Synonym-TOEFL-Lesson 42 pps

Synonym-TOEFL-Lesson 42 1. Our knowledge of at least two-thirds of the world’s languages remains scanty. B (A) theoretical (B) meager (C) indeterminate (D) implicit 2. The company will only employ competent engineers, so they want to see evidence of their work as well as references from previous employers. C (A) inept (B) ambitious (C) proficient (D) convenient 3. The recent graduate had more problems than he had anticipated in his chosen field. D (A) task (B) battlefield (C) farm (D) career 4. If the teams were not so evenly matched, it would be easier to foretell the outcome of the Superbowl. B (A) argue (B) predict (C) discuss (D) influence 5. Jet engines go in the opposite directions upon touchdown. B (A) extinguish (B) reverse (C) explode (D) hesitate 6. In American football, the coach may shout to the captain to call time out. C (A) yelp (B) growl (C) bellow (D) flounder 7. To look quickly through a book is an important study skill. A (A) skim (B) summarize (C) outline (D) paraphrase 8. Many people stood outside the church during the funeral to pay respects to the late president. B (A) revenue (B) homage (C) forbearance (D) colloquy 9. The implication of his decision was not to be noticed for years to come. D (A) result (B) cause (C) indiscretion (D) meaning 10. Even a century after the end of the Civil War, old grievances still rankled. D (A) prevailed (B) threatened (C) appeared (D) irritated 11. The speed of light is used to measure the vast spaces between stars and planets. B (A) empty (B) huge (C) interstellar (D) infinite 12. Even more powerful computers are needed to process all the pertinent information required for accurate weather forecasting. D (A) sophisticated (B) complex (C) different (D) relevant 13. Viewers often find the paintings of the photo-Realist school somewhat disconcerting. A (A) rather (B) thoroughly (C) very (D) intrinsically 14. Let’s suppose that we are floating in a cool pool on a hot summer’s day. A (A) imagine (B) imply (C) succumb (D) suggest 15. The ancient Greek temple is perched on top of Athen’s highest hill. D (A) paramount (B) seen (C) viewed (D) located . Synonym-TOEFL-Lesson 42 1. Our knowledge of at least two-thirds of the world’s languages remains scanty.