TACHS Vocabulary Practice Test

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• Which word most closely matches the meaning of contentious?
• Which word best describes a speech that is fluent and persuasive?
• A plant that grows in an irregular, untidy way would be described as
• Which term means difference?
• Which word means 'feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected'?
• Which term means ridicule or mockery directed at someone?
• To ameliorate a situation is to
• Which word means 'to maintain or support'
• Which word means conceited; having excessive self-love or admiration?
• Notion refers to...
• Which term refers to a person with great wealth?
• What does abhorrent mean?
• Which word means 'open to more than one interpretation'?
• Negligible means
• Which word is a synonym for prevalent?
• Which of the following is an antonym of plebeian?
• Which word describes a heated argument?
• Which of the following best defines the word Heed?
• Which word means 'wise'
• Which term matches the implied meaning of a word?
• Which word means to manipulate or force?
• Which term describes 'A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.'
• Which term denotes something that is 'certain, inevitable'
• Which word describes someone who is arrogant about their own abilities?
• Plebeian means
• Which word means 'the owner of a business, or holder of property'?
• Which word means 'small'
• Which term means 'to release'?
• Which word means silly?
• Which option best defines exemplar?
• A goal that is difficult to obtain or locate is described as
• Which term refers to something that is inevitable and cannot be avoided?
• What is a close synonym for tenuous?
• Which term means 'dirty'?
• Which word means 'energetically'?
• Cynical describes someone who is ...
• Vilify means to
• A person who is completely honest is described as which word?
• Implausible most nearly means
• Which word means 'to deceive, to trick'?
• Which word means not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable?
• Which word means widespread?
• Which term means rough and unsettled?
• Which term refers to something clearly visible or obvious, especially in action?
• Abridged means which of the following?
• Irreparable means...
• Which option best defines Ardor?
• Which term means 'insulting'?
• Which option best defines inadequately?
• Which word means 'native'?
• Which word means skillful?
• Which term means clearly apparent?
• Which word best describes the quality of being extremely persuasive in argument?
• Which word means 'silly'?
• Which term corresponds to 'Dangerous; risky; lacking in security or stability'?
• Which word means offensive?
• Which word means 'lower in rank or position'?
• Which word is the opposite of cantankerous?
• A shrewd person is best described as?
• Which word means obnoxiously apparent, loud, showy (person or trait)?
• Which option best defines motley?
• Which word describes speech that belittles others?
• Which word means 'unclear'?
• Which option best defines Repudiate?
• Which term means 'ridicule; mockery'?
• Which term means 'with anger caused by something felt to be unjust'?
• Which word means 'cautiously'
• Which word means extremely dry?
• Which term means 'the literal meaning of a word'?
• Which word matches the definition 'traditional knowledge or a fable'?
• Which word means 'unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen'?
• Which term describes something 'made by human beings and not by nature'?
• Which term describes someone who endures hardship without complaining?
• What is the best synonym for Divulge?
• Dilapidated describes something that is
• Which word means 'the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn'?
• Which term means 'real, authentic'?
• Which word best fits the definition 'abundant; plentiful'
• Shrewd is closest in meaning to?
• Which word denotes a lack of order and governance?
• Which term would best describe a narrative that gives the appearance of truth?
• Which word describes a very hard material made of carbon and one or more heavy metals, used in a saw blade?
• Irascible is best defined as...
• Which term best defines degradation?
• Sagacious means which of the following?
• Which option best defines engimatic?
• Which word means 'wrongfully accused'?
• Which word describes someone who is 'arrogant'
• Which word matches the definition 'silly'?
• Savory most nearly means?
• Something in its earliest stage or basic form is described as
• Which word means favorable?
• Which term would you use to describe a cautious movement or action?
• Which word is the opposite of irascible?
• Which word means 'ordinary'?
• Which word is the simplest synonym for 'real, authentic'?
• Which term means from a personal view?
• Which word matches the definition 'anger, wrath'?
• Which term means very cold?
• Which word means 'temporary'?
• Which word means 'not able to be changed or reversed'?
• Which term describes something shady or unscrupulous?
• Which term means 'to allow something to happen'?
• Which word best defines the meaning of prevalent?
• Which word means depressing or dreary?
• Which word means 'subject to odd ideas, notions, or fancies; playful; unpredictable'?
• Gamely means which of the following?
• Which word means arrogant?
• Adage is most closely defined as which?
• Which word describes 'warm and friendly'?
• Which description best describes a sagacious investor?
• Which adjective means 'unavoidable'?
• Which word matches the definition 'to deceive'?
• Which word means stingy; mean?
• Which word means 'traditional knowledge or a fable'?
• Which word means acting or done quickly and without thought or care?
• Which word defines 'the owner of a business, or holder of property'?
• Which option best defines trite?
• Which word describes an argument that is 'powerfully persuasive'
• Which term means 'a puzzle; a mystery'?
• Which word is the opposite of vilify?
• Which word means 'to accept without protest; to agree or submit'?
• Which sentence uses plebeian correctly?
• Which word best describes an argument that is tenuous?
• Which word means 'charmingly old-fashioned'?
• A temporary solution is described by which word?
• Which word means strong?
• Which word means 'sharing'?
• Which term means 'Something that is clearly apparent'?
• Which word means a sense of awe at something extraordinary?
• Which term best describes someone who is intensely eager and devoted?
