2011年TOEFL词汇模拟题精选系列六十五

316. The world would look eerily different if human eyes were sensitive to infra-red radiation.
The word "eerily" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) strangely
(B) increasingly
(C) slightly
(D) superficially

317. They are, in fact, remarkably discerning in color gradation. The color sensitivity of normal human vision is rarely surpassed even by sophisticated technical devices.
The word "surpassed" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) recorded
(B) exceeded
(C) found
(D) provided

318. Once, just before he died, when he was sick with the flu, I took him a sack full of oranges. The joy I felt in giving that simple gift is undiminished by time. He said he liked oranges, too. "
The word "undiminished" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) not exaggerated
(B) not lessened

(D) unequaled

319. And he was kind to me; I will always be grateful that in his absolute warmth and generosity he fulfilled my deepest dream (and need) of what a poet should be. "
The word "dream" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) nightmare
(B) expectation
(C) sleep
(D) misconception

320. "After my first meeting with Langston Hughes I vowed I would write a book about him for children someday.
The word "vowed" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) confided
(B) b<elieved
(C) denied
(D) promised

316 A

317 B

318 B

319 B

320 D