[TOEFL Vocabulary Test]

# What are the meanings of the following words?

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Q.1: bulky
a) exercises to develop strong bodies b) huge, large, clumsy
c) careful, alert, prudent d) quote, mention, refer to
Q.2: buttress
a) competent, able, skillful b) informal, relaxed, accidental
c) support, prop up d) argue, dispute, quarrel
Q.3: calisthenics
a) exercises to develop strong bodies b) careful, alert, prudent
c) appreciate, esteem, treasure d) smart, sharp, witty
Q.4: captor
a) biting, harsh, sarcastic b) appreciate, esteem, treasure
c) argue, dispute, quarrel d) person who takes somebody captive
Q.5: cautious
a) appreciate, esteem, treasure b) categorize
c) awkward, inept d) careful, alert, prudent
Q.6: cite
a) quote, mention, refer to b) huge, enormous, gigantic
c) good, product, merchandise d) complete, thorough, exhaustive
Q.7: coax
a) trade, business b) supplement, addition
c) persuade, implore, urge d) struggle, disagreement
Q.8: complement
a) necessary, obligatory, mandatory b) supplement, addition
c) noticeable, obvious d) abundant, ample, plentiful
Q.9: conflict
a) think about, ponder, speculate b) struggle, disagreement
c) secret, hidden d) rude, impolite, unprocessed, unrefined
Q.10: courteous
a) desire, long for, hope for b) brutal, vicious, ruthless
c) polite, refined, gracious d) shining, sparkling, blinding
Q.11: curious
a) inquisitive, odd, unusual b) announce, proclaim
c) rebellious, insubordinate d) tear down, wreck
Q.12: delicate
a) death, decease, disappearance b) discontinue, cease, stop
c) hard-working d) exquisite, fragile
Q.13: dire
a) argument, quarrel, debate b) reveal, admit, disclose
c) dismal, mournful d) desperate, serious :; a
Q.14: downfall
a) collapse, ruin, destruction b) doubtful, skeptical, uncertain
c) live, inhabit d) rub or wipe out, obliterate
Q.15: eerie
a) sophisticated, polished b) send out, discharge
c) strange, odd, unusual d) lure, attract, tempt
Q.16: entice
a) cherish, honor, admire b) lure, attract, tempt
c) excessive, lavish d) hesitate, waver
Q.17: fancy
a) exhaustion, weariness b) decorative, ornate
c) blatant, obvious d) chief, principal
Q.18: fragrant
a) basic, integral, elemental b) festive, happy, joyous
c) aromatic, scented d) sparkle, shine, glitter
Q.19: gorgeous
a) attractive, beautiful b) exhausting, difficult
c) delay, obstruct, hinder d) accord, agreement, peace
Q.20: hazardous
a) block, obstruct, hamper b) pitch, throw, fling
c) inactive, unused, lazy d) dangerous, risky


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