SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS PRACTICE 02

SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS PRACTICE 02
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Exercise 1
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. He was one of themost outstanding performers atthe live show last night.
A. easy-looking
B. important
C. well-known
D. impressive
2. I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Smith!
A. considerably
B.thoroughly
C. altogether
D. specifically
3. He was askedto account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain
B. exchange
C. explain
D. arrange
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad.
A. done
B. made
C. defended
D. varied
5. Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest.
A. hungry
B. poor
C. rich

D. full
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Exercise 2
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull.
A. simple
B. complicated
C. boring
D. slow
2. In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at
general assemblies in schools and churches.
A. concerts
B. public libraries
C. gatherings
D. prayer services
3. I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
A. honor
B. advantage
C. favor
D. right
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. I’d like to pay some money into my bank account.
A. withdraw some money from
B. put some money into
C. give some money out
D. leave some money aside
5. We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. uninterested

B. unsure
C. open
D. slow
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Exercise 3
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Everything was in a thorough mess.
A. utter
B. full
C. complete
D. appalling
2. The service station at Shiel Bridge has a good range of groceries.
A. coach station
B. railway station
C. power station
D. petrol station


3. He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn’t want to see B. didn’t show surprise C. wasn’t happy
D. didn’t care
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. permanent
B. guess
C. complicated
D. soak
5. My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which

4 comics she was going to buy.
A. excessive
B. limited
C. required
D. abundant
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Exercise 4
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be wellinformed.
A. easily seen
B. beautiful
C. popular
D. suspicious
2. If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.
A. right ahead
B. currently
C. formerly
D. right away
3. Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is not the least.
A. controlling
B. storing
C. purifying
D. getting
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the
starfish and crabs, live in the ocean.
A. with backbones
B. with ribs

C. without ribs
D. without backbones
5. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual
meeting in May.
A. politeness
B. rudeness
C. measurement
D. encouragement
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Exercise 5
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Thirty minutes after the accident, the captain still refused to abandon the burning ship.
A. sail
B. get on
C. leave
D. come to
2. It will be fine tomorrow. But if it should rain tomorrow, the match will be postponed.
A. taken off
B. sold off
C. put off
D. turned off
3. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. annoyance
B. risks
C. irritations
D. fears
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.

A. uninterested
B. unsure
C. open
D. slow
5. Why are you being so arrogant?


A. snooty
B. humble
C. cunning
D. naive
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Exercise 6
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave
the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. initiate
B. lighten
C. terminate
D. prevent
2. E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A. cash-free
B. cash-starved
C. cash-strapped
D. cash-in-hand
3. For a long term period, Lizzie Magie has been battling against the vicissitudes of life.
A. mutability
B. caprice
C. ups and downs

D. determination
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. His policies were beneficial to the economy as a whole.
A. harmless
B. crude
C. detrimental
D. innocent
5. The doctor advised Peter to give up smoking.
A. stop
B. continue
C. finish
D. consider
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Exercise 7
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. The aim of University education is to inure students to hardship, trials and adverse situations in
life.
A. accustom
B. obliterate
C. shun
D. estrange.
2. Those girls are totally unaware that they are being made use of by this organization.
A. taken for granted
B. spoken ill of
C. made fun of
D. taken advantage of
3. In life, Ray always gives me a hand with repairing the broken things in my house.
A. assists me by

B. asks me to help with C. pleases me by
D. serves me with
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. Advanced students need to be aware of the important of collocation
A. of high level
B. of great important C. of low level
D. of steady progress
5. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. excess
B. large quantity
C. small quantity
D. sufficiency
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Exercise 8
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.
A. sleep
B. sit down
C. eat
D. relax
2. The rains of 1993 causing the Missouri river to overflow resulted in one of the worst floods of
the 20th century.


