1. We should never be APATHETIC towards other 11.

Never trust an INSIDIOUS person because you’ll

people for we have a social responsibility to fulfill. never know what goes on in his mind.
1. indifferent 1. honest
2. concern 2. treacherous
3. generous 3. loyal
4. worried 4. trustworthy
2. A good leader should be COGNIZANT of the 12. Jessica is an IRASCIBLE girl who frequently has
numerous issues that affect his constituents. tantrums.
1. aware 1. impatient
2. uninformed 2. cheerful
3. confused 3. hot-tempered
4. idealistic 4. jolly
3. Always be careful not to issue any DISPARAGING 13. Charmaine’s DEPORTMENT is highly
remarks against other people. commendable.
1. praising 1. belief
2. confusing 2. behavior
3. damaging 3. intelligence
4. discouraging 4. competence
4. Flowers are EPHEMERAL; they bloom yet wither in a 14. Christ teaches us to be concerned about putting up
week or so later. riches in Heaven and not to be obsessed with
1. shrivel MUNDANE things.
2. long lasting 1. temporary
3. beautiful 2. worldly
4. short-lived 3. insignificant
5. A FASTIDIOUS person will never find true happiness. 4. important
1. simple 15. Rochelle has difficulty seeing things from apart
2. choosy because she is MYOPIC.
3. greedy 1. cross-eyed
4. contented 2. eagle-eye
6. The Ortega Center is filled with GARGANTUAN 3. farsighted
buildings, some having up to 50 floors. 4. nearsighted
1. crowded 16. Regina, being a child of three, is OBLIVIOUS to the
2. old and weak world around her.
3. first class 1. careful
4. gigantic 2. carefree
7. Nobody liked HAUGHTY Monty who kept bragging 3. aware
about his riches. 4. unmindful
1. arrogant 17. The IMPUDENT child was scolded for answering
2. foolish back to older people.
3. respectable 1. respectful
4. dependable 2. honorable
8. The corrupt policeman was discharged from service 3. clever
due to his IGNOMINIOUS act of accepting bribes. 4. rude
1. honorable 18. The PIQUANT mouse was able to find its way out of
2. disrespectable the maze in a short while.
3. unwanted 1. dumb
4. unremarkable 2. clever
9. Man can never be OMNISCIENT like God. 3. small
1. all-knowing 4. unusual
2. logical 19. Sherlock Holmes is a famous SLEUTH.
3. immortal 1. adventurer
4. miraculous 2. scientist
10. Spores are INFINITESIMAL reproductive units of 3. detective
fungi and lower plants. 4. criminal
1. invisible 20. A PRUDENT person is not easily deceived.
2. interesting 1. loyal
3. microscopic 2. careless
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21. “Spare the rod and spoil the child” is a common 31. The Queen of the night dances VIVACIOUSLY.
APHORISM. 1. lively
1. slogan 2. awkward
2. battle cry 3. kindly
3. proverb 4. sweetly
4. motto 32. She looks UNKEMPT with her wavy course hair
22. Surgeons should be METICULOUS especially when falling freely from her back.
performing operations. 1. pretty
1. careful 2. neat
2. carless 3. prim and proper
3. strict 4. untidy
4. lenient 33. The room is TOPSY-TURVY, as if a hurricane just
23. For ENMITY and hate are contrary to friendship and passed through.
concord. 1. disorderly
1. agreement 2. destroyed
2. mutual hatred 3. orderly
3. confusion 4. clean
4. division 34. It is now PLAUSIBLE to say that someday,
24. The Filipino’s FORTITUDE is the reason why he interplanetary travel will no longer be impossible.
seldom complains. 1. reasonable
1. endurance 2. unusual
2. peace-loving 3. illogical
3. discontent 4. extraordinary
4. satisfaction 35. Mindy RUMMAGED through the chest of old clothes
25. Poverty should never be viewed as an for something usable to donate.
IMPEDIMENT towards attaining good education. 1. searched through
1. reason 2. wandered through
2. way 3. passed through
3. link 4. scattered
4. obstruction 36. Diskettes and CDs are becoming OBSOLETE.
26. The students were UPBRAIDED for misbehaving 1. recycled
during assembly. 2. refurbished
1. praised 3. updated
2. honored 4. outdated
3. scolded 37. To AUGMENT the policemen’s income the
4. stopped government allowed them to take part-time jobs.
