Developing skills for the TOEFL iBT (Listening) – Vocab Test & Answer Key
Chapter 1
Chapter 1-1
A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
1. Abstract concepts like happiness or love are difficult to , even though people generally know what they mean.
(A) maintain (B) define (C) approve (D) transmit
2. There are many differences between the northern and southern regions of Canada.
(A) infectious (B) transactional (C) curious (D) geographical
3. The of a new language can be very challenging.
(A) acquisition (B) difference (C) notoriety (D) linguist
4. conversations are essentially about exchange, a tossing back and forth of ideas and reactions.
(A) transactional (B) habitual (C) geographical (D) significant
5. It is not surprising for a to speak more than three different languages.
(A) scientist (B) linguist (C) artist (D) photographer
B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
6. She manipulated the situation to gain the attention of her teacher.
(A) helped (B) ignored (C) stopped (D) altered
7. His habitual drunkenness caused him to be denied citizenship in his new country.
(A) accidental (B) regular (C) particular (D) temporary
8. When the initial project failed, the team formulated a new plan to present to the CEO.
(A) developed (B) discussed (C) proposed (D) transferred
9. It is obvious that he does not want to come to work today.
(A) unclear (B) rumored (C) evident (D) habitual
10. The exchange student transferred his accent to the other students.
(A) defined (B) fused (C) borrowed (D) passed on
Chapter 1-2
A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
1. His mother was a tennis player in the 1930s.
(A) curious (B) sheer (C) legendary (D) difficult
2. the income generated from his business, he receives money from the government.
(A) Because of (B) Aside from (C) In general (D) Including
3. The of the refugees in their host country was aided by a creative training program.
(A) assimilation (B) capture (C) occupation (D) supply
4. Her success was due to determination and will power.
(A) uncertain (B) sentimental (C) false (D) sheer
5. I recommend this dish. It's a of Japanese, Thai, and Chinese food.
(A) division (B) fusion (C) language (D) capture
B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
6. The new President is esteemed by the majority of the population.
(A) disliked (B) elected (C) ignored (D) respected
7. The former vice president has been promoting better environmental policies to prevent global warming.
(A) encouraging (B) criticizing (C) enforcing (D) trying
8. His notoriety gave him easy access to all of the most popular restaurants and clubs.
(A) assistant (B) fame (C) conduct (D) personality
9. Air pollution greatly contributes to global warming.
(A) reduces (B) allows (C) aids (D) prevents
10. The climate of the Earth varies significantly from North to South and according to elevation.
(A) uniquely (B) slightly (C) greatly (D) randomly
Chapter 1-3
A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
1. The would not let the foreigner enter the country.
(A) linguists (B) information (C) authorities (D) sentiment
2. I couldn't find or directions when I went on a holiday to Bangladesh.
(A) criticism (B) information (C) visitors (D) input
3. After the bombing, anti-American swept through the country.
(A) authority (B) notoriety (C) appreciates (D) sentiments
4. We're listen carefully during the lecture.
(A) figure to (B) appreciate to (C) definitely (D) supposed to
5. The of this task is to teach independence.
(A) purpose (B) information (C) authorities (D) input
B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
6. I definitely do not want to work on a maggot farm.
(A) probably (B) presently (C) previously (D) decidedly
7. Even though you're curious, it may be better not to try to find out.
(A) inquisitive (B) bored (C) intelligent (D) uninterested
8. I figure it will take about an hour to drive to the lake.
(A) hear (B) shape (C) suppose (D) determine
9. I appreciate my mother taking care of me so many times.
(A) hate (B) value (C) praise (D) deny
10. Your input on the matter is greatly appreciated.
(A) opinion (B) concern (C) approval (D) silence
Chapter 1-4
A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
1. After a lot of searching, I was finally able to the correct file.
(A) access (B) connect (C) direct (D) profile
2. The committee his application for a research grant. He will start the project as soon as the funds are processed.
(A) accessed (B) rejected (C) misplaced (D) approved
3. In order fix my computer, I had to follow the procedures.
(A) trouble shooting (B) instruction (C) construction (D) incoming
4. The reason why your internet is not working is because there is no between your
computer and the router.
