Toefl Synonym Test 42

Toefl Synonym Test - TOEFL Synonym Questions - Bài số 42

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1. Our knowledge of at least two-thirds of the world's languages remains scanty.
(A) theoretical
(B) meager
(C) indeterminate
(D) implicit
2. The company will only employ competent engineers, so they want to see evidence of their work as well as references from previous employers.
(A) inept
(B) ambitious
(C) proficient
(D) convenient
3. The recent graduate had more problems than he had anticipated in his chosen field.
(A) task
(B) battlefield
(C) farm
(D) career
4. If the teams were not so evenly matched, it would be easier to foretell the outcome of the Superbowl.
(A) argue
(B) predict
(C) discuss
(D) influence
5. Jet engines go in the opposite directions upon touchdown.
(A) extinguish
(B) reverse
(C) explode
(D) hesitate
6. In American football, the coach may shout to the captain to call time out.
(A) yelp
(B) growl
(C) bellow
(D) flounder
7. To look quickly through a book is an important study skill.
(A) skim
(B) summarize
(C) outline
(D) paraphrase
8. Many people stood outside the church during the funeral to pay respects to the late president.
(A) revenue
(B) homage
(C) forbearance
(D) colloquy
9. The implication of his decision was not to be noticed for years to come.
(A) result
(B) cause
(C) indiscretion
(D) meaning
10. Even a century after the end of the Civil War, old grievances still rankled.
(A) prevailed
(B) threatened
(C) appeared
(D) irritated
11. The speed of light is used to measure the vast spaces between stars and planets.
(A) empty
(B) huge
(C) interstellar
(D) infinite
12. Even more powerful computers are needed to process all the pertinent information required for accurate weather forecasting.
(A) sophisticated
(B) complex
(C) different
(D) relevant
13. Viewers often find the paintings of the photo-Realist school somewhat disconcerting.
(A) rather
(B) thoroughly
(C) very
(D) intrinsically
14. Let's suppose that we are floating in a cool pool on a hot summer's day.
(A) imagine
(B) imply
(C) succumb
(D) suggest
15. The ancient Greek temple is perched on top of Athen's highest hill.
(A) paramount
(B) seen
(C) viewed
(D) located
16. Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems.
(A) worry about
(B) get angry about
(C) get involved in
(D) look for
17. In the play 'The Devil and Daniel Webster', the retorts attributed to Webster may be more fiction than history.
(A) replies
(B) advice
(C) behavior
(D) possessions
18. Several theories of evolution had historically preceded that of Charles Darwin, although he expounded upon the stages of development.
(A) found fault with
(B) explained in detail
(C) outlined briefly
(D) offered in published form
19. Keep two pencils handy while taking the examination.
(A) extra
(B) secret
(C) near
(D) sharp
20. During the electrical storm the lights began to shine unsteadily.
(A) bicker
(B) wicker
(C) flicker
(D) snicker