4200 exercises to help you master the vocabulary

4200ExercisestoHelpYouMasterthe
VocabularySkillsneededfortheSAT,
ACT,GRE,andGMAT
TaliaSwinton


Introduction


An expansive English vocabulary has always been an indicator of
upwardsocialmobility.However,inrecenttimes,ithasbecomeeven
more important: vocabulary tests are an integral part of selection
processes to the best schools in the world. 40% of career selection
examinationshavesomecomponentofverbalskillstesting.
In the modern world, one's vocabulary is an important tool for
success.ThisbookhelpsyoutakeyourEnglishskillstothenextlevel:
morewords,bettergrammar,andmorecorrectspellings.
Hereareafewkeyfeaturesoftheapproachused:
1.Gamification:Ineachpartofeachexercise,youaregivenasetof
clues about a word, one of which is always linked to its definition.
Thisgamificationapproachiskeytomakingyoucomeback,Exercise
SetafterExerciseSet,tomasterhundredsofusefulnewwordsbythe

endoftheentirebook.
2.Patternrecognition:Thecluesarecarefullychosensothattheylink
tokeypropertiesofawordthathelpyourememberitquicklyinatest
scenario. For example, the first letter of a word, its length, and its
approximate meaning are all patterns that help us create mental
shortcuts to quick + intuitive guesses. These are exactly what the
word clues are based on, and they will benefit you in skill building,
through an indirect approach - just like working out a group of
musclesinthegymgivesyoumusclegainsweekslater!
3.Gradeddifficultyincrease:Thepoolofwordsusedforthisbookis
carefully curated - you will start off with challenging but commonly
usedwordsforthemostpart,andgraduatetomoreobscurewordsina
slowlystagedmanner.Allthewhile,wewillsprinkleinafewwords
relatedtothoseyouhavemasteredinearlierExerciseSets,sothatyou
are able to build on what you have learnt earlier. By the end of the
book,youwillbereadyforanythingthatarealstandardizedtestcan


throwatyou-bothintermsofskillsandconfidence.
4. Unique proprietary format: The format of questions used in this
bookcannotbefoundanywhereelse-ithasbeentriedandtestedwith
thousandsofstudents,andworkseverysingletime.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your verbal skills in English
for a test, or for career purposes, or just looking to do this out of
interest,thisbookisforyou.



TableofContents
Introduction

Chapter1
Chapter2
Chapter3
Chapter4
Chapter5
Chapter6
Chapter7
Chapter8
Chapter9
Chapter10
Chapter11
Chapter12
Chapter13
Chapter14
Chapter15
Chapter16
Chapter17
Chapter18
Chapter19
Chapter20
Chapter21
Chapter22
Chapter23
Chapter24
Chapter25
Chapter26
Chapter27
Chapter28
Chapter29

Chapter30
Solutions:Chapter1
Solutions:Chapter2
Solutions:Chapter3
Solutions:Chapter4
Solutions:Chapter5
Solutions:Chapter6
Solutions:Chapter7
Solutions:Chapter8
Solutions:Chapter9
Solutions:Chapter10
Solutions:Chapter11
Solutions:Chapter12
Solutions:Chapter13
Solutions:Chapter14
Solutions:Chapter15
Solutions:Chapter16
Solutions:Chapter17
Solutions:Chapter18
Solutions:Chapter19
Solutions:Chapter20
Solutions:Chapter21
Solutions:Chapter22
Solutions:Chapter23
Solutions:Chapter24
Solutions:Chapter25
Solutions:Chapter26
Solutions:Chapter27
Solutions:Chapter28

Solutions:Chapter29
Solutions:Chapter30



Chapter1


Ineachofthequestionsbelow,youaregivenoneword.Youarealsogivenfive
options,andyouhavetochoosetheoptionthatisclosestinmeaningtothefirst
wordgiven.Quick,simple,andanidealwaytostart.
Answersareattheendofthebook.Allthebest!

1.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*raw*?

A.wiry
B.grouchy
C.uncooked
D.sense
E.scattered
-2.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*visible*?

A.stitch
B.flaky
C.lick
D.texture
E.perceptible


-3.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*evaporate*?

A.volatilize
B.inform
C.untidy
D.harm
E.abhorrent
-4.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*assumption*?

A.available
B.arrogance
C.possible
D.lying
E.dock
-5.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*imminent*?