A. stopped
B. lessened
C. caused
D. overcame

3. I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.
A. being considerate of things
B. remembering to do right things
C. forgetful of one’s past
D. often forgetting things
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. attraction
B. consideration
C. ease
D. speculation
5. The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.
A. associate
B. separate
C. cooperate
D. assemble
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Exercise 9
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. For calculating a calendar, it is convenient to use the tropical solar year.
A. practical
B. critical
C. necessary
D. appropriate
2. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed
B. expect more
C. do better

D. treat better
3. As all of us cannot be available today, let's put off the discussion till later.
A. present for the event B. scheduled for the event
C. arranged for the event
D. appointed for the event
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual
meeting in May.
A. politeness
B. rudeness
C. measurement
D. encouragement
5. Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.
A. Wealthy
B. Well-off
C. Privileged
D. Impoverished
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Exercise 10
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left countless wounded and
homeless.
A. poor
B. imprisoned
C. suffered
D. injured
2. The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.
A. put on

B. went off
C. got out
D. kept up
3. The service station at Shiel Bridge has a good range of groceries.
A. coach station
B. railway station
C. power station
D. petrol station
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.
A. lively
B. frequented
C. accessible
D. revealed


5. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. cooperate
B. put together
C. separate
D. connect
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Exercise 11
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. They had to delay their trip because of the bad weather.
A. get through
B. put off
C. keep up with

D. go over
2. The organization was established in 1950 in the USA.
A. come around
B. set up
C. made out
D. put on
3. It took me a very long time to recover from the shock of her death.
A. turn off
B. take on
C. get over
D. keep up with
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble.
A. adequate
B. unsatisfactory
C. abundant
D. dominant
5. Now, when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects.
A. lesser and lesser
B. fewer and fewer C. lesser and fewer D. less and less
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Exercise 12
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Many young children are spending large amounts of time watching the TV without being aware
of its detriment to their school work.
A. harm
B. advantage
C. support

D. benefit
2. To prepare for your job interview, you should jot down your qualifications and experience as
well as some important information about yourself.
A. draw
B. place
C. put
D. write
3. The girls were deeply affected by that sentimental movie.
A. influenced
B. sad
C. touched
D. annoyed
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago.
A. monetary
B. greedy
C. spiritual
D. object - oriented
5. One of the key to successful business is careful planning.
A. falling
B. victorious
C. faulty
D. impossible
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Exercise 13
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Helen Keller, blind and deaf from an early age, developed her sense of smell so finely that she
could identify friends by their personal odors.

A. classify
B. communicate with C. describe
D. recognize


2. The life boat rescued the crew of the sinking ship.
A. picked up
B. provided food for C. saved the life of D. looked for
3. The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. busy
B. comfortable
C. free
D. relaxed
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. amicable
B. inapplicable
C. hostile
D. futile
5. The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace.
A. renovated
B. regenerated
C. furnished
D. neglected
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Exercise 14
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty.

A. loss
B. charge
C. punishment
D. offense
2. Be careful! The tree is going to fall.
A. Look out
B. Look up
C. Look on
D. Look after
3. He did not particularly want to play any competitive sport.
A. use up
B. do with
C. take up
D. go on
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. His extravagant ideas were never brought to fruition.
A. impressive
B. exaggerated
C. unacceptable
D. practical
5. This shouldn’t be too taxing for you.
A. comfortable
B. demanding
C. easy
D. relaxing
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Exercise 15
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.

1. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.
A. sleep
B. sit down
C. eat
D. relax
2. The meteorologist said on TV that it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow.
A. astronomer
B. TV anchor
C. TV weatherman D. fortune teller
3. In the end her neighbour decided to speak his mind.
A. say exactly what he thought
B. say a few words
C. have a chat
D. are given the right to
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. The Germany’s war hysteria has accounted for its people’s hostility towards foreigners.
A. disease
B. ceremony
C. malaria
D. serenity .
5. He was ostracize by his colleagues for refusing to support the strike.
A. crucify
B. include
C. patronize
D. lionize.


