© This book is deliberately set with difficult questions to train learners to achieve a higher standard of vocabulary | than their counterparts. Vdvanced Vocaloulary ‘Always aim for a higher level! Be one step ahead of other candidates! Level ‘Cheong Wai Peng (B.A. [English] Hons.) ‘Andrew Murphy (M.A. English) wewW SotuTions. new minos. Gr Redspot Publications Pte. Ltd.Preview - tusachduhoc.com Part 1 Multiple Choice Questions _—_80 Tests (12 Questions each) —-----—-— 5 - 84 Part 2 Confusing Words 30 Tests (15 Questions each) --------- 85 - 114 Part 3. Word Substitution 20 Tests (10 Questions each) —~------ 115 - 134 Part 4 Synonyms & Antonyms 20 Tests (15 Questions each) —~---—~ 135 - 154 Part 5 Phrasal Verbs 30 Tests (15 Questions each) —-----—- 155 - 184 Part 6 Idioms: 30 Tests (15 Questions each) —------ 185 - 214 Part7 Proverbs 30 Tests (15 Questions each) ——----- 215 - 244 Part 8 Figures of Speech 30 Tests (10 Questions each) --—-—~ 245 - 274 Part 9 Similes 20 Tests (18 Questions each) —------ 275 - 294 Part 10 Word Forms 20 Tests (18 Questions each) ------—- 295 - 314 Answers —- --- 315 - 333 310 TestsPreview - tusachduhoc.com wt Multiple Choice Questions Cratlengo I y Choose the most suitable answer and write its number in the blank provided. 1. Wilber writes in a style that is ___and does not waste words unnecessar- iy. (1) succinct (2) effusive (3) verbose (4) short-winded 2. A___ person by nature, Pauline likes making new friends and holding parties where everybody can enjoy themselves. (1) exultant (2) amiable (3) jovial (4) gregarious 3, Professor Tan is an extremely intelligent and __ person who is always inventing new theories. (1) sedate (2) conceited (3) ingenious (4) ingenuous 4. Myuncie’s occupation was the chief cause of his backache. (1) sedentary (2) stationery (3) hushed (4) serene 5. The ___lies that my neighbours have told about me are absolutely wicked! (1) reprobate (2) foul (3) indecorous (4) distressing 6. The smallpox____ in the 19” century caused widespread fear and resulted in a huge loss of life. (1) endemic (2) epidemic (3) academic —_(4) epicure 7. Meditation in the temple over the past few months has brought about a change in the impulsive man; he became more ___and spiritual (1) composed — (2)receptive (3) plaintive (4) contemplative 8 Inhiscurrent___ state, we doubted if my uncle could afford to purchase a second house i Australia. (1)economic (2) obsolete (3) impecunious (4) obdurate 98, The demonstrators tookto the streets afterbeing___ to riot by their leader's rousing rhetoric. (1) endorsed (2) espouse —_—_(3) incited (4) impelled 10. ttis always better to be aman of ___and to live by your conscience. (1) integrity (2) veracity (3)candour (4) goodwill ‘11. Tommy has always been a hardworking student who passes up his home- work on time without having to be (1) prompted (2) chased (3) induced (4) targeted 12, Mr Brown is a_ manager who takes earnest care to ensure that every detail is in piace. (1) conscientious (2) persevering (3) flabbergasted (4) meticulous (VOCAB suiex CHECK ) amiable - adj friendly and pleas- ceandour - m the quality of being ‘open and honest conceited ~ adj. excessively proud cof oneself contemplative - adj. think peo: oundly and at length despicable ~ aj. deserving hatred ‘and contempt effsive- a. expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unre Ssrained manner endemic ~ adj. (fa disease or con ivan) regularly found among, pr ticular people ori 9 extan area epicure « ma person who takes paticular pleasure in fine food and rink ‘epidemic «nea widespread opcur- rence ofan infectious diveaze in a community ata panicula time espouse. adopt orsupportacause, belief or way of lie cxultant - adj triumphant ‘flabbergasted ~ adj. surprised + adj. fond of company. immpecunious ~ adj having litle or ro money. force or ure to do some indecorous - adj. notin keeping ood taste and propriety. prope. jovial - adj. cheerful and fiendly. meticulous ~ adj very careful and precise ‘obdurate - adj, stubbornly refus- ingto change oe’ opinion creourse of action plaintive - adj, sounding sad and maura receptive ~ adj willing 10 consider new ideas. chetorie- the art of effective or persuasive Speaking or wing rousing - adj. sting sedate» adj calm and unhurried sedentary - adj. tending fo spend much time seated. serene ~ adj. calm, peaceful, and ed 4ct = ad. briefly and clearly expressed reprobate ~ 9, unprincipled ‘veracity -n, conformity to facts; accuracy wretched » adj in a very unhappy OF unfortunate state; miserable Advanced Vocabulary for ‘O? revel eSPreview - tusachduhoc.com part 1 Multiple Choice Questions Challoape 2 Choose the most suitable answer and write its number in the blank provided. 1. Henry is an incorrigible and ___liar whose habits will never change. (1) stubborn —(2)persistent (3) inveterate (4) irretrievable 2, The treaty signed by the minister has to be _ by the president before it becomes binding. (1) manifested (2) ratified (3) associated (4) licensed 3, Terrence's brave deed has earned hima medal and a letter of __from the police. (1) rectitude (2) gratitude (3) commendation(4) virtue 4, When the idea of marriage was brought up, Romeo and Juliet received their parents’ blessings and (1) validation (2) accreditation (3) approbation (4) certification 5, The people of Singapore must be warned not to take the freedom of speech as an opportunity to __ racial discord, (1) instigate (2) flinch (3) inscribe (4) insinuate 6. Johnny is an extremely _person and will agree to do almost anything for money. (1) mercenary (2) miraculous (3) squalid (4) mediocre 7. Jay was __ when Jolin rejected his date because it made him lose face. (1) petritied (2) pacified (3) provoked (4) piqued 8. My investments will suffer unless property values __within the next few months, (1) soar (2jescalate (3) spiral (4) appreciate 9, The journey to the unknown islands is _with danger; it would be foolish to go without proper preparations. (1)fumished (2) intensified (3) swelled (4) fraught 10. itis ___for elders and married couples to give out red packets during the Chinese New Year. (1) traditionary (2) habitual (3) customary (4) controversial 11. Conventions cannot be blindly _ to if we want to address injustices ina prevailing social system. (1) adhered (2) tallied (3) adored (4) accommodated 12. "You must be brave and ___ yourself to the tragedy of having lost your son. in the car crash,” Mrs Lee comforted his best friend. (1) reconcile (2) redeem (3)concede (4) resolve eo VOCAB cvick CHECK accreditation - a, credit to some: one for something. adhere - v. believe in and fallow the practices of adore - v lve intensely appreciate nse in valve o price approbation ~n. approval, praise binding - adj. involving «contac: ‘ual obligation ‘commendation - , formal pase. finally admit that Some- make a quick, nervous 10 fear or pain fraught - adj, filled with some- thing undesirable inscribe- ¥ write or earve words oF symbols on a surface especially 35 & formal or permanent record insinuate ~ v. suggest something bad in an indirect and unpleasant way. stigate- v. bring about or ini- inveterate -adj-havinga longstand- ing and firmly established habit or sectivity. manifest -v, demonstrate mercenary ~ adj. primarily con- ferned with making money atthe expense of ethics. mediocre a. of ony average qua Petrified ~ adj paralysed with fear piqued ~ adj. feel iiated or re Sent ratify ~v. give formal consent: make officially valid thing reettude - n. morally comect beh spiral -v. show a continuous and ‘ramatc increase = veaceept a disagrecable squalid - adj. exvemely diny and unpleasant swell = become or make greater in imensity tally ~ agree or comespond, virtue - a, behaviour showing high ‘moral standards Advanced Vocabulary for 'O? Level x6Preview - tusachduhoc.com part 1 Multiple Choice Questions Challenge 3 Choose the most suitable answer and write its number in the blank provided. 