QUIZ: ADVANCED VOCABULARY 1 For T.O.E.F.L. / S.A.T. Tests

Read the sentence and choose the best meaning for the underlined word:
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1. The idea of killing another person is abhorrent to me.

abhorrent means: A) a very low state B) forgetful, not paying attention C) honest, open D) not normal, unusual E) not physically impaired F) a sudden change G) hateful, causing disgust H) ridiculous I) repugnant, horrible J) indigenous to an area

2. My friend is very absent-minded. His head is always in the clouds.

absent-minded means: A) a very low state B) forgetful, not paying attention C) honest, open D) not normal, unusual E) not physically impaired F) a sudden change G) hateful, causing disgust H) ridiculous I) repugnant, horrible J) indigenous to an area

3. The aboriginal people of New Zealand are called Maoris.

aboriginal means: A) a very low state B) forgetful, not paying attention C) honest, open D) not normal, unusual E) not physically impaired F) a sudden change G) hateful, causing disgust H) ridiculous I) repugnant, horrible J) indigenous to an area

4. The car came to an abrupt stop.

abrupt means: A) a very low state B) forgetful, not paying attention C) honest, open D) not normal, unusual E) not physically impaired F) a sudden change G) hateful, causing disgust H) ridiculous I) repugnant, horrible J) indigenous to an area

5. The abominable monster is another name for a Yeti.

abominable means: A) a very low state B) forgetful, not paying attention C) honest, open D) not normal, unusual E) not physically impaired F) a sudden change G) hateful, causing disgust H) ridiculous I) repugnant, horrible J) indigenous to an area

6. He is an able-bodied worker.

able-bodied means: A) a very low state B) forgetful, not paying attention C) honest, open D) not normal, unusual E) not physically impaired F) a sudden change G) hateful, causing disgust H) ridiculous I) repugnant, horrible J) indigenous to an area

7. Some people live in abject poverty.

abject means: A) a very low state B) forgetful, not paying attention C) honest, open D) not normal, unusual E) not physically impaired F) a sudden change G) hateful, causing disgust H) ridiculous I) repugnant, horrible J) indigenous to an area

8. There is an abnormal growth on that tree. I wonder what it is.

abnormal means: A) a very low state B) forgetful, not paying attention C) honest, open D) not normal, unusual E) not physically impaired F) a sudden change G) hateful, causing disgust H) ridiculous I) repugnant, horrible J) indigenous to an area

9. It's difficult to find an aboveboard car repair shop. So many shops try to cheat customers.

aboveboard means: A) a very low state B) forgetful, not paying attention C) honest, open D) not normal, unusual E) not physically impaired F) a sudden change G) hateful, causing disgust H) ridiculous I) repugnant, horrible J) indigenous to an area

10. His theory is absurd. Nobody with a brain would believe him!

absurd means: A) a very low state B) forgetful, not paying attention C) honest, open D) not normal, unusual E) not physically impaired F) a sudden change G) hateful, causing disgust H) ridiculous I) repugnant, horrible J) indigenous to an area