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Immune means:
Unlikely to change
Prone to failure
Likely to succeed
Protected from a disease or the effects of something
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Suppress means:
To delay or procrastinate
To simplify or downplay
To dismiss or overlook
To control and refrain from showing
3
Which of the following would most likely be described as interminable?
A short, thrilling movie
A never-ending traffic jam
A quick lunch break
A brief conversation
4
Which of the following would most likely compel someone to take action?
An unexpected opportunity
A minor inconvenience
A personal crisis
A routine task
5
Which of the following would most likely be considered a parlor?
A room with comfortable chairs and a fireplace
A room with a desk and computer
A room with a stove and refrigerator
A room with a bed and wardrobe
6
Which of the following would most likely involve neglect?
Procrastinating tasks
Ignoring minor issues
Leaving a pet without food for days
Forgetting to respond
7
He was merely a spectator at the event. In this sentence, merely means:
Entirely unexpected
Slightly different
Only partially relevant
And nothing more
8
After recovering from the illness, she was immune to the virus. In this sentence, immune means:
Exposed but unaffected
Resistant to change
Protected from a disease or the effects of something
Incapable of response
9
Which of the following would most likely be described as vehement?
A passionate debate
A casual chat
An indifferent remark
A relaxed conversation
10
The OPPOSITE of dissent is:
agreement
conformity
negligence
detachment
11
Which of the following would most likely be considered a mandate?
A policy open to individual choice
An advisory opinion from experts
A suggestion without consequences
A law requiring seat belts
12
The OPPOSITE of neglect is:
disregard
tolerate
simplify
attend
13
Cease means:
To simplify immediately
To stop or bring to an end
To delay briefly
To reconsider cautiously
14
On a whim, she decided to take a spontaneous trip to the beach. In this sentence, whim means:
A calculated risk
A cautious decision
A fleeting thought
An odd or fanciful idea
15
Whim means:
A methodical approach
An odd or fanciful idea
A deliberate intention
A rare type of plant
16
The tenor of his speech was hopeful and inspiring. In this sentence, tenor means:
The pitch of a musical note
The general meaning or substance of an utterance
The speed of speech
The volume of sound
17
Which of the following would most likely be considered akin?
Two people with opposing opinions
Two coworkers in different departments
Two strangers with different hobbies
Two siblings with similar personalities
18
Some people seem ___ to criticism, ignoring it completely.
immune
compulsory
vehement
akin
19
The scandal brought great ___ to the politician’s career.
advocacy
discredit
dissent
mandate
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Which of the following would most likely require redress?
A well-received speech
A mistake in a financial report
A perfect score on a test
A successful project
21
The OPPOSITE of vehement is:
enthusiastic
hesitant
mild
skeptical
22
The company moved to new ___ in the city center.
dissent
whim
tenor
premises
23
The OPPOSITE of redress is:
correct
repair
ignore
amend
24
The government promised ___ for the grievances of the citizens.
suppress
neglect
precede
redress
25
Mandate means:
A rare natural phenomenon occurring under specific conditions
A formal statement of a command to do something
A scientific theory supported by multiple experiments
A historical event that changed the course of society
26
Which of the following would most likely be considered a whim?
Deciding to go for a walk without any prior planning
Following a strict daily routine with a planner
Sticking to a detailed schedule using a checklist
Making a long-term investment
27
The OPPOSITE of akin is:
unrelated
practical
distant
artificial
28
The new rules were so ___ that many employees considered quitting.
akin
vehement
compulsory
oppressive
29
Wearing a uniform is ___ in many schools.
compulsory
aligned
suppressed
preceded
30
The OPPOSITE of tenor is:
detail
meaning
theme
essence
31
Her ___ attitude made it difficult to reach a consensus.
dissenting
contentious
compulsory
akin
32
Which of the following would most likely be considered advocacy?
Campaigning for animal rights
Hosting an event without public support
Donating anonymously to a cause
Volunteering occasionally without commitment
33
Interminable means:
Exciting and engaging
Short and concise
Brief and to the point
Tiresomely long; seemingly without end
34
The security guard patrolled the premises to ensure everything was secure. In this sentence, premises means:
Land and the buildings on it
A construction site
A parking lot
A storage facility
35
The OPPOSITE of mandate is:
option
permission
suggestion
refusal
36
The OPPOSITE of discredit is:
overlook
validate
permit
excuse
37
The OPPOSITE of oppressive is:
chaotic
symbolic
lenient
practical
38
Which of the following would most likely be described as immune?
A person with no symptoms
A person unaffected by criticism
A person resistant to persuasion
A person who has been vaccinated
39
Simple definition question: Premises means:
A business license
Land and the buildings on it
A rental contract
A legal document
40
The OPPOSITE of compel is:
release
tolerate
hesitate
discourage
41
Which of the following actions would most likely be considered an attempt to suppress information?
Publishing a book
Censoring news reports
Sharing a video online
Hosting a public forum
42
Her ___ refusal to apologize strained their friendship.
obstinate
vehement
compulsory
akin
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The OPPOSITE of precede is:
follow
lead
start
initiate
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Which of the following would most likely be considered obstinate?