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Exercise 16

Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please, go on and finish what you were saying.
A. talk
B. quit
C. continue
D. stop
2. The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to
sink.
A. exhausted
B. surprised
C. frightened
D. excited
3. Most deserts are enormous sandy areas.
A. mysterious
B. narrow
C. immense
D. aerial
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. fluctuate
B. stay unchanged
C. restrain
D. remain unstable
5. She could not hide her dismay at the result.
A. disappointment
B. depression
C. happiness
D. pessimism

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Exercise 17
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.
A. advertisements
B. contests
C. businesses
D. economics
2. As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the
island.
A. fruits and vegetables
B. flowers and trees
C. plants and animals
D. mountains and forests
3. It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship
each year.
A. have the obligation to
B. have the right to refuse
C. are refused the right to
D. are given the right to
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional..
A. voluntary
B. free
C. pressure
D. mandatory
5. We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. uninterested

B. unsure
C. slow
D. open
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Exercise 18
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Everything was in a thorough mess.
A. utter
B. full
C. complete
D. appalling


2. Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. growing well
B. setting up
C. closing down D. taking of
3. Being listed as an endangered species can have negative effect since it could make a species more
desirable for collectors and poachers.
A. awareness
B. preservation
C. support
D. impact
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of
wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. worry and sadness B. pain and sorrow C. loss
D. happiness

5. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released
A. innovative
B. naïve
C. guilty
D. benevolent
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Exercise 19
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
A. feeling embarrassed
B. talking too much
C. very happy and satisfied
D. easily annoyed or irritated
2. We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time.
A. feel thankful for
B. depreciate
C. require
D. are proud of
3. The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss.
A. reserve
B. generation
C. natural environment D. diversity
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. Mr. Brown is a very generous old man. He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization.
A. hospitable
B. honest
C kind
D. mean

5. In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. leisurely
B. sluggishly
C. weakly
D. shortly
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Exercise 20
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and densely
populated, such as much of Asia and Africa.
A. disappeared
B. increased
C. threatened
D. reduced
2. Many species have become extinct each year before biologists can identify them.
A. destroy
B. drain
C. endanger
D. discover
3. During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.
A. went off accidentally
B. fell down unexpectedly
C. exploded suddenly
D. erupted violently
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.


4. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.

A. failed to pay
B. paid in full
C. had a bad personality
D. was paid much money
5. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning .
A. elicited
B. irregular
C. secret
D. legal
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Exercise 21
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
A. honor
B. advantage
C. favor
D. right
2. Everything was in a thorough mess.
A. utter
B. full
C. complete
D. appalling
3. The service station at Shiel Bridge has a good range of groceries.
A. coach station
B. railway station
C. power station
D. petrol station
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.

4. The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer.
A. look down on
B. put up with
C. take away from
D. give on to
5. I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.
A. unplanned
B. deliberate
C. accidental
D. unintentional
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Exercise 22
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for
agriculture.
A. raise
B. produce
C. supply
D. reserve
2. Many schools provide environmental education to increase students' awareness of conservation
needs.
A. effort
B. benefit
C. exploitation
D. knowledge
3. You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble.
A. exactly as things really happen
B. with a negative attitude
C. in a harmful way

D. as trustingly as you can
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. soak
B. permanent
C. complicated
D. guess
5. The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. expensive
B. complicated
C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate
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Exercise 23


Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. She got up late and rushed to the bus stop.
A. came into
B. went leisurely
C. went quickly
D. dropped by
2. The meteorologist said on TV that it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow.
A. astronomer
B. TV anchor
C. TV weatherman D. fortune teller
3. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A. help
B. prepared

C. be busy
D. attempt
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake
B. empty
C. refill
D. repeat
5. There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. clear
B. obvious
C. thin
D. insignificant
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Exercise 24
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. happen
B. encounter
C. arrive
D. clean
2. It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. approximately
B. generally
C. frankly
D. simply
3. Mr. Pike held his wife's hands and talked urgently to her in a low voice, but there didn't seem to
be any response.

A. feeling
B. emotion
C. reply
D. effect
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable
B. warm
C. lazy
D. dirty
5. He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
A. fresh
B. disobedient
C. obedient
D. understanding
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Exercise 25
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful
B. famous
C. perfect D. modest
2. After many year of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally
achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader.
A. requesting
B. trying
C. offering
D. deciding

3. Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.
A. variety
B. changes
C. conservation
D. number


Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. ease
B. attraction
C. consideration
D. speculation
5. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity
B. small quantity
C. excess
D. sufficiency
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Exercise 26
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
A. honour
B. advantage
C. favour
D. right
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2. Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.

