GMAT vocabulary practice test 70 of 171 Vocabulary Workshop


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Question 1 of 10: What is the meaning of "forbearance"?

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Correct answer: the quality of being polite, calm, and patient in difficult situations or in the face of provocation; self-control; patient restraint and tolerance


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Synonyms: abstinence, avoidance, endurance, fortitude, going easy on, indulgence, leniency, lenity, living with, long-suffering, longanimity, mildness, moderation, patience, patientness, refraining, resignation, restraint, self-control, temperance, tolerance

Antonyms: agitation, anger, continuation, excess, impatience, impetuosity, indulgence, intemperance, intolerance, involvement, irritability, pursual, shortness, use, wildness

2. GMAT Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "forensic"?

(a) 1. for sick people 2. used in the treatment of people or animals that are ill

(b) 1. related to the use of science in the judicial system and in investigations of crimes 2. used in court or in an argument; rhetorical

(c) 1. related to the first shot that is taken in a golf match 2. an opening statement or argument

(d) 1. tacky 2. in poor taste 3. not modern or stylish at this moment

Answer: B

3. GMAT Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "forlorn"?

(a) 1. pitifully sad and lonely; unhappy and neglected; abandoned or left behind 2. nearly hopeless; desperate

(b) 1. amazingly beautiful and worthy; happy and loved; admired or followed 2. nearly successful; working hard

(c) 1. suddenly rich and powerful; absolute power and control; occupation or seized land 2. nearly clueless; unpredictable

(d) 1. shamelessly bad and foolish; ignorant and stupid; bragging or annoying 2. nearly mad; senseless

Answer: A

4. GMAT Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "format"?

(a) 1. to impact 2. to inspire a person to think a certain way 3. to shock

(b) 1. to pave over a space 2. to drastically change how a space is organized 3. to make huge changes

(c) 1. to strike a building in order to demolish it 2. to repeatedly hit a building or a structure in order to break it

(d) 1. to arrange a document in a specific way 2. to prepare a computer disk to save specific files

Answer: D

5. GMAT Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "formula"?

(a) 1. a companion 2. someone or something that provides friendship or companionship for someone

(b) 1. a fixed or standard way of doing something 2. mathematical symbols that express a rule or a fact

(c) 1. a small body of water 2. a place where water accumulates 3. a space where water gathers when it rains

(d) 1. a statement about the general state of a country or organization 2. a declaration about the accounts of a company

Answer: B

6. GMAT Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "forsake"?

(a) 1. to count to the number four 2. to divide something into four pieces

(b) 1. to do something for the sake of others 2. to do something with other people in mind

(c) 1. to purchase something for another person 2. to do a favor for

(d) 1. to desert or abandon someone who needs you 2. to give up something special or important

Answer: D

7. GMAT Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "forthcoming"?

(a) 1. upcoming; approaching 2. appearing shortly 3. helpful; collaborative

(b) 1. animated 2. highly energetic 3. full of life 4. caffeinated

(c) 1. varying 2. undergoing frequent changes

(d) 1. spotted 2. decorated with splotches 3. covered in different patterns

Answer: A

8. GMAT Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "fortitude"?

(a) mental and emotional weakness in facing or enduring pain, difficulty, adversity, misfortune, danger, or temptation with courage

(b) physical and emotional strength in facing or enduring pain, difficulty, adversity, misfortune, danger, or temptation with courage

(c) a lack of mental and emotional weakness in facing or enduring pain, difficulty, adversity, misfortune, danger, or temptation with courage

(d) mental and emotional strength in facing or enduring pain, difficulty, adversity, misfortune, danger, or temptation with courage

Answer: D

9. GMAT Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "fortuitous"?

(a) 1. happening by accident, chance , or intention, especially in a way that is unlucky or inconvenient 2. unlucky; unfortunate

(b) 1. happening by automation or ignorance rather than intention, especially in a way that is unlucky or inconvenient 2. unlucky; unfortunate

(c) 1. happening by intention rather than accident or chance, especially in a way that is lucky or convenient 2. chance; accident

(d) 1. happening by accident or chance rather than intention, especially in a way that is lucky or convenient 2. lucky; fortunate

Answer: D

10. GMAT Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "foster"?

(a) 1. demote the growth or development of (something, especially something desirable and over a period of time) 2. forget to take care of, raise, or rear a child, usually for a limited time, without being the child's legal parent

(b) 1. dislike the growth or development of (something, especially something desirable and over a period of time) 2. bring up without care, punish, or ignore a child, usually for a limited time, without being the child's legal parent

(c) 1. promote the growth or development of (something, especially something desirable and over a period of time) 2. bring up with care, raise, or rear a child, usually for a limited time, without being the child's legal parent

(d) 1. discuss the growth or development of (something, especially something desirable and over a period of time) 2. think of bringing up with care, raising, or rearing a child, usually for a limited time, without being the child's legal parent

Answer: C

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