• A person who seeks attention through loud, flashy displays is described as
• Aptitude refers to what?
• Which word means sorry?
• Which term means shy?
• Which term means 'Present in large outputs or accomplished'?
• Which term means 'noticeable (action)'?
• Which word means a representative example?
• Solemn describes a scene that is
• Decrepit is best defined as
• What is the meaning of ire?
• Which word is most associated with a person who is arrogant?
• Which word is the opposite of congenial?
• Which word means 'extreme'?
• Which option best defines pervasive?
• Which word means 'to undermine; to corrupt'?
• Which word means 'calmly'?
• A speech lacking energy would best be described as
• Which word means the same as menacing?
• Which word means the same as daft?
• Which word means to slander or vilify someone?
• Which term means having mixed feelings?
• Inconceivable means
• Which word means 'evaporated'?
• Which word means 'Briefly and clearly expressed'?
• A culture that exists naturally in a region is described as which word?
• Which term means unstable?
• Which word means evil?
• Which option best defines apprise?
• Charismatic describes someone who...
• Which word refers to 'a worldly citizen'?
• Which word refers to investigating?
• Which word best matches the idea of something not found in nature but produced by humans?
• Scrutiny is defined as...
• Which word matches the definition 'evaporated'?
• Which term means 'Serious and immediate danger'?
• What is the meaning of Vent in this context?
• Which term means 'Having mixed feelings'?
• Which term means 'Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight'
• Which sentence contains an adage or proverb?
• Which word characterizes a person who is eager to fight or confront others?
• Which word describes something old and wasting away?
• A room with many decorative features is described as which term?
• Which word most closely defines congenial?
• Which word means 'confused'?
• Which word matches the definition 'intense and passionate feeling'?
• Cantankerous refers to a person who is
• Which word means 'unimportant'?
• Which word means wealthy?
• After a large meal, you feel which word?
• Which option best defines pungent?
• Discourse most nearly means which?
• A tepid reaction is best described as?
• Which word means difficult to find, catch, or achieve?
• Which word means extremely careful?
• Which option best defines inclination?
• Which word corresponds to the definition 'dilemma'?
• Which word means 'unfavorable, threatening'?
• Which verb means 'to agree'
• Which word describes someone who is stingy?
• Which word means 'unclear'?
• Which term means 'Ready to accept instructions'?
• Candor's opposite is best represented by which term?
• Which noun means 'the early stage of growth or development'?
• A plan described as lacking in security or stability is said to be which term?
• Which word means growing or spreading in an irregular, untidy way?
• Which term describes something dull or lacking excitement?
• A person with a lower rank in an organization is called which word?
• Candor most nearly means which of the following?
• Which word refers to 'a wonderful or amazing thing'?
• Which word best describes a leader with extraordinary charm?
• Which word describes 'a feeling that something is beneath consideration'?
• Which term would you use to describe a noticeable difference between two reports?
• Which term describes a strong desire or longing?
• Which term means elaborately decorated?
• Which word means 'to reject'?
• Which word means 'satisfied'?
• Which word would be used to describe a plan with favorable signs?
• Which word means 'unreasonably high'?
• Solace is best defined as which?
• Which term means to put someone down?
• Which word means 'to allow' ?
• Which term means the process of something getting worse?
• Which word means requiring mental or physical effort?
• Which word is used to refer to the initial period of life?
• Anarchy refers to which concept?
• Which term means make fun of?
• Which of the following best defines Altercation?
• Which term corresponds to the definition 'A shiny surface'?
• An abridged version is described as which?
• Metropolitan commonly refers to...
• Which word means 'boring'?
• Turbulent most nearly means
• Which word means fluent or persuasive speaking or writing?
• Which word is synonymous with cryptic?
• Which verb means 'to regard with reverence; look up to with great respect'?
• Which word means 'independent'?
• Which option best defines belie?
• Which word means sleepy?
• Which word most clearly denotes someone who is cultured and worldly?
• Which option best defines ingenious?
• What word is defined as 'appropriate'?
• Which word means 'honest'?
• Which word means lacking interest or flavor?
• Which term means foolish or lacking seriousness?
• Which word is defined as basic?
• What is the connotation of a word?
• If something is negligible, it is
• Which term describes someone who acts without considering consequences?
• Which term means 'the appearance of being true or real'?
• Which word describes something morally wrong or harmful in nature?
• Which term is described as shady?
• Which word means to contradict?
• Destitute means?
• To peruse a document means to which of the following?
• Which term best describes someone who is passive and easily frightened?
• Which word means hold against will?
• Which word means enthusiastic?
• Which action best describes perusing a contract?
• Which term means 'Longed'?
• Which word means 'honor the memory of'?
• Which term means 'fear'?
• Which word means clever?
• What does convey mean?
• Which word means 'made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product'?
• Ameliorate means to
• If a person is destitute, they are?
• Fill the blank: The sign is meant to ______ the meaning of the poem.
• Which word is the opposite of cynical?
• Which word best matches 'to undermine a government or authority'?
• Which word means covered or flooded with water, especially seawater or rain?
• Which word means 'charmingly old-fashioned'?
• To apprise someone of news means to?
• Which word means 'a state of confusion or doubt'?
• Which word means 'done consciously and intentionally'?
• Which word would you use to describe something that is sleepy or inactive?
• Which term means 'able to be touched or felt'?