How To Pass Odesk English Vocabulary (US Version) Test with Top 10 Percent (Top 10%) 2012

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Odesk English Vocabulary US Version Test Syllabus

•  homophones
• commonly confused words
• antonyms
• synonyms
• definitions
• inferred meaning
  

This test is for professional and advanced students who are native speakers of English, non-native speakers may find the test too challenging and may prefer to take the U.S. English Basic Skills Test for Non-native speakers.

The test comprises of 40 questions which you are required to finish in 40 minutes.

Question 1

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

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

A.    Force upon; Palm off

B.     Take away; take off one’s hands

C.     Keep for oneself

Question 2

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

A.    Illicit

B.     Elicit

Question 3

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

n. the act or fact of lessening; reduction

a. diminution

b. protraction

c. dissuage

d. dissolution

Question 4

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

d. amalgam

Question 5

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

REFUTE

A.    expose

B.     Support

C.     Garbage

D.    safe place

Question 6

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

adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense

a. Labyrinthine

b. Invidious

c. Titillating

d. Envious

Question 7

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

adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable

a. Sapid

b. Irascible

c. Jocund

d. Incorrigible

Question 8

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

Though he didn’t win the advertising account, Sal make a _______________ presentation that he can be proud of

A.    Credulous

B.     Creditable

C.     Credible

Question 9

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

c. Swindle

d. sinecure

Question 10

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

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

a.       Smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding

b.      dull; tiresome

c.       cacophonous

Question 11

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the work in CAPITAL LETTERS as 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

c.       Embezzlement

Question 12

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

c.       Exhaust; drain of strength

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

adj. Sluggish: apathetic: dull

a. Turbid

b. Torpid

c. Turgid

d. Tepid

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

c.       torturous

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

ITINERANT (travelling from place to place)

a. Permanent

b. Flexible

c. Transient

d. Dissatisfied

Question 20

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

The community theater troupe faces one problem after another, so it was no surprise that their season ended in a DEBACLE.

a.       Conundrum

b.      Spectacle; display

c.       Complete failure; breaking up

Question 21

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

If you insist on eating more cotton candy _____________ a kid at a carnival, _______________ don’t came crying to me when you’ve gained a few pounds!

a.       Then/than

b.      than/then

c.       Then/then

d.      Than/than

Question 22

Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the work 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

Question 23

The recent shenanigans in the town square went against all PRECEPTS of decency.

a. Rules for action or behavior

b. Vague ideas; abstractions

c. Significance

Question 24

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

MITIGATE   

a. Abate   

b. Conceal     

c. Intensify

d. Allow 

Question 25

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

RILE

a.       Placate

b.       Annoy

c.        waste

d.      Construct

Question 26

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

b. Take a winding or indirect course

c. Charm and delight

Question 27

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  (harmful to living things, hurtful, injurious)effect on his schoolwork.

a. Influential

b. Positive

c. Hysterical

d. harmful

Question 28

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

c.       medal

d.      mettle

Question 29

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

c.                   Characterized by profound insight

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

INORDINATE

a.Reasonable

b. On a waiting list

c. Unprepared

d. Immense

Question 32

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

v. To impose with authority; urge strongly

a. Enjoin   

b. Prevalent

c. Dissonance

d. Relegate

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

c.                   Narcissistic

d.                  Languid

Question 35

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 letter for her top client

a.       Deluge

b.      dearth

c.       Hindrance

Question 36

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

v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively

a. Vituperative

b. Litigant

c. Fulminate

d. Exhume

Question 37

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

Sally was greatly __________ when I said I didn’t like redheads.

a.       Piqued

b.      Peeked

c.       Peeked

d.      Peaked

Question 38

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

b. Inspired by

c. Disliked by

d. Respectful

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

b. Unavoidable

c. Saddening