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词汇学100题词汇自测题1. How ludicrous to think that Mary would ever consent to be his bride. A ) excessive B ) fanatical C ) logical D ) ridiculous2. With the erosion of the Amazon River Basin, many species of plants and animals have vanished. A ) broke downB ) disappeared C ) proliferated D ) retreated3. Hostilities broke out between Germany and Poland in 1939, which began the second World War. A ) Conflicts B ) Combats C ) Antagonism D ) Disturbance4. The American National Bird, the Bald Eagle, is in danger of becoming extinct.A ) existingB ) over- populated C ) futileD ) vanished 5. US President Ronald Reagan has a convincing and heart warming smile.A ) a persuasiveB ) a factitious C ) a bewilderingD ) an emphatic6. The Sahara desert is an immense place.A ) terrific B ) vast C ) tiny D ) dramatic7.The June7th D-Day attack was simultaneous with heavy bombing of the coastal fortifications. A ; syntheticB ) drastic C ) synchronous D ) touching8. Modern music is usually characterized by a remarkable dissonance. A ) melody B ) clarity C ) discord D ) volume9. Success is .most deserved by amiable people. A) efficientB) prestigious C ) good-humored D ) essential10. The columnists remarks were inappropriate and rude. A ) unsuitable B ) unnecessary C ) inconsistent D ) inarticulate11. Mrs. Smith will demonstrate how this computer works. A ) guess B ) unnecessary C ) describe D ) show12. Many new medicines today eradicate diseases before they became too widespread. A ) wipe- put B ) identify C ) prolong D ) suspend13. The fourth year sociology class was a homogeneous group of university students. A ) uniform B ) dreary C ) unrelated D ) distinguishable14. Humans can not begin to enumerate the grains of sand on a beach, nor the stars in the sky. A ) classify B ) count C ) grasp D ) cement15. Although many desert and seas are relatively unexplored, it is probable that they are of little agricultural or industrial value.A ) commercial B ) agrarian C ) financial D)mineral16. One of the most striking phenomena of vision is the dark adaptation of the eye.A ) adjustment B ) absorption C) exertion D) destination17. Laboratory research will complement the knowledge gained in a classroom.A ) validate B ) complete C ) illustrate D ) exemplify18. To accurately evaluate the quality of a diamond requires much skill and experience. A ) laud B ) determine C ) appraise D ) detect19. Stars resemble innumerable dots of light in the night sky. A ) numeral B ) perennial C ) countless D ) immense20. Because of his valor and strength, Alexander the Great was able to build the western worlds first great empire. A ) sovereignty B ) renown C) bravery D) resolution21. Central Intelligence Agency reports are often confidential.A )confident B ) secret C ) constructive D) forthright22. Juvenile offenders are not given the same punishment as adults. A ) mature B ) young C ) illiteracy D) ignorant23. Handwriting experts ate often hired to verify the authenticity of a deceased persons will. A ) estimate B ) rebuke C ) examine D ) confirm24. Eskimo people seem immune to the cold. Artic weather.A) insusceptible to B) adaptable to C ) harassed by D ) defeated by25. Ronald Reagan is afervent adherent to Supply-Side economics.A ) optimist B ) pessimist C. ) follower D ) pioneer26. The U.S. Government is made up of three portions: executive, legislative and judicial. A ) parts B ) ingredients C ) principles D) proportions27. One sign of a good director is being able to delegate responsibilities. A ) accept B ) hold up C ) perform D ) entrust28. It is not easy to tactically decline a marriage proposal. A ) politically B ) courageously C) politely D ) pleasingly29. To prevent customers from becoming exasperated, most companies try to fill orders as quickly as possible. A ) distracted B ) irritated C ) impatient D ) exhausted30. It is the prerogative of the President to choose his cabinet members.A ) responsibility B ) obligation C ) customs D) privilege31. The