General vocabulary test # 1
Complete the following sentences using the
appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.
1. …………………… of evidence is against the law.
(conceal)
2. The …………………. composer thinks he is better
than Beethoven. (conceit)
3. The teacher had no ………. of the child’s
problems at home. (comprehend)
4. This book is a ……………….. account of World War
II. (comprehend)
5. The pregnant woman had a …………………… urge for
pickles. (compulsion)
6. Everyone between the ages of six and sixteen
must receive …………………. education. (compulsion)
7. The suspect said he signed the confession
under ……………. (compulsive)
8. The captain remained ………….. throughout the
raging storm. (compose)
9. …………….. with the traffic laws is necessary
for safe driving. (comply)
10. The period costume calls for a ……………… hair
style. (complement)
Gap fills worksheet – Vocabulary test # 2
Complete the following
sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.
1. Her jokes failed to …………………. even the
faintest of smiles from her mother.
a) invoke
b) elicit c) attract d) make
2. What are our chances of eliciting any
worthwhile information from such an ……………. uncooperative witness?
a) obstinately b) dangerously c) madly d) maliciously
3. Let’s ………………….. your plans first.
a) discuss
b) discuss about c) discuss
over d) discuss into
4. He got …………………… in corporate politics and
ruined his career.
a) entangled b) engaged c) involved d) inspired
5. She is the ……………….. of elegance.
a) instance
b) example c) epitome d) model
6. The university ………….. an honorary
Doctor of Law degree on the president.
a) conferred b) concerned c) presented d) gifted
7. The manager said that the board is not ………….
to the idea of further talks.
a) adverse
b) averse c) considering d) interested
8. We have decided to part ways through an
………………….. settlement.
a) amiable
b) amicable c) friendly d) peaceful
9. Successful people are those who ……………
themselves to changing circumstances.
a) adopt
b) adapt c) adjust d) appropriate
10. She soon …………………… the role of chief
confidante.
a) appreciated b) appropriated c) associated d) none of these