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TESTfunda Daily Wordlist 15-Jul-12

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  If you're having trouble viewing this email, see today's Wordlist on the Web.         15-Jul-12 TestFunda Home  |  Sign up for Newsletters  |  Feedback Daily Wordlist Vocabulary Flashcards | Vocabulary Test | Previous Wordlists antecedent  [  an-tuh'-SEED-nt  ]   [  noun  ]   MEANING :   preceding events that affect later developments   USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :   Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 served as an antecedent to the allied forces launching "Operation Desert Storm" a year later.   USAGE EXAMPLE 2 :   When I heard it yesterday, while trolling for Carlin fodder, I realized that this is a clear antecedent to The Googlenope, a concept I created. The Washington Post, Chatological Humor, Gene Weingarten, Washington Post Staff Writer, Tuesday, June 24, 2008   profligate  [  PROF-li-git, -geyt  ]   [  adjective  ]   MEANING :   1. utterly licentious or immoral 2. wildly extravagant or prodigal   USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :   His profligate ways landed him in prison.   U

TESTfunda - CAT Question of the Day 15-Jul-12

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  If you're having trouble viewing this email, see the Question of the Day and Tip of the Day on the Web.         15-Jul-12 TestFunda Home  |  Sign up for Newsletters  |  Feedback CAT Question of the Day Only one of the highlighted words labelled A and B  fits meaningfully in the context. Choose the correct combination from the options that would give a set of meaningful sentences in 1 to 4. I.   The opposition excoriated (A)/ execrated (B) the government for its weak policies. II.  The bartender offered a gratified (A)/ gratuitous (B) drink to regular customers on the day of his retirement. III. A camel's environment (A)/ habitat (B) includes lack of potable water, desert plants and animals, hot and cold  weather, etc. IV. Many people in our country still cannot afford healthy (A)/ healthful (B) practices such as nourishing food, preventative treatment, and clean shelter. OPTIONS     1) ABAB   2) ABBA   3) BABB   4) BBAA discuss | yesterday's solution | more questio