27. URBANE people are appalled by rude behavior. 1. increase
1. well-mannered 2. contribute
2. ill-mannered 3. limit
3. modern 4. remove
4. rich 38. A person’s reputation is very important so be very
28. Clowns are never VAPID but the sick usually are. careful not to CALUMNIATE anybody.
1. lively and energetic 1. embarrass
2. lacking spirit and liveliness 2. abuse
3. clumsy 3. tease
4. funny 4. slander
29. The client was asked to verify the VERACITY of the 39. The footprints were EFFACED when the floor was
statement of accounts issued. mopped.
1. accuracy 1. printed
2. discrepancy 2. erased
3. redundancy 3. deformed
4. mistake 4. developed
30. Some people believe that Balete Drive is haunted 40. The plane OVERSHOT the runway and landed on a
because a WRAITH of a woman appears there. ditch.
1. shadow 1. passed through
2. statue 2. passed by
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41. A special group in the police force is believe to be 51. Only a RUFFIAN could do such a heinous act of
engage in FURTIVE activities. killing a helpless child.
1. illegal 1. an insane person
2. suspicious 2. a brutal person
3. unusual 3. a lovable person
4. secret 4. a confuse person
42. The Defense presented its case to the jury in a 52. The kitten will need to WEAN off of its mother’s milk
TRENCHANT manner. and start drinking out of a bowl.
1. legalistic 1. get used to
2. dignified 2. develop hatred for
3. cautious 3. free from dependence
4. vague 4. make more dependent
43. Pill’s insensitivity has created ANIMOSITY to the 53. There is no PANACEA that will solve our financial
worker’s demands. difficulty.
1. distrust 1. cure-all
2. hostility 2. answer
3. fear 3. paradox
4. distance 4. criteria
44. The baffled owner ACQUIESCED to the worker’s 54. Business, like life, is much too extensive and
demands. LEQUESCENT to be wholly contained.
1. opposed 1. structured
2. reacted 2. changeable
3. agreed 3. complicated
4. resisted 4. confusing
45. The recommendation of the wage council is 55. Lorenzo Ruiz refused to RENOUNCE his faith even
REPUGNANT to the employers. though he knew he would suffer martyrdom.
1. acceptable 1. permeate
2. objectionable 2. abandon
3. beneficial 3. announce
4. degrading 4. reconcile
46. Sanctuaries for wildlife have DWINDLED alarmingly 56. Raul and Malate are known for its BOHEMIAN
in the last decade. lifestyle and tourist attractions.
1. disappeared 1. stylish
2. changed 2. conventional
3. decreased 3. unconventional
4. deteriorated 4. complacent
47. Recklessness always entails JEOPARDY. 57. Everyone was looking for an EMINENT professor.
1. danger 1. topmost
2. crisis 2. welcome
3. apprehension 3. distinguished
4. control 4. classy
48. PUNCTUALITY is imposed in this office. 58. Robin had no sense of TREPIDATION on spiders.
1. being cheerful 1. reservation
2. being courteous 2. fear
3. being on time 3. depravity
4. being efficient 4. logistics
49. Teenagers are easily SUSCEPTIBLE to peer 59. He’s a good doctor but instead of working in a big
influence. hospital, he OPTS to practice his profession in remote
1. flexible areas.
2. inspired 1. tries
3. dependable 2. decides
4. inclined 3. chooses
50. He submitted a GROTESQUE artwork that nobody in 4. starts
the class could relate to. 60. The manager’s SORDID plan is to steal the money.
1. different 1. dirty
2. weird 2. vulgar
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61. They say love is like a fireworks, a FLEETING 71. The search for a CONSORT for the heiress of the
moment. throne ended happily.
1. shiny 1. escort
2. unforgettable 2. body guard
3. brief 3. husband
4. remarkable 4. prince
62. Calvin RESOLVED to act more wisely next time. 72. Miss Sabina’s employer offered to DEFRAY the cost
1. promised of her trip to Hong Kong.
2. hoped 1. provide for the payment of
3. decided 2. charge
4. consented 3. turn side
63. The women reported that the diamonds snatched 4. reduce
from here were GENIUNE. 73. The United Kingdom Government DECAPITATED
1. valuable three criminals in March, 1996.
2. real 1. hang
3. imitation 2. imprisoned
4. synthetic 3. beheaded
64. Myla loves to eat a PRODIGIOUS amount of home- 4. release
made bread. 74. The zigzag road is PERILOUS to small vehicles.
