Odesk English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version) Answers

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Duration:
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Number of Questions:
 40 Multiple Choice questions.
 Each question has between 1 and 8 options of which 1 or more may be correct

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Odesk English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version) Questions and Answers

Question: 1

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. MITIGATE

a. Abate
b. Conceal
c. Intensify (Answer)
d. Allow*

Question:2

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. v. To impose with authority; urge strongly

a. Enjoin (Answer)
b. Prevalent
c. Dissonance
d. Relegate

Question:3

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively a. Vituperative    100
b. Litigant*
c. Fulminate (Answer)
d. Exhume

Question:4

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. It’s a good thing you’re so________ at paperwork, because you’ll need to fill out hundreds of forms to________ a child.

a. adapt/adapt
b. adept/adopt*
c. adapt/adopt (Answer)
d. adopt/adept

Question:5

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner

a. Panache
b. Voracious
c. Resonance (Answer)
d. Cosmogony

Question:6

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what’s in store for him and his family.

a- Downfall*
b. Omen; forerunner (Answer)
c. Unequivocal proof

Question:7

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. Roger might be more AMENABLE to your ideas if you presented them without sneering.

a. Intractable
b. Willing to accept (Answer)
c. Impressed by
d. Unhappy

Question:8

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team’s INDOLENCE and nasty attitude. wizened

a.     Violent behavior*
b. Odorousness
c. Laziness (Answer)
d. Disappearance

Question:9

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. REFUTE

a. Expose
b. Support (Answer)
c. Garbage
d. Safe place

Question:10

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. deleterious INORDINATE

a. Reasonable (Answer)
b. On a waiting list
c. Unprepared
d. Immense

Question:11

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. Oscar, who did not possess a discerning_________ , preferred hot dogs to steak.

a. palette
b. pallet (Answer)
c. palate

Question:12

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The journalist denied that he had any PRURIENT interest in the politician’s private life, but his titillating articles seemed to indicate otherwise.

a. Mercenary; venal
b. Overly curious about the sexual behavior of others (Answer)
c. Characterized by profound insight

Question:13

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense

a. Labyrinthine
b. Invidious  (Answer)
c. Titillating
d. Envious

Question: 14

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. I can_________ all the terms of the apartment lease_________ the one about not allowing pets.

a. except/accept
b. except/except
c. accept/accept
d. accept/except (Answer)

Question:15

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The recent shenanigans in the town square went against all PRECEPTS of decency.

a. Rules for action or behavior (Answer)
b. Vague ideas; abstractions
c. Significance

Question: 16

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

Itinerant

a. permanent *
b. flexible
c. transient (Answer)
d. dissatisfied

Question: 17

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

ITINERANT
    a.     Permanent
    b.     Flexible (Answer)
    c.     Transient
    d.     Dissatisfied

Question: 18

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

adj. Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular group.

a. esoteric (Answer)
b. eccentric
c. narcissistic
d. languid

Question: 19

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

adj. Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular group
    a.     Esoteric
    b.     Eccentric (Answer)
    c.     Narcissistic
    d.     Languid

Question:20

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. The company is__________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.

a. holey
b. holy*
c. wholly (Answer)

Question:21

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital Letters as it is used in the sentence below.

The diplomats, who have been accused of DUPLICITY by their respective countries, have been removed from their posts.

a. bad taste
b. deceitfulness; double-dealing (Answer)
c. embezzlement

Question:22

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below. The_________ poet, knowing his death was__________ , struggled to finish his final ode.

a. imminent/eminent*
b. eminent/immanent
c. immanent/imminent
d. eminent/imminent (Answer)

Question:23

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below. Rachel knew that she’d soon be living in______________ circumstances unless she got her financial problems________________ out immediately.

a. straightened/straitened
b. straitened/straightened (Answer)

Question:24

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.

Rachel knew that she'd soon be living in ___________ circumstances unless she got her financial problems ____________ out immediately.

    a.     straightened/straitened (Answer)
    b.     straitened/straightened

Question:25

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The plots of all her novels just seem to MEANDER along, to the point where I can’t follow the storyline or figure out who’s who.

a. Purposely confuse (Answer)
b. Take a winding or indirect course
c. Charm and delight

Question:26

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. The only________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.

a distinctive
b. distinguished (Answer)
c. distinguishable*

Question:27
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

The only ________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.

    a.     distinctive
    b.     distinguished
    c.     distinguishable (Answer)

Question:28

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE of normality.

a. Sentiment; emotion
b. Agreement
c. Outward appearance (Answer)

Question:29

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope

a. Hermetic
b. Foreseeable
c. Sporadic
d. Sectarian (Answer)

Question:30

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope

    a.     Hermetic
    b.     Foreseeable
    c.     Sporadic (Answer)
    d.     Sectarian

Question:31

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. That grueling competition really tested the____________ of the gymnastics team.

a- meddle
b. metal (Answer)
c. medal
d. mettle*

Question:32

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness

a- Contumacy
b. Defenestration
c. Conversion
d. Efficacy (Answer)