1. The newscaster announced that America has just imposed new economic on Iran until further notice. (7) blockages (2) measures (3)sanctions (4) impediments 2. The knight took out a___ of arrows, picked one and fitted it to his bow. (1) quire (2) quibble (3) quiche (4) quiver 3. Mr Theow is always exploiting people around him to___ his wealth and fame. (exaggerate (2) aggrandise (3) procure (4) vaunt 4, am very interested in hearing your ideas and would like you to__on the brief points you have just mentioned, (1) embellish (2) elaborate (3) enhance -—(4) emote 5. Youcan check the ___ for synonyms of the word you have in mind. (1)thesaurus —(2)dietionary (3) encyclopedia (4) bibliography 6. *Canyouplease____ the colour and material you would like your shirt to be tailored in?" the tallor asked. (1) specity (2) embody (3) consign (4) exemplity 7. Evelyn's disfigurement completely __her self-confidence; she has since become a recluse who hardly steps out of her house. (1) distinguished (2) decimated (3) delimited (4) desecrated 8. Danielle can be accurately described as. a___girl who never says no toa challenge! (1) exuberant (2) fiery (3) touchy (4) feisty 9. Other people are always taking advantage of Adeline because she is naive and (1) inhibitive (2) ingenious (3) ingenuous _(4) incongruous 10. When we were young, Charlie and | made a__ to always stay best friends, (1) oath (2) deal (3) pledge (4) pact 11. The trek we undertook up the Himalayans Mountains left an _ mark in my memory. | am sure itwill ahways be something | remember fondly. (1) indelible (2) inedible (3) incipient (4) invidious 12, We all want to concentrate and make a united and ___ effort to win the competition. (1) callous (2)concerted (3) strenuous (4) obdurate ‘Advanced vocabulary ‘for ‘OP revel pe VOCAB auick CHECK aggrandise-». increase the power us, oF wealth of a list of sources 2 particular work. callus - aj. insensitive and crue concerted - adj. done sith preat ob. consign =, deliver to someone's custody decimate - . drastically reduce the strength of. delimit - vs determine the limits or boundaries of desecrate - vrata sacred place or thing with violent disrespect Aisconcerting ~ adj. unsettling. fembelish -v. adorn; decorate ‘embody - give a tangible o form to an idea oF quality. ‘emote ¥. portray emotion thea iy femhance -v. improve the quality, value or extent of exemplify -v. give a ypieal ex: ample of, ‘exuberant ~ adj tively and ebeer- fu feisty ~ ad spirited and exuberant Impediment- na hindrance ov ob- steaston. congruous ~ adj out of pace incipient - adj. beginning to hap- pen oF develop indelible - adj. unable to foraet tive = aj. restrained. invidious ~ adj, unacceptable, un- and likely to arouse resentment for anger in others ‘bdurate ~ adj, stubbornly refue- ingto change one's opinion or couse of ac pact - na formal agreement be- teen individuals o partis, procure «¥. cause to happen, ‘quibble - na sight objection or fauiche - a, a baked flan with a Savoury fling thickened with exes aire - m four shets of paper oF parchment folded to form eight leaves, aquiver- a. an archers portablecase Por arrows recluse - ma person who avoids others and lives a solitary life, strenuous ~ adj requiring ot using ret exertion {ouchy - ad. quick to take offence, oversensitive - boast about oF praise espocally excessively, ible a7Preview - tusachduhoc.com part 2 Confusing Words Challenge 5 Select the correct words in the brackets to complete each sentence. 1 10. "1 12. 13. 14. 15. Girls used to practise their needlework and embroidery skills on (sam- plings, samples, samplers) which would then be displayed on a wall. To ensure that the bread has a smooth texture, please (knap, kneel, knead) the dough thoroughly before baking, | cannot believe that you still have the (gall, gull) to defend yourself after all that has happened! Everyone was worried and suspected that the dog might have choked ‘on a bone when it started making (etching, retching) noises. It is rumoured that a ghost haunts that (copse, corpse) of trees which nobody dares to go near. You need to draw up to five (gallons, galleons) of water to fill up this container. There is nothing left in the paper cup except some (dredges, dregs), so you might as well throw it away. Censorship will only (trample, trammel) the rights of people to freedom of speech, This particular semi-precious stone is known as a (garret, gamet, gar- ner) and is wom for good luck The old master gave his (disciple, disciplinarian) the precious manu- script before he passed away. Everybody now despises the millionaire who has turned into a (pauper, patron) overnight. God is (omnipotent, omnipresent). He sees everything and is every- where. Gary's (discreet, discrete) behaviour did not surprise us as he had al- ways been a person of low profile in class. The evil gang leader (eked, egged) the rebellious teenagers to commit some crimes to prove their adulthood. Diana was too frightened to enter the (apiary, aviary) for fear of being stung by the thousands of bees that were buzzing around inside. VOCAB auick CHECK apiary ~ m. a place where bees are kept. aviary = n. a large enclosure for keeping birds in copse - . a small group of trees. discreet - adj. careful and pru- dent, especially so as to avoid aiving offence or attracting at- tention, discrete - adj. individually separate and distinct dredge - n, an apparatus for bringing up objects or mud from a river or seabed by scooping or dragging, ddreg - n. remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment egg - ¥. urge oF encourage someone to do something fook ish or risky. ‘eke ~ v. manage to make a live ing with diffu. ‘etching - n. clearly defined. - bold and impudent behaviour galleon - a, a large sailing ship. unit of volume garner - n. a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed garnet ~ n. a precious stone. garret ~ ma top-floor of at- tie room, nap - v. break a small piece off from. omnipotent ~ adj, having un- limited oF very great power. omnipresent - adj. (of God) present everywhere at the same time. retch - v. make the sound and movement of vomiting, sampler - n. a piece of em- broidery worked in various stitches as a specimen of skill, trammel - y. constrain of impede. trample - v. tread on and crush, Advanced Vocabulary for ‘O! revel ar 89QPreview - tusachduhoc.com part 2 Confusing Words 6 hw tlenge 6 VOCAB auick CHECK Select the correct words in the brackets to complete each sentence. j 10. 1. 12. 13. 14. 