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PRACTICE 01 - May 2004
3. The word "tend" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) sit on
(B) move
(C) notice
Tend = care for = chăm sóc , Chăm nom
5. The word "provisioning" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) supplying
(B) preparing
(C) building
Provisioning = supplying = sự cung cấp , đem cho
7. The word "edge" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) opportunity
(B) advantage
(C) purpose
Edge = advantage = sắc bén , ưu điểm
10. The word "shielded" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) raised
(B) protected
(C) hatched
Shielded = protected = bảo vệ , bao bọc .
12. The word "prime" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) principal
(B) complex
(C) general
Prime = principal = cơ bản , nền tảng
14. The word "incised" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) burned
(B) cut
(C) framed
Incised = cut = cắt , rạch , khắc chạm

16. The word "distinctive" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) unique
(B) accurate
(C) irregular
Distinctive = unique = đặc biệt , riêng biệt , duy nhất
18. The word "yield" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) imitate
(B) produce
(C) revise
Yield =produce = sinh ra, mang lại .
25. The word "bartering" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) producing
(B) exchanging
(C) transporting
Bartering = exchanging = trao đổi
26. The word "supplanted" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) conquered
(B) preceded
(C) replaced
Supplanted = replace = thay thế , chiếm chỗ
30. The phrase "charged with" in line 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) passed on
(B) experienced at
(C) interested in
Charged with = Assigned to = cáo buộc = phàn nàn ,buộc tội .
33. The word "primitive" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) unsafe
(B) unknown
(C) inexpensive
Primitive = undeveloped = nguyên khai , thô sơ

35. The phrase "on the threshold of" in line 4 and 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) in need of
(B) in place of
(C) at the start of
on the threshold of = at the start of = ở giữa điều gì đó.
38. The word "imitation" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) investment
(B) suggestion
(C) increasing
Imitation = copying = như ban đầu , khai sơ .
43. The word "exert" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) put
(B) reduce
(C) replace
Exert = put = áp dụng , đưa vào
46. The word "durable" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) large
(B) strong
(C) flexible
Durable = Strong = bền lâu
47. The word "shattered" in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) arranged
(B) dissolved
(C) broken apart
Shattered = broken apart = vỡ ra nhiều mảnh
48. The word "dominant" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) most recent
(B) most common
(C) least available
Dominant = most common = Chủ yếu . ưu thế

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(D) care for

(D) expanding

(D) rest

(D) valued

(D) recent

(D) baked

(D) similar

(D) contrast

(D) loading

(D) imitated

(D) assigned to

(D) undeveloped

(D) with the purpose of

(D) copying

(D) control

(D) pressured

(D) gathered together

(D) least damaging


PRACTICE 02 - January 2003
2. The word "favored" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) preferred
(B) recommended
(C) imported
Favored = preferred = ưu tiên , ủng hộ
4. The word "laborious" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) unfamiliar
(B) primitive
(C) skilled
Laborious = difficult = gian khổ , khó nhọc
7. The word "surge" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) sharp increase
(B) sudden stop
(C) important change
(D) excess amount
Surge = sharp increase = Tăng lên rõ ràng.
9. The word "unprecedented" in line 25 is closest in meaning to
(A) slow
(B) profitable

(C) not seen before
Unprecedented = Not seen before = Chưa từng có , không tồn tại trước đó
11. The word "obscure" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) interesting
(B) unclear
(C) imperfect
Obscure = Unclear = không rõ ràng , tối tăm
13. The word "display" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) communicate
(B) imitate
(C) initiate
Display = Exhibit = Phô bày , trưng bày.
18. The word "load" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) weight
(B) number
(C) section
Load = weight = gánh nặng , vật nặng
23. The word "precise" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) planned
(B) rational
(C) required
Precise = Accurate = chính xác , đúng
25. The word "exercise" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
(A) utilize
(B) consider
(C) design
Exercise = utilize = Dùng , tận dụng
26. The word "elicit" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) compose
(B) rule out

(C) predict
Elicit = bring out = kêu ra , khơi gợi
29. The word "probe" in line 25 is closest in meaning to
(A) explore
(B) influence
(C) analyze
Probe = explore = thăm dò , điều tra
34. The word "accumulated" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) depended
(B) matured
(C) dissolved
Accumulated = collected= thu thập , tập hợp.
37. The word "prolific" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) fruitful
(B) distinct
(C) determined
Prolific = fruitful = sinh ra , sản xuất nhiều
38. The word "ideal" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) common
(B) clear
(C) perfect
Ideal = perfect = hoàn hỏa , lý tưởng
40. The word "standard" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) practical
(B) customary
(C) possible
Standard = customary = thông lệ , tiêu chuẩn
45. The word "strain" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) struggle
(B) strength

(C) strategy
Strain = strength = căng thẳng
46. The word "Accordingly" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) However
(B) Consequently
(C) Nevertheless
Accordingly = Consequently = do đó , vì vậy .

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(D) included

(D) difficult

(D) never explained

(D) complex

(D) exhibit

(D) level

(D) accurate

(D) defend

(D) bring out

(D) apply

(D) collected

(D) energetic

(D) immediate

(D) unusual

(D) stress

(D) Ultimately


PRACTICE 03 - August 2003
2. The phrase “teeming with ”in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) full of
(B) developing into
(C) resistant to
teeming with = full of = thừa thãi.
4. The word “resemble” in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) benefit from
(B) appear similar to
(C) join together with
(D) grow from
Resemble = appear similar to = giống với
7. The word “postulated” in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) analyzed
(B) doubted
(C) persuaded
Postulated = suggested = gợi ý, giả thiết

13. The word “depended” in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) improved
(B) relied
(C) demanded
Depended = relied = dựa trên , phụ thuộc
15. The phrase “subscribed to” in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) contributed to
(B) agreed with
(C) thought about
(D) expanded on
subscribed to = agreed with = đồng ý, xác nhận
19. The word “stunning” in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) predictable
(B) impressive
(C) famous
Stunning = impressive = ấn tượng , tuyệt.
22. The word “spawn ” in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) distinguish
(B) eliminate
(C) protect
Spawn = create = tạo ra , sinh ra
23. The word “partitioning” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) division
(B) modification
(C) opening
Partitioning = division = sự chia ra, sự phân ra
25. The word “enhanced” in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) implied
(B) increased
(C) indicated

