PAX Prep Vocab NLN Exam / 327 Quizzes &
Certified Answers
to say that William Shakespear typed his plays is an
A.) affinity
B.) antithesis
C.) anachronism
D.) atrophy - Answer: anachronism
The inscription was the work of a vandal. A vandal is someone who
A.) foretells.
B.) mobilizes.
C.) misleads.
D.) defaces. - Answer: defaces
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,The young man's gratuitous remarks offended the guest. Gratuitous means
A.) untrammeled.
B.) unwarranted.
C.) unctuous.
D.) unintentional. - Answer: unwarranted
The child's cry was plaintive. Plaintive means
A.) loud.
B.) irritating.
C.) endearing.
D.) mournful. - Answer: mournful.
Maurice poured out the tepid cup of tea. Tepid means
A.) tasteless.
B.) lukewarm.
C.) bitter.
D.) stale. - Answer: lukewarm.
Someone who lies a lot develops a reputation for being
A.) devious.
B.) inane.
C.) abashed.
D.) raucous. - Answer: devious
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,An opening that permits light to enter is called
A.) a duct.
C.) a pathway.
D.) a cynosure.
E.) an aperture. - Answer: an aperture.
During the earthquake the ground began to undulate. The ground must have
A.) broken apart.
B.) been uplifted.
C.) had wave-like motions.
D.) developed many cracks. - Answer: had wave-like motions.
The philodendron plant was remarkably resilient. Resilient means
A.) shiny.
B.) tall.
C.) productive.
D.) hardy. - Answer: hardy.
The weather was torrid. It was
A.) inclement.
B.) sultry.
C.) scorching.
D.) rainy. - Answer: scorching.
The hinges on the door were inseparable for repair. They were incapable of being
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, A.) dismantled.
B.) dispatched.
C.) dispensed.
D.) disjoined. - Answer: disjoined.
Her clothes and jewelry looked cheap and showy. Her outfit was
A.) discerning.
B.) scintillating.
C.) caustic.
D.) tawdry. - Answer: tawdry.
A writer of many books could be described as
A.) prolific.
B.) taciturn.
C.) pragmatic.
D.) ethereal. - Answer: prolific.
The actor that won the award was a neophyte. Neophyte means
A.) novice.
B.) favorite.
C.) long shot.
D.) a veteran. - Answer: novice.
A group of retainers who accompany a distinguished person from place to place is called
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Certified Answers
to say that William Shakespear typed his plays is an
A.) affinity
B.) antithesis
C.) anachronism
D.) atrophy - Answer: anachronism
The inscription was the work of a vandal. A vandal is someone who
A.) foretells.
B.) mobilizes.
C.) misleads.
D.) defaces. - Answer: defaces
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,The young man's gratuitous remarks offended the guest. Gratuitous means
A.) untrammeled.
B.) unwarranted.
C.) unctuous.
D.) unintentional. - Answer: unwarranted
The child's cry was plaintive. Plaintive means
A.) loud.
B.) irritating.
C.) endearing.
D.) mournful. - Answer: mournful.
Maurice poured out the tepid cup of tea. Tepid means
A.) tasteless.
B.) lukewarm.
C.) bitter.
D.) stale. - Answer: lukewarm.
Someone who lies a lot develops a reputation for being
A.) devious.
B.) inane.
C.) abashed.
D.) raucous. - Answer: devious
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,An opening that permits light to enter is called
A.) a duct.
C.) a pathway.
D.) a cynosure.
E.) an aperture. - Answer: an aperture.
During the earthquake the ground began to undulate. The ground must have
A.) broken apart.
B.) been uplifted.
C.) had wave-like motions.
D.) developed many cracks. - Answer: had wave-like motions.
The philodendron plant was remarkably resilient. Resilient means
A.) shiny.
B.) tall.
C.) productive.
D.) hardy. - Answer: hardy.
The weather was torrid. It was
A.) inclement.
B.) sultry.
C.) scorching.
D.) rainy. - Answer: scorching.
The hinges on the door were inseparable for repair. They were incapable of being
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, A.) dismantled.
B.) dispatched.
C.) dispensed.
D.) disjoined. - Answer: disjoined.
Her clothes and jewelry looked cheap and showy. Her outfit was
A.) discerning.
B.) scintillating.
C.) caustic.
D.) tawdry. - Answer: tawdry.
A writer of many books could be described as
A.) prolific.
B.) taciturn.
C.) pragmatic.
D.) ethereal. - Answer: prolific.
The actor that won the award was a neophyte. Neophyte means
A.) novice.
B.) favorite.
C.) long shot.
D.) a veteran. - Answer: novice.
A group of retainers who accompany a distinguished person from place to place is called
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