NAFS Sample Test #4

What is the best synonym for "dramatically" in the first sentence?

• Slightly

• Insignificantly

• Radically

• Gradually

The word "sustainable" in the first paragraph most closely means:

• Temporary

• Long-lasting and eco-friendly

• Short-lived

• Damaging to the environment

What does the word "replenishing" in the first paragraph mean?

• Destroying

• Renewing

• Requiring

• Depleting

In the context of the second paragraph, what is the best synonym for "harnesses"?

• Releases

• Wastes

• Captures

• Abandons

What is the most appropriate antonym for "abundant" as used in the second paragraph?

• Limited

• Plentiful

• Sufficient

• Scarce

The word "reliance" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to:

• Avoidance

• Dependence

• Awareness

• Obstacle

In the third paragraph, the word "emit" most nearly means:

• To absorb

• To release

• To contain

• To reduce

The term "intermittent" in the sixth paragraph most closely means:

• Constant

• Sporadic

• Unchanging

• Predictable

What is the closest synonym for "incentivize" as used in the seventh paragraph?

• Discourage

• Encourage

• Penalize

• Prevent

Which of the following is an antonym for "efficient" as used in the last paragraph?

• Wasteful

• Effective

• Productive

• Economical