Enhanced = increased = phát triển , tăng lên
28. The word “transition” in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) elevation
(B) change
(C) advantage
Transition = change = sự chuyển tiếp , sự thay đổi
33. The word “ignited” in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) set on fire
(B) cut into
(C) opened
Ignited = set on fire = thắp sáng.
35. The word “evolution” in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) publicity
(B) adoption
(C) development
Evolution = development = sự phát triển , tiến hóa
38. The word “momentarily” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) effortlessly
(B) briefly
(C) electronically
Momentarily = briefly = ngắn gọn , vắn tắt
42. The word “depict” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) reorganize
(B) deform
(C) represent
Depict = represent = miêu tả , trình bày
45. The word “advent” in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) achievement
(B) acceptance
(C) arrival

Advent = arrival = đến nơi , tới nơi (n)
47. The word “affront” in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) insult
(B) encouragement
(C) return
Affront = insult = lời lăng mạ , sỉ nhục

(D) hurt by

(D) suggested

(D) explained

(D) gradual

(D) create

(D) circulating

(D) informed

(D) condition

(D) shaken

(D) manufacture

(D) gradually

(D) justify

(D) advantage

(D) credit

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PRACTICE 04 - October 2003
2. The word “intriguing” in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) changing
(B) perfect
(C) visible
(D) fascinating
Intriguing = fascinating = thích thú , hấp dẫn.
7. The word “endless” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) new
(B) final
(C) temporary
(D) continuous
Endless = continuous = vĩnh viễn , không bào giờ kết thúc.
`13. The word “adequate” in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) sufficient
(B) healthful
(C) varied
(D) dependable
Adequate = sufficient = đầy đủ
15. The phrase “rather than” in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) in addition to
(B) instead of

(C) as a replacement
(D) such as
rather than = instead of = thay vào đó , thay thế cho
17. The word “thrived” in line 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) stayed
(B) originated
(C) grew well
(D) died out
Thrived = grew well = thịnh vượng , phát đạt
21. The word “forage” in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) look up
(B) walk toward
(C) revolve around
(D) search for food
Forage = search for food = tìm thức ăn
22. The word “intermittently” in live 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) periodically
(B) incorrectly
(C) rapidly
(D) roughly
Intermittently = periodically = không liên tục .
27. The word “furnish” in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) include
(B) provide
(C) cover
(D) select
Furnish = provide = cung cấp
28. The word “oscillating“ in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) falling
(B) depositing

(C) swinging
(D) starting
Oscillating = swinging = dao động.
31. The phrase “are easily disposed” in line 11 is closet in meaning to
(A) demonstrate reluctance
(B) readily encourage others
(C) have a tendency
(D) often fail
are easily disposed = have a tendency = có sự chuẩn bị
33. The word “compelling” in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) joyous
(B) intricate
(C) competing
(D) forceful
Compelling = forceful = có sức thuyết phục
41. The word “exceptional” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) remarkable
(B) fearless
(C) expert
(D) visible
Exceptional = remarkable = ngoại lê
46. The word “enhancement” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) replacement
(B) design
(C) improvement
(D) decoration
Enhancement = improvement = sự tăng cường
47. The word “revitalize” in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) show the importance of
(B) promise to enlarge

(C) bring new life to
(D) provide artworks for
Revitalize = bring new life to = mang lại sức sống mới.
49. The word “executing” in line 28 is closest in meaning to
(A) judging
(B) selling
(C) explaining
(D) producing
Executing = producing = sự sản xuất

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PRACTICE 05 - January 2002
2. The word "engaged" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) trained
(B) hired
(C) described
Engaged = hired = đánh thuê
3. The word "subsequent" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) complicated
(B) alternate
(C) later
Subsequent = later = đến sau , xảy ra sau
8. The word "sums" in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) problems
(B) amounts
(C) services
Sums = amounts = số tiền.
11. The word "identical" in line I is closest in meaning to

(A) equally fast
(B) exactly alike
(C) near each other
Identical = exactly alike = đồng nhất.
12. The word "heart" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) center
(B) edge
(C) tail
Heart = center = trung tâm .
15. The word "graphic" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) mathematical
(B) popular
(C) unusual
Graphic = vivid = sinh động
18. The word "distinct" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) visible
(B) gaseous
(C) separate
Distinct = separate = phân biệt , khác biệt
21. The word "Undoubtedly" in line I is closest in meaning to
(A) occasionally
(B) unexpectedly
(C) previously
Undoubtedly = certainly = chắc chắn
22. The word "components" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) parts
(B) problems
(C) changes
Components = parts = các phần
24. The word "Besides" in line 13 is closest in meaning to

(A) caused by
(B) whereas
(C) in addition to
Besides = in addition to = bên cạnh đó , thêm vào đó
28. The word "favored" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) large
(B) escaping
(C) preferred
Favored = preferred = được tín nhiệm
31. The word "integral" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) interesting
(B) fundamental
(C) ornamental
Integral = fundamental =toàn bộ , nguyên
33. The word "flourished" in line 11 is closest in meaning to
(A) were discovered
(B) were marketed
(C) combined
Flourished = thrived = thịnh vương , phát đạt
35. The word "grumbled" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) denied
(B) warned
(C) complained
Grumbled = complained = phàn nàn , càu nhàu
41. The word "serve" in line I is closest in meaning to
(A) improve
(B) function
(C) begin
Serve = function = chức năng
43. The word "sole" in line 6 is closest in meaning to

