English 2 Integrated Skills Vocabulary Test Samples

ENGLESKI JEZIK 2

oktobar 2, 2010.

Ime i prezime studenta __________________________________

Broj indeksa __________________________________________
Vocabulary Test
Time: 30 minutes
I Replace the underlined words with a synonym or synonymous expression:
1. Everybody was given a very straightforward set of instructions in simple English.
________________________________________________________________________
2. It is difficult for window cleaners to ply their trade around here.
________________________________________________________________________
3-4. The meeting started inauspiciously with his speech on punctuality.
________________________________________________________________________
(4x1=4 pts)
II Use the following words in a sentence of your own to bring out the difference in meaning:
content, n contents, n
1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
compulsive, adj compulsory, adj
3. _________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________
continuously, adv continually, adv
5. _________________________________________________________________
6. __________________________________________________________________
(6x1=6)
III Replace the underlined words with a synonymous phrasal verb:
1. Somebody has informed my parents about my plans to run away. __________ (off)
2. She could not overcome such a barrier of indifference.
__________ (through)
3. We did our best to persuade him to accept our point of view.
__________ (round)
4. Ive seen enough to stop me from wanting to do any farmwork.
__________ (off)
5. Sometimes natural disasters eradicate entire population of a species. __________ (out)
(5x1=5)
IV Supply the correct form of the words in brackets:
Primitive people have a (to convince) ________________ that an arbitrary power is always at work. Something
like this happens to many modern people (provision) _______________ they are not too hard-headed when
they are (confrontation) _______________ with events which common sense (failure) _______________ to
explain. We naturally prefer to deny such (to occur) _______________.
Primitive mans (unbelievable) _______________ in arbitrary power does not arise out of thin air. What we
have always called (superstitious) _______________ is easily justified. There is a real measure of probability
that unusual events will (coincidental) _______________ in time and place. In this regard our (observable)
_______________ is (adequacy) _____________ and should not be fully trusted.

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(10x0.5=5 pts)
V Rewrite the following sentences using the word in capitals so that the meaning stays the same:
1. He is still in disgrace for telling his wife his mother is coming to live with them.
DOG
________________________________________________________________________________________
2. I keep seeing this detective whom some busybody must have hired to see what I was up to.
NOSY
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_
3. Though we got up on time, we arrived at the airport with only seconds to spare.
NICK
_________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Why dont you do as she does and stop paying attention to their insults?
LEAF
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_
5. A little sunshine does wonders for your health.
BENEFIT
_________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Tigers will become extinct unless something is done quickly.
UNDER
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7. Its a pity we hadnt saved enough money to cope with just such an emergency.
FALL
_____________________________________________________________________________________
8. I would rather not imagine what might happen if we forget out passports.
DREAD
_________________________________________________________________________________________
9. The tourists underwent three hours of interrogation by the border guards.
SUBJECTED
_________________________________________________________________________________________
10. The thief was caught in the act of breaking into their house.
RED
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(10x1=10)
januar 2011.

ENGLESKI JEZIK 2
Ime i prezime studenta __________________________________
Broj indeksa __________________________________________
Vocabulary Test
Time: 30 minutes
I Replace the underlined words with a synonym or synonymous expression:

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1. I really dont want to know all the sordid details.
________________________________________________________________________
2. Giving presents at Christmas is an ancient custom.
________________________________________________________________________
3-4. The holiday started inauspiciously with two days of incessant rain.
________________________________________________________________________
(4x1=4 pts)
II Use the following words in a sentence of your own to bring out the difference in meaning:
content, n contents, n
1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
deceptive, adj deceitful,
3. _________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________
inhumanly, adv inhumanely, adv
5. _________________________________________________________________
6. __________________________________________________________________
(6x1=6)
III Replace the underlined words with a synonymous phrasal verb:
1. Her parents informed the police she was doing drugs again.
2. She seems to have no patience left.
3. We did our best to persuade him to accept our point of view.
4. She withdrew from high school without graduating.
5. The two suspicious characters were arrested by the police.