15. The (refugees, refuges) were smuggled into a truck and driven past the adverse - adj. preventing suc- immigration office without arousing suspicions from the authorities. est or develonment averse - adj, strongly dislike ing oF opposed collage - m. a form of art in which various materials such | am going to make a (colleague, college, collage) out of newspaper as photographs and pieces of i paper of fabric are arranged strips for my art assignment this week era ees ‘eign = ¥._ do something that ‘As my grandfather sat reminiscing about the past, he soon fell into 2 one considers t0 be bencath quiet (reverie, revelry) one’s dignt ddemur - ad), raise doubts oF Katherine is a very shy and (demur, demure) girl who hardly has any bieetions: show reluctance. filerids demure - adj. (of a woman) reserved, modest, and shy: excrescence - a, am abnor The invigorating drink soon (simulated, stimulated) me and | was able to inal outgrowth on a body or focus on my work again. plant. fiend - ma very wicked or | am not (reverse, averse, adverse) to attending the party; on the con- “ruc! person. trary, | am looking forward to it. tripe. coma “L can see that the princess has finally (deign, reign) to honour us with Sri.< " Sowase and determic her presence,” my mother remarked sarcastically when my sister finally jnsotate - v. expose to the appeared to join us for dinner. rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun. Please loosen your (gripe, grit, grip) on my wrist as it is extremely un- magnate = na wealthy and cerifortable: influential businessman, mendacity - . the tendency to be untruthful mendicity - a. the state of being a bezeae quern ~ na primitive stone His (mendacity, mendicity) was a result of having lost all his savings and_ mill for grinding com by hand. properties through gambling, auarey = large pit fom Which stone or other materi- als may be extracted, reign - v. rule as monarch, reminisce - v, recollect a past The child molester was such a (friend, fiend) that people threw rotten revelry - w. lively and noisy eggs at him the minute he stepped out from the court. festivities. reverie ma daydream. The (sassy, Sashay) and stylish girl is extremely popular not only in her stshay - v. walk ostenta- ‘own school, but also in neighbouring schools. wea ios timmmtnee ‘The (magnate, magnet) made his fortune when he developed a special anti-virus software. in about “I've a (quem, query, quarry) to make pertaining to housing loans. Which counter should | proceed to?” Mr Lee asked the receptionist | was surprised to find all sorts of animal (excitment, excrement, ex- rescence) in the pen as | had emptied it just two hours ago. sassy - adj, bold and spirited; ‘The wool in this blanket can be used to (insolate, insulate) heat, thus cheeky. keeping us warm on a chilly night. Advanced Vocabulary for ‘O” Level x90Preview - tusachduhoc.com part 2 Confusing Words CGhettonge 7 VOCAB auick CHECK Select the correct words in the brackets 10 complete each sentence. 1. The farmers have to (thrash, thresh, thrush) the grain before it can be eaten. 2. Austin kept trying to (bombard, bombast) me with irrelevant questions during the discussion to distract me from my presentation, 3. "Welcome to my humble (abbot, abode, adorn),” the host said as he ‘opened the door to greet his guests 4. You can (slouch, sough, slough) away dead skin on your feet with this pumice stone, 5. The (felons, talons) of the eagle can rake and kill a rabbit by tearing the little animal to pieces. 6. Ships used to be rowed by slaves who would sit in the (galley, gallery) with a supervisor watching over them. 7. The unscrupulous man tried to (retract, retread) his promise that he would not mistreat his dog anymore. 8. The songs which you have requested are not in my (repository, reper- toire) 9. Caleb could not contain his happiness and (exulted, exuded) so much joy upon learning that his proposal had been accepted by the principal 10. One should not be envious and (convent, covert, covet) what others pos- sess, but instead be thankful for what one has in life. 11. Joanne has a (congenial, congenital) heart disease and is excused from physical education programmes, 12. The little boy (gobbles, goggles) down his food hurriedly before leaving the house. 13, The amazing young acrobat was able to (concoct, contort) his body and fit himself into a small box. 14. A popular way of cooking beef patties is to (sear, seer) them on both sides on a gril 15. Cartoonists often satirise politicians by drawing unflattering (cartoons, caricatures) of them that exaggerate their worst facial features. bode - ma house of home, adorn -n decorate bombast n.high-sounding lan ‘uage with tle meaning, ‘caricature ~ n. a depiction of a person in which distinguishing characteristics are eaggerated for comic or grotesque effect concoct-v, create ordevisea sry orplan. contort-¥.twistorbendoutofits rormal shape. congenial -adj. pleasant because of qualities or interests similar to congenital - adj. (especially ofa disease or abnormality) present frombirth covert-adj-notopenly eknow!- edged dsplayed ‘covet -v. yearn to possesssome ‘thing belonging to someone ese ‘exude « ¥ display an emotion or ‘quality strongly and openly. 1 show o fee triumphant elation flow -. «person who has com- sited a felony. galley - nao, fat ship. repertoire-n.acollectionof works (plays, songs, operas ballets) that an artist or company can perform and do perform for shot intervals ‘ona regulorschedule repository -n. a place where or receptacleinwhichthingsare stored tantirise-», deride and eritvize by ears ofsatice sear -y. brown food quicklyata high temperature seer =n. a person of supposed su= ‘ematural insight who ses visions ofthe future slough-v. cas offan old skin igh-v. make a moaning, whis- 1g or rushing sound, jon =a. a clay. especially one belongingtoa bird of prey. thresh. - v separate grain from comor ether erops thewsh = ma small or me- dium-sized songbird Advanced Vocabulary for 9!Preview - tusachduhoc.com pat 2 Word Substitution hy Chetteage I Choose the correct word that has the same meaning as the word/phrase in botd in each sentence below. 1. The script that Desmond wrote for the school play was a compelling read and cannot be de- scribed as commonplace. 4. banal 2. atypical 3. incendiary 4 unwonted 2. Jeremy's inclination to thrash soundly the small, unimportant details often resulted in him miss- ing the big picture 4. cohere 2. belabour 3. hammer 4. besot 3. The young man promised his father that he would work honestly from then on and that he would keep away from bad habits. 1. incarcerate 2. circumvent 3. eschew 4. temporise 4. As the chef had left the dirty dishes overnight in the sink, he found that the grease on them had changed from liquid to solid in the morning 1. congealed 2. ossified 3. calcified 4. deliquesced 5. The king delivered a heartfelt formal expression of praise to the soldiers and civilians who had died in the civil war in his speech that morning. 1. encomium 2. castigation 3. denunciation 4. admonition 6. I find talking with Sita rather a challenge for she often brings in topics that are not appropriate nor relevant during the conversation. 