1. tiny 1. dangerous
2. moderate 2. suitable
3. huge 3. good
4. slight 4. attractive
65. Her EXEMPLARY performance was mentioned in 75. His FLAMBOYANT personality easily attracts the
the meeting. girls in their neighborhood.
1. effort 1. exotic
2. effective 2. hot
3. outstanding 3. magnetic
4. ineffective 4. exuberant
66. The post is TILTED; please straighten it. 76. The DPWH secretary obeyed the president’s order in
1. sloping a COMPLAISANT manner.
2. high 1. complaint
3. adjustable 2. make perfect
4. level 3. obliging
67. The union’s GRIEVANCE committee met with the 4. making up for
school directors to protest the teacher’s dismissal. 77. The main protagonist acted out the part with great
1. retirement ELAN.
2. personnel 1. enthusiasm and style
3. scholarship 2. great pride
4. complaint 3. memorized dialogs
68. A breathe of fresh air and a change of MILIEU is 4. supervised movements
what you need to regain your health. 78. Japanese CUISINE is now famous in Manila.
1. diet 1. fast food
2. exercise 2. chefs
3. environment 3. restaurant
4. medicine 4. style of cooking
69. The lawyer was accused of trying to MULCT his 79. He dismissed the comment of his immediate superior
client of his legacy. about him with BLITHE disregard.
1. swindle 1. cheerful indifference
2. avenge 2. heavy heart
3. appease 3. misgiving
4. suggest 4. deep regret
70. Mrs. Compo cannot keep her COMPLICITY in this 80. When Lea was asked to sing, she did not FALTER in
secret affair very long. front of a huge crowd.
1. complication 1. hesitate
2. involvement 2. pretend
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81. A dash of baby powder and a red lipstick enhanced 91. Installing the big, heavy logo of the company at the
the beauty of her VISAGE. 25th floor of the building’s façade is a HERCULEAN task.
1. lips 1. problematic
2. face 2. easy
3. personality 3. arduous
4. projection 4. lucrative
82. His long journey ended up in a HAMLET at the foot 92. Smoking inside a church would be a PROFANE act.
of a great mountain. 1. respectful
1. small settlement 2. irreverent
2. remote barrio 3. modest
3. waterless community 4. illegal
4. prosperous village 93. Veronica doesn’t like to FLAUNT her knowledge, but
83. The beautiful FACADE of the building elicited we all know that she is smarter than the rest of us.
admirations from the guests. 1. displays ostentatiously
1. front 2. wears with style
2. lobby 3. unbuttons openly
3. decoration 4. pulls upward
4. paintings 94. The education of her children is PARAMOUNT to
84. Being the SCION of a wealthy patriarch, the family her plan.
enjoys a good life. 1. supreme
1. relative 2. attentive
2. descendant 3. desired
3. family 4. needed
4. servant 95. Her IMMACULATE image was destroyed by the
85. The impressive lighting produced different HUES on latest rumors about her that circulated in the social
her photograph. media.
1. colors or shades 1. beautiful
2. shadows 2. protected
3. reflections 3. admirable
4. impressions 4. spotless
86. One SYMPTON of H-fever is nose-bleeding. 96. His boss appeared to be in an AFFABLE mood that
1. symbol Albert decided to ask for a raise.
2. caused 1. agreeable
3. sign 2. cheerful
4. pain 3. courteous
87. Early in the morning, the children FROLIC at the 4. uncertain
white sand of the famous beach in Boracay. 97. Many people are SYBARITE they spent their money
1. sunbathe in nothing, in end, they are nothing.
2. play cheerfully 1. contented
3. take pictures 2. thrifty
4. crawl 3. self-indulgent
88. The latest memo from the HR department ELICITED 4. not conscious
invectives from the employees. 98. Bill is saving his money so he can SPLURGE on his
1. annoyed vacation.
2. insulted 1. deposited immediately
3. evoked 2. gave generously
4. accepted 3. spent extravagantly
89. Her IMPECCABLE manners draw out admiration 4. invested on
and inspirations from her female co-workers. 99. The OFFICIOUS sales clerk turned down a client
1. demure after knowing that the person came from miserable
2. charming family.
