Chuyên đề bài tập Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 - Từ đồng nghĩa, trái nghĩa

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TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA TRÁI NGHĨA 
Bài 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is 
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 
Câu 1: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime. 
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange 
Câu 2: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination. 
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations 
Câu 3: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic. 
A. reasonable B. acceptable C. pretty high D. wonderful 
Bài 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or 
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions. 
Câu 1: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court. 
A. failed to pay B. paid in full C. had a bad personality D. was paid
much money 
Câu 2: His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning . 
A. elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal 
Bài 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or 
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions. 
Câu 1: The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer. 
A. look down on B. put up with C. take away from D. give on to 
Câu 2: I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer. 
A. unplanned B. deliberate C. accidental D. unintentional 
Bài 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or 
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following 
questions. 
Câu 1: I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry. 
A. hopeless B. hopeful C.
successful D. 
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unsuccessful 
Câu 2: Carpetsfrom countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices
in the United States. 
A. Artifacts B. Pottery C. Rugs D. Textiles 
Câu 3: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken
brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential. 
A. accidents B. misunderstandings C. incidentals D. 
misfortunes 
Bài 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or 
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following 
questions. 
Câu 1: The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer's behavior. 
A. disgusted B. puzzled C. angry D. upset 
Câu 2: He didn't bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again. 
A. wasn't happy B. didn't want to see C. didn't show surprise D.
didn't care 
Câu 3: Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection
movement. 
A. casual B. significant C. promiscuous D. aggressive 
Bài 6: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) 
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions. 
Câu 1: The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the
country. 
A. soak B. permanent C. complicated D. guess 
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Câu 2: The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East. 
A. expensive B. complicated C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate 
Bài 7: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) 
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 
Câu 1: Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls. 
A. come without knowing what they will see 
B. come in large numbers 
C. come out of boredom 
D. come by plane 
Câu 2: Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to
classify stars according to brightness. 
A. record B. shine C. categorize D. diversify 
Câu 3: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students. 
A. strict B. outspoken C. firm D. tactful 
Bài 8: Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in 
the following sentences. 
Câu 1: In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets
in. 
A. remake B. empty C. refill D. repeat 
Câu 2: There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries
were banned. 
A. clear B. obvious C. thin D. insignificant 
Bài 9: Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the 
following questions 
Câu 1: Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally
arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order. 
A. restricted B. as well as C. unless D. instead of 
Câu 2: With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on 
Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened. 
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A. outcome B. continuation C. beginning D. expansion 
Câu 3: Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long. 
A. arrive B. return C. enter D. visit 
Bài 10: Mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or 
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following 
questions. 
Câu 1: This tapestry has a very complicated pattern. 
A. obsolete B. intricate C. ultimate D. appropriate 
Câu 2: During the Great Depression, there were many wanderers who traveled on the
railroads and camped along the tracks. 
A. veterans B. tyros C. vagabonds D. zealots 
Câu 3: We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan. 
A. monthly payment B. cash and carry C. credit card D. piece by
piece 
Câu 4: The last week of classes is always very busy because students are taking
examinations, making applications to the University, and extending their visas. 
A. hectic B. eccentric C. fanatic D. prolific 
Câu 5: The drought was finally over as the fall brought in some welcome rain. 
A. heatware B. harvest C. summer D. aridity 
Bài 11: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or 
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following 
questions. 
Câu 1: When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such
a tremendous 
increase. 
A. light B. huge C. tiring D. difficult 
Câu 2: In 1952, Akihito was officially proclaimed heir to the Japanese throne. 
A. installed B. declared C. denounced D. advise 
Câu 3: The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage. 
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A. increase B.necessity C. demand D. decrease 
Bài 12: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions. 
Câu 1: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston. 
A. uncomfortable B. warm C. lazy D. dirty 
Câu 2: He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week. 
A. fresh B. disobedient C. obedient D. understanding 
Bài 13: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions. 
Câu 1: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment. 
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation 
Câu 2: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even
exported the surplus. 
A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency 
Bài 14: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions. 
Câu 1: If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so much trouble now. 
A. willing B. sturdy C. wise D. eager 
Câu 2: A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy 
League college. 
A. average B. lazy C. moronic D. diligent 
Câu 3: The politician’s conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future in public life. 
A. rejuvenated B. penalized C. jettisoned D. endangered 
Bài 15: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions. 
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Câu 1: During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all
aspects. 
A. holding at B. holding back C. holding to D. holding by 
Câu 2: The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is
important. 
A. explicit B. implicit C. obscure D. odd 
Bài 16: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions. 
Câu 1: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to
work. 
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. 
miserable 
Câu 2: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within
the same region. 
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. 
fluctuate 
Bài 17: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer that i s CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of
the following questions. 
Câu 1: This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate. 
A. situation B. attention C. place D. 
matter 
Câu 2: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred
at the annual meeting in May. 
A. politeness B. rudeness C. encouragement D. measurement 
Câu 3: Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is
feeling. 
A. translate B. understand C. read D. comprehend 
Bài 18: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or 
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions. 
Câu 1: Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check. 
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A. similar B. different C. fake D. genuine 
Câu 2: Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate. 
A. supporting B. impugning C. advising D. denying 
Bài 19: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase that is 
CLOSEST in meaning to the italic part in each of the following questions 
Câu 1: He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again. 
A. didn’t show surprise B. didn’t want to see 
C. didn’t care D. wasn’t happy 
Câu 2: The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students
can be well- informed. 
A. popular B. suspicious C. easily seen D. beautiful 
Câu 3: I think we have solved this problem once and for all. 
A. forever B. for goods C. temporarily D. in the end 
Bài 20: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or 
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions. 
Câu 1: He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money. 
