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bornness, so undoubtedly, this quality is what
Since furious means violently angry and rag-
helped her persist and eventually persuade the
ing, it is not a synonym.
entire room.
29. d. average. Anomaly means an irregularity or
44. diffident. Diffident means shy and reserved, so it is
abnormality. Since average means usual or
logical that he would act that way if the others
commonplace, it is not a synonym.
made him feel uncomfortable when they met. But
30. c. having to do with animals. Simian means
he would not act simian or ape-like.
ape-like or having to do with apes or mon- 45. garrulous. Garrulous means overly talkative and
keys. Since having to do with animals is too
chattering, which would be something an
broad a definition, it is not a synonym.
employee might be warned against. Dross means
the unusable part of something, or waste.
Antonyms
46. anomaly. Since the one good player stands out
31. Dross means the waste or worthless part of some-
on the team, he or she must be an anomaly, or
thing, the opposite of the words listed.
an abnormality or deviation from the norm. A
32. Hyperbole means an exaggeration for effect, not to
malapropism is a humorous misuse of words that
be taken literally, the opposite of the words listed.
sound alike.
33. Badinage means playful conversation or banter,
the opposite of the words listed.
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VOCABULARY LIST 13: COMMONLY TESTED WORDS
47. brusque. Brusque means abrupt, blunt, or short in 49. simian. Simian means ape-like, so if the boy was
manner or speech. Badinage is playful or joking acting that way, it may be an exaggeration, but the
banter. neighbor might easily be shocked and want to
48. plausible. Plausible means seemingly true and pos- notify the parents. Diffident means shy and
sible, so it would apply to a theory that the speaker reserved, so that would not be shocking.
believes but still wants to research further. Pre- 50. cower. Cower means tremble or cringe in fear,
hensile means adapted to seize or hold something. which could be an appropriate response to
approaching bears. Succor is aid or assistance in a
time of need.
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VOCABULARY LIST 13: COMMONLY TESTED WORDS
Across
B A
3 rancor
R A N C O R
5 stolid
H S T O L I D U O
6 simian
7 cower Y U S I M I A N
9 ruminate
P C O W E R Q A
10 dross
E C U L
11 plausible
B R O E Y
12 prehensile
13 diffident A B R U M I N A T E
16 malapropism
D R O S S
17 extricate
I L P L A U S I B L E
18 garrulous
N E E
Down
A P R E H E N S I L E
1 brusque
G T
2 anomaly
E D I F F I D E N T R
4 hyperbole
5 succor
N E
8 badinage
F M A L A P R O P I S M
11 pertinacity
O C O
14 resolute
D E X T R I C A T E L
15 fodder
D T U
E Y T
G A R R U L O U S E
210
C H A P T E R
Vocabulary
List 14:
More Commonly
17
Tested Words
CHAPTER SUMMARY
This chapter introduces you to another group of words that are com-
monly found on standardized tests. No doubt you have encountered
some of them before in your reading, but you may also be seeing many
of the words for the first time. Be sure to say the words aloud to your-
self as you read over the list, as this helps commit them to memory.
211
VOCABULARY LIST 14: MORE COMMONLY TESTED WORDS
Choose the word from the Vocabulary List that best fits into the crossword puzzle. You can check your answers
at the end of the chapter following the answers to the questions.
Vocabulary List 14: More Commonly Tested Words 1
addle
ambivalent
2 34
bevy
5
disconsolate
6
guffaw
genteel
guttural
78
inert
insouciance
9
mutable
obtuse 10
omniscient
11
pallor
12
partisan
purloin
resonant 13 14 15
rubric
16
smidgen
17 18
sycophant
19
wallow
20
Across Down
2 indulge 1 steal
5 group of women 3 dull or dense
7 small amount 4 vibrant, full, resounding
9 a person who tries to get 6 paleness, wanness, pastiness
ahead by flattering people of 8 melancholy
wealth or power 11 strongly in favor of one side or
10 a category one political party
12 having conflicting or divided 13 hearty chuckle
feelings 15 stationary, inactive
14 all-knowing 17 refined, polite
16 throaty 19 changeable
18 confuse or fluster
20 carefree, easy-going
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VOCABULARY LIST 14: MORE COMMONLY TESTED WORDS
addle ( a·dYl) guttural ( Y·tY·rYl)
(verb) (adj.)
to confuse, fluster, or muddle throaty; used to describe sounds that originate in the
He likes to his opponent by being overly throat, like the k in kite
confident. When my dog wants to play, she tries to get your
attention by making noises, like the
ambivalent (am· bi·vY·lYnt)
beginnings of a growl.
(adj.)
having at the same time two conflicting feelings or inert (i· nYrt)
emotions toward another person or thing, such (adj.)
as love and hate; having divided feelings about inactive, sluggish, without power to move
something or someone; equivocal; uncertain It was so hot last Sunday that I remained ;
I am about inviting her to the wedding. I lay on the couch all day and enjoyed the air
conditioning.
bevy ( be·v)
(noun) insouciance (in· sü·s·Yn(t)s)
a group of girls or women; or a flock of birds (noun)
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bornness, so undoubtedly, this quality is what
Since furious means violently angry and rag-
helped her persist and eventually persuade the
ing, it is not a synonym.
entire room.