A.regular
B.rabbits
C.defeated


D.dizzy
E.impending
-6.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*amidst*?

A.afraid
B.grate
C.decorous
D.abject
E.between
-7.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*revel*?

A.obey
B.vegetable
C.carouse
D.able
E.crowd
-8.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*ameliorate*?

A.swift


B.income
C.kick
D.rude
E.improve
-9.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*ponderable*?

A.wind
B.telling
C.debonair
D.ambitious
E.appreciable
-10.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*huge*?

A.jog
B.enormous
C.quixotic
D.organic
E.legs
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Chapter2


Ineachofthequestionsbelow,youaregivenoneword.Youarealsogivenfive
options,andyouhavetochoosetheoptionthatisclosestinmeaningtothefirst
wordgiven.
Answersareattheendofthebook.Allthebest!

1.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*opening*?

A.crate
B.daily
C.position
D.aperture
E.troubled
-2.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*gaud*?

A.imaginary
B.jagged
C.trinket
D.house
E.zip


-3.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*faint*?

A.joyous
B.rescue
C.uppity
D.pass
E.weak
-4.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*comfortable*?

A.snug
B.cub
C.equable
D.attract
E.cabbage
-5.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*bellicose*?

A.bat
B.murky
C.quarrelsome


D.friends
E.free
-6.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*funny*?

A.sportive
B.noxious
C.sleet
D.cent
E.marry
-7.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*accountable*?

A.nebulous
B.responsible
C.spill
D.fertile
E.torpid
-8.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*extraneous*?

A.steer


B.unarmed
C.spare
D.extrinsic
E.hospitable
-9.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*recess*?

A.quaint
B.fresh
C.multiply
D.cavity
E.kettle
-10.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword
*madefaction*?

A.spy
B.annoy
C.attractive
D.wetting
E.complete

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Chapter3


Ineachofthequestionsbelow,youaregivenoneword.Youarealsogivenfive
options,andyouhavetochoosetheoptionthatisclosestinmeaningtothefirst
wordgiven.
Answersareattheendofthebook.Allthebest!


1.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*private*?

A.ahead
B.cynical
C.ignore
D.class
E.special
-2.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*terse*?

A.grotesque
B.neat
C.unbiased
D.kneel

E.insurance
-3.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*supple*?

A.misty
B.rot
C.pliant
D.left
E.curtain
-4.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword
*philosophical*?

A.preach
B.unfasten
C.spiky
D.wise
E.concentrate
-5.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*structure*?

A.construction


B.spooky
C.thick
D.mighty
E.trap
-6.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*organize*?

A.verdant
B.fasten

C.pet
D.noise
E.shape
-7.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*sepulture*?

A.lighten
B.past
C.fit
D.careless
E.burial
-8.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*pathetic*?



A.ground
B.faithful
C.giraffe
D.stranger
E.affecting
-9.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*follower*?

A.soggy
B.saw
C.partisan
D.swim
E.cruel
-10.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*elevate*?

A.raise
B.tearful

C.dolls
D.yawn
E.oil


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Chapter4


Ineachofthequestionsbelow,youaregivenoneword.Youarealsogivenfive
options,andyouhavetochoosetheoptionthatisclosestinmeaningtothefirst
wordgiven.
Answersareattheendofthebook.Allthebest!


1.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*rusticity*?

A.bitter
B.rail
C.star
D.likeable
E.rudeness
-2.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*hail*?

A.committee
B.accost
C.announce
D.fine

E.automatic
-3.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*filthy*?

A.bloody
B.cobweb
C.dirty
D.spoil
E.humdrum
-4.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*thrust*?

A.elated
B.push
C.temper
D.fearless
E.brake
-5.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*expense*?

A.strong
B.rustic


C.price
D.act
E.guarded
-6.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword
*recrimination*?

A.retort

B.cap
C.obese
D.street
E.improve
-7.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*satanic*?

A.sheep
B.fiendish
C.invite
D.machine
E.nose
-8.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*blazon*?



A.gigantic
B.harbor
C.notify
D.scratch
E.ill
-9.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*precognition*?

A.eye
B.foresight
C.destroy
D.wrathful
E.wave
-10.Whichofthesewordsisclosestinmeaningtotheword*excruciate*?

A.territory

B.agonize
C.distribution
D.shake
E.canvas