1. saliable 2. impertinent 3. extraneous 4. germane 7. Little will get done if the members from every team insist on maintaining their stance and con- tinue to exhibit their refusing to compromise attitude. 1. intransigent 2. procrastinating 3. yielding 4. invertebrate 8. Martin would recoil with horror whenever he thought of his old Chinese teacher who delighted in making what only caused bitterness and hatred comparisons among students in the class. 1. invidious 2. altruistic 3. recuperative 4. munificent 9. Typically, before a country decides to attack another, it will do a secret preliminary survey of the territory it plans to attack 1. invigitation 2. reconnaissance 3. surveillance 4. preoccupation 10. The person who is suing in this case is a sibling relation of the defendant himself. 1. prosecutor 2. attomey 3. plaintiff 4 jury Advanced Vocabulary for ‘O! ued sAll5Preview - tusachduhoc.com pat Sword substitution oh Whullavys 2 Choose the correct word that has the same meaning as the word/phrase in bold in each sentence below. 1. The strange old millionaire was reputed to have a sulky and habitually silent personality which kept many friends and relatives away from him. 1. verbose 2. tacitum 3. garrulous 4. loquacious 2. In. what was the most famous tragedy written by Shakespeare, Hamlet chose to act evasively in order to gain time rather than to act decisively. 1. expedite 2. temporise 3. expatiate 4 harangue 3. The researchers put forth what was not something that could be defended theories about the end of the world and consequently, their conclusions cannot be accepted. 1. defensible 2. justifiable 3. untenable 4. listless 4. Born with a/an concern for gathering or accumulating wealth instinct, Peter found it very difficult not to have any money in his pocket 1. acquisitive 2. begrudging 3. assiduous 4. impassive 5. The foolish knight was executed because he had, not only attempted to take without right royal privileges to himself, but also attempted to overthrow the royal family 4. arrogate 2. associate 3. abdicate 4. relinquish 6. The prosecutor found it difficult to question the talkative witness who Kept talking out of tum even after receiving several warnings from the presiding judge 1. covert 2. taciturn 3. reticent 4. garrutous 7. On my way to the village centre, | was confronted in a challenging manner by peasants and beggars alike who demanded I gave them some money. 1. fleeced 2. evaded 3. exacted 4. accosted 8. The inexperienced novelist was immensely disappointed by the comments that indicated strong disapproval of the editors. 1. citation 2. animadversion 3. rhapsody 4. stigma 9. The swiftness with which he responded to our invitation either showed that he was bored or he was in need of a good meal 1. deliberateness 2. torpor 3. colerity 4. languor 10. The tricksters had a plan of operating which involved one of them pretending to be injured. 1. modus vivendi — 2.- modus operandi 3. magnum opus —4._ fail accompli Advanced Vocabulary for ‘OF Levd alldPreview - tusachduhoc.com %h va Word substitution Collen @ 3 Choose the correct word that has the same meaning as the word/phrase in bold in each sentence below. 1. The man was accused of committing a disrespectful treatment of something held sacred when he threw his garbage into the temple's compound. 1. sacrilege 2. salvation 3. cleansing 4. atonement 2. Recognising that he was ina poor position to win, the trapped hunter decided to try overcome the distrust of the tribe of natives with some modem-day possessions. 1. pique 2. coneiliate 3. incense 4. deprecate 3. Although all motivational speakers must have some ability to dramatise, it is very easy to exag- gerate the artificial and melodramatic behaviours 1. exhaltation 2, despondency 3. _histrionics 4. euphoria 4. Inthe situation representing a whirlpool in violence and destruction of the civil war, many women and children lost their lives. 1. hullabaloo 2. catastrophe 3. maelstrom 4. debacle 5. The near-sighted Policies of the new government did little to pull the country out of the troubles she had long been suffering from. 1. myopic 2. secular 3. insular 5. micro 6. Itwas surprising to see Ronaldo, who used to be $0 lacking in spirit and strength in his youth, turning out to be a world class soccer player in his adulthood. 1. despicable 2. feckless 3. capable 4. limpid 7. The evil son hatched a plot devoid of moral standards to trick his old and senile mother of her wealth 1. unbecoming 2. nefarious 3. ieproachable 4. decorous 8. Mrs Brown became an expert at making sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind and senses dishes after her long stay in South India. 1. engrossing 2. piquant 3. invigorating 4. intriguing 9. Brooke's essay did not win the judges’ vote for it was full of meaningless language that is too wordy. 1. succinctness 2. pithiness 3. verbiage 4. brevity 10. The sweet left a glue-like residue on the wooden table that was hard to remove completely. 1. viscous 2 runny 3. slushy 4. diluted Advanced Vocabulary for OF rev aell7Preview - tusachduhoc.com nar 4 Synonyms & Antonyms Chotlenge t Provide suitable Synonyms and Antonyms for the following questions. (The first 3 letters of each answer have been given to help you) 1 10, "1 12. 13. 14. 15. Remember to be consi sensitive nature. ate when you handle issues of a Being a volunteer may not bring monetary rewards, but the intangible benefits are aplenty. Having lost the battle, the vanquished army surrendered. Several ships have capsized in turbulent waters during the storm. This attack will exacerbate the already tense relations be- tween the two countries. A cynical person by nature, Jasmine often uses words that are sardonic. Mrs Tan is very punctilious about cleanliness, so make sure you tidy up your room before she comes in. | could tell Susie was in a bad mood. She was brusque over the phone. Johnny managed to rouse the crowd with his alluring speech. ‘The villagers did not survive the calamity of the flood. All their houses were also destroyed. Be prudent with your savings, or you will regret it later in life. Signs should be displayed prominently so that everyone can see them. "Don't raise a racket here! The students are taking a test,” the teached advised. There is no longer any rancour between him and his wife as they have patched up. ‘The murderer, armed with a dagger, looked devilish with his glistening eyes. Synonyms] [Antonyms tac, ind, con def vie rou pea wor imp unk______sople. par, eas hos. com, bit gle____ 00 dul Advanced Vocabulary for ‘O? revel TRl35Preview - tusacnqunoc.com rart 4 synonyons & Antonyms Chatlenge 2 Provide suitable Synonyms and Antonyms for the following questions. (The first 3 letters of each answer have been given o help you.) 1. 10. " 12 13. 14. 