(A) relationship (B) connection (C) interference (D) requirement
5. The allows you to venture through the internet.
(A) screen (B) browser (C) mouse (D) profile
B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
6. The boss asked the supervisor to verify the claim before a decision was made to fire the employee.
(A) repair (B) consent (C) confirm (D) insert
7. The President issued a new directive on foreign aid after the devastating earthquake in Asia.
(A) information (B) command (C) survey (D) link
8. Please sort through the incoming mail to see if the utilities bill has arrived.
(A) departing (B) moving (C) completed (D) new
9. Before you can get your driver's license, you need to fill in this form with your personal information.
(A) complete (B) approve (C) apply (D) connect
10. His profile can be found on his website.
(A) signature (B) biography (C) portrait (D) browser
Chapter 1-5
A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
1 . While reading the essay, I noticed several that must be corrected.
(A) grammars (B) fragments (C) refreshments (D) contemporaries
2. are often overused or used incorrectly in writing.
(A) Punctuation (B) Departures (C) Sentences (D) Dashes
3. We use to emphasize the flow of the writing.
(A) capitalization (B) fragments (C) punctuation (D) requirements
4. , the journalist differs from other writers in many ways.
(A) Stylistically (B) Introductory (C) Partially (D) Randomly
5. is always necessary at the beginning of a sentence.
(A) Contemporary (B) Capitalization (C) Dashing (D) Characterizing
B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
6. Her time living overseas can be characterized by three main points: a time of learning, a time of independence, and a time of maturing.
(A) reduced (B) defined (C) repeated (D) punctuated
7. His third film, an action movie, marked a departure from his earlier, more introspective, work.
(A) change (B) return (C) similarity (D) style
8. As the first female governor, she helped blaze the trail for other women seeking political office.
(A) set a fire (B) make way (C) obstruct the path (D) establish laws
9. Keppler, now remembered as a brilliant astronomer, was harshly criticized by his contemporary, Martin Luther.
(A) ancestor (B) peer (C) elder (D) mentor
10. She found that the walk through the park refreshed her mind and body.
(A) invigorated (B) calmed (C) tired (D) remembered
Chapter 1-6
A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
1. Vaccinations have helped to eliminate worldwide.
(A) disease (B) death (C) chicken pox (D) small pox
2. In many countries, have declined in the past ten years.
(A) violence (B) mortality rates (C) hygiene (D) parasites
3. After examining the specimen under a microscope, the doctor was able to determine that it
contained .