(A) obvious
(B) best
(C) only
Sole = only = duy nhất , độc nhất
46. The word "detecting" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) controlling
(B) storing
(C) questioning
Detecting = finding = tìm kiếm , nhận dạng
49. The word "sedentary" in line 29 is closest in meaning to
(A) inactive
(B) inefficient
(C) unchangeable
Sedentary = inactive = không năng động , ì ạch

(D) evaluated

(D) detailed

(D) debts

(D) invisible

(D) beginning

(D) vivid

(D) new

(D) certainly

(D) varieties

(D) in favor of

(D) local

(D) overlooked

(D) thrived

(D) explained

(D) rely

(D) final

(D) finding

(D) unbalanced

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PRACTICE 06 - May 2002
5. The word "subjected" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) reduced
(B) modified
(C) exposed
(D) imitated

Subjected = exposed = trình bày , chỉ ra
8. The word "essence" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) basic nature
(B) growing importance
(C) full extent
(D) first phase
Essence = basic nature = tính chất
13. The word "diverse" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) surrounding
(B) divided
(C) different
(D) stimulating
Diverse = different = khác nhau
14. The word "noted" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) theorized
(B) requested
(C) disagreed
(D) observed
Noted = observed = được quan sát, được chú ý
17. The word "emphasize" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) stress
(B) repeat
(C) explain
(D) leave out
Emphasize = stress = chú ý , nhấn mạnh
23. The word "accessible" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) buried
(B) improved
(C) available
(D) workable

Accessible = available = khả thi, hoạt động
28. The phrase "account for" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) reduce
(B) explain
(C) combine with
(D) list all of
account for = explain = giải thích
31. The phrase "smooth operation" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) daily activity
(B) effective functioning
(C) delicate balance
(D) permanent location
smooth operation = effective functioning = hoạt động tôt.
33. The word "cluster" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) organ
(B) activity
(C) group
(D) cycle
Cluster = group = nhóm
35. The word "alert" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) allow
(B) transport
(C) ware
(D) provide
Alert = ware = tnhr táo , cảnh giác
37. The word "scurrying" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) agreeing
(B) appearing
(C) competing
(D) rushing

Scurrying = rushing = sự chay gấp , chạy đua
43. The word "formidable" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) obvious
(B) predictable
(C) difficult
(D) manageable
Formidable = difficult = khó khăn (ghê tởm , kinh khủng )
45. The word "intent" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
(A) purpose
(B) power
(C) effect
(D) invention
Intent = purpose = mục đích

PRACTICE 07- August 2002
2. The phrase “regardless of” in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) as a result of
(B) no matter what
(C) proud of
regardless of = no matter what = không có vấn đề gì
4. The word “marked” in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) original
(B) attractive
(C) noticeable
Marked = noticeable = được đánh dấu, chú ý
5. The word “confine” in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) adapt
(B) train
(C) restrict
Confine = restrict = hạn chế , thu hẹp

7. The word “presumably” in line 21 is closest in meaning to

(D) according to

(D) patterned

(D) organize

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(A) frequently
(B) practically
Presumably = probably = có lẽ , có thể

(C) preferably

13. The word ”sustain” in line 6 is closets in meaning to
(A) select
(B) strain
(C) support
Sustain = support = hỗ trợ
16. The word “insignificant” in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) unimportant
(B) undisturbed
(C) immature
Insignificant = unimportant = không đáng kể , không quan trọng
21. The word “ultimately” in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) exceptionally
(B) dramatically

(C) eventually
Ultimately = eventually = cuối cùng
24. The word “demise” in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) change
(B) recovery
(C) help
Demise = death = cái chết
27. The word “finding” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) published information
(B) research method
(C) ongoing experiment
(D) scientific discovery
Finding = scientific discovery = khám phá khoa học
33. The word “convert” line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) mix
(B) change
(C) adapt
Convert = change = thay đổi = chuyển đổi
38. The word “primarily” in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) chiefly
(B) originally
(C) basically
Primarily = chiefly = trước hết
39. The word “prevailing” in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) essential
(B) dominant
(C) circular
Prevailing = dominant = trội, ưu thế
42. The word ”undergone” in line1 is closest in meaning to
(A) altered

(B) substituted
(C) experienced
Undergone = experienced = có kinh nghiệm
45. The word ”vast” in line 10 is closest in meaning to
(A) special
(B) known
(C) varied
Vast = great = rộng lớn

(D) probably

(D) store

(D) inappropriate

(D) unfortunately

(D) death

(D) reduce

(D) clearly

(D) closest

(D) preserved

(D) great

PRACTICE 08 - September 2002

2. The word "precarious" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) uncertain
(B) humble
(C) worthy
Precarious = uncertain = Tạm thời
4. The word "settled" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) advanced
(B) original
(C) involved
Settled = stable = chắc chắn , ổn định
7. The word "chronicle" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) repeat
(B) exchange
(C) understand
Chronicle = describe = sử ký
12. The word "ornate" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) elaborate
(B) puzzling
(C) durable
Ornate = elaborate = tỷ mỉ , kỹ lưỡng
15. The phrase "derived from" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) ruined by
(B) warned against
(C) based on
derived from = based on = dựa trên.
17. The word “Various" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) complicated
(B) accepted
(C) careful
Various = different = đa dạng

18. The phrase "account for" in line 22 is closest in meaning to

(D) unusual

(D) stable

(D) describe

(D) common

(D) sold by

(D) different

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(A) explain
(B) restrict
(C) finance
account for = explain = giải thích
23. The word "subjugated" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) distinguished
(B) segregated
(C) concentrated
Subjugated = conquered = bị trinh phục,bị khuất phục
24. The phrase "synonymous with" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) equivalent to
(B) important for
(C) respected in

synonymous with = familiar with = gần gũi , quen thộc với
30. The word "excavating" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) Living
(B) digging
(C) assembling
Excavating = digging = sự đào đất
33. The word "agents" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) dangers
(B) examples
(C) areas
Agents = causes = tác nhân
37. The word "aided" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) reversed
(B) helped
(C) reformed
Aided = helped = được hỗ trợ , giúp đỡ.
44. The word "estimated" in line 11 is closest in meaning to
(A) commented
(B) judged
(C) observed
Estimated = judged = được đánh giá , ước lượng
48. The phrase “pry off" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) swallow
(B) remove
(C) squeeze
pry off = remove = gỡ bỏ .
49. The word "littered" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) covered
(B) displayed
(C) fertilized

