FREE Reading Comprehension Vocabulary Test Question and Answers

Question 1

Try to find context hints in the sentences as you read the following sentences to determine which definition best fits the quoted word.

Her home had been furnished with expensive window treatments for 17 years, but they were now "outmoded".

Accepted Answer

out-of-date

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pointless

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worthless

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unnecessary

Question 2

Try to find context hints in the sentences as you read the following sentences to determine which definition best fits the quoted word.

The spies carried out a "covert" mission.

Accepted Answer

hidden

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dangerous

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illegal

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foreign

Question 3

Try to find context hints in the sentences as you read the following sentences to determine which definition best fits the quoted word.

The baseball player's caustic comments to the media, which nearly ended the referee's career, exposed his "spiteful" toward the official.

Accepted Answer

vindictive

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rude

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unpleasant

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crazy

Question 4

Try to find context hints in the sentences as you read the following sentences to determine which definition best fits the quoted word.

Michael is an obstinate young guy who "obdurately" refuses to withdraw his application despite the fact that he is far too inexperienced for the managerial role.

Accepted Answer

stubbornly

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foolishly

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reluctantly

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constantly

Question 5

Try to find context hints in the sentences as you read the following sentences to determine which definition best fits the quoted word.

Mark was enraged by his neighbor's "superficial" comments that devalued the disagreement over the property line.

Accepted Answer

petty

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misleading

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enraged

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insulting

Question 6

Try to find context hints in the sentences as you read the following sentences to determine which definition best fits the quoted word.

She disregarded the laws in a ""blatant"" manner.

Accepted Answer

obvious

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hidden

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rebellious

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last-minute

Question 7

Try to find context hints in the sentences as you read the following sentences to determine which definition best fits the quoted word.

Tina's sense of style was typically classified as "flamboyant", but on the night of the party, her attire was rather understated.

Accepted Answer

showy

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sloppy

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unassuming

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impeccable

Question 8

Try to find context hints in the sentences as you read the following sentences to determine which definition best fits the quoted word.

Mr. Shaun was so "gullible" that he accepted the most absurd justifications from his dishonest workers.

Accepted Answer

naïve

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critical

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intelligent

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dishonest

Question 9

Try to find context hints in the sentences as you read the following sentences to determine which definition best fits the quoted word.

Without finishing the "prerequisite" student teaching assignment, you cannot become a certified teacher.

Accepted Answer

required

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preferred

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advisable

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optional

Question 10

Try to find context hints in the sentences as you read the following sentences to determine which definition best fits the quoted word.

Because of his propensity for gum disease, Cheska is "diligent" about flossing. Charles is diligent about flossing.

Accepted Answer

thorough

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uncomfortable

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ambivalent

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excited

Try to find context hints in the sentences as you read the following sentences to determine which definition best fits the quoted word. Her home had been furnished with expensive window treatments for 17 years, but they were now "outmoded".

Try to find context hints in the sentences as you read the following sentences to determine which definition best fits the quoted word.
Her home had been furnished with expensive window treatments for 17 years, but they were now "outmoded".