United States has the most affluent society in the world.A ) steady B ) impoverished C ) wealthy D ) prudent32. A Cadillac is a very durable luxury car. A ) enduring B ) liberal C ) temporal D ) extinct33. Nearly half of the towns inhabitants are descendants of indigenous civilizations. A) native B) backward C) hard-working D) poor34. After listening to the testimony, the members of the jury delivered their verdict. A) sentence B) decision C ) cross-examination D) foreman35. The counterfeit bills were a good facsimile of the real ones.A ) factorialB ) reproduction C) identification D) similarity36. The supervisor dictated a memo to her secretary. A ) letter B ) note C) report D ) research paper37. Boy clubs do not deprive poor children of the opportunity to participate in sports A) deny B) retract C ) improvise D) dilute38. Kojak interrogated the suspect for two hours.A ) baited B ) watched C ) questioned D ) infiltrated39. June, played the role of an unsophisticated country girl who had come to the city for her first job. A ) overweight B ) poorly clothed C) illiterate D) native40. For once, everything in her life seemed to be in equilibrium. A ) turmoil B ) disarray C ) balance D ) danger41. We were gratified to learn of her interest in our case.A) thankful and pleased B) sorry and displeased C) good-natured D) overwhelmed 42. The president considered the vote on his tax, bill to be crucial.A ) extremely important B ) unimportant C) hard-fought D) far-off 43. His qualifications for the graduate assistant ship are indisputable. A) fraudulent B) invalid C) outstanding D) unquestionable44.The Civil Defense evacuated all inhabitants from the area where the storm was predicted to strike. A ) aided B ) warned C) notified D) removed45. Did you specify any particular time for us to call ? A ) compromise B)modify C) designate D ) stimulate46. The natural elements obliterated the writing, from the written form of the walls of the monument.A) outlined B) erased C ) covered D) produced47. The popular singer was a ludicrous in his dress as he was in his speech.A ) comical B ) loud C ) somber D) common48. The theater critics thought the movie as horrendous, and the audience agreed with them. A ) delightful B ) dreadful C ) spectacular D )obscene49. By taking larger seams, it is a simple matter to alter the pattern to fit you.A) enlarge B ) change C) shorten D ) design50. The earth is usually represented by a sphere.A) cube B ) globe C ) block D) cylinder51. Stock-market analysts monitor a great variety of financial indicators. A ) come up with B ) look into C ) keep track of D ) take charge of52. For decades, Norman Rockwell epitomized the way mainstream America saw itself.A) envisioned B)recorded C)chronicled D)embodied53. Is the Canadian dollar equivalent to the U.S. dollar? A ) about the same in value as B)very different in value fromC) worth a bit more than D) worth a bit less than54. Would you please elaborate on your first point ? A ) indicate B ) begin the discussion on C ) write down D) give more information about55. Mrs. Davis said she did not know what might alleviate her pain.A ) cause B ) stop C ) ease D ) prevent56. Priscillas contract cannot be terminated for five years.A ) ended B ) changed C ) renewed D ) publicized 57. If you send me a memorandum, I11 surely remember to attend the meeting. A ) calling card B ) short noteC ) cost analysisD ) itinerary58. The fundamental reason for his illness has never been discovered.A ) basic B ) severe C ) obvious, D ) physical59. I find his ideas extremely abhorrent. A) superficial B) dangerous C) distasteful D) illogical 60. The teacher gave the students extra wrok because- she was aggravated by all the noise and talking in the classroom.A ) degenerated B ) exasperated C ) consummated D) terminated61. Joe was very popular with those who could vote and he was assured that: he could win the election.A ) confident B) adequate C ) cordial B)sensitive62. As an artist, Jim is certainly an. amateur, . for