29. d. average. Anomaly means an irregularity or
44. diffident. Diffident means shy and reserved, so it is
abnormality. Since average means usual or
logical that he would act that way if the others
commonplace, it is not a synonym.
made him feel uncomfortable when they met. But
30. c. having to do with animals. Simian means
he would not act simian or ape-like.
ape-like or having to do with apes or mon- 45. garrulous. Garrulous means overly talkative and
keys. Since having to do with animals is too
chattering, which would be something an
broad a definition, it is not a synonym.
employee might be warned against. Dross means
the unusable part of something, or waste.
Antonyms
46. anomaly. Since the one good player stands out
31. Dross means the waste or worthless part of some-
on the team, he or she must be an anomaly, or
thing, the opposite of the words listed.
an abnormality or deviation from the norm. A
32. Hyperbole means an exaggeration for effect, not to
malapropism is a humorous misuse of words that
be taken literally, the opposite of the words listed.
sound alike.
33. Badinage means playful conversation or banter,
the opposite of the words listed.
208
VOCABULARY LIST 13: COMMONLY TESTED WORDS
47. brusque. Brusque means abrupt, blunt, or short in 49. simian. Simian means ape-like, so if the boy was
manner or speech. Badinage is playful or joking acting that way, it may be an exaggeration, but the
banter. neighbor might easily be shocked and want to
48. plausible. Plausible means seemingly true and pos- notify the parents. Diffident means shy and
sible, so it would apply to a theory that the speaker reserved, so that would not be shocking.
believes but still wants to research further. Pre- 50. cower. Cower means tremble or cringe in fear,
hensile means adapted to seize or hold something. which could be an appropriate response to
approaching bears. Succor is aid or assistance in a
time of need.
209
VOCABULARY LIST 13: COMMONLY TESTED WORDS
Across
B A
3 rancor
R A N C O R
5 stolid
H S T O L I D U O
6 simian
7 cower Y U S I M I A N
9 ruminate
P C O W E R Q A
10 dross
E C U L
11 plausible
B R O E Y
12 prehensile
13 diffident A B R U M I N A T E
16 malapropism
D R O S S
17 extricate
I L P L A U S I B L E
18 garrulous
N E E
Down
A P R E H E N S I L E
1 brusque
G T
2 anomaly
E D I F F I D E N T R
4 hyperbole
5 succor
N E
8 badinage
F M A L A P R O P I S M
11 pertinacity
O C O
14 resolute
D E X T R I C A T E L
15 fodder
D T U
E Y T
G A R R U L O U S E
210
C H A P T E R
Vocabulary
List 14:
More Commonly
17
Tested Words
CHAPTER SUMMARY
This chapter introduces you to another group of words that are com-
monly found on standardized tests. No doubt you have encountered
some of them before in your reading, but you may also be seeing many
of the words for the first time. Be sure to say the words aloud to your-
self as you read over the list, as this helps commit them to memory.
211
VOCABULARY LIST 14: MORE COMMONLY TESTED WORDS
Choose the word from the Vocabulary List that best fits into the crossword puzzle. You can check your answers
at the end of the chapter following the answers to the questions.
Vocabulary List 14: More Commonly Tested Words 1
addle
ambivalent
2 34
bevy
5
disconsolate
6
guffaw
genteel
guttural
78
inert
insouciance
9
mutable
obtuse 10
omniscient
11
pallor
12
partisan
purloin
resonant 13 14 15
rubric
16
smidgen
17 18
sycophant
19
wallow
20
Across Down
2 indulge 1 steal
5 group of women 3 dull or dense
7 small amount 4 vibrant, full, resounding
9 a person who tries to get 6 paleness, wanness, pastiness
ahead by flattering people of 8 melancholy
wealth or power 11 strongly in favor of one side or
10 a category one political party
12 having conflicting or divided 13 hearty chuckle
feelings 15 stationary, inactive
14 all-knowing 17 refined, polite
16 throaty 19 changeable
18 confuse or fluster
20 carefree, easy-going
213
VOCABULARY LIST 14: MORE COMMONLY TESTED WORDS
addle ( a·dYl) guttural ( Y·tY·rYl)
(verb) (adj.)
to confuse, fluster, or muddle throaty; used to describe sounds that originate in the
He likes to his opponent by being overly throat, like the k in kite
confident. When my dog wants to play, she tries to get your
attention by making noises, like the
ambivalent (am· bi·vY·lYnt)
beginnings of a growl.
(adj.)
having at the same time two conflicting feelings or inert (i· nYrt)
emotions toward another person or thing, such (adj.)
as love and hate; having divided feelings about inactive, sluggish, without power to move
something or someone; equivocal; uncertain It was so hot last Sunday that I remained ;
I am about inviting her to the wedding. I lay on the couch all day and enjoyed the air
conditioning.
bevy ( be·v)
(noun) insouciance (in· sü·s·Yn(t)s)
a group of girls or women; or a flock of birds (noun)
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