Littered = covered = được bao bọc, che đậy

(D) supplement

(D) conquered

(D) familiar with

(D) building

(D) causes

(D) counted

(D) discovered

(D) locate

(D) planted

PRACTICE 09 - October 2002
2. The word "preserved" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) confused with others
(B) gradually weakened
(C) protected from destruction
(D) lost permanently
Preserved = protected from destruction = được giữ gìn , bảo quản
7. The word "constant" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) comfortable
(B) combined

(C) consistent
Constant = consistent = đặc , chắc
9. The word "attained" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) required
(B) achieved
(C) observed
Attained = achieved = đạt được , đạt tới
11. The word "resumed" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) began again
(B) held back
(C) thought over
(D) referred to
Resumed = began again = bắt đầu lại
14. The phrase "attests to" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) makes up for
(B) combines with
(C) interferes with
(D) gives evidence of
attests to = gives evidence of = chứng nhận
16. The word "drab" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) precise
(B) poor
(C) simple
Drab = dull = mờ mịt, xám xịt
18. The word "prominent" in line 27 is closest in meaning to
(A) complex
(B) noticeable
(C) appealing
Prominent = noticeable = xuất chúng , nổi bật
23. The word "yet" in line 16 is closest in meaning to

(A) however
(B) since
(C) generally
Yet = so far = còn nữa

(D) complementary

(D) merited

(D) dull

(D) perfect

(D) so far

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27. The word "rudimentary" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) superior
(B) original
(C) basic
(D) technical
Rudimentary = original = sơ đẳng , sơ bộ
33. The word "biting" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) simple
(B) sorrowful
(B) frequent
(D) sharp
Biting = sharp = sắc nhọn.

35. The word "heightened" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) complicated
(B) directed
(C) observed
(D) increased
Heightened = increased = tăng thêm
36. The word "meticulous" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) careful
(B) significant
(C) appropriate
(D) believable
Meticulous = careful = tỷ mỉ , cẩn thận
41. The word “accumulated” in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) spread out
(B) changed
(C) became denser
(D) built up
Accumulated = built up = chồng lên .
43. The phrase "tantamount to" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) complementary to
(B) practically the same as
(C) especially well suited to
(D) unlikely to be confused with
tantamount to = practically the same as = tương đương với.
46. The word "remarkable" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) genuine
(B) permanent
(C) extraordinary
(D) continuous
Remarkable = extraordinary = phi thường

47. The word "link" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) tension
(B) connection
(C) attraction
(D) distance
Link = connection = sự kết nối.

PRACTICE 10 - January 2001
2. The word “intent” in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) repetition
(B) approval
(C) goal
Intent = goal = mục đich
3. The word “administered” in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) managed
(B) recognized
(C) opposed
Administered = managed = quản lý , điều hành
8. The word “periphery” in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) depth
(B) landmass
(C) warm habitat
Periphery = outer edge = đường biên
11. The word “inception” in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) investigation
(B) location
(C) beginning
Inception = beginning = sự khởi điểm
12. The word “fabricating” in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) constructing

(B) altering
(C) selecting
Fabricating = constructing = chế tạo , làm giả
15. The phrase “resort to” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) protecting with
(B) moving toward
(C) manufacturing
resort to = using = sự sử dụng
19. The word “ingenuity” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) wealth
(B) resourcefulness
(C) traditions
Ingenuity = resourcefulness = tài kheó léo
23. The word “characteristics” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) choices
(B) attitudes
(C) qualities
Characteristics = qualities = phẩm chất
26. The word “functional” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) alternate
(B) unknown
(C) original
Functional = usable = khả năng sử dụng
28. The word “significant” in line 26 is closest in meaning to

(D) revision

(D) justified

(D) outer edge

(D) records

(D) demonstrating

(D) using

(D) organization

(D) inhabitants

(D) usable

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(A) threatening
(B) meaningful
(C) obvious
(D) available
Significant = meaningful =ý nghĩa, quan trọng
29. The word “attained” in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) attempted
(B) changed
(C) lost
(D) reached
Attained = reached = đạt được
30. The word “flamed” in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) burned
(B) divided

(C) fallen
(D) grown
Flamed = Burned = bị đốt
42. The word “encompass” in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) separate
(B) include
(C) replace
(D) enhance
Encompass = include = bao gồm , chứa đựng
46. The phrase “came to the forefront” in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) grew in complexity
(B) went through a process
(C) changed its approach
(D) became important
came to the forefront = became important = trở lên quan trọng

PRACTICE 11 - May 2001
3. The phrase “hinged on” in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) recovered from
(B) depended on
(C) started on
(D) contributed to
hinged on = depended on = phụ thuộc vào
5. The word “lured” in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) attracted
(B) assigned
(C) restricted
Lured = attracted = thu hút, nhử mồi
7.The word “expendable” in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) nonproductive

(B) unacceptable
(C) nonessential
Expendable = nonessential = không cần thiết
12. The word “Notwithstanding” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) despite
(B) because of
(C) instead of
Notwithstanding = despite = mặc dù
13. The word “intricate” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) regular
(B) complex
(C) interesting
Intricate = complex = phức tạp
14. The word “random” in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) unfortunate
(B) unusual
(C) unobservable
Random = unpredictable = ngẫu nhiên , không đoán trước được
15. The word “optimal” in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) slow
(B) frequent
(C) best
Optimal = best = tối ưu
25. The word “urged” in line 17 is closest is meaning to
(A) prepared
(B) defined
(C) permitted
Urged = encouraged = khuyến khích , cổ vũ
28. The word “convergence” in line 25 is closest in meaning to
(A) gathering