(A) mortality rates (B) hygiene (C) parasites (D) immunity
4. Washing your hands often is part of good .
(A) hygiene (B) immunity (C) pathogens (D) exercise
5. Air-born are extremely dangerous.
(A) infectious (B) small pox (C) pathogens (D) parasites
B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
6. You may not be able to enter a different country if you have an infectious disease.
(A) rare (B) contagious (C) harmless (D) fatal
7. The disease was transmitted to everyone that the infected patient came into contact with.
(A) prevented (B) described (C) removed (D) spread
8. Education and prevention techniques helped eradicate the deadly plague.
(A) spread (B) control (C) eliminate (D) stabilize
9. He contracted the disease while volunteering in an impoverished country.
(A) avoided (B) spread (C) invented (D) acquired
10. Vaccination provides immunity from many debilitating diseases.
(A) cleansing (B) resistance (C) death (D) weakness
Chapter 1-7
A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
1. The is not a subject that I understand clearly.
(A) deadline (B) calculus of variations (C) introductory (D) electricity
2. Physics 101 and Math 101 are for enrollment in Physics 201.
(A) prerequisites (B) advanced (C) optional (D) substitution
3. People of today cannot imagine life without .
(A) water (B) magnetism (C) electricity (D) overlap
4. The professor wants us to buy the fifth edition of the book on electricity and .
(A) magnetism (B) introductory (C) comprehensive (D) prerequisites
5. There is an in the products of the two companies.
(A) argument (B) impractical (C) energy (D) overlap
B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
6. The company offered comprehensive training for everyone that was hired.
(A) assistance (B) thorough (C) incomplete (D) mandatory
7. With his wealth, he could virtually purchase anything he wanted to.
(A) completely (B) independently (C) practically (D) impossibly
8. The mother assigned different household chores to her children.
(A) gave (B) required (C) received (D) offered
9. It is important to keep track of how much we spend every month.
(A) withhold (B) monitor (C) announce (D) increase
10. I will have the honor of making the introductory speech for one of my favorite authors.
(A) closing (B) main (C) congratulatory (D) opening
Chapter 1-8
A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
1. We held an informal business meeting at the around the corner from our office.
(A) communication (B) entertainment (C) eatery (D) voucher
2. In order to save money, the tourists and rented an older car instead of a brand new convertible.
(A) upgraded (B) splurged (C) downgraded (D) defaulted
3. All students, those currently taking tests, must report to the gymnasium immediately.
(A) bewildering (B) enrolling (C) excluding (D) concluding
4. I there is no point trying to persuade him to go to the football game since he is scheduled to work that day.
(A) figure (B) despite (C) exclude (D) encourage
5. The document will print from the printer unless otherwise specified.
(A) figure (B) default (C) eatery (D) deadline
B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
6. At the time of payment, the woman presented a voucher for services performed on her car.
(A) bill (B) coupon (C) check (D) passport
7. I have to enroll in two languages classes this semester in order to graduate on time.
(A) observe (B) enlist (C) teach (D) compete
8. The math problem bewildered me, so I had to ask my teacher for help.
(A) interested (B) frustrated (C) angered (D) baffled
9. Students may assume that this stuff is unimportant, but it's actually vital to receiving a good grade.
(A) cushion (B) problem (C) matter (D) activity
10. The journalist typed all night to meet the deadline at nine o'clock.
(A) graveyard (B) delay (C) extension (D) time limit
Chapter 1-9
A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
1. It has been confirmed that last week's sudden has claimed twenty-four lives.
(A) vegetation (B) debris (C) avalanche (D) gravity
2. She was accused of being when she ordered the workers to move the wall hanging two centimeters to the left.
(A) outgoing (B) generous (C) moody (D) nitpicky
3. The environment can be affected by the choices that we make.
(A) devastating (B) impossibly (C) entirely (D) permanently
4. Without , humans, animals, and other objects on Earth would float in the air.
(A) vegetation (B) avalanches (C) oxygen (D) gravity
5. It is an interesting that when a person yawns, those who witness it, tend to
yawn, too.
(A) nitpicky (B) encouragement (C) phenomenon (D) debris
B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
6. The hurricane left a lot of debris scattered across the beach.
(A) wreckage (B) shells (C) rocks (D) people
7. V e getation in Africa is extraordinarily diverse.
(A) weather (B) flora (C) scenery (D) culture
8. She stepped on the saturated rug and screamed when her socks got wet.
(A) dry (B) dirty (C) soaked (D) new
9. The devastating news caused her mother to have a heart attack.
(A) wonderful (B) exciting (C) surprising (D) overwhelming
10. The architect altered the plans to give the owners more space in the master bedroom.
(A) maintained (B) revealed (C) hid (D) adapted
Chapter 1-10
A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
1. Only once was the challenged for his position in the pack.
(A) alpha male (B) mother (C) witness (D) hierarchy
2. The child's was inappropriate and embarrassing.
(A) hierarchy (B) conduct (C) generosity (D) esteem
3. Border over the central mountainous region have been the source of intermittent fighting between the two factions for several decades.
(A) disputes (B) control (C) alliances (D) conduct
4. He rose quickly through the company to become the CEO.
(A) establish (B) witness (C) hierarchy (D) pack
5. They were in their instructions of how to conduct the interview.
(A) explicit (B) optional (C) defended (D) dispute
B. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
6. The man witnessed the accident from his office window.
(A) predicted (B) heard (C) observed (D) ignored
7. It was the responsibility of the knights to defend the castle.
(A) attack (B) fortify (C) destroy (D) construct
8. She is engaged in a nasty lawsuit these days.
(A) proposed (B) divided (C) feuding (D) absorbed
9. We must establish a strong foundation before attempting anything else.
(A) create (B) separate (C) perform (D) maintain
10. The pack hunted through the night but failed to catch their prey.
(A) individual (B) herd (C) predators (D) adults
Chapter 2
Chapter 2-1
A. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
1. Nicholas loves taking pictures, so he is going to study when he goes to college.
(A) dyads (B) photography (C) science (D) pharmacy
2. , you want to make more money than you spend.
(A) Typically (B) Optionally (C) Intensely (D) Unstably
3. The changed dramatically with the addition of three new members.
(A) characteristics (B) country (C) choice (D) group dynamics
4. It takes a lot of work and patience to maintain the relationship of a .