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Mid term Test for VocabularyPart 1 MultipleChoice QuestionWords in context: choose the correct explanation to the boldfaced word.The new staff members were enthusiastic at the weekly meetings, but the old-timers were pretty blasé.a.Unexcited b. obvious c. repetitive d. childlikeThe Smiths acted as though they were better than anybody else. Not surprisingly, their haughty manner made them unpopular with their neighbors.a. Snobbish b. angry c. wordy d. boredThe little boy was once so averse to tomatoes that the very sight of them made him gag.a. Opposed b. accustomed c. open d. noisyThe principal shouted with elation when the school team scored the winning touch town.a. Anger b. confusion c. happiness d. shameMost people do only a cursory job of brushing their teeth. To avoid cavities, however, you must take the time to brush carefully.a.Careful b. wasteful c. consistent d. quickI used to see a lot of Tracy, but since our argument, she shuns me whenever possible.a.To keep away from b. to recognize c. to observeThe defendant decided to waive his right to an attorney and, instead, speak for himself in court.a.To lose b. to honor c. to give upA deliciously warm and sunny April day is conducive to a bad case of spring fever.a.Favorable b. similar c. damagingThe holiday season always includes a frenzy of last minute shopping.a.A calm condition b. an angry condition c. an excited conditionThe actor’s repertoire includes drama, storytelling, song, and dance.a. A variety of skills b. a reason to do sth. c. a statement of intentThe princessimplored the evil magician to spare the handsome prince’s life.a.To educate b. to deny c. to urgePearl is a very outgoing person, but her friend Larry is such an introvert that he seldom socialized at all.a.A conceited person b. a shy person c. a busy personAfurtive movement is a ______ action.Secret b. dependable c. seriousMany parents find that reward is a better basis for teac