Vocabulary Test 16. Choose one of the options to match the underlined word.

1. The pipeline goes to a pump.

a) walks b) approaches c) strolls d) leads

2. A computer relieves the human operator of tiring repetitive work.

a) avoids b) prevents c) prescribes d) frees

3. Surplus lubricant causes gumming in the cylinder head.

a) express b) exhaust c) excess d) extinct

4. Then the equation is solved by a familiar technique.

a) family b) similar c) known d) prominent

5. The newspaper regularly informs its readers about the forthcoming events.

a) suggests b) offers c) notifies d) confirms

6. A microwave bend may be continuous.

a) bond b) curve c) band d) gang

7. Production was discontinued because of shortage of raw materials.

a) on account of b) according to c) therefore d) so that

8. The excessive weight of the structure has come from a poor choice of materials.

a) width b) heaviness c) gross d) freight

9. Radiation causes damage to vegetation.

a) radio b) absorption c) reduction d) emission

10. It is usual first to grind the material.

a) mould b) grill c) mill d) mint

11. The frequency experiences smooth variations.

a) oscillations b) vibrations c) tolerances d) changes

12. Inspection brought out a spotty wear.

a) break b) gear c) deterioration d) isolation

13. In most cases the new features added to the design are illustrated in the drawing.

a) are illuminated b) are considered c) are coloured d) are pictured

14. The invention involves two discernible steps: conception and reduction to practice.

a) invitation b) intention c) consumption d) discovery

15. Some 20 % of the total energy was wasted through radiation.

a) was sent b) was spelled c) was concluded d) was consumed

16. The problem in hand has been drastically revised in the past two years.

a) in common b) from hand c) offhand d) under study

17. This problem merits further exploration.

a) research b) melioration c) execution d) excursion

18. Collisions take place when the temperature is sufficiently low.

a) occupy b) conquer c) overcome d) occur

19. Standard facilities are installed in the pilot laboratory.

a) equipment b) faculties c) tales d) property

20. A radar indicator presents the target data by intensity modulation of the CRT beam.

a) inductor b) screen c) display d) detector

Vocabulary Test 17. Choose one of the options to match the underlined word.

1. The escaping gases cause the molten metal to boil energetically.

a) quickly b) slightly c) intermittently d) actively

2. The results are easy to interpret in terms of quantum mechanics.

a) to transmit b) to find out c) to interrupt d) to explain

3. Data are duplicated from a master card.

a) dates b) information c) documents d) decisions

4. The lens distorts the image.

a) displeases b) dissolves c) dissipates d) deforms

5. Engines in the series are of tropicalized design.

a) fulfillment b) body c) architecture d) construction

6. The recovery of valuable components from industrial waste is a task of primary importance.

a) batteries b) connections c) commodities d) constituents

7. The research probes in the various aspects of the subject.

a) subject b) science c) investigation d) consideration

8. The experiment failed to give a definite result.

a) total b) balance c) final d) outcome

9. Whatever the problem, there is always a solution.

a) however b) whenever c) wherever d) no matter what

10. A no-go gauge will not pass over the work-piece of correct size.

a) gate b) guard c) grade d) standard

11. A life cycle of a blast furnace is the interval from blow-in to blow-in.

a) working step b) durability c) duration d) operating period

12. A trenching machine digs a complete ditch in two passes.

a) bursts b) excavates c) drills d) covers

13. Uninsulated wires shall never be allowed to come in contact with one another.

a) to be concerned b) to collide c) to match d) to touch

14. An adhesive bonds two or more materials so that they act as a single piece.

a) scotch b) abrasive c) paste d) glue

15. The comparator supplies an indication of agreement or disagreement.

a) provides b) suits c) organizes d) prevents

16. Work is under way on a package of measures to conserve wildlife.

a) kit b) staff c) complex d) parcel

17. Before coming on air, examine the power supplies.

a) suspect b) resolve c) support d) inspect

18. Excessive moisture can cause substantial corrosion of metals.

a) erosion b) rusting c) decomposition d) spoiling

19. Dyes are used for the coloration of textiles.

a) paintings b) inks c) colours d) liquids

20. The managers of the enterprise are trying to increase output 10 times.

a) to raise b) to magnify c) to expand d) to rise