Question 1

A horde of people waited outside the auditorium. Choose the synonym for "horde."

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crowd

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circle

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line

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scattering

Question 2

The twins have distinct personalities. Choose the synonym for "distinct."

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different

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strong

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similar

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unusual

Question 3

Allison's version of events is incredible. Choose the synonym for "incredible."

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unbelievable

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believable

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vague

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detailed

Question 4

New England was a sanctuary to the Puritans. Choose the synonym for "sanctuary."

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refuge

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opportunity

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goal

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dream

Question 5

Few people inhabit that region. Choose the synonym for "inhabit."

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occupy

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explore

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study

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visit

Question 6

The book describes the splendor of ancient Rome. Choose the synonym for "splendor."

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glory

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society

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accomplishments

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decline

Question 7

Not far from the palace, people lived in squalor. Choose the antonym for "squalor."

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elegance

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ignorance

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misery

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fear

Question 8

The village's inhabitants went to the market on Saturdays. Choose the ANTONYM for "inhabitants."

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tourists

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shopkeepers

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employees

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citizens

Question 9

Rain has been abundant these last two years. Choose the ANTONYM for "abundant."

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scarce

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destructive

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predictable

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irregular

Question 10

Summer can be humid in the Southeast. Choose the ANTONYM for "humid."

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dry

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sunny

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rainy

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cool

Question 11

Which college football team inhabits the state of Mississippi?

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All of the above

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Ole Miss

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Southern Miss

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Mississippi State

Question 12

Rural areas are shrinking. Choose the ANTONYM for "rural."

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urban

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fertile

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settled

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country

Question 13

Justin had a hectic school schedule. Choose the ANTONYM for "hectic."

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simple

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confusing

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busy

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stressful

Question 14

The rock grazed the bear's shoulder. This means that the rock

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barely scraped the bear as it went past.

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drew blood from the bear.

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sailed over the bear's shoulder without touching.

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hit the bear with great force.

Question 15

The three men crossed the unfamiliar terrain. Terrain means

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regions.

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a city grid.

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roads.

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trails.

Question 16

Which likely to have an arid climate?

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a desert

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a northern rainforest

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a port town

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a sea coast

Question 17

If a country has an abundance of natural resources, it has

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plenty of resources.

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unknown resources.

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no resources.

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a shortage of resources.

Question 18

Which of the following has a distinct smell?

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skunk

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salt

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water

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paper

Question 19

The geese found sanctuary in the park. Sanctuary means

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protection.

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rivers and ponds.

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nesting materials.

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food.

Question 20

Where is an animal most likely to graze?

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in a pasture

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in a barn

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in a dense forest

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on top of a mountain

Question 21

A region's terrain is its

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surface features.

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government.

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social history.

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river system.

Question 22

Which is most likely to appear squalid?

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an alleyway

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an office

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a library

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a palace

Question 23

The opera production was splendid. This means that it

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impressed the audience.

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took place in a huge theater.

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inspired arguments.

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lasted a long time.

Question 24

A peninsula is a piece of land almost completely surrounded by

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water.

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canyons.

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mountains.

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clouds.

Question 25

The room most likely to have high humidity is

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the bathroom.

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the living room.

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the dining room.

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the bedroom.

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