15. The stock prices have been moving erratically these days. ‘What we have viewed in Singapore is only an expurgated version of the movie. Christmas is a time of mirth and cheer when everyone is in a thanksgiving mood. Mr Robinson is a magnanimous man. He never takes unkind words to heart. Norman's manager scorned at his proposal during the meeting. The king was a ruthless one. Those who opposed him were executed, Andy's mind was in a torpid state as he was drunk. He could not think straight. Barry leads a staid life. He goes home straight after work and does not sociz with any friends. Shirley acts like a docile lamb in her boyfriend's presence. Wyatt is a self-effacing man. He hardly draws attention to himself. The famine is causing an exodus of villagers fleeing from the affected area. Timothy felt it incumbent on him to raise the subject at the meeting. ‘The manager has great responsibilities and needs to make judicious decisions for the company. The famous writer's latest novel received excoriating reviews, causing him great distress. ‘The members of the team were jubilant after their victory in the ela competition. ts Synonyms] [Antonyms inr__ ste cen, une, goi______mel_____ big mea__ reo eme__ ina____ liv, mon_____exe___ sub, will mod, arr. inf. dis unt. ray. Advanced Vocabulary for ‘O? revelPreview - tusachduhoc.com part 4 synonyms & Antonyms Challenge 3 Provide suitable Synonyms and Antonyms for the following questions, (The first 3 letters of each answer have been given to help you) 1, The emperor looks ludicrous without any clothes on. 2. Mathilda was a vivacious girl before she discovered she had cancer. 3. Fettered by a mortgage loan, he was unable to cough up any more funds. 4, During this trip, | experienced the austerities of life in India. 5. | could not understand the garbled message that Quinn left in the message box. 6 One look at the forlorn garden and one can tell that no one is occupying the house. 7. As the chairman did not have much time, he merely gave an extemporaneous speech on the spot. 8. The hall was festooned with Christmas lights, balloons and colourful ribbons. 9. What had happened was definitely contrived by the sly man. 10. This is a much coveted post that everybody longs for. You will regret it if you give it up. 11. The plot and characters in the play are so intertwined that it is difficult to guess who the murderer 12. Danny was always making furtive phone calls when his boss was not around, 13. The climb up to the peak of the mountain is an arduous one that takes effort and determination. 14, Samuel, the most prolific songwriter of his generation, won numerous awards in his time. 18, Bernard claims that he knows everybody in this industry, but most of his contacts are meretricious, Synonyms] [Antonyms rid rea liv dul bon_____ re a con cle neg att ump wi sec. sup, una. ump und_ ope, ine rea Advanced Vocabulary for ‘O’ revel R137Preview - tusachduhoc.com wx 5 Phrasal Verbs ( Bh ablen Ye / Fill in the correct phrasal verb in the blank to complete each sentence. <> 1. Itis fruitless and insignificant to what is past. Instead, one spend too much time should look confidently to the future. on 2. During Mrs Lee's hospitalisation period, her attentive and devoted husband help a person get bet- her her illness. ter 3. To celebrate this occasion, let's on New Year's Eve for the remain awake after countdown bed time 4. Mrs Fox's butler has been her for more than twenty years. keep being loyal to 5. Itis easy to ‘a conversation in a cosy environment like this. begin a conversation 6. In this hot and dry weather, all the plants have They defi- 0 curl and dry up nitely need to be watered. 7. All thoughts and feelings should be to avoid any misun- be dealt with thor- derstandings between both pa oughly 8. Nobody knows how Shawn managed to his debts in such cancel, clear out a short span of time 9. Instead of contemplating about the feasibility of the idea, we will Jest, experiment this method and see if it works. 10. My grandfather has just passed away last week. We are still to grieve for; lament his sudden demise. for 11. The old tree has during the storm, causing massive traffic 1 fall over sideways iam. 12. If the guilty party . the rest of the class will be allowed to confess, admit to a 90 for their break mistake 13, Mr Lee has been. ‘tomake a speech as the Guest of Honour invite for the event. 14. The spiteful woman would her maid whenever the latter 10 find fault, criticise did anything wrong. adversely 18, Edward his food hungrily as though he has not eaten for swallow greedily days. Advanced Vocabulary for ‘OP revel rPl55Preview - tusachduhoc.com raat 5 phrasal verbs - h 3 ( Bb allow YO 2 Fill in the correct phrasal verb in the blank to complete each sentence. aa 1, Several workers were in this retrenchment exercise. dismissed, ceased be- ing employed 2. The loud music in the discotheque the voices of the party- make inaudible, be goers. overwhelmed 3. ‘Don't your food all at once. You'll get choked,” my mother ear greedily advised. 4. We are our time ‘onthe beach and the resort most of waste time doing the time. nothing 5. The explorers from the cave after spending a night there 10 begin a journey and headed north. 6. The police tried to the case but could find any evidence. investigate 7. A temperamental girl by nature, it is no surprise to us that Jolinhas been become angry sud- for no reason these days. denly 8. Jason the phone without leaving a message, so nobody placed receiver in its knew that he had called. place 9: The meat has to be before it can be cooked melt, to unfreeze 10. Christopher has really mellowed down since his marriage. It has had a become less hot-tem- soothing effect on him. pered 11. “This is my last waming; | hope | dor’t have to. it I"MrsLee explain clearly and told her maid. in detail 12. Economists predict that prices of these goods will when reach a maximum the recession is over. then fall off 13, The detective the case files in an attempt to unearth examine or read some clues. something quickly 14, Please if you want to buy concert tickets, otherwise please wait in line leave the waiting area. 15, Money has been since we started business. We will be come in large able to break even in no time. amounts Advanced Vocabulary for ‘OP Level e150Preview - tusachduhoc.com oat 5 whrasal verbs ba Chullongn 3 Fill in the correct phrasal verb in the blank to complete each sentence. LEE 1. As | am free today, | can with you to the market and help ‘0 go somewhere with you carry your shopping bags. 2. After months of investigation by the police, it that my 10 prove 10 be neighbour is not the murderer. 3. Ever since | have been assigned to night shift by the company, my mother stay our of bed for has been for me to come home every night. 4. The murderer his fingerprints to remove evidence from ‘0 clear all signs by the scene of crime: using a piece of cloth 5. To her wrinkles, the aging actress applied a special cream get rid of her skin nightly. 6. “I'm sorry. | my words: | shouldn't have said that,” David return, retract apologised fo his girifriend. 7. After endless rumours that he might be involved in corruption, the minister 10 resign finally from the political scene in 2010. 8. Jonathan is in a confused state of mind right now. Give him some time to organise a confused his thoughts. situation 9. Itis difficult to her trust after what has happened. regain 10. To get the best price, it is advisable to first instead of Jook around for the ‘making a hasty decision to buy now. best bargain 11. “Stop and sit still! Everyone is looking at you!” Mrs Lee to fidger shrieked at her son. 12. ‘Don't during office hours. Do your work instead,” my upset, disturb work manager wamed, 13. When the ambulance came rushing down the road, all the cars drive to the side of the to the side to let it pass. road 14, The chef delicacies like abalone and sharks’ fin everyday 0 prepare and serve for guests at the Chinese restaurant. 