TOEIC: Advanced Communication
Vocabulary Set 3 Exam Questions and
Answers
allude to
(phrasal verb) To mention something indirectly.
bawl
(verb) To loudly shout something out.
call in
(phrasal verb) To communicate by telephone.
connote
(verb) To imply.
decipher
(verb) To interpret or solve the meaning of something, particularly a coded text.
dissension
(noun) State of strong disagreement within an organization or group of people.
divulge
(verb) To make something known, usually something secret or private.
duplicity
(noun) The quality of being deceitful intentionally.
elicit
(verb) To get an answer or response from.
hackneyed
, (adjective) Characterized by lack of originality or overuse.
invective
(noun) A rude statement directed at someone or something.
lexicon
(noun) A standard vocabulary used among members of a specific group.
log
(noun) A record of a conversation or meeting.
placard
(noun) A sign with a written message on it.
reiterate
(verb) Simply restating or repeating, usually for emphasis or clarification.
sarcasm
(noun) An ironic and taunting form of comedy.
scurrilous
(adjective) Using or giving slanderous or abusive language, but expressing
something that is true.
allude to
Which word has the following synonyms?
suggest, hint, mention
bawl
Which word has the following synonyms?
cry, bark
connote
Which word has the following synonyms?
signify, suggest, insinuate
decipher
Vocabulary Set 3 Exam Questions and
Answers
allude to
(phrasal verb) To mention something indirectly.
bawl
(verb) To loudly shout something out.
call in
(phrasal verb) To communicate by telephone.
connote
(verb) To imply.
decipher
(verb) To interpret or solve the meaning of something, particularly a coded text.
dissension
(noun) State of strong disagreement within an organization or group of people.
divulge
(verb) To make something known, usually something secret or private.
duplicity
(noun) The quality of being deceitful intentionally.
elicit
(verb) To get an answer or response from.
hackneyed
, (adjective) Characterized by lack of originality or overuse.
invective
(noun) A rude statement directed at someone or something.
lexicon
(noun) A standard vocabulary used among members of a specific group.
log
(noun) A record of a conversation or meeting.
placard
(noun) A sign with a written message on it.
reiterate
(verb) Simply restating or repeating, usually for emphasis or clarification.
sarcasm
(noun) An ironic and taunting form of comedy.
scurrilous
(adjective) Using or giving slanderous or abusive language, but expressing
something that is true.
allude to
Which word has the following synonyms?
suggest, hint, mention
bawl
Which word has the following synonyms?
cry, bark
connote
Which word has the following synonyms?
signify, suggest, insinuate
decipher
