Advanced Vocabulary Quiz 1

1-BITTER. Some people think that coffee tastes bitter.

Sharp

2-AVARICE. Avarice has been the downfall of American corporations

Greed

3-ACCOMMODATIONS. The accommodations were not only adequate but also inexpensive.

room or place to stay

4-AJAR. The bus driver left the door ajar so that returning passengers could reboard after the rest stop.

slightly open

5-AFFLUENT. Lawyers are among the most affluent members of American society

wealthy

6-AUGMENT. It is difficult for a foreign student to augment the income from his scholarship.

increase

7-BARRICADE. The police set up a barricade in front of the murder scene.

barrier

8-AROUSE. In negotiating a treaty, diplomats must be careful not to arouse suspicion.

incite

10-APPROPRIATE. Since you don't know them very well, it would be appropriate for you to send a card.

suitable