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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

TOEFL Vocabulary Practice Questions (Part 1)

Semangat pagi, sahabat Miss Anik!

Mari kita kembali mengerjakan latihan persiapan tes TOEFL.

Silakan kerjakan sesuai waktu luang hari ini, lalu cek jawabannya langsung. Tulis jawaban di selembar kertas. Kunci jawaban telah dibagikan di akhir tulisan ini (soal). Silakan periksa mandiri untuk total skor benarnya.

Durasi: 15 menit

Total Skor Latihan: 30

Sumber: generative AI

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1. The scientist’s findings were so ______ that they changed the way we understand the universe.

   a) trivial  

   b) groundbreaking

   c) mundane  

   d) obsolete  


2. The politician’s speech was filled with ______, making it hard to determine his true stance on the issue.

   a) clarity  

   b) ambiguity

   c) precision  

   d) transparency  


3. The artist’s work was highly ______, blending traditional techniques with modern innovation.

   a) derivative  

   b) conventional  

   c) eclectic

   d) monotonous  


4. The company’s decision to cut costs led to a ______ in product quality.

   a) surge  

   b) decline

   c) enhancement  

   d) stabilization  


5. Her ______ attitude made her a favorite among her colleagues, as she was always willing to help.

   a) indifferent  

   b) benevolent

   c) hostile  

   d) apathetic  


6. The professor’s lecture was so ______ that many students struggled to stay awake.

   a) engaging  

   b) tedious

   c) stimulating  

   d) captivating  


7. The new law was designed to ______ corruption within the government.

   a) perpetuate  

   b) eradicate

   c) foster  

   d) exacerbate  


8. The CEO’s ______ leadership style inspired employees to work harder and achieve more.

   a) passive  

   b) charismatic

   c) indifferent  

   d) authoritarian  


9. The discovery of ancient artifacts provided ______ evidence of early human settlement in the region.

   a) anecdotal  

   b) tangible

   c) speculative  

   d) hypothetical  


10. The author’s writing style is often described as ______, as it is filled with vivid imagery and emotional depth.

    a) prosaic  

    b) poetic

    c) mundane  

    d) monotonous  


11. The team’s ______ efforts led to the successful completion of the project ahead of schedule. 

    a) lackluster  

    b) collaborative

    c) indifferent  

    d) solitary  


12. The ______ of the new software made it difficult for users to navigate.

    a) simplicity  

    b) complexity

    c) intuitiveness  

    d) user-friendliness  


13. The professor’s ______ explanation clarified the concept for all the students.

    a) convoluted  

    b) lucid

    c) obscure  

    d) ambiguous  


14. The company’s ______ approach to marketing helped it reach a wider audience.

    a) conservative  

    b) innovative

    c) outdated  

    d) traditional  


15. The ______ of the storm caused widespread damage to the coastal town.

    a) mildness  

    b) ferocity

    c) calmness  

    d) tranquility  


16. The student’s ______ response to the question demonstrated a deep understanding of the topic.

    a) superficial  

    b) insightful

    c) vague  

    d) shallow  


17. The ______ of the mountain range made it a popular destination for hikers and climbers. 

    a) flatness  

    b) ruggedness

    c) smoothness  

    d) simplicity  


18. The politician’s ______ remarks offended many people in the audience.

    a) diplomatic  

    b) tactless

    c) considerate  

    d) polite  


19. The ______ of the novel’s plot kept readers engaged until the very end.

    a) predictability  

    b) unpredictability

    c) monotony  

    d) simplicity  


20. The ______ of the evidence convinced the jury of the defendant’s guilt.

    a) insufficiency  

    b) persuasiveness

    c) ambiguity  

    d) irrelevance  


21. The ______ of the forest was disrupted by the construction of the new highway.

    a) tranquility

    b) chaos  

    c) noise  

    d) disturbance  


22. The ______ of the new policy was met with widespread approval from the public.

    a) implementation

    b) rejection  

    c) cancellation  

    d) postponement  


23. The ______ of the ancient manuscript made it a valuable artifact for historians.

    a) modernity  

    b) rarity

    c) commonness  

    d) abundance  


24. The ______ of the athlete’s performance earned him a gold medal.

    a) mediocrity  

    b) excellence

    c) inadequacy  

    d) failure  


25. The ______ of the meeting was to discuss the company’s future plans.

    a) digression  

    b) agenda

    c) distraction  

    d) deviation  


26. The ______ of the painting was so striking that it drew the attention of everyone in the gallery.

    a) dullness  

    b) vibrancy

    c) monotony  

    d) blandness  


27. The ______ of the situation required immediate action to prevent further damage.

    a) triviality  

    b) urgency

    c) insignificance  

    d) delay  


28. The ______ of the scientist’s theory was confirmed by multiple experiments.

    a) falsification  

    b) validation

    c) rejection  

    d) contradiction  


29. The ______ of the new technology revolutionized the way we communicate.

    a) obsolescence  

    b) innovation

    c) stagnation  

    d) regression  


30. The ______ of the actor’s performance left the audience in awe.

    a) mediocrity  

    b) brilliance  

    c) incompetence  

    d) dullness  


Good luck!

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Answer Key:

1. b) groundbreaking  

2. b) ambiguity  

3. c) eclectic  

4. b) decline  

5. b) benevolent  

6. b) tedious  

7. b) eradicate  

8. b) charismatic  

9. b) tangible  

10. b) poetic  

11. b) collaborative  

12. b) complexity  

13. b) lucid  

14. b) innovative  

15. b) ferocity  

16. b) insightful  

17. b) ruggedness  

18. b) tactless  

19. b) unpredictability  

20. b) persuasiveness  

21. a) tranquility  

22. a) implementation  

23. b) rarity  

24. b) excellence  

25. b) agenda  

26. b) vibrancy  

27. b) urgency  

28. b) validation  

29. b) innovation  

30. b) brilliance  


Selamat mencoba!

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