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.16.d.Audibly means heard or the manner of being heard.17.b.Voraciously means having a huge appetite; ravenously.18.a.A mishap is an unfortunate accident.19.a.A rendezvous is a meeting or assembly that is by appointment orarrangement. 6044_Vocabulary_ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 95PRACTICE TEST 19520.a.Warily is a manner marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulprudence.21.a.Caustic means bitingly sarcastic, cutting; able to burn or dissolve bychemical action.The main context clue is that people find Aswad s jokesupsetting rather than humorous; thus choice a is the only option thatmakes sense.22.d.Enigma means something that is puzzling or difficult to understand; abaffling problem or riddle.The context tells you that people know who San-dra is, but no one knows anything about her; thus, she remains a mystery.23.d.The prefix ex- means out, out of, away from.Exorbitant means greatlyexceeding (far away from) the bounds of what is normal or reasonable.24.d.The noun suffix -tion means the act or state of.Denunciation means theact of denouncing, especially in public; to openly condemn or accuse of evil.25.c.The noun suffix -sis means the process of.Metamorphosis means a trans-formation, a marked change of form, character, or function.Choices band c are both nouns, but for choice b to be correct, it would require thesuffix -ist.26.a.The prefix re- means back, again.To reconcile means to reestablish a closerelationship between, to bring back to harmony.27.b.The adjective suffix -ic means pertaining or relating to, having the qual-ity of.Didactic means intended to instruct; tending to be excessivelyinstructive or moralizing.Only choice b defines a quality.28.d.The prefix uni- means one.Unilateral means one-sided.Notice also theadjective suffix -al, meaning action or process.29.a.The prefix sub- means under, beneath, below.The adjective subordinatemeans (1) of a lower or inferior class or rank; secondary; (2) subject to theauthority or control of another.As a noun it means one that is subordinateto another, and as a verb (notice the -ate suffix) it means (1) to put in alower or inferior rank or class; (2) to make subservient; subdue.30.c.The adjective suffix -ive means having the nature of.Incisive means pene-trating and clear; sharp, acute, biting.31.b.The prefix inter- means between or among.Intermittent means occurringat intervals, not continuous; periodic, alternate.32.d.The prefix mis- means bad, evil, wrong.Miscreant means a villain, crimi-nal; an evil person.33.a.The adjective suffix -ial means having the quality of, related to, suitablefor.Perennial means lasting an indefinitely long time, forever; constantlyrecurring, happening again and again or year after year.Choice a is theonly adjective definition. 6044_Vocabulary_ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 96VOCABULARY FOR TOEFL iBT9634.d.The noun suffix -ism means state or doctrine of.Imperialism means thepolicy of extending rule of a nation or empire by acquiring other territories.35.a.The root rog means to ask.The prefix ab- means off, away from, away,down; the suffix -ate means to make, cause to be.To abrogate means toabolish, do away with, formally revoke.36.d.The root ac/acr means sharp, bitter.The adjective suffix -ous means hav-ing the quality of or relating to.Acrimonious means bitter and sharp in lan-guage or tone.37.a.The root vi means life.The adjective suffix -ous means having the qualityof or relating to.Vicarious means felt through imaging what another hasexperienced; acting or suffering for another.38.d.The root am means love.The noun suffix -ity means state of being.Amity means friendship; a state of friendly or peaceful relations.39.d.The root dic/dict/dit means to say, tell, use words.An edict is an officialorder or decree; a formal proclamation or command issued by someone inauthority.40.a.The root mag/maj/max means big.The adjective suffix -ous means hav-ing the quality of or relating to.Magnanimous means very noble and gener-ous; understanding and forgiving of others.41.d.The root qui means quiet.To acquiesce means to comply, give in, consentwithout protest thereby quieting the other to whom one gives in.42.b.The root pug means to fight.The adjective suffix -ous means having thequality of or relating to.Pugnacious means quarrelsome, combative, inclinedto fight.43.d.The root err means to wander.The adjective suffix -ic means pertainingor relating to, having the quality of.Erratic means moving or behaving inan irregular, uneven, or inconsistent manner; deviating (wandering) fromthe normal or typical course of action, opinion, etc.44.c.The root ferv means to boil, bubble, burn.The suffix -or means a condi-tion or activity.Fervor means zeal, ardor, intense emotion.45.b.The root loc/log/loqu means word, speech.The adjective suffix -ous meanshaving the quality of or relating to.Loquacious means very talkative, garrulous.46.teeming.To teem means to be full of, to be present in large numbers.47.faux.Faux means artificial, fake; not genuine or real.48.uninterested.Uninterested means not interested, having no care or interestin knowing.49.appraised.To appraise means to evaluate, to establish value or estimate theworth of. 6044_Vocabulary_ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 97PRACTICE TEST 19750.cue.A cue is a signal, such as a word or action, given to prompt or remindsomeone of something; a hint or suggestion.51.censured.To censure is to criticize strongly, rebuke, condemn.52.mettle.Mettle means courage, fortitude, spirit.53.horde.A horde is a large group or crowd, a vast multitude.54.piqued.To pique is (1) to cause annoyance or irritation, to vex; (2) to pro-voke or arouse.This sentence uses the second meaning.55.prescribing.To prescribe is to issue commands, order something to bedone, dictate.It also means to order a medicine or other treatment.56.raise.To raise is to lift, make higher; to increase in size, quantity, intensity,degree, or strength.57.incredible.Incredible means implausible, beyond belief; astonishing.58.assent.Assent means agreement, concurrence, consent.59.decent.Decent means (1) conforming to what is socially or morally suitableor correct; (2) meeting acceptable standards, sufficient, adequate.This sen-tence uses the second meaning.60.b.Partial means incomplete.The root of the word here is part.A partialreport is only part of the whole.61.b.A substantial report is extensive.The key part of the word substantial issubstance.Substance means something that has significance.62.a.To corroborate is confirm.Notice the prefix co-, which means with ortogether.Some related words are cooperate, coworker, and collide.Corrobora-tion means that one statement fits with another.63.d.Manufactured goods are those that are made or processed from raw mate-rial into a finished product.Facer the word root means to make or do.64.c.The key here is to remember not to choose the synonym.Context cluesare important as well
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