Avoiding conflict altogether
Considering multiple perspectives
Revising a plan based on feedback
Refusing to admit a mistake despite clear evidence
45
Tenor means:
The general meaning or substance of an utterance
A technique for influencing someone's opinion
A type of literary device used to emphasize a point
A way of organizing information for clarity
46
The ___ of the conversation was serious and respectful.
whim
premise
mandate
tenor
47
The OPPOSITE of earnest is:
flippant
impulsive
indifferent
indifferent
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The proposed law became a contentious issue among voters. In this sentence, contentious means:
Difficult to interpret
Lacking in evidence
Unimportant in context
Causing or likely to cause an argument
49
He bought the expensive watch on a ___.
advocacy
dissent
whim
premises
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She struggled to ___ her laughter during the serious meeting.
dissent
suppress
discredit
compel
51
The OPPOSITE of interminable is:
brief
frequent
continuous
prolonged
52
The family gathered in the parlor to discuss their plans for the holiday. In this sentence, parlor means:
A place to store food
A space for parking cars
A room for sleeping
A room in a house where people can sit, relax, and talk
53
Which of the following would most likely align with environmental goals?
Ignoring recycling programs
Reducing carbon emissions
Promoting public transportation
Increasing green spaces
54
The meeting felt interminable and never seemed to end. In this sentence, interminable means:
Brief and to the point
Confusing and unclear
Repeated frequently
Tiresomely long; seemingly without end
55
The OPPOSITE of align is:
diverge
assist
connect
arrange
56
Contentious means:
Causing or likely to cause an argument
Easy to agree on
Unrelated to the main point
Settled without dispute
57
Dissent means:
Passive indifference
Zealous advocacy
Unanimous endorsement
A difference of opinion
58
Despite the evidence, he remained obstinate in his beliefs. In this sentence, obstinate means:
Influenced by others
Temporarily undecided
Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion
Quick to compromise
59
The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside. In this sentence, oppressive means:
Easy to endure
Unjustly harsh or tyrannical
A minor inconvenience
Less demanding than expected
60
Which of the following would most likely be described as merely?
A complex explanation of a problem
An essential step in a process
An unexpected outcome of a project
A minor detail in a report
61
They were ordered to ___ all unauthorized activities immediately.
cease
align
suppress
dissent
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Attendance at the meeting is compulsory for all employees. In this sentence, compulsory means:
Required by rule
Tentative
Advisory
Irregular
63
Neglect means:
To delegate to others
To fail to care for or give attention to
To complete thoroughly
To focus intensely on
64
She was vehement in her opposition to the new policy. In this sentence, vehement means:
Lacking strong opinion
Demonstrating strong and forceful emotions
Ignoring the issue entirely
Expressed without enthusiasm
65
The two ideas were so ___ that it was hard to tell them apart.
immune
akin
contentious
vehement
66
The organization is known for its ___ of human rights.
dissent
advocacy
premises
cease
67
The new policy was implemented as a mandate from the board of directors. In this sentence, mandate means:
A ceremonial tradition observed by certain groups
An outdated custom that is rarely practiced
A physical object with symbolic meaning in rituals
An official order or commission to do something
68
His ___ argument convinced everyone in the room.
suppressed
vehement
oppressive
compulsory
69
The introduction will precede the main presentation. In this sentence, precede means:
To conclude something
To interrupt something
To follow something in time
To come before something in time
70
Precede means:
To happen simultaneously
To come before
To come after
To end
71
Her feelings of excitement were akin to those of a child on Christmas morning. In this sentence, akin means:
Similar in quality or character
Opposite in nature
Confusing or vague
Unrelated to
72
Obstinate means:
Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion
Unsure about a course of action
Open to alternative viewpoints
Willing to reconsider a decision
73
The OPPOSITE of advocacy is:
compromise
uncertainty
opposition
disengagement
74
Parlor means:
A service provided for leisure or entertainment
type of event where people gather to exchange ideas
A room in a house where people can sit, relax, and talk
A tradition involving specific customs and rituals
75
The governor issued a ___ requiring masks in all public places.
premise
mandate
dissent
advocacy
76
The appetizer will ___ the main course.
compel
precede
suppress
cease
77
His ___ efforts to help the community were appreciated by everyone.
oppressive
akin
dissenting
earnest
78
Several members chose to dissent from the new policy. In this sentence, dissent means:
To negotiate reluctantly
To withdraw silently
To misunderstand intentionally
To disagree or refuse to conform
79
The OPPOSITE of whim is:
indifference
confusion
plan
hesitation
80
The OPPOSITE of contentious is:
impractical
irrelevant
agreeable
temporary
81
Earnest means:
Characterized by a firm, sincere belief in one's opinions
Evasive and vague
Cautious and reserved
Overly dramatic
82
The OPPOSITE of suppress is:
permit
encourage
release
amplify
83
Her advocacy for environmental protection has inspired many. In this sentence, advocacy means:
Passive acceptance of an idea or cause
Skepticism about an idea or cause
Limited awareness of an idea or cause
Active support of an idea or cause
84
The guests were welcomed into the ___ for tea and conversation.
parlor
premises
advocacy
dissent
85
She decided to align herself with the new policies. In this sentence, align means:
To ignore minor details
To arrange things in a straight line
To adjust oneself with a group or a way of thinking
To compare different options
86
The judge chose to ___ from the majority opinion in the case.
precede
suppress
advocate
dissent
87
Which of the following would most likely be described as earnest?
