COMMOTION:

(A) desirability

(B) likability

(C) propensity

(D) changeability

(E) tranquility

例2

LULL:

(A) pronounced interest

(B) intense discussion

(C) speedy resolution

(D) increased activity

(E) enhanced performance

例3

BOOR:

(A) forthright individual

(B) brave fighter

(C) deceitful ally

(D) civil person

(E) steadfast friend

1. MOROSE:

(A) overawed

(B)agitated

(C)cherubic

(D)decisive

(E)cheerful

2. MOROSE:

(A)fast-talking

(B)quick-witted

(C)lighthearted

(D)casual

(E)charming

3. WATERPROOF:

(A)soggy

(B)natural

(C)unglazed

(D)viscous

(E)permeable

4. REFUTATION

(A)approval

(B)verification

(C)amplification

(D)concurrence

(E)computation

5. UNSUBSTANTIATED:

(A)having unknown consequences

(B)carefully

(C)modified

(D)minimized

(E)verified

6. UNDERMINE:

(A)submerge

(B)supercede

(C)overhaul

(D)undergird

(E)intersperse

7. NEGATION:

(A)allegiance

(B)affirmation

(C)guarantee

(D)acquittal

(E)validity

8. CENSURE:

(A)commend

(B)trust

(C)excite

(D)perceive

(E)console

9. DERIDE:

(A)emulate

(B)reward

(C)condone

(D)show respect for

(E)extend favor to

10. JABBER:

(A)tickle

(B)argue

(C)stroke

(D)speak slowly

(E)joke inaptly

11. ALLERGY : REACTION ::

(A)rash : body

(B)lancet : instrument

(C)antihistamine : symptom

(D)cocoon : skeleton

(E)pollen : flower

12. ANECDOTE : STORY ::

(A)film : theater

(B)chapter : novel

(C)lyric : song

(D)joke : parody

(E)skit : play

答案：

Keys to examples: E，D，D

1.E 2.C 3.E 4.B 5.E 6.D 7.B 8.A 9.D 10.D 11.B 12.E

1. ANECDOTE : STORY ::

(A)film : theater

(B)chapter : novel

(C)lyric : song

(D)joke : parody

(E)skit : play

2. TRUCULENT : GENTLENESS ::

(A)gullible : belief

(B)fervent : zeal

(C)forthright : trust

(D)gluttonous : appetite

(E)unregenerate : remorse

3. STYGIAN : DARK ::

(A)abysmal : low

(B)cogent : contentious

(C)fortuitous : accidental

(D)reckless : threatening

(E)cataclysmic : doomed

4.CREDULOUS : DUPE::