15. After a while, reality finally and she breaks down in tears. become fully under- stood Advanced Vocabulary for “O! revel ae 157Preview - tusachduhoc.com 6 Idioms _ Cha tlenge / Select the most suitable answer and write its number in the blank provided 1. the odds stacked against 2. the writing om the wall 3. heads will roll 4. talking nineteen to the dozen 5. a chip of the old block 6. @ snake in the grass 7. no room to swing the cat 8. haven't the foggiest idea 9. have a fit 10. made a dent in 11. in the doldrums 12.4 stones throw away 13 fallen under the spell of 14. is Greek to 15. getting into the swing of things 1, Darren seems to have Alice for he is always catering to her whims and fancies, 2. Be careful of Parry who has suddenly become friendly with you. He may have ulterior motives and could be . 3. "We don't have to walk far. The shopping centre is just ," Isabel said toher friend, 4. When | look at Junior Bob, he reminds me of his father. H. just like 5. During the global financial crisis, the economies of many countries were : 6. “Don't expect George to be able to repair your car as even changing a tyre is him,” said Michael. 7. Despite having all us, we still have to give our very best in this competition. 8. These credit card bills have certainly my pocket; | have to pay the bank back every month with my limited salary. 9. This bar is unpopular because it is so small that there is let alone for the customers to dance to the music. 10. It took me a really long time to get use to the different culture and customs of this city, but | am now. 14. ‘I don't know the man well. |__ where he lives or what he does for a living,” Mr Wong told the police. 12. The criminal saw and left the country just before the police arrived to arrest him. 13, “We've to succeed in this project, otherwise our ," warned our supervisor. 14, My father is going to if he discovers that | have broken his antique vase. 15. The young men did not know each other well, but once the topic of shopping was brought up, they were , ‘Advanced Vocabulary for ‘OP Lew! ap l85Preview - tusachduhoc.com rart 6 Idioms why Challenge 2 Select the most suitable answer and write its number in the blank provided 1. ona slippery slope 2. rocket science 3. paying through the nose 4. played her last card 5. red tape 6 gets a buzz from 7. be on the take 8. the bum’s rush 9. burning question 10.4 free rein 11. tighten our purse strings 12. down and out 13, stand you in good stead 14. roll with the punches 15. mend your fences 1. Mr Lee has been all these years for his son's education with the money he earned. 2. When it was revealed that Robert was a member of a terrorist organisation, his employer gave him 3. The contestants have to , facing cynical and highly critical remarks from the judges, media and the public. 4. We need to this month because our expenses have far exceeded our budget or we may end up with no savings soon. 5. Give this talented man and you will be surprised what he can come up with. 6. Since losing his job in the recession, Desmond's financial situation is 7. Attending night classes to upgrade yourself will when there is a promotion ahead. 8. Having lost his job and wife, James is now and really needs moral support from us. 9. Joan, who baking cakes, always treats her friends and neighbours with them. 10. Itis still not too late to with Jean. We can seek reconciliation with her in a letter express- ing our penitence. 11. You have to be ready to go through a lot of communist countries. if you want to start a business in many former 12. It is puzzling why Adrian has so much money all of a sudden. He may 13. This topic is not You can grasp it within a week if you are a keen learner. 14. As more couples are opting to have only one child, the for the new prime minister is how to solve the problem of an ageing population. 15. Having failed to win sympathy from the judge by various methods, the accused by pre- tending to weep pitifully in front of the jury. ‘Advanced Vocabulary for ‘OF reve xp186Preview - tusachduhoc.com rant 6 ioms h Callen @ 3 F Select the most suitable answer and write its number in the blank provided 1. go off the deep end 2. step out of line 3. real McCoy 4. Hobson's choice 5. cut from the same cloth 6. frayed at the edges, 7. get your feathers ruffled up 8. irons in the fire 9. got the drift 10.a chip on her shoulders 11. cheesed off 12. his days are numbered 13. rattle his cage 14.4 close shave 15. full of holes 1. Derrick was when I tumed up late for his show, considering it a mark of disrespect. 2. “That was indeed ! My son nearly drowned in the pool if not for the lifeguard,” cried Mrs Lim in shock. 3. ‘Be careful not to mention about her ex-husband. Aunt Mary has about that," my mother advised us. 4. ‘tsa situation - either we merge with other company, or welll be declared bankrupt,” said the boss. 5. “Don't assume that all graduates are I'm not a snob like them,” said the new graduand. 6. The old tycoon, knowing that decides to make a will 7. Even though she had not finished her presentation, we of what she wanted to say. 8. After numerous setbacks, her confidence is now and nothing we say can make her stand on her feet again. 9. “Don't upset her anymore. She can any minute as she's mentally unstable,” said the counsellor. 10. “What have you done to and cause him to be so upset?” my mother asked me. 11. The discipline mistress will always be there to punish us if we and break the school rules. 12. "You should learn to be more relaxed, for there is no need to. ‘over something as trivial as this,” my mother advised me. 13, His proposal was not accepted because its business model is competitive market. and not feasible in this 14. This watch is not an imitation. It is the and costs several thousand dollars. 15. ‘Don't worry if you miss this job offer. There'te many other for you,” said my father. ‘Atanced Vocabulary for ‘OF tev a— 187Preview - tusachduhoc.com pant 7 Proverbs Challenge Afier reading the sentences, write the correct proverbs in the blanks provided. 1, The person who actually has something is in the strongest po- sition to keep it, if there is a dispute over ownership. 2. Ifyou are going to be punished severely, it might as well be for ‘a major offence, which will bring you more enjoyment than a minor one, 3. The acquisition of power has a negative effect on people, cau- sing them to be dishonest or immoral. 4. Overall, your gains and losses tend to end up being the same and so balance out, 5. Taking revenge for a wrong which has been done to you is very satisfying. 6. You cannot expect to enjoy the advantages of two opposing courses of action. 7. There is no merit in praising yourself 8. Donot judge a thing by its attractive appearance. 9. This proverb advises us to be grateful for what we have even though it is not as much as what we lke. 10. If you are careful in managing small amounts of money, you don't have to worry about how to manage large amounts. 11. Several things can go wrong between the start and end of a project. 