Synonym-TOEFL-Lesson 15 1. Taillevent’s fame as a chef has endured since the 14th century. A (A) cook (B) soldier (C) diplomat (D) leader 2. The spectacle being planned for the next Fourth of July party is quite awesome. D (A) funny (B) ordinary (C) alarming (D) prodigious 3. With a new project the initial stages are often the key to success. B (A) final (B) first (C) concluding (D) preparatory 4. Some of the gangs that terrorized Chicago in the 1920s did not have the propriety to keep their activities off the streets. A (A) decency (B) ability (C) resources (D) courage 5. Drink only tepid liquids. A (A) slightly warm (B) very hot (C) slightly cool (D) very cold 6. People who live in the country enjoy a rustic life style. C (A) slow (B) difficult (C) simple (D) happy 7. Astronomy provides the knowledge necessary for correct timekeeping, navigation, surveying and mapmaking. C (A) meticulous (B) incessant (C) accurate (D) ancient 8. One of the responsibilities of a forest ranger is to drive slowly through the area in search of animals in distress. A (A) cruise (B) race (C) skid (D) swerve 9. I always thought ornithology was for older people not for teenagers. B (A) rock-climbing (B) the study of birds (C) deep-sea diving (D) free-fall parachuting 10. Early log cabins were crude if sturdy structures. D (A) unpainted (B) resilient (C) unseasoned (D) rough 11. The harp, with up to 47 strings, produces the most tones of any stringed instrument. C (A) noise (B) melodies (C) sounds (D) scales 12. Marvin’s doctor said he was obese and had to take immediate measures to correct the problem. C (A) anemia (B) tired (C) corpulent (D) petulant 13. Recent border confrontations between the two military groups lend credence to the rumors of an impending war. D (A) enterprises (B) consequences (C) conferences (D) disputes 14. The students were given complimentary passes for the new movie. B (A) inexpensive (B) free (C) expensive (D) good 15. The president’s compassion for the refugees caused him to admit a very large number of them. C (A) friendship (B) respect (C) pity (D) hostility . Synonym-TOEFL-Lesson 15 1. Taillevent’s fame as a chef has endured since the 14th century. A (A) cook (B). tones of any stringed instrument. C (A) noise (B) melodies (C) sounds (D) scales 12. Marvin’s doctor said he was obese and had to take immediate measures to correct the problem. C (A) anemia. complimentary passes for the new movie. B (A) inexpensive (B) free (C) expensive (D) good 15. The president’s compassion for the refugees caused him to admit a very large number of them.