Word Knowledge Practice Test 3

Correct answer: B — kindle

To "ignite" means to catch fire or cause to catch fire, which is perfectly synonymous with "kindle".

Correct answer: A — obvious

Evident means plain or clear to the sight or understanding, making "obvious" the closest meaning (similar to "blatant").

Correct answer: C — hasten

To "accelerate" means to move faster or gain speed, which perfectly matches "hasten" or "rush".

Correct answer: B — impartial

Being "neutral" means not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, which means being completely "impartial" or "objective".

Correct answer: A — enthusiastic approval

Applause is an expression of approval or praise given by clapping, which means "enthusiastic approval" (similar to "acclaim").

Correct answer: D — quell

To "subdue" means to overcome, quiet, or bring under control, which is the exact definition of "quell" or "suppress".

Correct answer: A — savory

Delicious refers to food that is highly pleasant to the taste, closely matching the meaning of "savory" (tasty, appetizing).

Correct answer: C — repugnant

Abhorrent means inspiring disgust and loathing, which perfectly matches "repugnant" (extremely distasteful or unacceptable).

Correct answer: B — aplomb

Poise is graceful and elegant bearing in a person, or composure and self-possession, which perfectly defines "aplomb".

Correct answer: B — remunerate

To "reimburse" means to repay a person who has spent or lost money, which is synonymous with "remunerate" (to pay someone for services rendered or work done).

Correct answer: A — assimilate

To "integrate" or combine into a whole matches "assimilate", which means to take in, understand fully, or absorb information/ideas into a culture or system.