3. exciting 1. insincere
4. flawless 2. authorized
90. Because the museum is so PALATIAL in size, one 3. arrogant
needs at least two days to view all of the exhibits. 4. unconcerned
1. architectural modern 100. The newly-crowned Miss Universe BASKS in the
2. Spanish-styled light of international recognition.
3. ancestral home 1. wonders
4. spacious 2. smiles
3. receives
4. wallows
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101. The LOQUACIOUS little bird was stationed at the 111. How Joey emerged alive from the tragic incident in
lobby of the hotel to greet the guests. which is nobody is expected to survive is something the
1. crooning authorities cannot FATHOM.
2. beautiful 1. believe
3. talkative 2. establish
4. colorful 3. explain
102. In Feng Shui, having a water feature in front of the 4. comprehend
house is considered AUSPICIOUS. 112. The management and the employees union
1. conducive to success reached a DEADLOCK in the on-going negotiation.
2. very lucky 1. decision
3. a good sign 2. standstill
4. imperative 3. compromise
103. He was LAMBASTED for his stand on same 4. breakthrough
marriage. 113. Each one of the eight wonders of the world has its
1. praised highly own PECULIAR features.
2. criticized harshly 1. similar
3. blamed quickly 2. distinctive
4. reprimanded sternly 3. mysterious
104. Unhappy with too much VITRIOL in her office, 4. unexpected
Virgie decided to resign and put up her own business 114. At the movie’s conclusion, there was a BESTIAL
instead. scene that ended with the beheading of the bad guy.
1. politics 1. frightening
2. criticism 2. violent
3. pressure 3. shocking
4. gossips 4. threatening
105. The attorney wanted to EXPEDITE the process 115. The mental DURESS of the unrelenting
because her client was becoming impatient. interrogation caused the suspect to break down sobbing.
1. accelerate 1. pressure
2. evaluate 2. state
3. reverse 3. condition
4. justify 4. health
106. Having never held a snake before, the girl was very 116. We were afraid to sit in the chairs because they
TIMID at handling the creature. looked so OPULENT.
1. careful 1. arrogant
2. scared 2. unfriendly
3. happy 3. wealthy
4. excited 4. unapproachable
107. The speech delivered by the speaker was very 117. The man’s WINSOME grin put the woman at ease.
APPOSITE. 1. forceful
1. relevant 2. beautiful
2. impertinent 3. magical
3. factual 4. appealing
4. plain 118. He ENDURE the pain after being rejected by his
108. The youngster apologized for their OBTRUSION in one true love.
the conversations of the elders. 1. sacrifice
1. disbelief 2. take
2. eavesdropping 3. release
3. reaction 4. ignore
4. interference 119. Because of the PAUCITY of our oil supply, we need
109. Even when the emergency room was packed with to seek out other fuel resources.
patients, the staff remained PLACID and did their duties. 1. scarcity
1. beautiful 2. limitless
2. flowing 3. intensity
3. serene 4. diversity
4. exciting 120. The comedian’s jokes were EGREGIOUS to many
110. I resent your INSOLENT manners of talking. in the audience.
1. inappropriate 1. deliberate
2. docile 2. unimaginable
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121. Jordan was being CHURLISH a while ago when he 131. The director was EXASPERATED by his
told Tracy about being fat. employee’s conduct.
1. arrogant 1. irritated
2. unfriendly 2. insulted
3. rude 3. ridiculed
4. childish 4. flattered
122. The dog was LEERY of the man with the large 132. The jury rejected the attorney’s CONJECTURE
stick. because of a lack of evidence.
1. scared 1. principle
2. angry 2. ideas
3. suspicious 3. speculation
4. hesitant 4. lecture
123. The children hate wearing uniforms to school and 133. BAFFLED by her son’s hostile behavior, Jane
view the dress code as an ANATHEMA. scheduled an appointment with a family therapist.
1. curse 1. worried
2. charm 2. confused
3. bad luck 3. explicate
4. remedy 4. construe
124. The resolute PROPONENT of the gender advocacy 134. The President UNDERSCORED her commitment in
program raised several controversial issues. protecting the constitutional rights of people.
1. defender 1. affirmed
2. critics 2. compromised
3. beneficiary 3. explained
4. head 4. stressed
125. In contrast to petroleum prices, the increase in 135. The prince SPURRED his horse and rode down the
prices of livestock is NOMINAL. avenue at a gallop.
1. attractive 1. enticed
2. incomparable 2. stimulated
3. unreasonable 3. favored
4. insignificant 4. forced
126. Public officials must be CIRCUMSPECT in all their 136. The old man drinks warm milk to QUELL his upset
actions. stomach.
