Practice Examination
Vocabulary
Quiz
Twenty questions to test your command of the English lexicon. Fill in the blanks, then judge the truth of each sentence.
Part I — Fill in the Blank
Type the word from the bank that best completes each sentence. Each word is used exactly once.
Word Bank
The monks chose to all worldly possessions and live in quiet contemplation.
Despite the festive atmosphere, a deep settled over her when she realized none of her family could attend.
The diplomat's maneuvering behind closed doors secured the treaty without anyone suspecting his involvement.
She tried to enthusiasm for the surprise party, but her friends could tell her smile was hollow.
The celebration included an exchange of garlands and a procession through the village square.
His repeated attempts to the committee for a second hearing were met with stony silence.
The grandmother would on her youngest grandchild, showering him with gifts at every visit.
The endless bureaucratic delays were a source of considerable for the applicants waiting months for approval.
He was to rise before dawn, having kept the habit since his years in the military.
The young poet composed elaborate sonnets in an attempt to the object of his affection.
Part II — True or False
Determine whether each sentence is both grammatically correct and contextually accurate given the meaning of the vocabulary word.
Is this sentence grammatically correct and contextually accurate?
The mirth at the funeral was palpable, as mourners gathered to share their grief.
Is this sentence grammatically correct and contextually accurate?
The regime's austerity was evident in the lavish banquets held nightly at the palace.
Is this sentence grammatically correct and contextually accurate?
Overwhelmed by vexation, the scholar slammed the book shut after discovering yet another error in the manuscript.
Is this sentence grammatically correct and contextually accurate?
She chose to abjure her loyalty to the crown, pledging herself anew to the rebel cause.
Is this sentence grammatically correct and contextually accurate?
His cunning was lamentable, and everyone admired how cleverly he had orchestrated the plan.
Is this sentence grammatically correct and contextually accurate?
The nuptial vows exchanged beneath the ancient oak moved several guests to tears.
Is this sentence grammatically correct and contextually accurate?
He would feign his devotion to charity by secretly donating large sums to orphanages.
Is this sentence grammatically correct and contextually accurate?
As was his wont, the professor arrived precisely ten minutes early and arranged his notes before the lecture.
Is this sentence grammatically correct and contextually accurate?
The melancholy of the evening was heightened by the raucous laughter and upbeat music filling the hall.
Is this sentence grammatically correct and contextually accurate?
The courtier attempted to woo the queen's favor by composing elaborate verses in her honor.
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