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研究生英语学位考试模拟试卷(五) PART II VOCABULARY ( 10 minutes,10 points) Section A (0.5 point each) Directions: There are ten sentences in this section. Each sentence has one word or a set of words underlined. Below the sentence are four words or phrases marked A,B,C, and D. Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined one, mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Answer Sheet. 16.The last census of the countrys population growth is discouraging. A. count B. statement C. agreement D. estimate 17.My library cad will cease to be effective in this December. A. extol B. expound C. expire D. explore 18.Because of a long drought, the farmer was doubtful about the prospect of a good yield. A. positive B .definite C. dubious D. grateful 19.Even as a child he had a very curious mind; at the age of three he performed his first experiment. A. delicate B. indignant C. incidental D. inquisitive 20.The other members of the Cabinet made fun of the Secretary of Interior when he purchased Alaska because it was not considered valuable at that time. A. decried B. derided C. deterred D. depressed 21.City taxes are based on an estimate of the value of ones property. A. an appraisal B. a forecast C. a diagnosis D. an outline 22.Although recognized as one of the most brilliant scientists in his field, professor Lee cannot seem to make his ideas understood in class. A. get his ideas down B. get his ideas across C. get his ideas up D. get his ideas at home 23.They were hesitant to move because they could not get a good price for their old house. A. incessant B. reluctant C. negligent D. exorbitant 24.Having dialed their number all day only to hear a busy signal, she became impatient and called the operator for assistance. A. integrated B. exasperated C. alleviated