很多人常说没有对比就没有伤害，但我认为没有比较就没有压力，没有压力往往就会失去动力、丧失斗志。比如在词汇量方面，学了这么久的英语，和以英语为母语的人相比，到底在一个什么样的层次呢？
读者文摘日前精选了15道词汇选择题，简单测试成年读者是否还具有高中生的词汇量，我们也可以借用来测试下自己的词汇量是否达到美国高中生的水平。拿好纸笔，切勿偷看答案。
一、测试题
1. What does “umbrage” mean?
A: resentment
B: bright sunshine
C: utter confusion
2. What does “sobriquet” mean?
A: nickname
B: tight bandage
C: barbecue coal
3. What does “feckless” mean?
A: bold and daring
B: of clear complexion
C: weak and ineffective
4. What does “bailiwick” mean?
A: special domain
B: holiday candle
C: dugout canoe
5. What does “onus” mean?
A: proof of residency or status
B: burden
C: unique entity
6. What does “ductile” mean?
A: of plumbing
B: easily shaped
C: weak and ineffective
7. What does “troglodyte” mean?
A: cave dweller or reclusive person
B: bird of prey
C: know-it-all
8. What does “paean” mean?
A: fervent prayer
B: lowly worker
C: song of praise
9. What does “sangfroid” mean?
A: snooty attitude
B: coolness under pressure
C: French chef
10. What does “redoubtable” mean?
A: bold and daring
B: of clear complexion
C: formidable
11. What does “imprecate” mean?
A: accuse
B: curse
C: pester or distract
12. What does “modicum” mean?
A: small portion
B: middle path
C: daily dosage
13. What does “somnambulist” mean?
A: a sleepwalker
B: hypnotizer
C: historian
14. What does “restive” mean?
A: comfortable
B: leftover
C: fidgety
15. What does “anomie” mean?
A: arch foe
B: mutual attraction
C: social instability
二、测试标准
每题一分，其中：
- 9分及以下为不及格
- 10-12分为及格
- 13-15分为优秀
三、测试答案
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Source: https://www.rd.com/culture/word-power-smarter-high-school/