(B) promotion
(C) expression
Convergence = gathering = thu thập , tập hợp
30. The phrase “carried on” in line 29 is closest in meaning to
(A) continued
(B) praised
(C) transformed
carried on = continued = tiếp tục làm gì đó
32. The word “diverse” in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) small
(B) varied
(C) wild
Diverse = varied = thay đổi , khác nhau
33. The word “ensures” in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) guarantees
(B) proves
(C) teaches
Ensures = guarantees = chắc chắn , bảo đảm
36. The word “suitably” in line 15 is closest in meaning to

(D) attached

(D) unprofitable

(D) regarding

(D) important

(D) unpredictable

(D) early

(D) encouraged

(D) influence

(D) connected

(D) particular

(D) assumes

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(A) willingly
(B) moderately
(C) appropriately
(D) emotionally
Suitably = appropriately = thích hợp
39. The phrase “affectional tie” in line 29 is closest in meaning to
(A) cognitive development
(B) emotional attachment
(C) psychological need
(D) behavioral change
affectional tie = emotional attachment = gắn bó cảm xúc
43. The word “scarce” in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) ancient
(B) tiny
(C) available

(D) rare
Scarce = rare = hiếm
45. The word “resemble” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) result from
(B) penetrate
(C) look like
(D) replace have similar origins
Resemble = look like = giống với

PRACTICE 12 - August 2001
2. The word "coarse" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) decorative
(B) natural
(C) crude
Coarse = crude = thô lỗ
6. The word "brittle" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) easily broken
(B) roughly made
(C) hairy
Brittle = easily broken = dễ vỡ
8. The word "appreciated" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) experienced
(B) recognized
(C) explored
Appreciated = recognized = nhận ra
11. The word "merely" in fine 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) often
(B) only
(C) usually
Merely = only = duy nhất

13. The word "emitting" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) bringing
(B) attracting
(C) producing
Emitting = producing = sự sản xuất
15. The word "spanning" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) covering
(B) selecting
(C) developing
Spanning = covering = sự bao bọc , che chở
17. The word "pursue" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) catch
(B) notice
(C) defend
Pursue = chase = theo đuổi , săn đuổi
21. The word "altogether" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) completely
(B) realistically
(C) individually
Altogether = completely = hoàn tất
22. The word "intensive" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) decreased
(B) concentrated
(C) creative
Intensive = concentrated = tập trung
26. The word "assumption" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) regulation
(B) belief
(C) contract
Assumption = belief = niềm tin

30. The word "prevailed" in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) dominated
(B) transformed
(C) entered
Prevailed = dominated = thống trị , chiếm ưu thế
34. The word "depicted" in line 11 is closest in meaning to
(A) emphasized
(B) described
(C) criticized
Depicted = described = miêu tả
38. The word "foremost" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) most difficult
(B) interesting
(C) most focused

(D) weak

(D) shiny

(D) increased

(D) at first

(D) minimizing

(D) explaining

(D) chase

(D) understandably

(D) advanced

(D) confusion

(D) generalized

(D) classified

(D) leading

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Foremost = leading = dẫn đầu
42. The word "meteoric" in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) rapid
(B) famous
(C) controversial
Meteoric = rapid = bất ngờ , liên tục
48. The phrase "apace with" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) anew with
(B) apart from
(C) as fast as
(D) at the middle of
apace with = as fast as = nhanh như là

(D) methodical

PRACTICE 13 - October 2001

2. The word "wider" in one 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) more impressive
(C) more controversial
Wider = more extensive = rộng hơn
6. The word "thereby" in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) in return for
(C) by the way
Thereby = by that means = bởi ý nghĩa
11. The word "unique" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) inherited
(B) habitual
Unique = singular = duy nhất , đơn độc
12. The word "rotting" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) decaying
(B) collected
Rotting = decaying = sự phân dã

(B) more distinctive
(D) more extensive

(B) in spite of
(D) by that means

(C) singular

(D) natural

(C) expanding

(D) cultivated

13. The word "key" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) uncommon
(B) important
(C) incidental
Key = important = quan trọng
22. The word "bound" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) covered
(B) chosen
(C) planned
Bound = held = đường bao
25. The word "converted" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) changed
(B) delayed
(C) promoted
Converted = changed = thay đổi
34. The word "antecedent" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) predecessor
(B) format
(C) imitation
Antecedent = predecessor = tiền bồi , tiền nghiệm
36. The word "appealing" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) dependable
(B) respectable
(C) enduring
Appealing = attractive = thu hút , hấp dẫn
38. The word "locale" in line 28 is closest in meaning to
(A) topic
(B) season
(C) interest

Locale = place = xác đinh , địa điểm
41. The word "boosted" in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) ensured
(B) raised
(C) arranged
Boosted = raised = tăng , phát tiển
42. The word "scope" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) value
(B) popularity
(C) extent
Scope = extent = phạm vi , tầm xa
46. The word "prolific" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) efficient
(B) productive
(C) self-employed
Prolific = productive = hiệu suất cao ,
50. The word "eager" in line 29 is closest in meaning to
(A) wealthy
(B) knowledgeable
(C) regular
Eager = enthusiastic = hang hái , say mê

(D) temporary

(D) held

(D) dissolved

(D) component

(D) attractive

(D) place

(D) discouraged

(D) diversity

(D) progressive

(D) enthusiastic

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PRACTICE 14 - January 2000
3. The word "hinterland " in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) tradition
(B) association
(C) produce
Hinterland = region = nội địa

(D) region

5. The word "persisted" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) returned
(B) started
(C) declined
(D) continued
Persisted = continued = tiếp tục

8. The word "eradicate" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) eliminate
(B) exploit
(C) organize
(D) operate
Eradicate = eliminate = phá hủy, triệt tiêu
10. The word "undergoing" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) requesting
(B) experiencing
(C) repeating
(D) including
Undergoing = experiencing = trải nghiệm
17. The word "suspend" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) build
(B) paint
(C)hang
(D) move
Suspend = hang = treo, đình chỉ
18. The word "fatal" in line 25 is closest in meaning to
(A) close
(B) deadly
(C) natural
(D) hot
Fatal = deadly = số mệnh
19. The word "secure" in line 27 is closest in meaning to
(A) fresh
(B) dry
(C) safe
(D) warm
Secure = safe = chắc chắn , bảo đảm

