Vocabulary in Context — Multiple Choice Questions

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1.      The city’s ____ charm makes it impossible for visitors to leave.
a) ordinary
b) seductive
c) fragile
d) artificial

2.      He tried to ____ her with promises of wealth and adventure.
a) seduce
b) confront
c) ignore
d) betray

3.      The aroma of freshly baked cookies ____ everyone passing by the kitchen.
a) tempted
b) distracted
c) frightened
d) disturbed

4.      She couldn’t ____ the urge to laugh during the serious ceremony.
a) resist
b) attempt
c) persuade
d) recover

5.      Every year, thousands make a ____ to Mecca as part of their faith.
a) journey
b) pilgrimage
c) retreat
d) expedition

6.      The ____ of the ancient cathedral took everyone’s breath away.
a) simplicity
b) splendour
c) dullness
d) routine

7.      “That’s a ____ idea!” said the teacher with admiration.
a) splendid
b) rough
c) awkward
d) partial

8.      The stage lights ____ the audience as the concert began.
a) dazed
b) dazzled
c) dimmed
d) blinded

9.      The artist’s latest sculpture is truly ____, blending grace and emotion.
a) exquisite
b) excessive
c) experimental
d) external

10.  The ____ city extends over several valleys and coastal areas.
a) compact
b) sprawling
c) contained
d) urban

11.  The billionaire threw a ____ party with champagne and fireworks.
a) lavish
b) modest
c) gloomy
d) practical

12.  The ancient empire showed its military ____ through massive parades.
a) power
b) might
c) discipline
d) wealth

13.  The country’s ____ economy depends heavily on shipping and fishing.
a) maritime
b) agricultural
c) industrial
d) digital

14.  The president ____ the nation after the devastating earthquake.
a) informed
b) addressed
c) silenced
d) described

15.  Our cultural ____ must be protected for future generations.
a) treasure
b) heritage
c) tradition
d) knowledge

16.  The firefighters ____ arrived and rescued the trapped passengers.
a) swiftly
b) slowly
c) reluctantly
d) silently

17.  ____, this rule applies only to advanced learners.
a) Technically
b) Strictly speaking
c) Apparently
d) Frankly

18.  The school’s ____ schedule leaves little room for creativity.
a) flexible
b) rigid
c) dynamic
d) balanced

19.  All employees must ____ the company’s safety regulations.
a) react to
b) adhere to
c) deal with
d) complain about

20.  The doctor’s ____ expression told us the situation was serious.
a) grave
b) calm
c) smiling
d) careless

21.  The refugees were in ____ need of food and medical care.
a) serious
b) dire
c) urgent
d) intense

22.  He has a ____ need to check his messages every few minutes.
a) routine
b) compulsive
c) consistent
d) passive

23.  Most people ____ any form of discrimination.
a) dislike
b) abhor
c) tolerate
d) excuse

24.  After the breakup, she felt an emotional ____ in her life.
a) gap
b) void
c) wound
d) pause

25.  His rude comment had unexpected ____ on his career.
a) results
b) repercussions
c) punishments
d) messages

26.  Education is the ____ reason behind the country’s progress.
a) minor
b) prime
c) second
d) unstable

27.  It suddenly ____ on her that she had missed her flight.
a) turned
b) dawned
c) appeared
d) shone

28.  The travel agent gave us a detailed ____ for our European tour.
a) brochure
b) itinerary
c) passport
d) schedule

29.  Prices are ____ to change without prior notice.
a) related
b) subject
c) due
d) open

30.  He devoted his life to the ____ goal of helping the poor.
a) noble
b) ordinary
c) shallow
d) private

31.  The judge ____ the thief to six months in prison.
a) charged
b) sentenced
c) fined
d) blamed

32.  The perfume had a ____ fragrance that lingered for hours.
a) mild
b) subtle
c) overpowering
d) faint

33.  Creativity is an ____ part of being human.
a) internal
b) intrinsic
c) independent
d) intentional

34.  She is ____ the most talented writer in the department.
a) arguably
b) undoubtedly
c) rarely
d) partly

35.  Without quick action, the project is ____ to fail.
a) likely
b) doomed
c) expected
d) forced

36.  The government ____ the attack as an act of terrorism.
a) announced
b) condemned
c) revealed
d) described

37.  He tried to ____ his parents by lying about his grades.
a) deceive
b) inform
c) impress
d) relieve

38.  Children often ____ things very differently from adults.
a) receive
b) perceive
c) observe
d) consider

39.  It’s difficult to ____ a world without electricity.
a) conceive
b) create
c) decide
d) remind

His speech was ____ of emotion and failed to inspire the audience.
a) lacking
b) devoid
c) packed
d) rich