he -.tds had no training. A )a senior B ) a alien ,C-)ia0layman D)a. steward63. Exchanges of language and culture Were a direct result of commerce. A ) embargo B ) trade C stagnation schoojing64. The new building was to be octagonal ia : shape. A ) five sided B; six sidedi C) seven sided D)eightr sided: 65. Please accompany tfafr kids to the zoo.A ) dismiss B) escort C ) compete -oP1) nungte :66. He ;was so lavish with his jnoney tha*:/jie is now poor.A )numb B)flippant C ) profuse D ) candid67. The high mountain climate is cold and into _ A)rainy B)storniy d)uninvitini? D)intenie :68. Recent border confrontations-between the twoTgroups lend credence to the rumors of an impendingWar. :-.- .-.: -TlA ) enterprisesB ) conferences C ) consequences D) disputes69. President Trumans distinctive turns of phrase have led to his being frequently quoted by politicians and political writers alike. A ) felicitousB ) characteristic C ) remarkable D ) distinguished70. Mark volunteered to show the new students around the campus. A ) hesitated B ) offered C ) refused D ) untended71. A valiant soldier was maimed last night.A ) proud B ) brave C ) haughty D ) slender72. An associate of mine dropped in yesterday.A ) profiteer B ) colleague C ruffian D ) suitor73. The F.B.I.claims legal jurisdiction throughout theentire United States.A) tariffB ) affiliationC ) authorizationD ) organization 74. The US dollar is the counterpart of the British pround.A ) simulation B ) coutrary C ) equal D ) copy75. Children often become surrogate mothers to abandoned animals. A) substitute B) temporal C)affectionate D)step-76. The Middle East is and has been for thousands of years, a politically turbulent area. .A ) bombastic B ) agitated C ) sporadic |D ) terrific77. Jouce is loved by all her friends beoittse she is very congenial.-, , .*,.,- .-.;: tl A) pleasant B ) wealthy CJfcwuegeous Dftudiness78. A business man should have a mind of wild .range. A) scope B) tract C ) di strict D) a spt,79. I dont know if the story is true, but,;J!ll try to comfirm it.:, A ) conform B ) identify C ) fortify D ) verifjwi80. Scientists say that brown genes are dominant and blue ones are recessive. A ) controlling B ) docile C ) dormant D)doleful81. After the alien spacecraft had hovered over .the park for a short while, it vanished.; A ) landed B ) disappeared C ) arracked D) rose82. The principal congratulated the student on his?outstanding display of leadership. r ? A ) alluded B ) scolded C ) praised D ) contacted83. Christopher Columbus was the ffcst person to navigate under the patronage of Queen Isabella o jSpain.A) explore *B ) sail C ) work D ) circumvent,.?j*- - .- *;.; -. H* %; ; - T84. It is advisable to have an alternative plan. A) a substituteB)a better C ) an easier D) an equal85. Jane looked at an assortment of necklaces before chops-1 ing one with green beads. A inexpensiveB ) a few pieces of C ) multicolored D ) a variety of86. In his statements to the press, the administrator was consistently equivocal. A ) ambiguous B ) reasonable C ) friendly D ) frank87. The charges brought against the government official finally hurt nothing but his vanity. A ) family B ) prospects C ) pride D ) image88. The two companies are goittg to inerge by the first of the year,.; .-. -. - . .- ;. A ) become one B ) divide, into two CiJissolve D ) change owners89. Mr. Jackson is considered a man of moderate views. A ) modern B ) stern C ) .reasonable D ) predictable90. We thought Janes performance was particularly good. A)especiaUyBG unbelievable C) necessarily D) unexpectedly. :91. General Patton hadnothing bHioontempt for the eowar- sdly; lighting maa. .- - - A)encouragement B ) disdain .-.C ) discontent ,D ) high92. Robert was regarded as a profound thinker by his . j -; . =? .A ) a deep ,B ) a lazy C,).aecarpful p J.),ar.93. The composer of this piece of music was, f anonymous. A ) died young . : ;B ) was unknqw.,. C) used a pen name Dwrqite only folk songs94. The prisoners were liberated as soon as t