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252. The serum was supposedly make the patient
immune
from further
infection.
A) contagious
B) not susceptible
C) open
D) sick
E) subject to
253. The candidates’ final speeches had a tremendous
impact
on the
crowds.
A) effect
B) collision
C) uplift
D) uproar
E) insight
254. Punctuality is
imperative
in your new job.
A) impossible
B) likely
C) irrelevant
D) tentative
E) indispensable
255. Fortunately our country is free from such terrible hurricanes causing
incalculable
damage.
A) minor
B) very little
C) abusive
D) very calculating
E) great
256. Modern architecture seems
incompatible
in a city rich in history.
A) unlikely
B) unwitting
C) incongruous
D) unkempt
E) unsearchable
257. The detective said the suspect’s replies were
inconsistent
with her
previous testimony.
A) contradicted
B) incorporated
C) admitted
D) enhanced
E) were compatible with
258. It’s
incredible
to see him in such good health after the accident.
A) creditable
B) unthinkable
C) increasing
D) imperative
E) corruptive
259. Since his qualifications for the graduate assistantship are
indisputable
, he is sure to get the post.
A) fraudulent
B) invalid
C) outstanding
D) unquestionable
E) overwhelming
260. The government’s developing a new jobs program seems an
indisputable
fact.
A) indefinite
B) indispensable
C) indefinable
D) unquestionable
E) outlandish
261. Tankers are so-called because they consist of a series of walled
sections forming
individual
tanks.
A) private
B) subjective
C) personal
D) separate
E) objective
262. That the smaller companies should merge with the larger ones is
inescapable
.
A) urgent
B) unavoidable
C) important
D) necessary
E) arduous
263. It is
inevitable
that smoking will damage your health.
A) invading
B) unhealthy
C) fallacious
D) intriguing
E) unavoidable
264. Nobody can fight the
inevitable
.
A) inaccurate
B) improper
C) inescapable
D) inestimable
E) inhabitable
265. The minister preferred to resign rather than be accused publicly of
infamous
conduct.
A) outstanding
B) unprecedented
C) mysterious
D) disgraceful
E) meritorious
266. The cunning politician is
infamous
for accepting bribes from business
circles.
A) notorious
B) dreaded
C) loathed
D) investigated
E) praised
267. It may seem unbelievable, but Walter’s enthusiasm, laughter and
confidence are really
infectious
.
A) dangerous
B) contagious
C) beneficial
D) prone to relapse
E) subject to quarantine
268. Tides are caused by the gravitational
influence
of the moon on
ocean level.
A) evolution
B) coercion
C) uninvolvement
D) levitation
E) impact
269. E. C. Stanton and her friends held the famous convention in New
York in 1848 to publicize the long-standing
injustice
to women.
A) indifference
B) unfairness
C) equity
D) impartiality
E) apathy
270. There are many
innovations
in teaching a foreign language which
really makes learning easier.
A) new machines
B) new prohibitions
C) new instructors
D) new methods
E) new interpretation
271. The
inquiry
concerning the accident on the highway was handled
by the chief of police.
A) enticement
B) inquisitiveness
C) investigation
D) recording
E) survey
272. It is ridiculous to become angry about so
insignificant
matter as
football.
A) sinful
B) tragic
C) absurd
D) unpardonable
E) trivial
273. Editorial cartoons
inspire
readers to form opinions on current affairs.
A) motivate
B) bore
C) discourage
D) dismay
E) appall
274. After she discussed the matter with the president of the bank, the
businesswoman
instantly
received the loan.
A) casually
B) finally
C) soon
D) immediately
E) disdainfully
275. The capable leaders
instilled
a spirit of nationalism in most African
peoples.
A) deterred
B) extinguished
C) implanted
D) extracted
E) yielded
276. The detectives have been
interrogating
the suspects for five hours.
A) baiting
B) watching
C) questioning
D) infiltrating
E) dominating
277. Since they have completely different cultural backgrounds it is difficult
for them to have an
intimate
relationship.
A) cordial
B) detached
C) fresh
D) snug
E) remote
278. Steven suffers from stage fright and he is easily
intimidated
by a
large audience.
A) inspired
B) applauded
C) frightened
D) expelled
E) prevailed
279. Not everyone is qualified to be a teacher; some great scholars in the
world are completely
inept
when it comes to passing on their
knowledge to others.
A) incompetent
B) marvelous
C) unwilling
D) reluctant
E) inspiring
280. The
introduction
of Henry Ford’s ideas revolutionized the auto-
making industry.
A) implementation
B) publication
C) production
D) presentation
E) imposition
281. The stroke left the famous writer an
invalid
.
A) marshal
B) sick person
C) proprietor
D) tutor
E) devoted
282. Registering a patent
involves
a number expenses.
A) includes
B) saves
C) entails
D) precludes
E) ravages
283. Little Cecily cannot speak well because she has a speech
impediment
.
A) skeptic
B) defect
C) imposition
D) aspect
E) grit
284. Some language student find studying vocabulary an
irksome
task.
A) easy
B) pleasant
C) tedious
D) irate
E) creative
285. This matter is totally
irrelevant
to the discussion we have just had.
A) suitable
B) alien
C) uninviting
D) disappointing
E) terse
286. The lack of rain caused
irreparable
damage to the sunflower crop.
A) irresolute
B) irresponsible
C) irrecoverable
D) irregular
E) irrelevant
287. Unless the crops are
irrigated
soon, the harvest will be sparse.
A) watered
B) plowed
C) planted
D) fertilized
E) inflated
288. The politician’s conviction for tax fraud
jeopardized
his future.
A) jettisoned
B) penalized
C) rejuvenated
D) endangered
E) jubilated
289. The Kangal, the national dog of Turkey, has a
keen
sense of smell.
A) sharp
B) outstanding
C) aggressive
D) enviable
E) slight
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