How to pass the odesk English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version) 2012

Hello to every one in this tutorial i will show you how to pass the odesk English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version) complete for 2012.

Information about the test:

Duration:
    40 minutes
Number of Questions:
    40 Multiple Choice questions.
    Each question has between 1 and 8 options of which 1 or more may be correct


 Question1:
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

Alicia, who loved both men equally and wanted to hurt neither, found herself in quite a QUANDARY over which one she should choose.


    a.     Happy circumstance
    b.     Puzzling predicament
    c.     Easy decision

 the answer is:    c.     Easy decision      

 Question2:
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

She entered the ballroom on the arm of a DEBONAIR young man.


    a.     Imprudent and unrefined
    b.     Cheerful and clumsy
    c.     Selfish and dissipated
    d.     Charming and elegant

the answer is:    b.     Cheerful and clumsy       

 Question3:
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

ADVERSE


    a.     Moody
    b.     Poetic
    c.     Favorable
    d.     Twisted

the answer is:    d.     Twisted       

 Question4:
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE of normality.


    a.     Sentiment; emotion
    b.     Agreement
    c.     Outward appearance

the answer is:      

 Question5:
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to her children.


    a.     Expression of disapproval or blame
    b.     Expression of affection or love
    c.     Expression of apology or regret

the answer is:    b.     Expression of affection or love       

 Question6:
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team’s INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.


    a.     Violent behavior
    b.     Odorousness
    c.     Laziness
    d.     Disappearance

the answer is:    b.     Odorousness       

 Question7:
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team’s INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.


    a.     Violent behavior
    b.     Odorousness
    c.     Laziness
    d.     Disappearance

the answer is:    b.     Odorousness       

 Question8:
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

We fully expect Elizabeth to FOIST her work on us and disappear for the weekend as usual.


    a.     Force upon; palm off
    b.     Take away; take off one's hands
    c.     Keep for oneself

the answer is:    b.     Take away; take off one's hands       

 Question9:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will _________ that the check is mailed today.  


    a.     assure/ensure
    b.     ensure/insure
    c.     insure/assure
    d.     ensure/assure

the answer is:    d.     ensure/assure       

 Question10:
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what’s in store for him and his family.


    a.     Downfall
    b.     Omen; forerunner
    c.     Unequivocal proof

the answer is:    b.     Omen; forerunner       

 Question11:
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope


    a.     Hermetic
    b.     Foreseeable
    c.     Sporadic
    d.     Sectarian

the answer is:    c.     Sporadic       

 Question12:
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

Dan was a nice guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.


    a.     Gluttonous
    b.     Quarrelsome; contentious
    c.     Excessively talkative about trivial topics

the answer is:    c.     Excessively talkative about trivial topics       

 Question13:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

We expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry, but he turned out to be quite jolly and __________.


    a.     complacent
    b.     compliant
    c.     complaisant

the answer is:    b.     compliant       

 Question14:
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.


    a.     Sage
    b.     Shriveled
    c.     Creepy
    d.     Jocular

the answer is:    b.     Shriveled       

 Question15:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

This experiment was designed to  ___________ certain behaviors from the test subjects.


    a.     illicit
    b.     elicit

the answer is:    a.     illicit       

 Question16:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

The company is __________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.


    a.     holey
    b.     holy
    c.     wholly

the answer is:    a.     holey       

 Question17:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

The proposed after-school tutoring program promises _______________ benefits to the students and the community.


    a.     innumerable
    b.     enumerable

the answer is:    b.     enumerable       

 Question18:
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

The exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she received from her host family.


    a.     Clamorous; disorderly
    b.     Gracious; kind
    c.     Blunt or rude in manner of speech

the answer is:    c.     Blunt or rude in manner of speech       

 Question19:
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym of the word below.

NONCHALANT


    a.     Courageous
    b.     Unnerved
    c.     Unperturbed
    d.     Lethargic

the answer is:    c.     Unperturbed       

 Question20:
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness


    a.     Contumacy
    b.     Defenestration
    c.     Conversion
    d.     Efficacy

the answer is:    d.     Efficacy       

 Question21:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.