1. impressive 1. remove
2. matured 2. pacify
3. sincere 3. disperse
4. prudent 4. stop
127. The people got INDIGNANT over the attempt to 137. Their approach to the problem has been
cover up the public official’s questionable transactions. VINDICATED by the positive results.
1. angry 1. condemn
2. dismayed 2. hold
3. doubtful 3. neglect
4. disappointed 4. clear
128. The committee spent many hours STREAMLINING 138. Drug addiction is considered a MENACE to society.
the procedures and rules of the new game. 1. threat
1. interpreting 2. burden
2. discussing 3. curse
3. analyzing 4. challenge
4. simplifying 139. James is very CORDIAL talking to his
129. The new laws are PREPOSTEROUS and will not grandparents.
solve the real crime issue. 1. aloof
1. absurd 2. polite
2. insufficient 3. obedient
3. common 4. surly
4. unacceptable 140. After their marriage, Ben found out that his wife was
130. The supervisor’s remark PRECIPITATED the a VIXEN.
worker’s anger. 1. dishonest
1. concealed 2. quarrelsome
2. heightened 3. boastful
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141. The BOISTEROUS crowd gave a standing ovation 151. The rapper was told to EXPURGATE some of the
after their team won the game. offensive lyrics from his new song.
1. happy 1. decrease
2. moderate 2. permit
3. passionate 3. remove
4. noisy 4. negotiate
142. There is an ALTERCATION going on between the 152. Marcia put her clothes, shampoo and slippers in a
teacher and principal in the office. KEISTER and she looks ready in her 5 days trip in
1. dispute Cebu.
2. competition 1. vessel
3. settlement 2. box
4. jealousy 3. suitcase
143. Because John is such a FICKLE man, he will 4. shoulder bag
probably never settle down with one woman. 153. STIPULATE in your constitution and by-laws the
1. confuse qualified of the officers.
2. unsteady 1. specify
3. loyal 2. attach
4. cordial 3. fasten
144. Her room was always PRIM since she organized 4. underline
her toys and clothes precisely every afternoon. 154. Fred attempts to catch up with Carolyn but she
1. adorable HITCHHIKES from a jeepney.
2. attractive 1. ride
3. clean 2. trespass
4. beautiful 3. make a free ride
145. Jack’s ZEAL made him stand above all the other 4. flee
candidates during the interview process. 155. The singer was FIDGETY as the judges were
1. passion deciding on the winner.
2. charisma 1. appealing
3. friendliness 2. with love
4. humble 3. restlessly
146. He was DEPRIVED of a mother’s love. 4. none of these
1. satisfied 156. The ants are MOTILE.
2. debarred 1. small
3. chosen 2. movable
4. given 3. numerous
147. The teacher - adviser MONITORS the class 4. big
activities of his pupils. 157. The FLAGRANT pupils came shouting with stones
1. demands in their hands.
2. observes 1. industrious
3. identifies 2. group of pupil
4. regulates 3. notorious
148. Since James is a great editor, you can expect him 4. intelligent
to SCRUTINIZE every word of your novel. 158. People tend to be CAPRICIOUS in their behavior
1. added depending on the things or happening that they see and
2. examine experience.
3. compose 1. variable
4. prioritize 2. impulsive
149. The athlete was in a SANGUINE mood after the 3. moody
ball game. 4. unpredictable
1. frustrating 159. Raymond list down all the SIGNIFICANT events in
2. happy his first week of vacation.
3. sad 1. memorable
4. discouraging 2. important
150. There is a need for an AMICABLE settlement 3. happiest
between the parent and the teacher. 4. specific
1. embarrassing 160. She looked HAGGARD when she came in.
2. humble 1. fresh
3. peaceful 2. at ease
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create a FINESSED student. 171. There is a need to
1. talented RENOVATE the old school building to avoid future
2. creative accidents.
3. analytical 1. repair
4. skilled 2. repaint
162. Every human in this world has the right to MOOP. 3. restore
1. travel 4. redecorate
2. belong 172. The king was forced to ABDICATE the throne.
3. live 1. claim
4. educate 2. refuse
163. Many people are RELUCTANT to do their promise 3. surrender
as a married man or woman. 4. approve
1. swear 173. Because of the drug’s SOPORIFIC effect, you
2. unwilling should not drive after taking it.
3. opposed 1. poignant
4. forgetting 2. noxious
164. Her answer was EXPLICABLE in public 3. sedative
1. undetermined 4. poisonous
2. can be explained 174. There was a question of FRAUD among the
3. unacceptable notorious pupils who took the special examination.
