Synonym-TOEFL-Lesson 12 1. Techniques that create an atmosphere of suspense are commonly used by filmmakers to arouse their audiences. A (A) excite (B) harass (C) appease (D) arrest 2. The child was rushed to hospital after he ingested more than a dozen sharp nails. C (A) sat on (B) fell on (C) swallowed (D) stepped on 3. They had always thought the volcano inactive. C (A) interesting (B) dangerous (C) silent (D) extinct 4. The real meaning of the poem was obscured by the pretentious language in which it was written. C (A) exposed (B) apparent (C) hidden (D) shown 5. Valium is a strong drug that can cause a driver to sleep at the wheel. C (A) dream (B) sneeze (C) doze (D) snore 6. The remnants of the Roman Empire can be found in many countries in Asia, Europe, and Africa. B (A) effects (B) small pieces (C) buildings (D) destruction 7. The representatives of the company seemed very callous concerning the conditions of the workers. D (A) liberal (B) ignorant (C) responsible (D) insensitive 8. Lindbergh’s first nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean was an act of great daring and courage. B (A) a narrative (B) a feat (C) an attempt (D) a conspiracy 9. The museum dismissed the curator after some of the oldest paintings were damaged. D (A) artist (B) cleaner (C) guard (D) director 10. We watched as the plane disappeared behind the clouds. C (A) melted (B) escaped (C) vanished (D) perished 11. In the 1776 pamphlet “Common Sense,” Thomas Paine defended the cause of the American Revolution. B (A) fought (B) championed (C) exposed (D) believed 12. In Benjamin Franklin’s almanac, he warns against making hasty decisions. D (A) expensive (B) unhealthy (C) firm (D) quick 13. Studies of climatology indicate that volcanic dust in the atmosphere may contribute to the onset of ice ages. C (A) explain (B) insinuate (C) suggest (D) prove 14. Before the earthquake hit the area,many minor tremors were felt. C (A) spasms (B) noises (C) vibrations (D) crumblings 15. The raccoon is a nocturnal animal. B (A) harmless (B) night (C) marsupial (D) diurnal . Synonym-TOEFL-Lesson 12 1. Techniques that create an atmosphere of suspense are commonly used by filmmakers. the cause of the American Revolution. B (A) fought (B) championed (C) exposed (D) believed 12. In Benjamin Franklin’s almanac, he warns against making hasty decisions. D (A) expensive (B)