2011年TOEFL词汇模拟题精选系列六十

291. Next, the pertinent considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence is determined.
The word "pertinent" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) relevant
(B) preceding
(C) insightful
(D) responsive

292. A decision-making worksheet begins with a succinct statement of the problem that will also help to narrow it. It is important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals because long-range goals often involve a different decision than short-range ones.
The word "succinct" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) creative
(B) satisfactory
(C) personal
(D) concise

293. Focusing on long-range goals, a graduating student might revise the question above to "What will I do after graduation that will lead to a successful career?"
The word "revise" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) ask
(B) explain
(C) change
(D) predict

294. The ecosystems of the Earth provide an array of free public services that are essential for the support of civilizations.
The word "array" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) large number
(B) excess
(C) requirement
(D) model

295. They do know, however, that the theory once advanced in the nineteenth century --- that the productivity of the land can be infinitely increased by the application of capital, labor, and science --- is wrong.
The word "advanced" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) debated
(B) ignored
(C) proved
(D) proposed

291 A

292 D

293 C

294 A

295 D