25. The phrase "sorted out" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) mixed
(B) replaced
(C) carried
(D) separated
sorted out = separated = phân loại, tách riêng
27. The word "dampened" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
(A) damaged
(B) stretched
(C) moistened
(D) examined
Dampened = moistened = nản chí, nản lòng
32. The word "fine" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) tiny
(B) many
(C) excellent
(D) various
Fine = tiny = nhỏ bé
37. The word "derived" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
(A) discussed
(B) prepared
(C) registered
(D) obtained
Derived = obtained = được suy ra
41. The word "drastically" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) frequently
(B) exactly
(C) severely
(D) easily
Drastically = severely =mạnh mẽ, quyết liệt

42. The word "evidenced" in line 25 is closest in meaning to
(A) questioned
(B) repeated
(C) indicated
(D) exaggerated
Evidenced = indicated = chứng minh
45. The word "means" in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) advantages
(B) probability
(C) method
(D) qualifications
Means = method= phương pháp
46. The phrase "coincided with" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) was influenced by
(B) happened at the same time as
(C) began to grow rapidly
coincided with = happened at the same time a= diễn ra cùng thời điểm

PRACTICE 15 - May 2000
6. The word “typify” in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) resemble
(B) protect
(C) characterize
Typify = characterize = loại điển hình
8. The word ‘supplement” in line 24 is closest in meaning to

(D) divide

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(A) control
(B) replace
(C) look for
Supplement = add to = bổ sung
11. The word “contemporary” in line 5 means that the history was
(A) informative
(B) written at that time
(C) thoughtful
(D) faultfinding
Contemporary = written at that time = đương thời, xuất bản cùng thời báo
13. The word “celebratory” in line 12 means that the writings referred to were
(A) related to parties
(B) religious
(C) serious
Celebratory = full of praise = Kỷ niệm
19. The word “representative” in line 29 is closest in meaning to
(A) typical
(B) satisfied
(C) supportive
Representative = typical = biểu tượng, tượng trưng
24. The word “prized” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) valued
(B) universal
(C) uncommon
Prized = valued = Giá trị
25. The word “overtaken” in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) surpassed
(B) inclined
(C) expressed

Overtaken = surpassed = bắt kịp, vượt
31. The word “intervals” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) records
(B) speeds
(C) distances
Intervals = periods = thời kỳ, giao đoạn
34. The word “freeing” in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) pushing
(B) releasing
(C) strengthening
Freeing = releasing = giải phóng
37. The word “plunge” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) drop
(B) extend
(C) melt
Plunge = drop = rơi, lao xuống
46. The word “collective” in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) necessary
(B) typical
(C) group
Collective = group = tập thể , chung
49. The word “resolve” in line 27 is closest in meaning to
(A) avoid repeating
(B) talk about
(C) avoid thinking about
(D) find a solution for
Resolve = find a solution for = giải quyết, tìm lời giải

(D) add to

(D) full of praise

(D) distinctive

(D) preserved

(D) applied

(D) periods

(D) draining

(D) drift

(D) particular

PRACTICE 16 - August 2000
3. The word “noticed” in line 5 closest in meaning to
(A) predicted
(B) announced
(C) corrected
Noticed = observed = chú ý
4. The word “tangled” in line 10 is closest in meaning to
(A) buried beneath
(B) twisted together
(C) quickly formed
(D) easily dated
Tangled = twisted together = Rối tung, xáo trộn.
7. The word “concealed” in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) highlighted

(B) covered
(C) transformed
Concealed = covered = che đậy, kín đáo
12. The Word “accordingly” in line 11 is closest in meaning to
(A) as usual
(B) in contrast
(C) to some degree
Accordingly = for that reason = bởi vì , do vậy
17. The word “recorded” in line 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) imagined
(B) discovered
(C) documented
Recorded = documented = ghi lại,
18. The word “drawing” in line 27 is closest in meaning to
(A) attracting
(B) employing
(C) instructing
Drawing = attracting = bản vẽ, thuật vẽ.

(D) observed

(D) contaminated

(D) for that reason

(D) planned

(D) representing

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21. The word “crucial” in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) obvious
(B) unbelievable
(C) important
Crucial = important = quan trọng
22. The phrase “avail themselves” in lines 10-11 is closest in meaning to
(A) take care
(B) make use
(C) get rid
avail themselves = make use = có ích, sử dụng được
28. The word “ponderous” in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) advanced
(B) heavy
(C) complex
Ponderous = heavy = nặng
30. The word “unique” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) comprehensible
(B) productive
(C) intentional
Unique = particular = đặc biệt, duy nhất
31. The word “attained” in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) achieved
(B) modified
(C) demanded
Attained = achieved = thành tựu, mục tiêu
34. The word “abundant” in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) prosperous
(B) plentiful

(C) acceptable
Abundant = plentiful = phong phú, đa dạng
38. The wore “peculiar” in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) strange
(B) distinctive
(C) appealing
Peculiar = distinctive = đặc biệt, riêng biệt
41. The word “ meticulously” in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) heavily
(B) initially
(C) carefully
Meticulously = carefully = kỹ càng, cẩn thận.
43. The word “durability” in line 11 is closest in meaning to
(A) quality
(B) endurance
(C) adaptability
Durability = endurance = bền chắc
46. The word “incised” in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) designed
(B) carved
(C) detailed
Incised = carved = cắt ,khắc

(D) desirable

(D) do more

(D) rapid

(D) particular

(D) spread

(D) fundamental

(D) biological

(D) completely

(D) applicability

(D) painted

PRACTICE 17 - October 2000
3. The word "consumed" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) prepared
(B) stored
(C) distributed
Consumed = eaten = tiêu thụ , dùng
6. The word "innovative" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) good
(B) new
(C) simple
Innovative = new = sáng kiến , mới
9. The word "extract" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) identify
(B) remove
(C) destroy
Extract = remove = đoạn trích ,
10. The word "whether" in line 26 is closest in meaning to

