You have 11 minutes to answer these 35 questions.

Word Knowledge Test Instructions

The convicted criminal absconded prior to the sentencing phase of the trial.





A memento can provide a way to remember your vacation once you are home.





The doctor was known as a charlatan over the years of his practice.





The student gave his reasoned opinion.





Obstinate most nearly means:





Scrupulous most nearly means:





The economy has some parents worried that their children's future is in jeopardy.





The aural component of balance is critical for postural control during ambulation.





Legacy most nearly means:





The prince abdicated the crown and returned to his castle.





The old man was benevolent with his fortune.





The year-end report indicated a significant hemorrhage of corporate earnings.





Emulate most nearly means:





The general tried to instill in his troops the hope of victory.





The motives of her neighbor were oblique.





Laudable most nearly means:





The scientist collected the germane data during the experiment.





The school's president is far too concerned with his legacy.





That commodity is worth twice what I paid for it!





The wound showed copious drainage requiring a visit to the doctor.





The wind is variable today.





Superfluous most nearly means:





The word most opposite in meaning to hypocrisy is:





Although Jim's job was regarded by many as menial, he liked the peace and solitude it offers.





The cathode of the battery was removed.





The attorney accused the witness of defaming the defendant.





Mark's new cell phone worked great but every now and then he would hear intermittent static.





The extra dirt was a key buttress to the foundation.





My computer at work is archaic.





The plant entered the latent phase of development in the fall.





The brass pot was burnished.





The actions of the CEO were unconscionable.





Integrity most nearly means:





However most nearly means:





It is presumptuous to expect too many volunteers for such a tough task.