A. taking off
B. setting up
C. growing well
D. closing down
3. The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water .
A. imagination
B. bone
C. leash
D. image
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding at
B. holding back
C. holding to
D. holding by
5. The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
A. explicit
B. implicit
C. obscure
D. odd
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Exercise 27
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind.
A. sometimes
B. always
C. hardly
D. never

2. Women liberated from child care can pursue their own interests.
A. leisure with
B. burdened with
C. having fun with D. freed from
3. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
A. correct
B. right
C. exact
D. suitable
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable
B. responsive
C. calm
D. miserable
5. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain
B. stay unchanged
C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
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Exercise 28
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.


1. It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger.
A. urgent
B. unavoidable
C. important

D. necessary
2. This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.
A. situation
B. attention
C. place
D. matter
3. When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance.
A. bill
B. menu
C. help
D. food
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.
A. similar
B. different
C. fake
D. genuine
5. Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.
A. supporting
B. impugning
C. advising
D. denying
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Exercise 29
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. The National Institute of Mental Health is conducting far-reaching research to determine the
psychological effects of using drugs.
A. refined

B. extensive
C. prevalent
D. tentative
2. At fifty-five, he began life again, determined with his pen to wipe out the debt.
A. rub out
B. pay off
C. bump off
D. give up
3. Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the duties and
responsibilities of a national relief society.
A. take on
B. get off
C. go about
D. put in
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.
A. authentic
B. forger
C. faulty
D. original
5. Her father likes the head cabbage rare.
A. over-boiled
B. precious
C. scarce
D. scare
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Exercise 30
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.

1. In Scotland, students transfer from primary to secondary education at approximately age 12.
A. compound
B. base
C. change
D. move
2. I have to take up my dress. I step on it all the time.
A. shorten
B. make it longer
C. embellish
D. try on
3. Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars
according to brightness.
A. shine
B. record
C. categorize
D. diversify
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.


4. Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance.
A. confirmation
B. agree
C. refusal
D. admission
5. She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. divorced
B. single
C. separated
D. married

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Exercise 31
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Lee doesn’t like conventional dressing. She prefers something modern and shocking.
A. new
B. old
C. social
D. traditional
2. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking
you.
A. be related to
B. be interested in
C. pay all attention to D. express interest to
3. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed
B. expectation
C. improvement
D. treatment
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. She performed all her duties conscientiously. She didn't give enough care to her work
A. insensitively
B. irresponsibly
C. liberally
D. responsibly
5. Scientists proof that choosing a career for money will make you less efficient, happy and more
selfish.
A. effective
B. ineffective

C. capable
D. proficient
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Exercise 32
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. I had a row with my boss and had to quit the job.
A. quarreled
B. debated
C. ignored
D. discussed
2. Let's put off that meeting to next Monday.
A. postpone
B. schedule
C. arrange
D. appoint
3. A nuclear station may take risk going off due to unexpected incidents.
A. demolishing
B. exploding
C. developing
D. running
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. A surprising percentage of the population in remote areas is illiterate.
A. able to speak fluently
B. unable to speak fluently
C. unable to read and write
D. able to read and write
5. It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.
A. obvious

B. indistinct
C. transparent
D. evident
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Exercise 33
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.


1. Telecommunication is bound to have a huge influence on various aspects of our lives.
A. depression
B. technique
C. expect
D. impact
2. Trees have to be pruned seasonally or annually to ensure that they continue to bear fruit.
A. weeded
B. fertilized
C. harvested
D. trimmed
3. Those companies were closed due to some seriously financial problems.
A. taken off
B. put away
C. wiped out
D. gone over
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be optimistic
B. be pessimistic
C. be confident

D. be smart
5. Last Saturday the representatives of three classes of my school took part in the annual final
English Competition organized by our English teachers.
A. soon
B. first
C. early
D. second
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Exercise 34
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. As the enemy forces were so overwhelming, our troops had to retreat to a safer position.
A. powerful
B. dreadful
C. overflowing
D. outgrowing
2. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe.
A. pollution
B. disaster
C. convention
D. epidemic
3. Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems.
A. get involved in
B. worry about
C. look for
D. get angry about
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable

B. dirty
C. lazy
D. warm
5. A frightening number of illiterate students are graduating from college.
A. able to read and write
B. able to join intramural sport
C. inflexible
D. unable to pass an examination in reading and writing
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Exercise 35
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Three great stretches of sandy deserts almost circle the center of Australia.
A. dunes
B. valleys
C. lands
D. areas
2. The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to
sink.
A. exhausted
B. surprised
C. frightened
D. excited
3. Dissemination of information is frequently carried out via satellite - through local or national
TV networks.