(A)wealthy : monarch

(B)insensitive : boor

(C)argumentative : lawyer

(D)spontaneous : extrovert

(E)extravagant : miser

5. MAVERICK : CONFORMITY ::

(A)renegade : ambition

(B)extrovert : reserve

(C)reprobate : humility

(D)zealot : loyalty

(E)strategist : decisiveness

6. STERILIZATION : MICROORGANISMS ::

(A)amnesty : deserters

(B)defamation : enemies

(C)inoculation : vaccine

(D)deforestation : trees

(E)assassination : murderers

7. DIE : SHAPING ::

(A)glue : attaching

(B)anchor : sailing

(C)drill : boring

(D)pedal : propelling

(E)ink : printing

8. PRACTICING : EXPERTISE ::

(A)thinking : logic

(B)writing : clarity

(C)growing : health

(D)exercising : strength

(E)eating : nutrition

9. SCHOOL : FISH ::

(A)posse : crowd

(B)arrow : feathers

(C)union : labor

(D)flock : birds

(E)stock : cattle

10. ELEGY : SORROW ::

(A)paean : distress

(B)encomium : criticism

(C)requiem : euphoria

(D)tirade : joy

(E)eulogy : admiration

11. SWAGGER : BRAVADO ::

(A)chevron : sergeant

(B)sword : bravery

(C)salute : disrespect

(D)caress : affection

(E)sneeze : explosion

12. INVINCIBLE : SUBDUED ::

(A)inconsistent : expressed

(B)impervious : damaged

(C)imprudent : enacted

(D)bolted : separated

(E)expensive : bought

13. TORQUE : ROTATION ::

(A)centrifuge : axis

(B)osmosis : membrane

(C)tension : elongation

(D)elasticity : variation

(E)gas : propulsion

14. CHOIR : SINGER ::

(A)election : voter

(B)anthology : poet

(C)cast : actor

(D)orchestra : composer

(E)convention : speaker

15. GLARIING : BRIGHT ::

(A)iridescent : colorful

(B)perceptible : visible

(C)discordant : harmonious

(D)peppery : salty

(E)deafening : loud

答案：

1.E 2.E 3.A 4.B 5.B 6.D 7C 8.D 9.D 10.E 11.D 12.B 13.C

14.C 15.E

1. SLITHER:SNAKE::

(A)perch: eagle

(B)bask: lizard

(C)waddle: duck

(D)circle: hawk

(E)croak: frog

2. COUNTENANCE:TOLERATION::

(A)defer: ignorance

(B)renounce: mistrust

(C)encroach: jealousy

(D)demur: objection

(E)reject: disappointment

3. PROCTOR:SUPERVISE::

(A)prophet:rule

(B)profiteer:consume

(C)profligate:demand

(D)prodigal:squander

(E)prodigy:wonder

4. REDOLENT:SMELL::

(A)curious:knowledge

(B)lucid:sight

(C)torpid:motion

(D)ephemeral:touch

(E)piquant:taste

5. SUBSIDY:SUPPORT::

(A)assistance:endowment

(B)funds:fellowship

(C)credit:payment

(D)debt:obligation

(E)loan:note

6. TILE:MOSAIC::

(A)wood:totem

(B)stitch:sampler

(C)ink:scroll

(D)pedestal:column

(E)tapestry:rug

7. FILIGREE:WIRE::

(A)embroidery:knot

(B)bead:string

(C)lace:thread

(D)fringe:yarn

(E)rope:strand

8. CASTIGATION:DISAPPROVAL::

(A)grief:indignation

(B)hostility:intention

(C)hope:insight

(D)innocence:patience

(E)blasphemy:irreverence

9. REDOUBTABLE:AWE::

(A)tart:pungency

(B)tacit:solitude

(C)despicable:contempt

(D)engrossing:obliviousness

(E)venerable:renown

10. ACCELERATE:SPEED::

(A)assess:value

(B)elaborate:quality

(C)disperse:strength

(D)prolong:duration

(E)enumerate:quantity

11. COMPLAIN:CARP::

(A)supply:donate

(B)argue:debate

(C)grumble:accuse

(D)drink:guzzle

(E)pacify:intervene

12. SKIRMISH:INSIGNIFICANCE::

(A)revolution:democracy

(B)duel:formality

(C)feud:impartiality

(D)bout:sparring

(E)crusade:remoteness

13. CORRAL:HORSES::

(A)den:lions

(B)meadow:sheep

(C)herd:cattle

(D)nest:birds

(E)coop:chickens

14. MERCENARY:MONEY::

(A)vindictive:revenge

(B)scholarly:library

(C)immaculate:cleanliness

(D)thirsty:water

(E)belligerent:invasion

15. AUTHORITATIVENESS:PUNDITS::

(A)dedication:signatories

(B)sobriety:executors

(C)sensitivity:literati

(D)recklessness:warriors

(E)allegiance:partisans

16. CANVAS:PAINTER

(A)leather:shoe

(B)brush:palette

(C)chisel:wood

(D)marble:sculptor

(E)hammer:carpenter

17. MANSION:RESIDENCE::

(A)limousine:automobile

(B)chandelier:candle

(C)tuxedo:wardrobe

(D)diamond:rhinestone

(E)yacht:harbor

18. AUDACIOUS:TREPIDATION::

(A)refractory:intransigence

(B)laconic:volubility

(C)sordid:aspiration

(D)cursory:accumulation

(E)derisive:subordination

19. OVERDOSE:PRESCRIPTION

(A)deprivation:materialism

(B)indiscretion:convention

(C)affliction:sympathy

(D)adventure:expedition

(E)drug:medicine

20. PERFUNCTORILY:INSPIRATION::

(A)insolently:veneration

(B)ardently:passion

(C)phlegmatically:composure

(D)surreptitiously:obsession

(E)haltingly:reluctance

21. CLOT:DISSOLVED::

(A)enthusiast:influenced

(B)cartoon:distorted

(C)crowd:dispersed

(D)chain:disengaged

(E)disciple:inspired

22. GLOSSARY:TEXT::

(A)bibliography:source

(B)abstract:dissertation

(C)legend:map

(D)index:catalog

(E)abbreviation:footnote

23. EXORBITANT:MODERATION::

(A)dispassionate:equanimity

(B)macabre:interest

(C)perfidious:loyalty

(D)brilliant:gullibility

(E)lavish:extravagance

24. BLANDISHMENT:COAX::

(A)medal:honor

(B)budget:save

(C)diary:reminisce

(D)concert:play

(E)plea:threaten

答案：

1.C 2.D 3.D 4.E 5.D 6.B 7.C 8.E 9.C 10.D 11.D 12B 13.E

14.A 15.E 16.D 17.A 18.B 19.B 20.A 21.C 22.C 23.C 24.A