__________ (tip)
__________ (run)
__________ (bring)
__________ (drop)
__________ (bring)
(5x1=5)

IV Supply the correct form of the words in brackets:

After more than 50 years of television, it might seem only obvious (conclusion) ___________ that it is here to
stay. There have been many (object) __________ to it during this time on (vary) __________ grounds. Was the
screen bombarding us with (radioactive) __________? Did the (advertise) __________ contain subliminal
messages? Did children turn to (violent) __________ through watching it? Or did it simply create a vast
(activity) __________ audience, (drug) __________ by glamorous serials and inane situation comedies? And,
did it increase (anxious) __________ by sensationalizing the news and filling our living-rooms with war,
famine and (politics) __________ unrest?
(10x0.5=5 pts)

V Rewrite the following sentences using the word in capitals so that the meaning stays the same:
1. He is still on quite good terms with his ex-mother-in-law.
WELL
________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Your story is different from the facts.
TIE

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_______________________________________________________________________________________.
3. We werent deceived by his smooth manner.
TAKEN
_________________________________________________________________________________________
4. I learned great deal about her just from seeing her flat.
VOLUMES
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_
5. They say that you shouldnt do the crime if you arent prepared to serve the sentence.
TIME
________________________________________________________________________________________
6-7. She wasnt keen on leaving after dark.
RELUCTANT
_____________________________________________________________________________________.
AVERSE
_____________________________________________________________________________________.
7. You neednt feel so superior as you are no better than they are.
NOSE
_____________________________________________________________________________________
8. I would rather not imagine what might happen if he unexpectedly returns.
DREAD
_________________________________________________________________________________________
9. I opened the door and at the same moment the alarm went off.
SCARCELY
_________________________________________________________________________________________
10. The crisis has been caused by the presidents refusal to step down.
ABOUT
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(10x1=10)
II kolokvijum, 02. jun 2010.

ENGLESKI JEZIK 2
Ime i prezime _______________________________________
Broj indeksa ________________________________________
Vocabulary Test
I Replace the underlined words with a synonym or synonymous expression:

1. Although indifferent to the vagaries of politics, he was baffled by the latest scandal.
__________________________________________________________________________________.
2.3. His irreverent attitude and witty comments never fail to bring the house down.
__________________________________________________________________________________.
4. The estate is spoiled by a number of unsightly sheds.
__________________________________________________________________________________.
(4x1=4 pts)
II Replace the underlined words with a synonymous phrasal verb:

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1. It was our duty to accompany them to the station and say goodbye there.
________________ (off)
2. Any number of things could lead to a deal ending in disaster.
________________ (through)
3. In such a dictionary, you simply summon the words by typing them in the appropriate box.
_________________ (up)
4. The management rejected every solution we proposed.
_________________ (forward)
5. From the moment they started the journey things went wrong.
_________________ (out)
(5x1=5 pts)
III Use the word in brackets to form a word that fits in the blank:
The often dull realities of life aboard a space station, with its long periods of (active) ____________________,
seem a far cry from the thrill and sensation of science fiction movies. But this was (drama)
____________________ disproved by the incident which occurred on the Mir space station on 26th June 1997
during the docking of a supply vessel. The sudden (appear) ____________________ from view of the vessel
during the final stages of the docking (proceed) ____________________ gave the crew on the station the first
indication that something was wrong. When it turned up again, it collided with a science module attached to the
station. The ensuing situation quickly became (nightmare) ____________________ for the crew. With air
rapidly escaping from the hole caused by the (collide) ____________________, the station was heading for
disaster. A catastrophe was averted by the quick-thinking and (resource) ____________________ of the crew in
isolating the damaged section. Although no claims that the station was (destroy) ____________________ had
been made by the technicians, they were still shocked at just how vulnerable it was shown to be. One factor that
(argue) ____________________ contributed to the near tragedy was the stations age. Nevertheless, the crew
themselves said they didnt feel (illusion) ____________________ with the mission and all agreed that the new
International Space Station should go ahead.
(10x0.5=5 pts)