Rachel knew that she'd soon be living in ___________ circumstances unless she got her financial problems ____________ out immediately.


    a.     straightened/straitened
    b.     straitened/straightened

the answer is:    a.     straightened/straitened       

 Question22:
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

adj. Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning


    a.     Abject
    b.     Agrarian
    c.     Analogous
    d.     Amalgam

the answer is:    c.     Analogous       

 Question23:
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

ITINERANT


    a.     Permanent
    b.     Flexible
    c.     Transient
    d.     Dissatisfied

the answer is:    b.     Flexible       

 Question24:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

Oscar, who did not possess a discerning __________, preferred hotdogs to steak.


    a.     palette
    b.     pallet
    c.     palate

the answer is:    c.     palate       

 Question25:
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

Marilyn conveyed a BLITHE indifference to the troubles that mounted around her.


    a.     Carefree; heedless
    b.     Cruel; heartless
    c.     Catastrophic

the answer is:    b.     Cruel; heartless       

 Question26:
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

INORDINATE


    a.     Reasonable
    b.     On a waiting list
    c.     Unprepared
    d.     Immense

the answer is: b.     On a waiting list      

 Question27:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

I can _________ all the terms of the apartment lease _________ the one about not allowing pets.


    a.     except/accept
    b.     except/except
    c.     accept/accept
    d.     accept/except

the answer is:    d.     accept/except       

 Question28:
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

LASSITUDE


    a.     Simplicity of speech
    b.     Leniency
    c.     Philanthropy
    d.     Vigor

the answer is:    c.     Philanthropy       

 Question29:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.

Although _________ wanted to keep the boat all to _________, I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and _________.


    a.     I/myself/myself
    b.     I/me/I
    c.     I/myself/I
    d.     I/myself/me

the answer is:    b.     I/me/I       

 Question30:
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

The soldier’s EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.


    a.     Erratic
    b.     Apathetic
    c.     Admirable
    d.     Meticulous

the answer is:    d.     Meticulous       

 Question31:
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

The journalist denied that he had any PRURIENT interest in the politician’s private life, but his titillating articles seemed to indicate otherwise.


    a.     Mercenary; venal
    b.     Overly curious about the sexual behavior of others
    c.     Characterized by profound insight

the answer is:    b.     Overly curious about the sexual behavior of others       

 Question32:
Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.

Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep.


    a.     Smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
    b.     Dull; tiresome
    c.     Cacophonous

the answer is:    a.     Smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding       

 Question33:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.

The only ________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.


    a.     distinctive
    b.     distinguished
    c.     distinguishable

the answer is:    c.     distinguishable       

 Question34:
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull


    a.     Turbid
    b.     Torpid
    c.     Turgid
    d.     Tepid

the answer is:    c.     Turgid       

 Question35:
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

n. Local or provincial dialect


    a.     Invective
    b.     Patois
    c.     Neopaganism
    d.     Polyarchy

the answer is:    c.     Neopaganism       

 Question36:
Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

adj. Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular group


    a.     Esoteric
    b.     Eccentric
    c.     Narcissistic
    d.     Languid

the answer is:    b.     Eccentric       

 Question37:
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

PRETENTIOUS


    a.     Modest
    b.     Understanding
    c.     Uneasy
    d.     Pleasant

the answer is:    b.     Understanding       

 Question38:
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.

MITIGATE


    a.     Abate
    b.     Conceal
    c.     Intensify
    d.     Allow

the answer is:    c.     Intensify       

 Question39:
Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.

Who has the power to _________ out justice to the citizens of this country?


    a.     meet
    b.     mete
    c.     meat

the answer is:    c.     meat       

 Question40:
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.

Agatha RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the affair.


    a.     Pondered
    b.     Worried
    c.     Neglected
    d.     Laughed

the answer is:    b.     Worried       

          This is the last question of your test.