专八词汇练习

1、专八词汇练习I. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best complete the sentence:1. The_ is used by astrologers to help calculate the influence of the planets on peoples lives.A. zephyr B.zodiac C.zyme D.zest2. Its a_ timetable. Sometime lessons happen, sometime

2、s they dont.A. haphazardB.odious C.haughty D.handicapped3. No men was allowed to_ on the livelihood of his neighbour.A. wade B.invoke C.muffle D.infringe4. The poor mans clothes were so_ that they couldnt be repaired any more.A. oozed B.ragged C.mopped D.mocked5. The scents of the flowers was_ to us

3、 by the breeze.A. interceptedB.detested C.saturated D.wafted 6. The machinery had been wrecked so efficiently that police were sure it was a case of_.A.vagabonedB.sabotageC.paradox D.tachyon7. The actor amused the audience by_ some well-known people.A. embroideringB.rigging C.yelping D.mimicking 8.

4、The speaker_ us with tales of exotic lands and buried treasure.A. detour B.offset C.tantalized D. ushered9. I assure you there was no_ motive in my suggestion.A. ulterior B.stationaryC. vulgar D. toxic10. Government loan have been the_ of several shaky business companies.A. tornado B.salvationC.deli

5、nquencyD. momentum11. The hunter kept the lions skin and head as_.A. trophies B. fillet C. tulip D. clown12. We saw the canoe_, throwing its passengers into the water.A. prostrate B. overturnC. simulate D. brag13. He has been drinking alcohol so heavily that his death severely affected and got his_

6、alcoholically.A. quittance B. qualm C. quail D. quietus 14. The orphanage is just one of her_ causes.A. phonetic B. philanthropicC. prevalentD. lunatic15. After a period of probation a_ becomes a nun.A. soprano B. hippie C novice D. monsieur 16. Despite his wealth and position, he has an_ personalit

7、y.A. unassuming B. unprecedented C. undermining D. uncouth17. The island is maintained as a_ for endangered species.A. wetlands B. sanctuary C. mire D .heath18. If you_ something, such as food or drink, you reduce its quality or make it weaker, for example by adding water to it.A. adulterate B. moor

8、 C. vaccinateD. sue 19. A_ is a grill on which meat, fish, and other foods are cooled over hot charcoal, usually out of doors.A. duet B. fag C. tonic D. barbecue20. The_ warned the sleeping troops that the enemy was creeping near.A. pickpocket B. picket C. pike D. pickup21. When you are suffering fr

9、om_ you have red spots on your skin and you feel as if you have a cold,A. apathy B. measles C. impotence D. schizophrenia 22. Their business was war, murder, _ and rape.A. pillage B. audit C. bonanza D. nectar23. He was brought before the_ for trial.A. tribunal B. isle C. granary D. observatory 24.

10、The guests, having eaten until they were_, now listened inattentively to the speakers.A. contracepted B. satiated C. griped D. trespassed25. If you spill hot liquid on your skin it will_ you.A. scale B. scald C. shun D. shunt 26. The meeting took on a different_ after his moving speech.A. presage B.

11、 posture C. travesty D. trauma27. While she had the fever, she_ for hours.A .raved B. sniggered C. tittered D. perforated28. The mice_ when the cat came.A. rambled B. lingered C. sauntered D. scampered29. Many animals display_ instincts only while their offspring are young and helpless.A. cerebral B. imperious C. rueful D. maternal