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~ tr ~ e ~Recognising the need for secondary school students to be armed with strong vocabulary skills,'Advanced Vocabulary For Secondary l' is designed especially for those in secondary one(Express and Normal) who wish to build on their knowledge of new words.

Deliberatelyset at a standard higher than the secondary one level, the objective of this book is toallowthe learner to master a higher level of vocabulary so that he is able to apply distinctive wordsduring examinations to impress markers further.

With a total of 270 tests categorised into 10parts, this book provides more than sufficient practicefor the vocabulary learner by focusing on a specific type of vacabulary usage ineach section.Thisallowsthe learnerto havea sharpened sense of the different types of vocabulary usage and at thesame time, develop an extensive collection of newwords.

Different skills can be picked up in the various parts of this book. Under 'Confusing Words', thelearner is able to acquire a more discerning mind by picking out the most appropriate word amongsimilarwords ina sentence usage. Under' Synonymsand Antonyms', one can build on the knowl-edge of pairs of words with same and opposite meanings. 'Idioms', 'Similes'. and' Figures ofSpeech' focus on the figurative use of the English language. 'Word Forms' challenges the learnerto come up with the correct alternative form of a given word so that it suits the sentence context.

Conscientious attempts are made to facilitate vocabulary learning for the student. Lists of difficultwords and theircorresponding meaningsare presented in the column of 'VOCABquick CHECK' inthe parts entitled 'Multiple Choice Questions' and 'Confusing Words'. This provides an ease ofreference for the learner who wishes to check on new or baffling words in the tests.

Therefore, learning new words is no longer an insurmountable task, but an exciting and stimulat-ing experience, with dedicated guidance along the way.

AndrewMurphyAuthor

Part 1 Multiple Choice Questions 80 Tests (12 Questions each) 5 - 84

Part 2 Confusing Words 30 Tests (15 Questions each) 85 - 114

Part 3 Mastering Tough Vocabulary 25 Tests (15 Questions each) 115- 139

Part 4 Synonyms& Antonyms 25 Tests(15 Questions each) 140- 164

Part 5 Phrasal Verbs 20 Tests (15 Questions each) 165 - 184

Part 6 Idioms 30 Tests(15 Questionseach) 185- 214

Part 7 Proverbs 15Tests (14 Questionseach) 215 - 229

Part 8 Figures of Speech 20 Tests(8 Questionseach) 230 - 249

Part 9 Similes 15 Tests(18 Questionseach) 250 - 264

Part 10 Word Forms 10 Test (15 Questions each) 265 - 274

Answers 275 - 290

270 Tests

Qart1 Multiple Choice Questions

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1. Excited spectators - to get seats at the overcrowded stadium where avaricious - adj. greedythe soccer finals was to be held. for wealth or material

(1) struggled (2) scrambled (3) crawled (4) battled gain. ., . .callous - adj. InSensItIVeand cruel.

2. Maria - over something and fell into a deep pit.(1) hit (2) struck (3) stumbled (4) leapt

3. The children - together to keep themselves warm in the cold street.(1)segregated (2) hustled (3)huddled (4)gathered

4. The defending champion suffered a - of concentration in the final setof thetennismatchandwas finallybeatenbyherchallenger.(1)drop (2)gap (3)break (4)lapse

5. 1- the way Mastita responded to my queryand demanded an apology.(1) cherished (2) repealed (3) lamented (4) resented

6. The enemy must be - before we can successfully impose our poli-cies.'

(1) denounced (2)pronounced (3) subdued (4) derided

7. That famous explorer had been - with the discovery of the Africancontinent.

(1) relegated (2) credited (3) limited (4) defeated

8. From being a thrifty person, he has - into an avaricious man.(1)developed (2) deferred (3)pioneered (4)degenerated

9. The newclerk did alan - amount of work at the shop but was paid very.little by the miserly owner.(1) incredible (2) conspicuous (3) indispensable (4) scant

conspicuous - adj. at-tracting notice or atten-tion.

defer - v. postpone.

degenerate - v. deterio-rate physically or mor-ally.

denounce - v. publiclydeclare to be wrong.deride - v. ridicule.

hustle - v. force to movehurriedly.

imminent - adj. aboutto happen.

indispensable - adj. ab-solutely necessary.lament - v. express re-gret.lapse - n. a small mis-take caused by being care-less.

leap - v. jump or spring along way.

redeemable - adj. ableto be compensated for thefaults or b/ld aspects of.

relegate - v. assign aninferior position to.

relish - v. anticipate withpleasure.

repeal - v. revoke or an-nul.

resent - v. feel bitterness.10. When she recovered from her long illness, she much of her time to ..- salvage - v. retrieve or

help the poor. preserve from loss or ae~(1)degenerated (2) devoted (3)developed (4) extracted struction.

scant - adj. barely suffi-

11. The damage is -; the situation cannot be salvaged. cient or adequate.

(1) redeemable (2) irreparable (3) illegible (4) dishonourable ~;;;e~::er;st~' set apart

subdue - v. overcome or

12. You need to be- from now on and arrive at nine 0' clock sharp every bring under control.

morning or you will lose your job.(1) callous (2)punctual (3) immediate (4) imminent

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revoke - v. no longer8. This is a pair of - earrings. You cannot find it anywhere else in the produced or used; out of

world. date.

