词汇题练习—tpo1-71.The word “precious” in the passage is closest in meaning toa.Exactb. scarec. valuabled.initialAlthough limited to a skull, the Pakicetus fossil provides precious details on the origins of ……2.The word “exposed” in the passage is closest in mening toa.Explainedb. visiblec.identifiedd. locatedSeveral skeletons of another early whale, Basilosaurus, were found in sediments left by…and now exposed in the Sahara desert.3.The word “propulsion” in the passage is closest in meaning toa.Staying afloatb.changing directionc. decreasing weightd.moving forwardThe structure of the backbone shows, however, that it swam like modern whales by moving the rear portion of its body up and down, even though a fluke was missing. The large hind legs were used for propulsion in water.4.The word “threatened” in the passage is cloest in mening toa.Restrictedb. endangeredc. preventedd. rejectedThe expansion of desert-like conditions into areas where they did not previously exist is called deserfication. It has been estimated that an additional one-fourth of the Earth’s land surface is threatened by this process.5.The word “delicate” in the passage is cloest in meaning toa.Fragileb.predictablec. complexd.valuableThe semiarid lands bordering the deserts exist in a delicate ecological balance and are limited in their potential to adjust to increased exvironmental pressures.6.The word “progressively” in the passage is cloest in meaning toa.Openlyb. impressivelyc. objectivelyd.increasinglyThe cultivation of crops has expanded into progressively drier regions as population densities have grown.7.The phrase “devoid of” in the passage is closest in meaning toa.Consisting ofb. hidden byc. except ford. lacking inSince the raising of most crops necessitates the prior removal of the natural vegetation, crop failures leave extensive tracts of land deviold of a plant cover and susceptible to wind and water erosion.8.The word “readily” in the passage is closest in meaning toa.Frequentlyb. easilyc. intelligentlyd. obviouslyExhibitors, however, wated to maximize their profits, which they could do more readily by projecting a handful of films to a hundreds of customers at a time….9.The word “assistance” in the passage is closest in meaning toa.Criticismb. leadershipc. helpd. approval…with the assistance of Edison’s former assistant……10.The word “expanded” in the passage is closest in meaning toa.Was enlargedb. was improvedc. was variedd. was rejectedAt the same time, the image that the spectator looked at expanded from the miniscule peepshow dimensions of 1-2 inches (in height) to the life-size proportions of 6 or 9 feet.11.The word “out of sight” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) far away(B) hidden(C) partly visibled discovered12.The word “incredible” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) confusing(C) unbelievabled interesting13.The word “overlie” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) cover(B) change(C) separate(D) surround14.The word “so much for” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) That is enough about(B) Now let us turn to(C) Of greater concern are(D) This is related to15.The word “plugged” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) washed(B) dragged(C) filled upd soaked through16.The word “enhance” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) protect(B) improve(C) organize(D) match17. The word “feasible” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) in existence(B) without question(C) achievabled most likely18.The word “integral” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) essential(B) variable(C) practical(D) independent19.The word “arduous” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Difficult(B) Necessary(C) Skilled(D) Shared20.The word “particular” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Natural(B) Final(C) Specific(D) Complex21.The word “guarantee” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Increase(B) Ensure(C) Favor(D) Complicate(A) Increases proportionally(B) Differs(C) Loses significance(D) Is common23.Th e word “adjacent” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Foreign(B) Stable(C) FluidD Neighboring24.The word “ensuing” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Continuing(B) Surprising(C) Initial(D) Subsequent25.The word “unprecedented” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Difficult to control(B) Without any restriction(C) Unlike anything in the past(D) Rapidly expanding26. The word “virtually” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Clearly(B) Perhaps(C) Frequently(D) Almost27.The word “inevitable” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Unfortunate(B) Predictable(C) Unavoidable(D) Final28.The word “inhibits” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) consists of(B) combines(C) restrictsd establishes29.The phrase “in the same breath” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) impatiently(B) humorously(C) continuouslyd immediately30.The phrase “indefinite period” in the passage is closest in meaning to a period(A) whose end has not been determined(B) that does not begin when expected(C) that lasts only briefly(D) whose importance remains unknown31.The word “rebound” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) decline(D) movement32.The word “marked” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Considerable(B) Surprising(C) LimitedAdequate33.The word “principal” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Major(B) Likely(C) Well protected(D) Distinct34.The word “trappings” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Conditions(B) Problems(C) InfluencesDecorations35.The word “accumulate” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Grow up(B) (B) Build up(C) (C) Spread out(D) (D) Break apart36.The word “adjacent” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Nearby(B) Existing(C) Special(D) Deep37.The word “sloping” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Shifting(B) (B) Inclining(C) (C) Forming(D) (D) Rolling38.The word “foul” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) Reach(B) Flood(C) Pollute(D) Alter39. The word “exhibit“ in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) fight off(B) show(C) cause(D) spread40. The word “facilitates” in the passage is closest in meaning to(B) affects(C) makes easier(D) focuses on41. The word “suspended” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) grown(B) protected(C) spread outd hung42. The word “afford“ in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) offer(B) prevent(C) increased remove43. The word “overwhelming” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) powerful(B) favorable(C) current(D) reasonable44. The word “implements” in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) skills(B) tools(C) opportunities(D) practices45. The word “undisputed” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) mysterious(B) unexpected(C) acknowledged(D) significant46. The word “significant” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) numerous(B) important(C) unexpected(D) sudden47. The word “relatively” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) surprisingly(B) collectively(C) comparatively(D) characteristically48. The word “diversification” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) emergence of many varieties(B) steady decline in number(C) gradual increase in body size(D) sudden disappearance49. The word “promote” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) complicate(B) prevent(C) encourage50. The word “exploited“ in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) utilized(B) recognized(C) examined(D) fully understood51. The word “vastly“ in the passage is closet in meaning to(A) quickly(B) ultimately(C) greatlyd initially52. The phrase grew accustomed to in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) began to prefer(B) wanted to have(C) became used toinsisted on53. The word “retained“ in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) gained(B) established(C) profited from(D) maintained54. The word rudimentary in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) thorough(B) strict(C) basic(D) occasional55. The word meticulously in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) carefully(B) quickly(C) frequentlyobviously56. The word “endured” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) vanished(B) developed(C) variedsurvived57. The word “virtually” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) possibly(B) absolutely(C) surprisingly(D) nearly58. The word “plausible” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) flexible(B) believable(C) debatable(D) predictable59. The word “phenomenon” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) exception(C) occurrence(D) idea60. The word “critically” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) fundamentally(B) partially(C) consistently(D) subsequently61.The word “perspective” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) system(B) theory(C) sourced viewpoint62.The word “objective” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) achievement(B) requirement(C) purpose(D) feature63. The word “scores” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) members(B) large numbers(C) populations(D) different types64. The word “Turbulent” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) fresh(B) deep(C) violentd temperate65. The phrase “obsession with” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) thinking about(B) fixation on(C) interest in(D) attitude toward66. The word “fostered” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) accepted(B) combined(C) introduced(D) encouraged67. The word “spheres” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) abilities(B) areas(C) combinations(D) models68. The word “diffused” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) emerged(B) was understood(C) spread69. The word “profound” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) fascinating(B) far-reaching(C) necessary(D) temporary70. The word “ritual” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) military(B) physical(C) ceremonial(D) permanent71. The word “fleeing” in the passage is closest in meaning to(A) afraid of(B) displaced by(C) running away from(D) responding to。