(A) if
(B) how
(C) why
Whether = If = nếu , có … không
13. The word "scorched" in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) burned
(B) cut
(C) enlarged
Scorched = burned = đốt , hơ lửa
16. The word "obtain" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) maintain
(B) reinforce
(C) manufacture
Obtain = acquire = đạt được, thu được , giành được
22. The word "consequence" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) result
(B) explanation
(C) analysis
consequence = result = kết quả , hậu quả
24. The word "striking" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) physical
(B) confusing
(C) noticeable

(D) eaten

(D) costly

(D) compare

(D) when

(D) bent

(D) acquire

(D) requirement

(D) successful
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Striking = noticeable = nổi bật , gây chú ý .
25. The word "exceed" in line 10 is closest in meaning to
(A) locate
(B) allow
(C) go beyond
Exceed = go beyond = vượt trội
29. The word "generated" in line 25 is closest in meaning to
(A) requested
(B) caused
(C) assisted
Generated = caused = phát sinh , nguyên nhân
32. The word "norm" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) minimum.
(B) example
(C) possibility
Norm = standard = tiêu chuẩn
33. The word "henceforth" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) in the end

(B) for a brief period
(C) from that time on
Henceforth = from that time on = từ nay trở đi .
37. The word "mandated" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) required
(B) recommended
(C) eliminated
Mandated = required = yêu cầu , mệnh lệnh
38. The word "immutable" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) unmatched
(B) irregular
(C) unnecessary
Immutable = unchangeable = cố định , không đổi
44. The word "revered" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) respected
(B) described
(C) avoided
Revered = respected = kính trọng
46. The word "extolled" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) exposed
(B) praised
(C) believed
Extolled = praised = khen ngợi , ca ngợi .
48. The word "consistent" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) conservative
(B) considerable
(C) constant
Consistent = constant = chắc chắn , thống nhất .

(D) come close to

(D) estimated

(D) standard

(D) on occasion

(D) considered

(D) unchangeable

(D) created

(D) accepted

(D) concrete

PRACTICE 18 - January 1999
2. The word "fashion" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) maintain
(B) organize
(C) trade
Fashion = create = sáng tạo
8. The word "article" in line 17 is close in meaning to
(A) decoration
(B) shape
(C) design
Article = object = điều khoản , vật phẩm
10. The word "staples" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) combinations

(B) limitations
(C) accessories
Staples = basic elements = sản phẩm chính , chủ yếu
11. The word "distinct" in lime 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) systematic
(B) beautiful
(C) different
Distinct = different = riêng biệt , khác nhau
14. The word "invade" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) move into
(B) neutralize
(C) cover
Invade = move into = xâm chiếm
15. The word "contemporary" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) vast
(B) natural
(C) existing
Contemporary = existing = đương thời , đang tồn tại
19. The word "finely" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) minutely
(B) loosely
(C) sensitively
Finely = minutely = đẹp đẽ , cao thượng .
23. The phrase "in place of " in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) connected to
(B) in addition to
(C) because of
in place of = instead of= thay thế cho
24. The word "attendant" in line 6 is closest in meaning to

(D) create

(D) object

(D) basic elements

(D) compatible

(D) deposit

(D) uneven

(D) purely

(D) instead of

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(A) avoidable
(B) accompanying
(C) unwelcome
(D) unexpected
Attendant = accompanying = có mặt , tham dự
27. The phrase "exponential leaps" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) long wars
(B) new laws
(C) rapid increases
(D) exciting changes
exponential leaps = rapid increases

30. The word "dictated" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) spoiled
(B) reduced
(C) determined
(D) divided
Dictated = determined = xác định
31. The word "virtually" in line20 is closest in meaning to
(A) usually
(B) hardly
(C) very quickly
(D) almost completely
Virtually = almost completely = gần như xong
35. The word "essential" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) introductory
(B) changeable
(C) beneficial
(D) fundamental
Essential = fundamental = cơ bản , cần thiết
36. The word "pertinent" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) relevant
(B) preceding
(C) insightful
(D) responsive
Pertinent = relevant = thích hợp . đúng chỗ
41. The word "succinct "in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) creative
(B) satisfactory
(C) personal
(D) concise
Succinct = concise = ngắn gọn , xúc tích

44. The word "revise" in line 28 is closest in meaning to
(A) ask
(B) explain
(C) change
(D) predict
Revise = change = sửa đổi

PRACTICE 19 - May 1999
3. The word "struggle" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) connection
(B) distance
(C) communication
Struggle = competition = cuộc thi đấu , đấu tranh.
4. The word "monopolized" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) alarmed
(B) dominated
(C) repelled
Monopolized = dominated = độc quyền .
7. The word "factions" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) sides
(B) people
(C) cities
Factions = sides = bè phái , cùng phía.
8. The word "flattering" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) expressive
(B) serious
(C) complimentary
Flattering = complimentary = ca tụng , khen ngợi
11. The word "disseminated" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) analyzed

(B) discussed
(C) spread
Disseminated = spread = khuếch tán , lan tỏa
13. The word "accelerated" in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) allowed
(B) increased
(C) required
Accelerated = increased = tăng tốc , tiến lên
15. The phrase "given way to" in line 10 is closest in meaning to
(A) added interest to
(B) modified
(C) imitated
(D) been replaced by
given way to = been replaced by = từ bỏ , đầu hàng
19. The word "Reliance" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) abundance
(B) clarification
(C) dependence
Reliance = dependence = tìn nhiệm , tin cậy , phụ thuộc
24. The word "phenomena" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) ideas
(B) stars
(C) events
Phenomena = events = hiện tượng , sự kiện
25. The word "picture" in line 6 is closest in meaning to

