2011年TOEFL词汇模拟题精选系列四十三
206. The livelihood of each species in the vast and intricate assemblage of living things depends on the existence of other organisms.The word "intricate" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) difficult
(B) widespread
(C) critical
(D) complex
207. A multitude of microorganisms (including viruses and bacteria) and an army of invertebrates ---
The expression "an army" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) an illness
(B) an attack
(C) a large number
(D) a distinct type
208. Members of the animal kingdom have developed a variety of defense mechanisms for dealing with parasites. Although these mechanisms vary considerably, all major groups of animals are capable of detecting and reacting to the presence of "foreign" cells.
The word "vary" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) differ
(B) endure
(C) balance
(D) contribute
209. Unimprovised, completely structured jazz does exist, but the ability of the best jazz musicians to create music of great cohesion and beauty during a performance has been a hallmark of the music and its major source of inspiration and change.
The word "cohesion" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) sorrow
(B) fame
(C) unity
(D) vibration
210. The second distinguishing characteristic of jazz is a rhythmic drive that was initially called "hot" and later "swing."
The word "initially" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) at first
(B) shortly
(C) alphabetically
(D) in fact
206 D
207 C
208 A
209 C
210 A
211 D
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