A. Dedication
B. Compilation
C. Condensing

D. Dispersal
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. It took 1750 years for the world population to reach 625 million.
A. run back
B. go back
C. come back
D. hold back
5. I’m sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work.
A. very busy
B. very bored
C. very scared
D. very idle
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Exercise 36
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for
agriculture.
A. destruction
B. contamination
C. fertilizer
D. variety
2. We spent the entire day looking for a new hotel.
A. the long day
B. day after day
C. all day long
D. all long day
3. Thanh Hoa is well-known for its beautiful beaches and seafood.
A. rich

B. successful
C. honest
D. famous
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. He admitted breaking his mother's vase.
A. agreed
B. regretted
C. denied
D. confessed
5. I’m sorry to say that it seems you’ve been shirking your responsibilities.
A. going along
B. standing up to
C. taking on
D. refraining from
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Exercise 37
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. What do you like doing in your spare time?
A. enjoyable
B. free
C. quiet
D. busy
2. I had a row with my boss and had to quit the job.
A. quarreled
B. debated
C. discussed
D. ignored
3. Women liberated from child care can pursue their own interests.

A. leisure with
B. having fun with
C. freed from
D. burdened with
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. She gave an impeccable reading of the sonata and had the audience on their feet.
A. suspicious
B. unqualified
C. negative
D. imperfect
5. Language teaching in the United State is base on the idea that the goal of language acquisition is
communicative complete.
A. not good at socializing.
B. unable to understand
C. excellent in orating in front of others
D. incapable of working with words
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Exercise 38
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Lee doesn’t like conventional dressing. She prefers something modern and shocking.
A. social
B. new
C. old
D. traditional
2. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull.
A. slow

B. simple
C. complicated
D. boring
3. I have to take up my dress. I step on it all the time.
A. make it longer
B. embellish
C. shorten
D. try on
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city.
A. free
B. confident
C. occupied
D. reluctant
5. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
A. strongly condemned
B. publicly said
C. openly criticized
D. publicly supported
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Exercise 39
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.
A. went off accidentally
B. fell down unexpectedly
C. exploded suddenly
D. erupted violently
2. Look out. There is a rattlesnake under the picnic table!

A. Listen
B. Be careful
C. Go
D. Watch
3. Mrs. Jones's husband passed away fast Friday. We are all shocked by the news.
A. got married
B. divorced
C. died
D. were on business
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. benevolent
B. innovative
C. naive
D. guilty
5. The clubs meet on the last Thursday of everymonth in a dilapidated palace.
A. neglected
B. regenerated
C. furnished
D. renovated
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Exercise 40
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.
A. vanishing
B. damaging
C. polluting
D. destroying

2. Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife.
A. organization
B. contamination
C. protection
D. damage
3. When the alarm went off, everyone proceeded calmly to the emergency exits.
A. fell
B. exploded
C. called
D. rang


Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. Vietnam’s admission to the Word Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade relations
with other countries
A. balanced
B. restricted
C. expanded
D. boosted
5. Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.
A. Wealthy
B. Well-off
C. Privileged
D. Impoverished
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Exercise 41
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Heavy rain makes driving on the road very difficult.

A. hard
B. easy
C. interesting
D. simple
2. A series of programs have been broadcast to raise public awareness of healthy living.
A. experience
B. understanding
C. confidence
D. assistance
3. The place has rapidly evolved from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort.
A. developed
B. generated
C. created
D. increased
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A. an active society
B. a physical society C. an inactive society D. a working society
5. The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures
A. physical
B. severe
C. beneficial
D. damaging
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Exercise 42
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Many people left early because the film was uninteresting.
A. exciting

B. informative
C. attractive
D. boring
2. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. annoyances
B. risks
C. irritations
D. fears
3. The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave
the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. initiate
B. lighten
C. terminate
D. prevent
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. Amicable
B. kind
C. mean
D. hospitable
5. Her thoughtless comments made him very angry.
A. kind
B. honest
C. thoughtful
D. pleasant
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Exercise 43

Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A. cash-free
B. cash-starved
C. cash-strapped
D. cash-in-hand
2. After a few rounds of talks, both sides regarded the territory dispute as settled.
A. disadvantage
B. disapproval
C. discomfort
D. discussion
3. If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.
A. right ahead
B. currently
C. formerly
D. right away
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. We’d better speed up if we want to get there in time.
A. Turn down
B. slow down
C. put down
D. lie down
5. A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. calm
B. miserable
C. responsive
D. uncomfortable
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Exercise 44
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is not the least.
A. controlling
B. storing
C. purifying
D. getting
2. Thirty minutes after the accident, the captain still refused to abandon the burning ship.
A. sail
B. get on
C. leave
D. come to
3. It will be fine tomorrow. But if it should rain tomorrow, the match will be postponed.
A. taken off
B. sold off
C. put off
D. turned off
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.
A. made room for
B. put in charge of
C. got in touch with D. lost control of
5. His boss has had enough of his impudence, and doesn’t want to hire him any more.
A. respect
B. agreement
C. obedience
D. rudeness
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Exercise 45
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Don’t be concerned about your mother’s illness; she’ll recover soon.
A. worried about
B. angry with
C. surprised at
D. embarrassed at
2. A special exhibition of Indian art will be opened at the National Museum next month.
A. music
B. show
C. painting
D. programme
3. Traffic began to flow normally again after the accident.
A. with the same speed B. strangely and irregularly
C. repeatedly in different modes
D. in the usual or ordinary way
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.


4. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. fluctuate
B. stay unchanged
C. restrain
D. remain unstable
5. In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements.
A. something to suffer
B. something sad
C. something to entertain

D. something enjoyable
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Exercise 46
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast.
A. minor comparison
B. significant different
C. complete coincidence
D. interesting resemblance
2. Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.
A.a large work of art
B. an expensive work of art
C. an exellent work of art
D. a down – to – earth work of art
3. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence
A. publicly said
B. publicly supported
C. strongly condemned
D. openly criticised
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectations from their
parents and teachers.
A. nervousness
B. emotion
C. stress
D. relaxation
5. Don't tell Jane anything about the surprise party for Jack. She has got a big mouth.
A. can't eat a lot

B. hates parties
C. talks too much
D. can keep secrets
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Exercise 47
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.
A. advertisements
B. contests
C. businesses
D. economics
2. As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the
island.
A. fruits and vegetablesB. flowers and trees
C. plants and animals
D. mountains and forests
3. It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship
each year.
A. have the obligation to
B. have the right to refuse
C. are refused the right to
D. are given the right to
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. As a sociable boy, Jack enjoys spending his free time going out with friends.
A. mischievous
B. outgoing
C. caring
D. shy

5. It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend.
A. driven away
B. deceived deliberately
C. given a lift
D. treated with sincerity
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Exercise 48
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. The famous racehorse Secretariat had to be destroyed because of a painful, incurable hoof
disease.
A. disabling
B. vexatious
C. dangerous
D. irreparable
2. In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. superior
B. mandatory
C. beneficial
D. constructive
3. Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals.
A. irrefutable
B. imminent
C. formidable
D. absolute
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.

A. cheating
B. innovative
C. native
D. guilty
5. I truly appreciate your help.Thanks to you . I got a well - paid job at a state - own organization.
A. lot of money
B. highly paid
C. poorly paid
D.permanent
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Exercise 49
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies.
A. unique
B. novel
C. exotic
D. vital
2. The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A. absolutely
B. relevantly
C. almost
D. comparatively
3. The crew divided the life preservers among thetwenty terrified passengers as the ship began to
sink.
A. exhausted
B. surprised
C. frightened
D. excited
Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the

underlined part in each of the following sentences.
4. “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about”
A. good behavior
B. behaving improprely C. behaving nice
D. behaving cleverly
5. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. benevolent
B. innovative
C. naive
D. guilty
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Exercise 50
Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
1. You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble.
A. exactly asthings really happen
B. with a negative attitude