[TOEFL Vocabulary Test]

# What are the meanings of the following words?

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Q.1: casual
a) informal, relaxed, accidental b) selection, option
c) categorize d) huge, enormous, gigantic
Q.2: caustic
a) distinguished, famous, prominent b) biting, harsh, sarcastic
c) smart, sharp, witty d) begin, initiate, start
Q.3: celebrated
a) appreciate, esteem, treasure b) categorize
c) awkward, inept d) distinguished, famous, prominent
Q.4: choice
a) argue, dispute, quarrel b) awkward, inept
c) selection, option d) supplement, addition
Q.5: clever
a) awkward, inept b) trade, business
c) smart, sharp, witty d) admit, acknowledge, recognize
Q.6: commence
a) good, product, merchandise b) praise, flattery
c) admit, acknowledge, recognize d) begin, initiate, start
Q.7: compliment
a) necessary, obligatory, mandatory b) praise, flattery
c) noticeable, obvious d) abundant, ample, plentiful
Q.8: conflict
a) struggle, disagreement b) deal with, manage
c) polite, refined, gracious d) critical, decisive
Q.9: cordial
a) congenial, warm, friendly b) critical, decisive
c) secret, hidden, mysterious d) hand or swing loosely
Q.10: cryptic
a) inquisitive, odd, unusual b) secret, hidden, mysterious
c) announce, proclaim d) charming, attractive
Q.11: deem
a) rebellious, insubordinate b) death, decease, disappearance
c) take away from, prevent from using d) consider, regard, judge
Q.12: device
a) hard-working b) scatter, spread
c) instrument, tool d) dismal, mournful
Q.13: docile
a) dismal, mournful b) sleep, nap
c) easily trained or controlled d) lasting, enduring, resistant
Q.14: dumbfound
a) live, inhabit b) strange, odd, unusual
c) sophisticated, polished d) astonish
Q.15: enchanting
a) make an effort, try very hard b) delightful, charming
c) critical, vital d) use for selfish advantage or profit
Q.16: extensive
a) far-reaching b) dim, pale, faded, indistinct
c) attach, secure d) weak, fragile, frail
Q.17: fiery
a) blazing, burning, passionate b) abandon, give up
c) aromatic, scented d) blend, merger
Q.18: gap
a) showy, flashy, ostentatious b) break, breach, gorge
c) grandeur, majesty, fame d) sociable, friendly
Q.19: grumble
a) delay, obstruct, hinder b) injure, damage
c) severe, rough, strict d) complain
Q.20: idea
a) inactive, unused, lazy b) exempted
c) concept, notion, thought d) native