IV Use the following words in a sentence of your own to bring out the difference in meaning:
considerable, adj considerate, adj
1. _____________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________
fate, n faith, n
3. ____________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________
consciously, adv conscientiously, adv
5. _____________________________________________________________
6. _____________________________________________________________
(6x1=6 pts)
V Rewrite the following sentences using the word in capitals so that the meaning stays the same:

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1. The City Council is trying not to tell us anything about their plans for redeveloping the area.
DARK
______________________________________________________________________________.
2. Nobody can predict what will happen, so youll simply have to accept the uncertainty and try it.
DARK
_______________________________________________________________________________.
3. His later work failed to achieve the standard expected by his colleagues.
SHORT
______________________________________________________________________________.
4. A relationship with an artist bears no resemblance to a relationship with an ordinary person.
FISH
______________________________________________________________________________.
5. I have often in my life been forced to publicly admit I was wrong.
HUMBLE
______________________________________________________________________________.
6. Teaching them tolerance is doomed to fail.
FLOGGING
______________________________________________________________________________.
7. It is possible to catch an unpleasant illness when travelling in the tropics.
UP
______________________________________________________________________________.
8. The notorious dictator didnt give the slightest indication that he was sorry for his crimes.
REMORSE
______________________________________________________________________________.
9. The climbers seemed unharmed by having to spend two nights on the mountain in a blizzard.
NONE
_______________________________________________________________________________.
10. Unfortunately someone stole his passport on the train home.
HAD
_______________________________________________________________________________.
(10x1=10 pts)
ENGLESKI JEZIK 2 (Int V)
mart 2011.
Kolokvijum 2 (Units 2-4)
Ime i prezime studenta __________________________________
Broj indeksa __________________________________________
Vocabulary Test
Time: 30 minutes
I Replace the underlined words with a synonym or synonymous expression:
1. Dr. Briant has been misguided in his attempt to delve into the mystery of human existence in the way he has.
________________________________________________________________________
2. Dark Side devotees are, in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, those who use the Force for evil ends.
________________________________________________________________________
3. Arguments that some of the skills practised by pupils are obsolete fall on deaf ears.
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Though unarguably a large property, Stackallan retains the atmosphere of a family house.

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________________________________________________________________________
(4x1=4 pts)
II Use the following words in a sentence of your own to bring out the difference in meaning:
deter, v defer, v
1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
ground, n grounds, n
3. _________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________
infested, adj infected, adj
5. _________________________________________________________________
6. __________________________________________________________________
(6x1=6)
III Replace the underlined words with a synonymous phrasal verb:
1. If you have a row of garish shirts in all sorts of colours on a rack in a sports shop and one in just black,
which one is going to be more noticeable?
__________ (out)
2. Do not give your camera to a passing stranger to take a picture of you, so many times it has happened that the
stranger has then stolen it.
__________ (with)
3. She had not been able to determine where the noise had been coming from.
__________ (out)
4. Many patients were removed from the waiting lists.
__________ (off)
5. Understandably, this presumption has encountered a great deal of criticism.
__________ (in for)
(5x1=5)
IV Supply the correct form of the words in brackets:
A string of academic positions and awards came Hawkings way, as did an increasing (independ)
________________ on his wife and those around him. For Mrs Hawking, however, life became (paradox)
________________ easier. For the first time in their marriage she was no longer (whole) _______________
(irresponsibility) ________________ for keeping him alive, and could (devotion) _______________ more time
to (concentrate) _______________ on her own work and their three children. Mrs Hawking regards the worlds
belief that her husband is about to come up with an explanation for the universe with a (profundity)
________________ suspicion. It is ironic that his work (threat) _______________ to undermine the (to found)
________________ of her strongly held religious (to convince) _______________, which have sustained her
throughout the years of caring.
(10x0.5=5)
V Rewrite the following sentences using the word in capitals so that the meaning stays the same:
1. No one is more averse to borrowing money than he is.
RELUCTANTLY
_________________________________________________________________________________________
2. The idea of literally dropping in on the enemy and surprising them when unprepared would have seemed
attractive after several months' idleness.
UNAWARES
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_
3. Soaked, confused and miserable, he could think of nothing to say to her.
RAT
_________________________________________________________________________________________
4. He saw the two girls look quickly at him appraisingly, but decided to pay no attention.

