Online English Test

1) gamut

a) n. a large number
b) adj. not easily understood; dark
c) adj. to grow with energy and in great abundance
d) n. a complete range; any complete musical scale

2) insularity

a) n. having the characteristics of an island
b) n. harshness
c) n. equipment; accessories
d) adj. tastelessly ornamented

3) progeny

a) adj. passionate; intense
b) v. obey; yield to
c) n. children; offspring
d) n. the quality of remaining calm and undisturbed

4) pedantic

a) adj. sweet-smelling; having the odor of a particular thing
b) n. anything of mixed origin
c) adj. mixed with a darker color
d) adj. emphasizing minutiae or form in scholarship or teaching

5) loiter

a) v. to spend time aimlessly
b) n. the parts of entertainment; a plan for dealing with a matter
c) adj. hard to catch
d) v. to blot out; to delete

6) orthodox

a) n. a strong dislike or repugnance
b) adj. traditional; accepted
c) adj. sticking together; connected
d) adj. pertaining to money

7) contemporary

a) n. failing to meet necessary requirements
b) adj. to be imposing or magnificent
c) adj. living or happening at the same time; modern
d) n. carelessness

8) fluency

a) n. ability to write easily and expressively
b) adj. depending upon another; risky, uncertain
c) adj. lacking warmth, interest, enthusiasm; lukewarm
d) adj. easy to see; noticeable

9) succor

a) adj. hidden; beyond human understanding
b) n. aid; assistance
c) v. to work into gradually and indirectly
d) n. the ability to handle situations with skill and diplomacy

10) traumatic

a) adj. causing a violent injury
b) n. ceasing to exist as in death
c) v. to force out of hiding; to search for
d) adj. going beyond what is reasonable; excessive