in many situations. You may find you prefer nonsense words instead. As the meaning of the sentence gradually becomes clear, you can start substitut¬ing words that might work in the sentence. | PRACTICE TEST 1 Directions For questions 73 and 74 choose the word that best describes the section of the word in bold type. 73. proactive a. after b. forward c. toward d. behind 74. inscribe a. confine b. see c. perform d. write 75. A synonym for vast is a. attentive. b. immense. c. steady. d. slight. 76. A synonym for enthusiastic is a. adamant. b. available. c. cheerful. d. eager. 77. A synonym for adequate is a. sufficient. b. mediocre. c. proficient. d. average. 78. A synonym for comply is a. subdue. b. entertain. c. flatter. d. obey. 94 VOCABULARY FOR TOEFL iBT 79. An antonym for uniform is a. dissembling. b. diverse. c. bizarre. d. slovenly. 80. A synonym for ecstatic is a. inconsistent. b. positive. c. wild. d. thrilled. ANSWERS 1. d. Ingenious means marked by originality resourcefulness and cleverness in conception. 2. a. An expressive person would be one who is open or emphatic when revealing opinions or feelings. 3. d. Favorably means gracious kindly or obliging. 4. d. Docile means easily led or managed. 5. c. Explicit means clearly defined. 6. d. Potable means fit for drinking. 7. a. Encompassed in this context means included. 8. b. Devised means to form in the mind new combinations or applications of ideas or principles to plan to obtain or bring about. 9. c. Quandary means a state of perplexity or doubt. 10. a. Priority means the right to receive attention before others. 11. c. Conspicuously means obvious to the eye or mind attracting attention. 12. a. Monotonous means having a tedious sameness. 13. d. Resolved means having reached a firm decision about something. 14. a. Portrayal means a representation or portrait. 15. c. Careen means to rush headlong or carelessly to lurch or swerve while in motion. 16. d. Audibly means heard or the manner of being heard. 17. b. Voraciously means having a huge appetite ravenously. 18. a. A mishap is an unfortunate accident. 19. a. A rendezvous is a meeting or assembly that is by appointment or arrangement. PRACTICE
