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Hi, my dear friends! Today I have decided to come up with a vocabulary test. The idea of this test is following.

I will write 10 sentences with one (or more) underlined word. Each sentence will be followed by 4 options and your task is to find a word or a phrase that best keeps the meaning of the original sentense. For example:

The given sentence:

1. Plato's teaching had a profound effect on Aristotel.

a) depth;

b) affection;

c) affliction;

d) influence.

In the given example, the correct answer is obvious, it is d). But I can't promis your task to be so easy!

So, let's start.

1. The superintendant was a principle speaker at the school board meeting.

a) only;

b) main;

c) outstanding;

d) strongest.

2. The campers heard a strange rustling in the trees.

a) stealing;

b) pillaging;

c) movement;

d) fight.

3. He was an exemplary prisoner despite his past experience.

a) model;

b) sample;

c) honest;

d) humble.

4. The hotel manager became suspicious of the people loitering in the lobby.

a) bustling;

b) sleeping;

c) meddling;

d) loafing.

5. Picasso was a well-known cubist painter.

a) artistic;

b) colorful;

c) celebrated;

d) knowledgeable.

6. The department chairman refused to authorize the requisition.

a) request;

b) transfer;

c) grant;

d) project.

7. It is imperative that students arrive in time for lectures.

a) necessary;

b) suggested;

c) hoped;

d) intended.

8. While they are on vacation, they allowed their mail to accumulate at the post office.

a) be delivered;

b) pile up;

c) get lost;

d) be returned.

9. As a result of the accident, the police revoked his driver's license.

a) reconsidered;

b) exorcied;

c) cancelled;

d) investigated.

10. The children were frolicking in the park.

a) running playfully;

b) gloating;

c) sulking;

d) endangering. 

As usual, I will try to help you find the correct answers and when you are all done I will explain you the meanings of all the words used as the options if there is such a need. So, let's see if it works out or not.

Have a very nice weekend and enjoy my new challenge!