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TAKE
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_
5. He attempts to seduce the heroine, but fails pathetically.
CENTRAL
_________________________________________________________________________________________
6. He is a bit slow, but thats only because he follows all the correct procedures in everything.
BOOK
_________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Apart from face, hands are the most visible part of one's body and invariably are very indicative of a person.
VOLUMES
_________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Perhaps, had he not been so ill, he would have come round after the surgery.
REGAINED
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_
9. I was termed a killjoy who was too old to have fun any more.
WET
_________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Nice people are always grateful for what they get.
LOOK
_________________________________________________________________________________________
(10x1pt)
ENGLESKI JEZIK 2 (Int V)
Kolokvijum 2 (Units 5-9)
Ime i prezime studenta __________________________________
Broj indeksa __________________________________________

maj 2011.

Vocabulary Test
Time: 30 minutes
I Replace the underlined words with a synonym or synonymous expression:
He made an inept attempt to apologise.
1. __________________________________
After her husband died she had hard time picking up the pieces.
2. __________________________________
Always keep some money on the side to fall back on.
3. ____________________________________
We often deal with desolate parents grieving over death of a child.
4. __________________________________________
4x1=4
II Use the following words in a sentence of your own to bring out the difference in meaning:
expunge, v excise, v
1. _________________________________________

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2. _________________________________________
antique, adj antiquated, adj
3. _________________________________________
4. _________________________________________
ingenious, adj ingenuous, adj
5. _________________________________________
6. _________________________________________
6x1=6
III Replace the underlined words with a synonymous phrasal verb:
1. Proto-Indo-European has been painstakingly researched.
_____________ into
2. Urban humans have become insulated from the life in the wild.
_____________ off
3. The fabric of the natural world might unravel unexpectedly.
____________ apart
4. Im afraid they are very snobbish. They despise their poorer relations.
______________ on
5. As soon as he was awakened after the operation, he was questioned by the police. _____________ to
5x1=5
IV Supply the correct form of the words in brackets:
The reform of the penal system is something to which we all ought to turn our attention, and in particular, we
need to examine in the light of our philosophical (to justify) __________ of the process of (prison) __________,
what happens when those who have (service) __________ their time are released. The fact that prisoners today
do not have to (endurance) __________ the humiliating and (degradation) __________ conditions of the 19 th
century reflects a general attitude that the purpose of prison is more than (retributive) __________, punishment
and the protection of society. The concept of (rehabilitate) __________ has become far more (signify)
__________, but we must strive to (sure) __________ that the practical measures needed for this are
(implementation) ___________.
10x0.5=5
V Rewrite the following sentences using the word in capitals so that the meaning stays the same:
1. The film wasnt as good as we had expected.
COME ___________________________________________________________
2. She has trouble communicating her ideas to others.
GETTING ________________________________________________________
3. Every detail, every part of this place brings back memories.
NOOK _____________________________________________________________
4. The minister proposed regular meetings for the committee.
SHOULD _________________________________________________________
5. The police refused to do anything about it.
WOULD _________________________________________________________
6. When it comes to money, she has never been very generous.
TERMS _____________________________________________________________
7. What are you implying?
AT ______________________________________________________________
8. Please, dont spend all your spare time surfing the Internet!
RATHER ___________________________________________________________
9. The bills for electricity and domestic gas should be dealt with every month.
BASIS _____________________________________________________________

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10. She never dreamed she would be fired.
GIVEN _____________________________________________________________
10x1=10