4. unreasonable 1. cheating
165. The data administrator is going to INTERGRATE 2. injustice
the databases so we can work in one system instead of 3. unfairness
two. 4. favoritism
1. remove 175. I don’t like an INDOLENT person as a member.
2. combine 1. arrogant
3. decrease 2. shy
4. criticize 3. lazy
166. The English teacher is PROFICIENT in teaching 4. coward
her students. 176. The computer programmer was a FECUND person
1. effective who could quickly identify and solve problems.
2. perfect 1. innovative
3. engrossed 2. prudent
4. expert 3. perceptive
167. Angel is so SURLY even if lunch time, he did not go 4. productive
with his friends. 177. I can tell Jacob has not stopped smoking because
1. unfriendly of the AMPLE cigarette butts in the house.
2. jolly 1. limited
3. alone 2. large
4. tempered 3. deserving
168. There is certainly no mistake that cannot be 4. ordinary
RECTIFIED. 178. The teenage boy SAUNTERED through the school
1. repeated as though he did not have a care in the world.
2. tolerated 1. started playing loud music
3. corrected 2. shouting while running in a hasty manner.
4. forgiven 3. takes a nap
169. We create a public official that has integrity and 4. walks in a slow, relaxed manner
GUILELESS. 179. The prisoners of war were forced to SUBSIST upon
1. honesty bread and water.
2. hardworking 1. endure
3. transparent 2. deliver
4. intelligent 3. include
170. She was a BENEVOLENT woman, volunteering all 4. live
of her free time to charitable organizations 180. Sometimes the famous actress will dress incognito
1. kind so she can be a NONENTITY and go unnoticed at the
2. humble mall.
3. rich 1. infamous
4. spiteful 2. well-known
3. disguise
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urged the students to 191. Birthdays 31121–23323 is one of the
not PROCRASTINATE in filling out their college JUBILANT moments in life.
applications. 1. important
1. abandon 2. joyous
2. ignore 3. memorable
3. delay 4. significant
4. hurry 192. When the widow lost her husband in a military
182. The candidate managed to CAJOLE many voters battle, she became a VEHEMENT opponent of the war.
into choosing his name on the ballot. 1. passionate
1. persuade 2. despise
2. introduce 3. impotent
3. believe 4. unenthusiastic
4. gather 193. The police officer showed FORBEARANCE when
183. We were ASTONISHED to find the temple still in its he let the young thief off with a warning.
original condition. 1. foolishness
1. surprised 2. patience
2. calmed 3. fidelity
3. overjoyed 4. weakness
4. jubilant 194. I can safely VOUCHSAFE you a fair return for your
184. When Jason lost his wife and job on the same day, investments.
he knew he was a HAPLESS soul. 1. borrow
1. pathetic 2. grant
2. unfortunate 3. loan
3. coward 4. save
4. brave 195. The government’s new plan to INTERDICT illegal
185. James was JADED with love after having his heart drug sales will cost the country billions of dollars.
broken countless times. 1. prohibit
1. exhausted 2. include
2. quit 3. release
3. abandon 4. allow
4. despise 196. Because there was no food or music at the party,
186. A lack of groceries in the house forced Louise to everyone said the event was a FIASCO.
IMPORTUNE her parents to help her this hard time. 1. success
1. negotiate 2. useless
2. demand 3. failure
3. pleased 4. prank
4. increase 197. The purpose of the treaty is to help the two
187. Their team is consists of several ADROIT players. countries develop AMITY so they can live in peace
1. talented instead of war.
2. incompetent 1. closeness
3. clever 2. friendship
4. clumsy 3. relationship
188. The detective was a DISINGENUOUS man who 4. love
often played dumb to trick others into confessing. 198. Stewart is going to ADMONISH the restaurant for
1. childish poor customer service.
2. playful 1. report
3. deceitful 2. warn
4. wise 3. destroy
189. John had a BELLICOSE personality which made 4. humiliate
him a fierce competitor during wrestling competitions. 199. Although Bob won the race, nobody stepped
1. strong forward to EXTOL him because of his poor
2. combative sportsmanship.
3. passive 1. respect
4. calm 2. compliment
190. The mysterious stain on the church wall is sure to 3. recognize
PIQUE the curiosity of a number of religious fanatics. 4. greet
1. surprise 200. A number of CADAVERS have been retrieved from
2. increase the warzone.
3. irritate 1. supplies
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