Deck 1: Improving Your Vocabulary

Question 1

There was no discernible damage to her car after the accident. Not even a scratch was visible.

A) hidden
B) detectable
C) major

Answer 1

B

Question 2

It is really disconcerting to me when I'm counting on doing something with you and then you change plans.

A) comforting
B) annoying
C) disqualifying

Answer 2

B

Question 3

After the burglary of her home, all of her possessions were in disarray.

A) order
B) confusion
C) regularity

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Unfortunately for Mike, the IRS says there are major discrepancies in the income tax form he filed last year. As a result, he's going to be audited.

A) similarities
B) waste
C) inconsistencies

Question 5

Rather than divulge the will's contents, Marta hid the will from everyone.

A) reveal
B) suppress
C) make safe

Question 6

In his sermon, the minister cautioned the parishioners not to debase themselves by lying.

A) elevate
B) cheapen
C) strengthen

Question 7

Wanda let her son Max out of her sight for only 20 minutes, yet he still managed to get so disheveled that she didn't think she could get him cleaned up in time for the birthday party.

A) tidy
B) messy
C) irritable

Question 8

After looking for a good job without success for several months, Sam became so disheartened that he almost gave up.

A) enthusiastic
B) encouraged
C) discouraged

Question 9

The students at the community college come from many diverse backgrounds.

A) dissimilar
B) similar
C) challenging

Question 10

I choose my friend Marilyn to confide in because she is so discreet.

A) impulsive
B) careful
C) talkative