test
(D) reread
9. Clemency most nearly means
(A) mercy.
(B) force.
(C) imprisonment.
(D) compliment.
10. This year the Paris fashion industry has decided to eschew short skirts and high heels.
(A) favor
(B) manufacture
(C) shun
(D) sell
11. Pollute most nearly means
(A) eliminate.
(B) contaminate.
(C) clean.
(D) confuse.
12. Latent most nearly means
(A) hidden.
(B) dull.
(C) pretentious.
(D) active.
13. Paul sent all of his friends a salutary message on the Internet.
(A) beneficial
(B) profane
(C) funny
(D) interesting
14. The word most opposite in meaning to reflect is
(A) ponder.
(B) consider.
(C) ignore.
(D) speculate.
15. The word most opposite in meaning to blame is
(A) attribute.
(B) reprove.
(C) muster.
(D) exalt.
16. Amenable most nearly means
(A) amended.
(B) prepared.
(C) guided.
(D) cooperative.
17. Calamity most nearly means
(A) desert.
(B) disaster.
(C) remorse.
(D) overeating.
18. The word most opposite in meaning to forthright is
(A) honest.
(B) polite.
(C) blunt.
(D) outspoken.
19. The word most opposite in meaning to profound is
(A) thorough.
(B) mild.
(C) absolute.
(D) intense.
20. The attendant charged Karen a nominal fee to park in the crowded lot.
(A) expensive
(B) insignificant
(C) large
(D) crazy
21. The loving couple celebrated their fidelity over the years on their anniversary.
(A) complications
(B) faithfulness
(C) regrets
(D) treachery
22. The Army commander decided to avert trouble by heading back to headquarters.
(A) help
(B) complicate
(C) prevent
(D) attack
23. The word most opposite in meaning to keen is
(A) fervent.
(B) reluctant.
(C) zealous.
(D) appetent.
24. Quell most nearly means
(A) launch.
(B) support.
(C) enrich.
(D) suppress.
25. Truncate most nearly means
(A) shorten.
(B) fixate.
(C) pretend.
(D) turn.
26. The kinetic energy was converted to electricity.
(A) regulated
(B) disbursed
(C) frantic
(D) moving
27. The witness was happy to corroborate the man’s explanation.
(A) exaggerate
(B) destroy
(C) confirm
(D) question
28. Barry thought he could forge the paperwork without getting caught.
(A) trash
(B) destroy
(C) fabricate
(D) forget
Answers and Explanations
Use this answer key to score the Word Knowledge practice questions.
1 A. Used as a noun, acclaim means a shout of approval, so the answer is Choice (A).
2 B.