Question:33

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. Although_________ wanted to keep the boat all to_________ , I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and________________ .

a. I/myself/myself
b. I/me/I
c. l/myself/l
d. I/myself/me (Answer)

Question:34

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

Although _________ wanted to keep the boat all to _________, I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and _________.


    a.     I/myself/myself
    b.     I/me/I (Answer)
    c.     I/myself/I
    d.     I/myself/me

Question:35

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

Lassitude

a. simplicity of speech*
b. leniency
c. philanthropy
d. vigor (Answer)

Question:36

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

LASSITUDE
    a.     Simplicity of speech
    b.     Leniency
    c.     Philanthropy (Answer)
    d.     Vigor

Question:37

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Poverty is RIFE in the rural areas of our county, where one in three families receives some state assistance. RIFE

a. Prevalent (Answer)
b. Unavoidable*
c. Saddening

Question:38

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she received from her host family.

a. Clamorous; disorderly
b. Gracious; kind*
c. Blunt or rude in manner of speech (Answer)

Question:39

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. The workers were allowed to___________ down once they’d________ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet_________ down.

a. lay/lain/laid
b. lie/laid/lain
c. lie/lain/lain
d. lay/laid/laid (Answer)

Question:40

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.

a. Disdainful (Answer)
b. Inspired by*
c. Disliked by
d.Respectful

Question:41

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to her children.

a.     Expression of disapproval or blame (Answer)
b. Expression of affection or love*
c. Expression of apology or regret

Question:42

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to her children.

    a.     Expression of disapproval or blame
    b.     Expression of affection or love (Answer)
    c.     Expression of apology or regret

Question:43

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The despot’s MINIONS were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.

a- Sycophants; servile followers (Answer)
b. Distant relatives*
c. Armored knights

Question:44

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. AVARICE

a- State of good health
b. Materialism
c. Loneliness
d. Generosity (Answer)

Question:45

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. The crafty spy gave a___________ name to the hotel clerk.

a. fictive  5
b. fictional*
c. fictitious (Answer)

Question:46

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The soldier’s EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.

a. Erratic
b. Apathetic
c. Admirable (Answer)
d. Meticulous

Question:47

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

The soldier’s EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.

    a.     Erratic
    b.     Apathetic
    c.     Admirable
    d.     Meticulous (Answer)

Question:48

Ques: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital Letters in the following sentence.

She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.

a. empathetic (Answer)
b. dangerous
c. pathetic
d. sickening *

Question:49

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. The proposed after-school tutoring program promises_____________ benefits to the students and the community.

a. innumerable (Answer)
b. enumerable

Question:50

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The proposed after-school tutoring program promises _______________ benefits to the students and the community.

    a.     innumerable
    b.     enumerable (Answer)

Question:51

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and_________ path.

a. tortious
b. tortuous (Answer)
c. torturous

Question:52

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias____________ her hair color.

a. complimented (Answer)
b. complemented

Question:53

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. She hastened to_________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will_________ that the check is mailed today.

a. assure/ensure (Answer)
b. ensure/insure
c. insure/assure
d. ensure/assure

Question:54

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will _________ that the check is mailed today. 

    a.     assure/ensure
    b.     ensure/insure
    c.     insure/assure
    d.     ensure/assure (Answer)

Question:55

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The soldier’s EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.

a. Erratic
b. Apathetic
c. Admirable (Answer)
d. Meticulous

Question:56

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. His son’s group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.

a. Influential
b. Positive
c. Hysterical
d. Harmful (Answer)

Question:57

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

Our lawyers have informed us that while the new tax laws will not _____ our business directly, they may have an adverse _____ on the spending power of our customers.

a. effect/affect
b. affect/affect
c. effect/effect
d. affect/effect (Answer)

Question:58

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.

The skillful candidate’s _____ speech was delightful to listen to, but failed to explain how he would achieve the ______ goals of peace and prosperity.

a. illusive/elusive (Answer)
b. allusive/elusive*
c. elusive/allusive
d. allusive/illusive

Question:59

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
It would BEHOOVE you to show a little more respect to the judge and jury who are deciding your case.

a. Be too much trouble to*
b. Be detrimental to
c. Be worthwhile or proper for; be incumbent upon (Answer)

Question:60

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Running around barefoot in the snow will only EXACERBATE your flu symptoms.

a. Eliminate
b. Aggravate; worsen (Answer)
c. Exhaust; drain of strength

Question:61

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Sluggish: apathetic: dull

a. Turbid
b. Torpid
c. Turgid
d. Tepid (Answer)

 Question:62

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull

    a.     Turbid
    b.     Torpid
    c.     Turgid (Answer)
    d.     Tepid

Question:63

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. A mass or crowd; multitude

a. Reprieve
b. Malady
c. Horde (Answer)
d. Indulgence

Question:64

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital Letters in the following sentence.

Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep.

a. smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding (Answer)
b. dull; tiresome
c. cacophonous

Question:65

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Dan was a nice guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.

a. Gluttonous
b. Quarrelsome; contentious   100
c. Excessively talkative about trivial topics (Answer)

Question:66

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning
a. Abject*
b. Agrarian
c. Analogous (Answer)
d. Amalgam

Question:67

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital Letters as it is used in the sentence below.

These artists really IMBUE their work with a spirit of profound freedom.

a. spoil
b. detract from; debase
c. fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality (Answer)

Question:68

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity

a. Apologetic
b. Parsimonious (Answer)
c. Obdurate*
d. Abdicated

Question:69

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. ADVERSE

a. Moody
b. Poetic
c. Favorable*
d. Twisted (Answer)

Question:70

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital Letter as it is used in the sentence below.

The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top client.

a. deluge (Answer)
b. dearth
c. hindrance

Question:71

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. Who has the power to_________ out justice to the citizens of this country?

a. meet (Answer)
b. mete
c. meat

Question:72

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital Letters as it is used in the sentence below.

Alicia, who loved both men equally and wanted to hurt neither, found herself in quite a QUANDARY over which one she should choose.

a. happy circumstance
b. puzzling predicament (Answer)
c. easy decision*

Question:73

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable

a. Sapid (Answer)
b. Irascible*
c. Jocund
d. Incorrigible

Question:74

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner

a. Panache
b. Voracious
c. Resonance (Answer)
d. Cosmogony

Question:75

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. Agatha RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the affair.

a. Pondered (Answer)
b. Worried
c. Neglected*
d. Laughed

Question:76

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

Agatha RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the affair.

    a.     Pondered
    b.     Worried (Answer)
    c.     Neglected
    d.     Laughed

Question:77

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

This experiment was designed to _____ certain behaviors from the test subjects.

a. illicit*
b. elicit (Answer)

Question:78

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

Pretentious

a. modest (Answer)
b. understanding*
c. uneasy
d. pleasant

Question:79

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
PRETENTIOUS
    a.     Modest
    b.     Understanding (Answer)
    c.     Uneasy
    d.     Pleasant

Question:80

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

n. Local or provincial dialect (Answer)
a. Invective (Answer)

Question:81

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
Sally was greatly __________ when I said I didn't like redheads.

Ans: b. peeked

Question:82

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
Ans: n. The act or fact of lessening; reduction

Ans: b. Protraction

Question:83

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
Though he didn't win the advertising account, Sal made a __________ presentation that he can be proud of.

Ans: b. creditable

Question:84

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. It seems we’ve reached an IMPASSE in our negotiations.

a. Favorable compromise
b. Monetary amount
c. Total agreement
d. Stalemate (Answer)

Question:85

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.

a. Sage
b. Shriveled (Answer)
c. Creepy
d. Jocular

Question:86

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary

a. Quiescence
b. Theocracy (Answer)
c. Swindle
d. Sinecure

Question:87

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below. Mr. Winkle was dismayed to discover that his willful young wife________ her wealth and__________ the law at every opportunity.

a. flouted/flouted
b. flouted/flaunted*
c. flaunted/flouted (Answer)
d. flaunted/flaunted

Question:88

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. She launched her new line of handbags________ a fanfare of publicity.

a. between
b. amid
c. among (Answer)

Question:89

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. Local or provincial dialect

a. Invective
b. Patois (Answer)
c. Neopaganism
d. Polyarchy

Question:90

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. She entered the ballroom on the arm of a DEBONAIR young man.

a.     Imprudent and unrefined
b. Cheerful and clumsy
c. Selfish and dissipated
d. Charming and elegant (Answer)

Question:91

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

RILE

Ans: a. Placate (Answer)

Question:92

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
She entered the ballroom on the arm of a DEBONAIR young man.

    a.     Imprudent and unrefined
    b.     Cheerful and clumsy (Answer)
    c.     Selfish and dissipated
    d.     Charming and elegant

Question:93

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. We expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry, but he turned out to be quite jolly and ____

a. complacent
b. compliant
c. complaisant (Answer)

Question:94

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
We expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry, but he turned out to be quite jolly and __________.

    a.     complacent
    b.     compliant (Answer)
    c.     complaisant

Question:95

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

We fully expect Elizabeth to FOIST her work on us and disappear for the weekend as usual.

    a.     Force upon; palm off
    b.     Take away; take off one's hands (Answer)
    c.     Keep for oneself

Question:96

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym of the word below.
NONCHALANT
    a.     Courageous
    b.     Unnerved
    c.     Unperturbed (Answer)
    d.     Lethargic

 Question:97

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Marilyn conveyed a BLITHE indifference to the troubles that mounted around her.

    a.     Carefree; heedless
    b.     Cruel; heartless (Answer)
    c.     Catastrophic

Question:98

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team’s INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.
    a.     Violent behavior
    b.     Odorousness (Answer)
    c.     Laziness
    d.     Disappearance

Question:99

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
INORDINATE
    a.     Reasonable
    b.     On a waiting list (Answer)
    c.     Unprepared
    d.     Immense

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