(D) competition

(D) pursued

(D) images

(D) flashy

(D) stored

(D) started

(D) information

(D) colors

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(A) frame
(B) imagine
(C) describe
Picture = imagine = hình dung , tưởng tượng
29. The word "emit" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) change from
(B) connect with
(C) add to
Emit = give off = phát ra, thể hiện ra
30. The word "glowing" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) shining
(B) moving
(C) charging
Glowing = shining = tỏa sáng , rực rỡ
35. The word "influx" in line 1 is closest in meaning to

(A) working
(B) processing
(C) arrival
Influx = arrival = chảy vào , tràn vào
38. The word "extraordinary" in line 12 is closet in meaning to
(A) expensive
(B) exceptional
(C) supreme
Extraordinary = exceptional = khác thường , đặc biệt.
40. The word "stimulated" in line 14 is closest in meaning to
(A) forced
(B) prepared
(C) limited
Stimulated = motivated = kích thích , tác động
43. The word "era" in line 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) period of time
(B) location
(C) action
Era = period of time = thời đại , kỷ nguyên
44. The word "intriguing" in line 28 is closest in meaning to
(A) profitable
(B) attractive
(C) comfortable
Intriguing = attractive = hấp dẫn , thú vị

(D) explain

(D) give off

(D) hanging

(D) attraction

(D) necessary

(D) motivated

(D) unique situation

(D) challenging

PRACTICE 20 - August 1999
2. The word "conclusive" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) definitive
(B) controversial
(C) concurrent
Conclusive = definitive = cuối cùng , kết thúc
3. The word "apparent" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) attractive
(B) logical
(C) evident
Apparent = evident = rõ ràng, hiển nhiên
8. The word "Moreover" in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) similarly
(B) in addition
(C) in contrast
Moreover = in addition = hơn nữa , ngoài ra.
9. The word "preoccupation" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) involvement
(B) separation

(C) relationship
Preoccupation = involvement = mối lo lắng , bận tâm
10. The word "primary" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) discrete
(B) preliminary
(C) ideal
Primary = fundamental = cơ bản , nền móng
13. The word "principal" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) true
(B) main
(C) logical
Principal = main = chính , chủ yếu
19. The word "Entire" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) certain
(B) whole
(C) mature
Entire = whole = toàn bộ , tổng thể
21. The phrase "bring about" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) cause
(B) join
(C) take
bring about = cause = nguyên nhân.
25. The word "tempting" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) necessary
(B) attractive
(C) realistic
Tempting = attractive = khiêu gợi , hấp dẫn
27. The word "Reckless" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) recorded
(B) irresponsible

(C) informative

(D) realistic

(D) distinct

(D) frequently

(D) argument

(D) fundamental

(D) obvious

(D) diseased

(D) include

(D) correct

(D) urgent

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Reckless = irresponsible = coi thường , không để ý
30. The phrase "concomitant with" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) in conjunction with (B) prior to
(C) in dispute with
concomitant with = in conjunction with = trùng nhau , đồng hành

31. The word "skyrocketing" in line 25 is closest in meaning to
(A) internationally popular
(B) increasing rapidly
(C) acceptable
(D) surprising
Skyrocketing = increasing rapidly = tăng vọt
32. The word "extolling" in line 26 is closest in meaning to
(A) analyzing
(B) questioning
(C) praising
Extolling = praising = khen ngợi
35. The word "obtained" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) acquired
(B) transported
(C) covered
Obtained = acquired = đạt được
36. The word "attributes" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) changes
(B) characteristics
(C) locations
Attributes = characteristics = characteristics = thuộc tính
38. The word "establish" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
(A) create
(B) locate
(C) consult
Establish = create = thành lập , thiết lập
41. The word "roughly" in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) finally
(B) harshly
(C) uneasily

Roughly = approximately = xấp xỉ , gần gần
48. The word "reaped" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) gained
(B) affected
(C) wanted
Reaped = gained = thu hoạch , lợi lộc

(D) in regard to

(D) promising

(D) removed

(D) dimensions

(D) choose

(D) approximately

(D) accepted

PRACTICE 21 - October 1999
4. The word "stressed" in line 6 is closest in meaning to
(A) defined
(B) emphasized
(C) adjusted
(D) mentioned
Stressed = emphasized = nhấn mạnh
5. The word "interchangeable" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) convenient

(B) identifiable
(C) equivalent
(D) advantageous
Interchangeable = equivalent = thay thế , tương đương
8. The word "adjunct" in line 22 is closest in meaning to
(A) addition
(B) answer
(C) problem
(D) possibility
Adjunct = addition = điều them vào
13. The word "literally" in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) creating
(B) meaning
(C) related to
(D) simplified
Literally = meaning = ý nghĩa
19. The word "classified" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) perfected
(B) replaced
(C) categorized
(D) protected
Classified = categorized = phân loại , phân nhóm
23. The word "collectively" in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) respectively
(B) popularly
(C) also
(D) together
Collectively = together = một tập thể
28. The phrase "incinerated itself" in line 9 is closest in meaning to
(A) burned up

(B) broke into smaller pieces
(C) increased its speed
(D) grew in size
incinerated itself = burned up= bị đốt , cháy lên
31. The "target" in line 20 most probably referred to
(A) Earth
(B) Jupiter
(C) the solar system
(D) a comet
Target = Earth = nơi đến
34. The word "securing" in line 5 is closest in meaning to
(A) locking
(B) creating
(C) constructing
(D) acquiring
Securing = locking = khóa , bảo mật

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40. The word "considerable" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) sensitive
(B) great
(C) thoughtful
Considerable = planned = có thể xem xét , lên kế hoạch
42. The word "prominent" in line 25 is closest in meaning to
(A) wealthy
(B) local
(C) famous
Prominent = famous = nổi bật , nổi tiếng

43. The word "implications" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) significance
(B) motives
(C) foundations
Implications = significance = sự liên quan
46. The word "rushing" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) reliable
(B) fresh
(C) appealing
Rushing = rapid = vội

(D) planned

(D) organized

(D) progress

(D) rapid

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