SIMILAR MEANINGS; ADJECTIVES 2 Check your vocabulary for TOEFL

Check your vocabulary for TOEFL

SIMILAR MEANINGS; ADJECTIVES 2

Look at sentences 1 – 14 and choose a word from the box that has a similar meaning to the words and expressions in bold. Write these words in the grid below. The first one has been done as an example.

If you do it correctly, you will reveal a word in the shaded vertical strip that is a synonym of the word “typical” in this sentence:

The strong sense of community is typical of an area where people feel they are an underclass who must struggle to survive.

abundant archaic chaotic concise credible evident hypothetical industrious integral rampant risky scrupulous tedious tenacious

1	His instructions were very brief and clear.
2	Here's an imaginary situation: you are in the desert and you run out of water.
3	Latin is considered by many to be an outdated language, despite the fact that many words from the language are still in use today.
4	From a financial point of view it was a very dangerous plan.
5	There are plenty of opportunities for promotion if you are prepared to work hard.
6	The conference was really disorganized and a complete waste of time.
7	His lectures are boring and I never seem to learn anything useful or interesting.
8	It was obvious that the President had been told what to say by his advisers.
9	Uncontrolled corruption and abuse of power by officials eventually prompted new anti-corruption laws.
10	The setting of the scene in chapter one of the book is essential to the plot.
11	He gained a reputation as an honest and fair dealer, and therefore won the respect of his customers
12	He was a determined man who believed in fighting for his principles at any cost.
13	She was a serious, hardworking student who achieved excellent grades.
14	The story seemed believable at first, but a bit of research revealed some startling irregularities.

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SIMILAR MEANINGS; ADJECTIVES 1 Check your vocabulary for TOEFL

Check your vocabulary for TOEFL

SIMILAR MEANINGS; ADJECTIVES 1

Here is a crossword with a difference. The words, which are all adjectives, are already in the grid,
but some of the letters have been removed. With the help of a dictionary, try to fill in the missing
letters. The more letters you fill in, the easier it becomes to complete the grid.
When you have done this, match the adjectives in the grid with a word or expression with a similar
meaning which you will find in bold on the next page:

1	A rude reply.	24	A potential or likely candidate for a job.
2	A strong and successful economy.	25	A thorough investigation.
3	Basic facilities.	26	Enough information.
4	A small charge for services.	27	Gradual progress.
5	Traditional medicine.	28	A sudden, sharp rise in prices.
6	An inquisitive student.	29	A flourishing community.
7	Specialist knowledge.	30	Difficult and detailed instructions.
8	An isolated village.	31	A creative director.
9	A ridiculous idea.	32	A powerful drug.
10	Suitable computer software.	33	Extreme measures to prevent or achieve something.
11	A valid reason for doing something.	34	A superficial person.
12	Strict economic controls.	35	Unpredictable behavior.
13	A calm, peaceful sea.	36	Rich agricultural soil.
14	A small margin of opportunity.	37	A level surface.
15	A secret operation.	38	Very important information (2 possible words).
16	An insignificant amount of money	39	A diverse program of events.
17	Dangerous chemicals.	40	Essential raw materials (2 possible words).
18	An exhibition of modern art.	41	Poisonous gases.
19	Lasting appeal.	42	Clear and direct comments.
20	Extremely unusual circumstances.	43	Limited natural resources.
21	Very strange or unusual behavior.	44	Extensive unemployment.
22	A punctual start to a meeting.	45	A determined student.
23	Old-fashioned ideas.	46	Rough material.

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