English Test Questions

MINI-LESSON abandon (v.) = desert, leave behind able (adj.) = capable, qualified, fit abolish (v.) = end, eliminate abrupt (adj.) = sudden, hasty, unexpected acclaim (v.) = applaud, praise, honor acclaim (n.) = praise, applause, honor acrid (adj.) = bitter, sharp, biting adapt (v.) = adjust, modify adept (adj.) = skillful, expert adhere (v.) = stick, cling admonish (v.) = warm, caution, advise adorn (v.) = decorate, ornament advent (n.) = coming, arrival adverse (adj.) = hostile, negative, contrary affluent (adj.) = rich, wealthy, prosperous, well-to-do aggravate (v.) = (1) annoy, irritate (2) intensify, worsen aggregate (adj.) = entire, total, combined agile (adj.) = graceful, nimble, lively ailment (n.) = sickness, illness allot (v.) = divide, distribute amazing (adj.) = astonishing, astounding, surprising, startling amiable (adj.) = agreeable, congenial, pleasant anticipate (v.) = foresee, expect, predict anxious (adj.) = (1) worried, nervous, apprehensive (2) eager, avid appraise (v.) = evaluate, estimate, assess apt (adj.) = (1) appropriate, suitable, correct, relevant, proper (2) likely, prone arduous (adj.) = difficult, exhausting arid (adj.) = dry, barren aroma (n.) = fragrance, smell, odor, scent artificial (adj.) = synthetic, imitation, man-made astonishing (adj.) = surprising, amazing, astounding astute (adj.) = intelligent, clever, perceptive attain (v.) = accomplish, achieve augment (v.) = supplement, increase, strengthen, expand austere (adj.) = strict, harsh, severe, stern authentic (adj.) = genuine, true aversion (n.) = dislike, hostility, fear
MINI-LESSON 1.1
Exercise : Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with vocabulary items (a), (b), or (c) according to the context of the sentences.
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