12. Its easy to find fault with a person if you want to. 13. This proverb is used to discourage an inquisitive person from asking questions. 14. This proverb emphasises the uncertain nature of most things in life 15. Ifyou want to catch a wrongdoer, you should use the services of someone who has experience of wrongdoings. 7 Th Ce ae is nine points What you i you gain is sweet Youcannot ways Self praise is, isnot gold is better than Take andthe pounds, There's mary a, will serve to beat, Askro, andhear Nothing is. but tocatchathief Advanced Vocabulary for ‘O! revel P7215Preview - tusachduhoc.com part 7 Proverbs Chollon 6 I After reading the sentences, write the correct proverbs in the blanks provided. 1. Do not create problems for yourself by doing things the hard way. Find the simplest means instead. 2. Itis better to accept something small than to reject it and hope to get more later on 3. The best things take time to find. 4. Donot give a beautiful or precious thing to a person who is, totally unable to appreciate its value. 5. Smart clothing makes a person look more impressive than he reall 6. If a project is carried out property from the start, the job will take less time than it otherwise would, 7. Ifwe could achieve our aims by merely wishing, life would be very easy. 8. We cease to worry or think about anything that can no longer be seen. 9. In achieving your aim, make sure you do not do something else that more than cancels out your achievement. 10. When something must be done, people will find ways and means to do it. 11. Even a very simple home is the best place in the world for People who live in it. 12. Ittakes a long time to build up a good reputation, but this re- putation is quickly lost by just one crime or bad behaviour. 13. Every experience or situation can be used to the advantage or Profit of someone. 14. This proverb urges us not to be impatient. 16. Life aways seems better somewhere else other than where you are living or working, 2 Hy Cross the __ where it A bird inthe Dont cast Fine isworth two swim near the before a ‘make fine ishalf_ Ifwishes Out of. Dontempry beggars ‘out of. with the isthe mother of Theres no is sooner lost thatcomes to the Patienceis, isalways on The other side Advanced Vocabulary for ‘O! revel xp210Preview - tusachduhoc.com vart 7 Proverbs Challenge After reading the sentences, write the correct proverbs in the blanks provided. 1. Itis a waste of time to try to revive interest in a forgotten subject fr to argue about something that has been settled long since. 2. We should acknowledge that someone has done well even if we do not usually approve of what the person does. 3, We can afford to be cheerful when we have no financial pro- blems 4. Speak against small offences while committing even greater offences is hypocrisy. 5. The belief that everything is better than what it really is. 6. Families get broken up because of internal disputes, 7. Every family has a secret that it does utmost to conceal 8 you decide to take revenge on someone who has harmed ‘you, it does not mean you will be doing the right thing. 9. People who have faults themselves should not criticize others who have similar faults. 10. If you cannot make up your mind on which of two things to do, you are liable to do neither. ‘11. Talking is good, but sometimes keeping quiet is even better. 12. The kind of food you eat has an important effect on the kind of person you are. 13. When you wait for something to happen, it seems to take longer to happen if you keep checking. 14. Things always seem at their worst just before they begin to im- prove. 15. People without money and power are treated more harshly than those who have money. hy 3 Bie. Hisuseless to, Give credit where Aheay makes a Men andswallow Allhis___are Ahouse cannot stand Every. has askeleton Two. don’ make a. People wholivein should not Between you flo the Speech ssilence Youare what never boils The darkest hour One tow ‘and another Advanced Vocabulary for ‘O? Level 39217Preview - tusachduhoc.com nmr 8 Figures 0 speech te Challenge / Choose the correct meaning below. 1, Acockand bull story 2. To buckle on one’s armour 3. To gain ground 4. To pulltto pieces 5. To ride roughshod over 6. Dutch courage 7. Aflash inthe pan 8. Ahardnutto crack 9. Atthe eleventh hour 10. Aredhetter day () amyth about animals 2) abedtime story for children ) afoolish and incredible story (@) atrue account (1) towear an impressive suit Q) toset toworkenergetically @) to goto war &) togotoaparty () to make progress ) towinanargument G) totouch down @) toestablish ies () todamage everything (2) tocriticise (3) to uncover the truth (A) to be veryangry (1) totreatina high-handed manner 2) toendure hard times (3) togoagainst (4) toplaya raugh game (1) courage induced by alcoholic beverages Q) bravery that isnot recognised @) recklessness (4) courage that is not there () asudden, single success (2) aninspiration (3) adangerous encounter (9) aquick job (1) adisobedient child 2) astubborn person or problem ) aridiculous moment (&) adiffcult period (1) regularly Q) veryslonly (3) atthe last moment (A) atanearly stage (1) anuneventfulday (2) aday of bloodshed ) awedding (4) amemorable day Advanced Vocabulary for ‘O? reve 3P245Preview - tusachduhoc.com th var 9 Similes. Crhallon @ / F Select the correct words in the brackets to complete each sentence. 1. The drilling noise sounded as faint as the (murmur, drone, hum) of distant bees initially, but grew louder as we approached the workshop at the basement. 2. Michael was as (hilarious, joyful, fluttering) as a flywhen he leant that he had made it to the finals. 3. Jennifer may look as frigid as a/an (iceberg, statue, rock) but actually, she is a very friendly gir if you get to know her. 4, Incessant donations from the public were charitable deeds that were as warm as (wool, a blanket, fire) tothe underprivileged children, 5. Thenervous young man gave a smile that was stiff as a (poker, steel, iron bar) tothe interviewer when questioned about his past working experience. 6. Penelope's skin is as (Soft, delicate, rare) as a flower and cannot be exposed to the sun for too long, 7. Mrs Lee is going to make sure that the golden rules she sets for her children will be observed as sacredly as a/an (shrine, altar, school). 8 Nobody wants to invest in this business as it is as unprofitable as (stones, marbles, smoke). 9. The poor boy turned as pale as (a dead body, the wall, Banquo’s ghost) on learning that the man responsible for his mother's death was his uncle, 10. To improve the company, the management must welcome feedback that is as (reflective, candid, introspective) as mirrors. Fill in the correct words in the spaces to complete each sentence. 11. Although they are close siblings, their characters are as far apart as the p____. 12. The naughty children have to be punished for mistreating the animals. They were as unmerciful as the b when they scalded their pets with hot water. 