词汇选项
考查应试者理解在一定语境中单词或短语意义的能力。本部分为l5个句子，每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，要求应试者从每个句子后面所给的4个选项中选择l个与划线部分意义最相近的词或短语。
1 These are the motives for doing it.
A reasons
B excuses
C answers
D replies
2 The river widens considerably as it begins to turn west
A extends
B stretches
C broadens
D bends
3 Many economists have given in to the fatal lure of mathematics.
A error
B puzzle
C attraction
D contradiction
4 With immense relief I stopped running
A no
B 1ittle
C scarce
D enormous
5 A great deal has been done to remedy the situation
A maintain
B improve
C preserve
D protect
6 We can no longer tolerate his actions.
A put up with
B accept
C take
D receive
7 Loud noises can be irritating.
A hateful
B painful
C stimulating
D annoying
8 In the background was that eternal hum
A long
B never-ending
C boring
D extensive
9 The Constitutions vague nature has given it the flexibility to be adapted when circumstances change
A imprecise
B apparent
C clear
D easy
10 Gambling is lawful in Nevada.
A enjoyable
B irresistible
C legal
D profitable
11 These are the motives for doing it
A reasons
B excuses
C answers
D replies
12 The river widens considerably as it begins to turn west
A extends
B stretches
C broadens
D bends
13 Many economists have given in to the fatal lure of mathematics.
A error
B puzzle
C attraction
D contradiction
14 With immense relief I stopped running.
A no
B little
C scarce
D enormous
15 A great deal has been done to remedy the situation
A maintain
B improve
C preserve
D protect