THIS EXERCISE IS FOR THE SENIOR STUDENTS (SS1-3)
Read the following sentences and try to choose the best definition for the
italicized word by searching for context clues in the sentence.
The designer window treatments in her house, installed 17 years
ago, were outmoded .
a. unnecessary
b. pointless
c. out-of-date
d. worthless
The spies conducted a covert operation.
a. dangerous
b. foreign
c. hidden
d. illegal
The baseball player’s malice toward the referee was revealed in his
spiteful remarks to the media, which almost ruined the referee’s
career.
a. vindictive
b. crazy
c. rude
d. unpleasant
Although Zachary is much too inexperienced for the managerial
position, he is a willful young man and obdurately refuses to withdraw his application.
a. foolishly
b. reluctantly
c. constantly
d. stubbornly
His neighbor’s superficial remarks trivialized the property line dispute and infuriated Malcolm.
a. enraged
b. petty
c. insulting
d. misleading
She showed a blatant disregard for the rules.
a. obvious
b. hidden
c. last-minute
d. rebellious
Her fashion sense was usually described as flamboyant , but on the
night of the party, Tanya’s outfit was uncharacteristically modest.
a. impeccable
b. showy
c. sloppy
d. unassuming
Mr. Powers was so gullible that he believed even the most outlandish excuses of his insincere employees.
a. intelligent
b. naĂŻve
c. dishonest
d. critical
You cannot become a certified teacher without completing the
prerequisite student-teaching assignment.
a. required
b. optional
c. preferred
d. advisable
Charles, aware of his susceptibility to gum disease, is diligent about
flossing.
a. uncomfortable
b. excited
c. thorough
d. ambivalent
Even though she’d read her supervisor’s memo four or five times,
she still found his rambling message ambiguous .
a. profound
b. inspiring
c. ridiculous
d. unclear
Excited about winning the award, Marcia walked up to the podium and delivered an animated acceptance speech.
a. abbreviated
b. courteous
c. reserved
d. lively
The intermittent rain soaked the garden many different times during the day.
a. protracted
b. periodic
c. incredulous
d. light
I got a vicarious thrill watching you on the diving board.
a. shared
b. unpleasant
c. adventurous
d. evil
After several small brushfires at the campground, officials felt the
need to augment the rules pertaining to campfires.
a. criticize
b. retract
c. consider
d. expand
As soon as the details of the election were released to the media, the newspaper was inundated with calls—far too many to be handled effectively.
a. provided
b. bothered
c. rewarded
d. flooded
The doctor got to the crux of the issue.
a. outline
b. opposite
c. crucial point
d. unhealthy
When people heard that timid Bob had taken up skydiving, they
were incredulous .
a. fearful
b. outraged
c. convinced
d. disbelieving
The technical department enthusiastically hired Ms. Long because she was proficient in the use of computers.
a. sincere
b. adequate
c. competent
d. skilled
Even under tremendous public pressure, the planning committee would not commit itself wholeheartedly to the proposal and gave only tentative approval to the waterfront development plan.
a. provisional
b. ambiguous
c. unnecessary
d. total
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