... entertain
regalia emblems
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Quiz 28 (Analogies)
Directions: Choose the pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that
expressed in the capitalized pair. Answers are on page ... stupid
purgative cathartic, cleansing
purgatory limbo, netherworld
purge cleanse, remove
puritanical prim
purlieus environs, surroundings
purloin steal
purport claim to be
The...
... using. However, there is a
bounty of choice words between the common and the esoteric that
often seem be just on the tip of our tongue. Vocabulary 4000 brings
these words to the fore.
Whenever ... in the word list:
Matching, Antonyms, Analogies, and Sentence Completions. The
Matching quizzes, review words that were just introduced. All the
other quizzes contain words...
... formed by
rearranging the letters of another word
analgesic pain-soother
The Words 13
Quiz 2 (Antonyms)
Directions: Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.
Answers are ... add explanatory notes
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annul cancel
annular ring-shaped
anodyne pain soothing
anoint consecrate, apply ointment
anomalous abnormal
anonymity state of being
anonymo...
... shelter
hovel shanty, cabin
hoyden tomboy
hubris arrogance
hue color
humane compassionate
humanities languages and literature
humility humbleness
hummock knoll, mound
humus soil
husbandry management
hybrid ... essence (of an argument)
glabrous without hair
glaucoma disorder of the eye
glean gather
glib insincere manner
glower stare angrily
glut surplus, excess
glutton one who eats too muc...
... rigueur very formal, compulsory
deadpan expressionless
dearth scarcity
debacle a rout, defeat
debase degrade
debauch corrupt
28 Vocabulary 4000
Quiz 8 (Antonyms)
Directions: Choose the word most ... conference
collusion conspiracy
colonnade row of columns
The Words 23
Quiz 6 (Antonyms)
Directions: Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.
Answers ar...
... huge
manacle shackle
mandate command
mandatory obligatory
mandrill baboon
mania madness, obsession
manifest obvious, evident
manifesto proclamation
manifold multiple, diverse
manslaughter killing another
person ... The Words 61
Quiz 21 (Matching)
Match each word in the first column with its definition in the second column.
Answers are on page 101.
1. MISCELLANY A. peerless
2. MISSIVE...
... things together
tang strong taste
tangential peripheral
The Words 83
Quiz 30 (Analogies)
Directions: Choose the pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that
expressed in the capitalized ... volley, gunfire
sanctify consecrate
sanctimonious self-righteous
sanction approval
sanctuary refuge
sang-froid coolness under fire
sanguinary gory, murderous
sanguine cheerful
sans wi...
... 7. D
8. D 8. A 8. J 8. B 8. D 8. C 8. C 8. D
9. I 9. A 9. I 9. C 9. C 9. D 9. D 9. B
10. J 10. E 10. H 10. E 10. A 10. C 10. E 10. E
The Words 93
Quiz 34 (Matching)
Match each word in the first ... copy
transfigure transform, exalt
transfix impale
transfuse insert, infuse
transgression trespass, offense
transient fleeting, temporary
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transitory fleeting
t...