, 6/20/99