(1)precious (2)hand-made (3)mass-produced(4)imitation rowdiness - n.disor~er.squander - v. waste IDareckless or foolish man-ner.

superfluous - adj. un-necessary; more thanenough.suspend - v. halt tempo-rarily.transpose - v. cause toexchange places.

wail - v. feel deep sorrowfor.

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part 1 Multiple ChoiceQuestions

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1. She gave - attention to the project and as a result, the company lostthe tender.

(1) oblivious (2) cursory (3) suspended (4) unconcerned

2. When I stepped into my office this morning, the telephone was_.(1) tinkling (2) rustling (3) buzzing (4) wailing

3. The judges' decision is -; it cannot be changed.(1) decisive (2) irrevocable (3)mercenary (4) temporary

4. He is as- as a donkey;he will neverchangehis mindonce he hasmade it up.(1) obsolete (2) obstinate (3) oblivious (4) studious

5. Today,- among teenage students is a serious problem in many coun-tries.

(1) meekness (2) foolishness (3)malevolence (4) rowdiness

6. Many of the villagers have been- by the prolonged drought.(1)squandered (2) enriched (3)grazed (4) impoverished

7. Jane has always - herself with grace and dignity. So, we found it hardto believe that she had yelled at you in public.(1) consoled (2) conducted (3)shedded (4)prided

9. Albeit the law is unjust, you have to recognise that laws cannot be -overnight.(1) revoked (2) rewinded (3) forwarded (4) evacuated

10. She was so - in her praise of him that it became embarassing to him.(1) deflated (2) flattering (3) effusive (4) retiring

11. We had to - the message which had beenwritten in code. It took us along time to do it.(1) translate (2) transpose (3) interpret (4) decipher

12. The laboratory has almost run out of chlorine. Its supplies are_.(1) limited (2) exhausted (3) depleted (4) superfluous

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albeit - conj. though.

cursory - adj. hasty andtherefore not thorough.deplete - v. reduce thenumber or quantity of.effusive - adj. express-ing gratitude,pleasure,orapproval in an unre-strained manner.

exhaust - v. use up (re-sourcesor reserves)com-pletely.

impoverish - v. makepoor.irrevocable - adj. notable to be changed, re-versed, or recovered.malevolence - n. eviltoothers.

mercenary - adj. con-cerned with makingmoney at the expen~eofethics.'

obHvious - adj. notawareof what is happen-ing around onc.obsolete - adj. no longerproducedor used; out ofdate.

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part 1 Multiple Choice Questions

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Choose the most suitable answer and write its number in the blank provided.

31. Hehas alan- hobby;itis certainlyone ofa kind.

(1) ordinary (2) unique (3) usual (4) different

2. Siti's parents were completely- by her sudden rebelliousness.(1)amazed (2)perplexed (3)aware (4) enchanted

3. Since he acted based on our inaccurate information, it is - on us all tohelphimsolvethe resultingproblem.(1)dutiful (2)resting (3) incumbent (4)compulsory

4. She will donate all- from the sale of her artwork to charity.(1) sums (2) transactions (3) totals (4) proceeds

5. AlthoughJohn's grandmother passed away many years ago, he still holdsher in fond_. .(1) nostalgia (2) sentiment (3) feeling (4) memory,

6. AlAn - smell wafted in from a filthy outhouse standing at the back ofthe house. .'.

(1) aromatic (2) fragrant (3) offensive. (4) scented

7. It is an advantage for a musician to have - fingers.(1)stiff (2)elastic (3)nimble . (4)inflexible

8. They were - from the flat they had been renting because they did notpay the rent for several months.(1) expelled (2) erected (3) evicted (4) extorted

9. She has- herself to listening to her parents' criticisms about her re-grettable career choice.(1) refused (2) resigned (3) yielded (4) retrieved

10. The choir positioned themselves on the - before the performance.(1) aisle (2) gateway (3)platform (4)pedestal

11. The poor man - the cruel king to spare him the death penalty.(1) urged (2) beseeched (3)supplicated (4)petitioned

12. The dimness of twilight and the - of leaves in the breeze made theplacefeelmoreeeriethanusual.(1)shaking (2)crackling (3)quivering (4)rustling

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aisle - n. a passagebe-tween rows.

aromatic - adj. havingan aroma.

beseech - v. ask (some-one) urgently and fer-vently for something.

deteriorate - v. become

progressively worse.

enchanted - adj. deligh-ted; charmed.

erect - v. construct.

evict - v. expel (someone)from a property, especial-ly with the support of thelaw.

incumbent - adj. nec-essary for (someone) as aduty or responsibility.

nostalgia - n. sentimen-tal longing or wistful af-

fection for a period in the.past.

pedestal - n. the suppor-ting column or base.

perplex - v. cause(some-one) to feel baffled.

proceeds - n. moneyobtained from an eventor activity.

quiver -v. cause to makea slight rapid motion.

rustle - v. make or movewith asoft, muffled crack-ling sound.

sentiment - n. generalfeeling or opinion.

supplicate -v. ask or begfor something earnestlyor humbly.transaction - n. the ac-tion of conducting busi-ness.

twilight - n. soft glow-ing light from the sky.

waft - v. move with a glid-

ing motion.

yield - v. produce or de-liver (a result or gain).

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