13. Despite pleas from her children to keep the puppy, Mrs Tan is as uncompromising asj______ and rejected them. 14, Throughout the night, the security guard has tostayas v__. suspicious characters lurking around. as the stars and watch out for any 15. "Idon't like books by this author as she writes in a style that is as s _ and doesn't get down to the essence of the story,” my classmate said. 28a fifth wheel 16. The aroma of curry drifting from the kitchen was as e atonce. as a riddle; we became ravenous all 17. Madam Soh was as loyal as an a__ declared a bankrupt and did not leave her boss in the lurch even when he was 18. Gerald is merely trying to shirk his responsibility here by vehemently asserting that he is as blameless. asthes___. Aduanced Vocabulary for ‘O? revel 275Preview - tusachduhoc.com part 9 similes th Cs ablenwge 2 F Select the correct words in the brackets to complete each sentence. 1. Benedict is outraged that his idea has been dismissed as being as shallow as (the waters, a pan, a tray). 2. Romeo was as (relentless, passive, determined) as fate in his amorous pursuit for Juliet’s affection and he eventually won her heart. 3. The old ladies may be getting on in years, but their fingers are still as nimble as (a thimble, butterflies, quicksilver) when it comes to handicraft. 4. Mrs Tang's tears came down as (overwhelming, uncontrollable, heavy) as the wave upon receiving the bad news about her missing son. 5, trust the workmanship of this furniture shop. Their tables are as sturdy as (the ocean, the hills, oaks). Itis an insurmountable task to most of us to make the cards stand as upright as the (poles, towers, skyscrapers). 7. Everyone was deeply moved by the effort of the artistes in their attempt to raise funds for the needy, except for Veronica who was as unfeeling as (ground, walls, rocks). 8. The universe out there is as (finite, vast, foreseeable) as eternity. Explorers are still making new discoveries everyday. 9. Despite his old age, Mr Lee can turn as (twisted, horny, promiscuous) as a camel's knee when seduced by young women, 10. Twoyears in National Service has turned Carl into a physically stronger man. He isnowas (brutal, firm, tough) as leather. Fill in the correct words in the spaces to complete each sentence. 11. Star gazing alone can be as t________as the summer sea, especially after a hectic day at work. 12. The unicom, a figment of our imagination, is a creature that is as f_______ as Aladdin's ring, which does not exist in the real world. 13. Trynotto carry objects that are as sharp as r__. prankster. __ into the premises as you might be mistaken for 14. The top model was chosen to be the spokeswoman for this slimming centre because her figure was asroundasab_____ inthe past. 15, After completing the marathon, the participant felt as thirsty as as 16. The platinum rings worn by the couple signify their union in marriage that is to be as lasting as the i 17. The cowboy, clad in a leather jacket and jeans, looked as ruggedas ar_ in frontof his ranch. _when he posed 18. Under the nurse's loving care that was as t no time, as a shepherd's , Steven managed to recover in Advanced Vocabulary for “O’ evel 276Preview - tusachduhoc.com te nat 10 Word Forms Choltlen @ / F Fill in each of the blanks with the correct form of the word in the brackets. 1. Watching from among the audience, Mrs Chia was really proud of her son who had just given perfect (ecite) of several passages from Shakespeare's ‘Romeo and Juliet’ 2. Christopher does not believe in God because he is an (atheism). 3. The sentence was carried out (pursue) of the court's verdict that the defendant should face two years of imprisonment and be fined $10,000. 4, “I think grandmother is showing signs of (senile). She has been talking to herself lately,” my worried sister said. 5. The (uxtapose) of the two paintings highlighted the artist’s ability to capture the different styles of painting. 6. The noise pollution is a serious occupational long term, may lead to ear damage. imperil) for the workers and in the 7. INUSA, there is growing (vex) from the people at the government for their failure to implement successful policies to reduce unemployment. 8. The Christmas tree looked really bare and empty without a single (adorn) on it. 9. You need to have a strong sense of, (disceming) if you were to be able to tell the difference between these two expensive bottles of wine. 10. “Did you see the (meteor) that fell from the sky last night?" my friend asked me. 11. Everyday after school, you can see a (scatter) of school children surrounding the ice-cream man for their desserts outside the gates. 12, Bobby is very proud that he is the top badminton player of his school but his (smug) has caused many schoolmates to dislike him. 13. The (comrade) built up between soldiers who have fought together in a war usu- ally (asts throughout their lives. 14, The successful young man surprised his whole family when he announced that he will give away all his money and live in (austere) in a Buddhist temple. 15. Mr Ong’s companys in solvent) and he will have to close it down if he cannot afford to pay his staff's Salaries next week. 16. The celebrity is going to sue the newspaper for (defame) as it had made untrue statements against her. 17. The presidential candidate delivered a (nation) speech before the election. 18. The clerk was dismissed from the company for his persistent (shoddy) at work. Advanced Vocabulary for ‘O? revd R205Preview - tusachduhoc.com part 10 word Forms Hh Chotlongs 2 Fill in each of the blanks with the correct form of the word in the brackets. 1. We decide to use a more (analysis) approach to handle this problem. 2. The (love) princess decided to end her life because she was rejected by the prince she adored. 3. I hateto stay in this high-rise apartment because of the constant loud and (blare) noise from the traffic below. 4. Itis difficult to trace the (where) of the syndicate members as they operate in an elusive manner, 5. Although Irene is naturally creative, she does not want a career in advertising because she has heard that there is much (bitch) in the industry 6. Fred is attracted by Fiona’s (beguile) smile at the grand ball 7. Joanne decides not to have children as she considers them tobe a (hinder) to her career. 8. (awe) fans crowd near the stage the moment the pop star appears. 9. The surgeon hasto perform a surgery to clear a (block) of the patient's artery. 10. Mrs Tan was scared (wit) when her son went missing at a shopping mall last weekend. 11. Several of Dr Ong's patients have made (allege) of his professional misconduct. 12. Despite having reached a (marriage) age, Jacqueline is not in the least fretful because she has no lack of suitors. 13. The impact of this oil (spill) on the environment is difficult to estimate. Thousands of species of wildlife have perished as a result. 14. Being a melancholic girl, Brianna always exhibited a dark and (brood) presence which repelled people around her. 15. The two ladies exchanged (pleasant) when they met at the shopping mall coin- cidently. 16. After being marooned on the deserted island for three years, the crew member was relieved at the thought that he could finally return to (civil) once again 17. To pamper herself after a hard day's work, Beatrice decides to (luxury) in a hot spa. 18. The shopkeeper alerted the police when he saw a suspicious jewellery shop. (loiter) outside his Advanced Vocabulary for ‘O? evel =e296