English Vocabulary Mock Exam

English Vocabulary Mock Exam
Choose the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word or phrase in
red color. The Answer is in BOLD font.
1. Circling the virgin forest is a placid river where you can swim peacefully
in the late afternoon and enjoy the cool breeze from the forest.
a. Beautiful
b. Serene
c. Flowing
d. Exciting
2. Her penchant for stylish clothes combined with her love for acting earned
her a role in a Broadway musical.
a. Appetite
b. Interest
c. Hunger
d. Fondness
3. Afterreceiving a lump sum for his pension, he splurged a large amount on

clothes and fancy accessories.
a. Gave generously
b. Invested on
c. Deposited immediately
d. Spent extravagantly
4. Her immaculate image was destroyed by the latest rumors about her that
circulated in the social media.
a. Beautiful
b. Spotless
c. Protected
d. Exciting
5. The color of the walls is so drab it needs to be repainted.

a. Simple and common
b. Drearily dull
c. Lacking in elegance
d. Very ugly
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6.He is a wine connoisseur and he can tell a good wine by merely having a
sip.
a. Expert
b. Manufacturer
c. Drinker
d. Seller
7.His magnetic personality drives every women in their neighborhood crazy

over him.
a. Very handsome
b. Very attractive
c. Very intelligent
d. Very masculine
8. She flaunts her new body-hugging spaghetti-strapped dress to attract the

attention of the wealthy customers of the cafe.
a. Display ostentatiously
b. Pulls upward
c. Unbuttons openly
d. Wears with style
9. He recounted his ordeal at the hands of his kidnappers.

a. A difficult experience
b. A beautiful experience
c. A tearful experience
d. A horrific experience
10. He was lambasted for his stand on same-sex marriage.

a. Blamed quickly
b. Reprimanded sternly
c. Criticized harshly
d. Praised highly
11.He was shaking his head as he looked at the debris of a fallen building
wrecked by a powerful earthquake.
a. Scaffoldings
b. Wreckage
c. Scattered fragments
d. Remains
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12.You cannot help but notice his profane activities being a religious man
himself.
a. Modest
b. Illegal
c. Respectful
d. Irreverent
13. The
children's milk in the market was recalled because it was found to be
contaminated with a certain chemical from power plant that leaked.
a. Threw in the garbage can
b. Ordered back
c. Prohibited to sell
d. Burned
14. The exquisite design of the building made of corals enthralls the guests of
the blessing.
a. Capture
b. Impress
c. Charm
d. Secure
15. In Feng Shui, having a water feature in front of the house is

considered auspicious.
a. Imperative
b. A good sign
c. Very lucky
d. Conducive to success
16.He dismissed the comment of his immediate superior about him

with blithe disregard.
a. Deep regret
b. Heavy heart
c. Cheerful indifference
d. Misgiving
17.Everyone in his department hates their irascible superior who is fond of

shouting at a small mistake.
a. Irritable
b. Disrespectful
c. Frightening
d. Fond of cussing
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18. Afterhis writing job in the internet, he usually saunters at the small forest
park near his home to refresh his mind.
a. Takes a nap
b. Outlines his next writing job
c. Plays with his tablet
d. Walks in a slow, relaxed manner.
19.The newly-opened store attracts more customers because of its lively,

easy-to-remember slogan.
a. Advertisement
b. Jingle
c. Promo
d. Song
20. As she gets her hand at the newspaper, she will look for her horoscope.
a. Success in love
b. Success in business
c. A forecast of a person's future
d. Prediction of a person's wealth
21. His flamboyant personality easily attracts the girls in their neighborhood.
a. Exuberant
b. Magnetic
c. Hot
d. Exotic
22. The wealthy couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in

their palatial mansion in Makati's millionaires' district.
a. Architecturally-modern
b. Ancestral home
c. Spacious
d. Spanish-styled
23.The terrain was so unfamiliar that the retreating troops were vanquished
easily by the enemies.
a. Surrounded
b. Captured
c. Killed mercilessly
d. Defeated thoroughly
24.The latest memo from the HR department elicited invectives from the
employees.
a. Insulted
b. Accepted
c. Evoked
d. Annoyed
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25.Her impeccable manners draw out admiration and inspirations from her
female co-workers.
a. Charming
b. Flawless
c. Demure
d. Exciting
26. He was the recipient of the award for model employee of the year.
a. A generous person
b. One who borrows
c. A person or thing that receives
d. Someone who gives something
27.He's a good doctor but instead of working in a big hospital, he opts to

practice his profession in remote areas.
a. Tries
b. Decides
c. Chooses
d. Starts
28. His long journey ended up in a hamlet at the foot of a great mountain.
a. Waterless community
b. Small settlement
c. Remote barrio
d. Prosperous village
29. The impressive lighting produced different hues on her photograph.

a. Colors or shades
b. Impressions
c. Reflections
d. Shadows
30.Installing the big, heavy logo of the company at the 25th floor of the
building's facade is a herculean task.
a. Lucrative
b. Easy
c. Problematic
d. Arduous

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3. Afterreceiving a lump sum for his pension, he splurged a large amount on

5. The color of the walls is so drab it needs to be repainted.

7.His magnetic personality drives every women in their neighborhood crazy

8. She flaunts her new body-hugging spaghetti-strapped dress to attract the

9. He recounted his ordeal at the hands of his kidnappers.

10. He was lambasted for his stand on same-sex marriage.

15. In Feng Shui, having a water feature in front of the house is

16.He dismissed the comment of his immediate superior about him

17.Everyone in his department hates their irascible superior who is fond of

19.The newly-opened store attracts more customers because of its lively,

22. The wealthy couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in

27.He's a good doctor but instead of working in a big hospital, he opts to

29. The impressive lighting produced different hues on her photograph.

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