A sarcastic remark
A playful joke
A heartfelt apology
A casual conversation
88
Which of the following would most likely be considered compulsory?
Going on a vacation
Taking a final exam in a course
Attending a friend's party
Watching a movie
89
Akin means:
Lacking any connection or similarity
Completely different in purpose or effect
Insignificant or of little importance
Similar in quality or character
90
The government tried to suppress the news about the scandal. In this sentence, suppress means:
To postpone or delay
To silence or conceal
To control and refrain from showing
To exaggerate or overstate
91
Which of the following would most likely be described as oppressive?
A government that limits free speech
A harmless mistake
A routine decision
A temporary inconvenience
92
Which of the following would most likely be considered dissent?
Advocating for institutional policies
Upholding conventional views
Protesting against a government decision
Reinforcing mainstream beliefs
93
Advocacy means:
Strong opposition to an idea or cause
Indifference towards an idea or cause
Active support of an idea or cause
Criticism of an idea or cause
94
Align means:
To evaluate different perspectives carefully
To overlook certain aspects intentionally
To organize resources for a specific purpose
To adjust one’s actions or beliefs with others
95
Compulsory means:
Mandated by authority
Subject to change
Based on preference
Unenforced suggestion
96
The OPPOSITE of immune is:
distant
susceptible
irrelevant
preventable
97
Merely means:
Completely absent
And nothing more
Highly involved
Very important
98
The company decided to cease all operations due to financial losses. In this sentence, cease means:
To examine thoroughly
To escalate quickly
To stop or bring to an end
To suspend temporarily
99
Redress means:
To dismiss
To ignore
To make reparations or amends for
To worsen
100
The company had to ___ its strategies with the new market trends.
align
precede
suppress
cease
101
She spoke in an earnest tone about the importance of education. In this sentence, earnest means:
Devout or heartfelt
Formal and distant
Uncertain and hesitant
Distracted and unfocused
102
The OPPOSITE of compulsory is:
voluntary
unpredictable
informal
relaxed
103
Which of the following would most likely be considered premises?
A factory and its surrounding land
A single office desk
A car parked on the street
A piece of clothing
104
The lawyer tried to discredit the witness by revealing lies in his testimony. In this sentence, discredit means:
To downplay significance
To misinterpret facts
To harm the reputation of or cause to be doubted
To withdraw an accusation
105
The evidence was so strong that it ___ the jury to reach a unanimous verdict.
preceded
suppressed
aligned
compelled
106
She was ___ a child when she learned to play the piano.
obstinately
merely
earnestly
vehemently
107
The OPPOSITE of obstinate is:
flexible
adaptable
indecisive
tolerant
108
She was accused of neglecting her responsibilities. In this sentence, neglect means:
To disregard briefly
To fail to care for or give attention to
To misunderstand completely
To reconsider cautiously
109
The lecture was so ___ that many students fell asleep.
earnest
interminable
akin
vehement
110
Vehement means:
Part of a daily habit
Based on technical knowledge
Meant to mislead
Expressing intense conviction
111
Compel means:
To discourage someone from doing something
To allow someone to choose freely
To ignore someone's efforts
To force somebody to do something
112
Which of the following would most likely involve ceasing something?
Delaying a decision
Ignoring an issue
Starting a new project
Ending a contract early
113
Which of the following would most likely precede a wedding ceremony?
The honeymoon
The reception
The rehearsal dinner
The anniversary
114
Which of the following would most likely be considered contentious?
A casual introduction
A heated debate over a controversial policy
An informative lecture
A straightforward explanation
115
Oppressive means:
Unjustly harsh or tyrannical
A rare occurrence
Unimportant in nature
Causing little concern
116
The company offered redress for the customer’s complaints. In this sentence, redress means:
An excuse or justification
An accusation or blame
Compensation or remedy for a wrong
A punishment or penalty
117
The __ of his studies led to poor grades.
advocacy
premise
neglect
dissent
118
Which of the following would most likely describe the tenor of a formal letter?
Angry and aggressive
Casual and informal
Humorous and light-hearted
Serious and respectful
119
The teacher's passion for the subject compelled the students to study harder. In this sentence, compel means:
To force somebody to do something
To simplify a task
To delay a decision by a few days
To inspire confidence
120
Discredit means:
To praise openly
To harm the reputation of or cause to be doubted
To confirm with evidence
To support strongly
121
The OPPOSITE of cease is:
continue
disregard
hesitate
abandon
122
Which of the following would most likely be considered an attempt to discredit someone?
Praising their achievements publicly
Confirming their statements with facts
Revealing false information to undermine credibility
Offering a sincere apology