A. authentic B. forger C. faulty D. original 
Câu 2: Her father likes the head cabbage rare. 
A. over-boiled B. precious C. scarce D. scare 
Bài 21: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or 
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following 
questions. 
Câu 1: The law applies to everyone irrespective of race, creed, or colour. 
A. disrespectful B. regardless C. considering D. in spite 
Câu 2: His patents completely believe in him. He can do things at random . 
A. at stake B. at will C. at once D. at hand 
 Câu 3: Have you ever read about a famous general in Chinese history who was very
incredulous ? 
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A. unimaginable B. excellent C. incredible D. skeptical 
Bài 22: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or 
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions. 
Câu 1: There are several different kinds of faults in reading which are usually more
exaggerated with foreign learners. 
A. overestimated B. understated C. overemphasized D. 
undertaken 
Câu 2: Whatever the activity level, all types of hobbies can require high levels of
expertise. 
A. incapable B. incompetence C. expertness D. skillfulness 
Bài 23: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or 
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following 
questions. 
Câu 1: The organization has the authority to manage and regulate new and existing free
trade agreements, to supervise world trade practices and to settle trade disputes among
member states. 
A. prolong B. strengthen C. reconcile D. augment 
Câu 2: With its various activities, the Camp has set up a stronger regional identity by
raising youth’s awareness of Southeast Asia’s history and heritage. 
 A. heredity B. tradition C. endowment D. bequest 
 Câu 3: All the presentations and activities at the ASEAN Youth in January 2006 Camp 
echoed that theme named “Water and the Arts”. 
 A. reflected B. mentioned C. illustrated D. remembered 
Bài 24: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) 
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Câu 1: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours. 
A. uninterested B. unsure C. slow D. open 
Câu 2: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment. 
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation 
Bài 25: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) 
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
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Câu 1: As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad. 
A. widely B. secretly C. alone D. overseas 
Câu 2: American poet James Merrily received critical acclaim for his work entitled Jim's
Book. 
A. Advice B. Disapproval C. Praise D. attention 
Câu 3: The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water. 
A. connived B. survived C. surprised D. revived 
Bài 26: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word 
that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions. 
Câu 1: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of
people. 
A. went off accidentally B. fell down unexpectedly 
C. exploded suddenly D. erupted violently 
Câu 2: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy. 
A. feeling embarrassed B. talking too much 
C. very happy and satisfied D. easily annoyed or irritated 
Câu 3: Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries. 
A. made illegal B. limited C. restricted D. given way 
Câu 4: Sometimes when I hear the news, I feel very miserable. 
A. confused B. frightened C. upset D. disappointed 
Câu 5: A woman had a narrow escape when the car came round the corner. 
A. was hurt B. was nearly hurt C. ran away D. bumped into the car 
Bài 27: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) 
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions. 
Câu 1: The rocket steepened its ascent. 
A. descent B. decent C. decant D. dissent 
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Câu 2: The plane landed safely. 
A. touched down B. took off C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B 
Bài 28: Find the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined 
part in each of the following questions. 
Câu 1: There was nothing they could do but leave the car at the roadside where it had
broken down. 
A. except B. instead of C. than D. unless 
Câu 2: The boy was brought up with a family in the countryside. 
A. reared B. bred C. raised D. grown 
Câu 3: Snow forced many drivers to abandon their vehicles. 
A. leave B. stop C. sell D. hide 
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Bài 29: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or 
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions. 
Câu 1: He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money. 
A. authentic B. forger C. faulty D. original 
Câu 2: Her father likes the head cabbage rare. 
A. over-boiled B. precious C. scarce D. scare 
Bài 30: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions. 
Câu 1: The law applies to everyone irrespective of race, creed, or colour. 
A. disrespectful B. regardless C. considering D. in spit 
Câu 2: His patents completely believe in him. He can do things at random. 
A. at stake B. at will C. at once D. at hand 
Câu 3: Have you ever read about a famous general in Chinese history who was very
incredulous? 
A. unimaginable B. excellent C. incredible D. skeptical 
Bài 31: Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in
the following questions 
Câu 1: The air conditioner Mary has just bought is very hard to use. 
A. boring B. difficult C. simple D. easy 
Câu 2: Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long. 
A. return B. arrive C. visit D. enter 
Bài 32: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions. 
Câu 1: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within
the same region. 
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate 
Câu 2: In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental
improvements. 
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A. something to stiffer B. something enjoyable C. something sad D.
something to entertain 
Bài 33: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) 
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Câu 1: The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas
Hobbes helped the way pave for academic freedom in the modern sense. 
A. terminate B. prevent C. initiate D. lighten 
Câu 2: E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society. 
A. cash-starved B. cash-strapped C. cash-in-hand D. cash-free 
Câu 3: Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on
Earth. 
A. risks B. annoyances C. fears D. irritations 
Bài 34: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or 
phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions. 
Câu 1: It was apparent from her face that she was really upset. 
A. obvious B. indistinct C. transparent D. evident 
Câu 2: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance. 
A. be optimistic B. be pessimistic C. be confident D. be smart 
Bài 35: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or 
phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following 
questions. 
Câu 1: I think the medicine is beginning to wear off. 
A. stop being effective B. take effect 
C. be put in a bottle D. be swallowed 
Câu 2: "What I've got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly
not for publication," said the government official to the reporter. 
A. beside the point B. not recorded C. not popular D. not yet official 
Câu 3: A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job. 
A. impediment B. encouragement C. impetus D. 
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assistance 
Bài 36: Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in 
the following sentences 
Câu 1: With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on
Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened. 
A. expansion B. beginning C. continuation D. outcome 
Câu 2: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination. 
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations 
Câu 3: Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally
arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.