1、专八词汇练习 1. The_ is used by astrologers to help calculate the influence of the planets on peoples lives.A. zephyr B.zodiac C.zyme D.zest 2. Its a_timetable. Sometime lessons happen, sometimes they dont.A. haphazard B.odious C.haughty D.handicapped3. No men was allowed to_ on the livelihood of his neig
2、hbour.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.mocked 5. The scents of the flowers was_ to us by the breeze. A. intercepted B.detested C.saturated D.wafted 6. The machinery had been wrecked so efficient
3、ly that police were sure it was a case of_ . A.vagaboned B.sabotage C.paradox D.tachyon 7. The actor amused the audience by_ some well-known people.A. embroidering B.rigging C.yelping D.mimicking 8. The speaker_ us with tales of exotic lands and buried treasure. A. detour B.offset C.tantalized D. us
4、hered 9. I assure you there was no_ motive in my suggestion. A. ulterior B.stationary C. vulgar D. toxic 10. Government loan have been the_ of several shaky business companies. A. tornado B.salvation C.delinquency D. momentum 11. The hunter kept the lions skin and head as_ . A. trophies B. fillet C.
5、 tulip D. clown 12. We saw the canoe_ , throwing its passengers into the water. A. prostrate B. overturn C. simulate D. brag 13. He has been drinking alcohol so heavily that his death severely affected and got his_ alcoholically. A. quittance B. qualm C. quail D. quietus 14. The orphanage is just on
6、e of her_ causes. A. phonetic B. philanthropic C. prevalent D. lunatic 15. 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_ personality. A. unassuming B. unprecedented C. undermining D. uncouth 17. The island is m
7、aintained 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 C. vaccinate D. sue 19. A_ is a grill on which meat, fish, and other foods
8、 are cooled over hot charcoal, usually out of doors. A. duet B. fag C. tonic D. barbecue 20. The_ warned the sleeping troops that the enemy was creeping near. A. pickpocket B. picket C. pike D. pickup 21. When you are suffering from_ , you have red spots on your skin and you feel as if you have a co
9、ld.A. apathy B. measles C. impotence D. schizophrenia 22. Their business was war, murder, _ and rape. A. pillage B. audit C. bonanza D. nectar 23. He was brought before the_ for trial. A. tribunal B. isle C. granary D. observatory 24. The guests, having eaten until they were_ , now listened inattent
10、ively to the speakers. A. contracepted B. satiated C. griped D. trespassed 25. 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. posture C. travesty D. trauma 27. While she had the fever,
11、she_ for hours. A .raved B. sniggered C. tittered D. perforated 28. The mice_ when the cat came. A. rambled B. lingered C. sauntered D. scampered 29. Many animals display_ instincts only while their offspring are young and helpless. A. cerebral B. imperious C. rueful D. maternal 30. On August 18th the president announced a general_ for political exiles. A. ado B. yoga C. quartet D. amnesty keys: 15 BADBD 610 BDCAB 1115 ABDBC 1620 ABADB 2125 BAABB 2630 BADDD
