VERBAL ABILITY

A. VOCABULARY (Word Meaning)

The tests in vocabulary or word meaning are of several forms to determine the extent of
your mastery of language. vocabulary test has a four patterns: synonyms, antonyms, sentence
completion, and analogy or word relationships.

Test I A - SYNONYMS

Direction: Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined or capitalized
word:

1) acumen of a genius

a) cleverness b) brilliance c) keenness

2) homogeneous parts

a) different b) similar c) mixed

3) garrulous statements

a) hostile b) wordy c) inconsistent

4) lustrous lips

a) sensual b) red c) colorful d) shining

5) exorbitant price

a) low b)cheap c) unreasonable d) uneasy

6) abrupt action

a) long b) sudden c) delayed d) advanced

7) controversial issue

a) ugly b) pleasant c) faultfinding d) debatable

8) dogmatic remark

a) jolly b) angry c) jerky d) excessively opinionated

9) gargantuan victory

a) enormous b) overwhelming c) admirable d) clumsy

10) humble person

a) honest b) modest c) courageous d) boastful

11) baffling mystery

a) ancient b) terrifying c) horrible d) puzzling

12) nomadic tribe

a) hostile b) romantic c) roaming d) loving

13) burst into fragments

a) happiness b) anger c) tears d) pieces

14) tepid water

 a) dirty b) cold c) lukewarm d) muddy

15) incorrigible child

a) sickly b) unmanageable c) incorruptible d) impertinent

16) vexed by his attitude

a) impressed b) annoyed c) alerted d) pleased

17) absolute success

 a) timely b) limited c) complete d) foolish

18) hidden ability

a) courage b) talent c) braveness d) creativity

19) advice the group

a) warm b) prohibit c) notify d) train

20) metropolitan city

 a) far b) main c) big d) small

21) immature action

a) childish b) adultlike c) responsible d) unpleasant

22) credible testimony

a) strange b) believable c) false d) unbelivable

23) prudent decision

 a) wise b) unwise c) delayed d) prompt

24) deep oblivion

a) recollection b) remembrance c) forgetfulness d) gratefulness

25) partial judgement

a) fair b) true c) biased d) honest

26) potent drug

a) useless b) expensive c) powerful d) wonderful

27) blanket authority

a) unrestricted b) total c) unlimited d) restricted

28) received absolution

a) authority b) power c) forgiveness d) permission

29) abhor evil

a) loathe b) avoid c) desire d) uncover

30) a defiant child

a) honorable b) obedient c) kind d) disobedient

31) a ghastly sight

a) awful b) horrible c) beautiful d) fantastic

32) incredible story

a) strange b) believable c) false d) unbelievable

33) onerous task

a) few b) monotonous c) burdensome d) honorable

34) FRUGAL

a) wasteful b) sparing c) needy d) prodigal

35) MENACE

a) threat b) fear c) help d) kindness

36 FEIGN

a) experience b) avoid c) pretend d) imagine

37) ECONOMY

a) charity b) thrift c) commerce d) trading

38) ARROGANCE

a) pride b) indifference c) ignorance d) humility

39) FACILITATE
 a) soften b) make easy c) hurry d) give way

40) LUCRATIVE

a) awkward b) losing c) profitable d) generous

41) JOCOSE

a) intriguing b) humorous c) assured d) hidden

42) FORTE
 a) strength b) weakness c) bravery d) size

43) AUGMENT

a) dispute b) decrease c) debate d) increase

44) PACIFIC

a) calm b) ocean c) colorful d) perilous

45) OPULENT
 a) wealthy b) industrious c) healthy d) lazy

46) LETHAL

a) deadly b) safe c) unlawful d) acceptable

47) INTREPID

a) heartless b) merciless c) fearless d) faceless

48) PROTAGONIST
 a) opponent b) protestant c) faultfinder d) leading figure

49) SPORADIC

a) occasional b) seldom c) periodical d) oftentimes

50) BAILIWICK

a) blight b) technique c) residence d) jurisdiction

Answer of Test I A - Synonyms

KEY TO CORRECTION:
1) C 11) D 21) A 31) B 41) B

2) B 12) C 22) B 32) D 42) A

3) B 13) D 23) A 33) C 43) D

4) D 14) C 24) C 34) B 44) A

5) C 15) B 25) C 35) A 45) A

6) B 16) B 26) C 36) C 46) A

7) D 17) C 27) B 37) B 47) C

8) D 18) B 28) C 38) A 48) D

9) A 19) C 29) A 39) B 49) A

10) B 20) B 30) D 40) C 50) D

Test I - B

Direction Choose the correct answer.

1) The enemy was ( belligerent, repellent).

2) An ( incredulous, infallible) person doubts your word.

3) The crime was ( vulnerable, flagrant).

4) A precious stone is ( invaluable, valuable).

5) Hired troops are ( mercenary, hitmen).

6) He was a ( consummate, convincible) liar.

7) A questioning look shows one is ( perverse, dubious).

8) The task was ( laborious, labored).

9) The fire produced a ( lurid, livid ) light.

10) The back of the mirror is ( opaque, translucent).

11) One should ( emulate, solicit) the action of noble men.

12) The is no ( spasmodic, specific) cure for epilepsy.

13) Most of Shakespeare's plays are ( obsolete, extant).

14) The sales agent tried to ( inveigle, deduce) me to buy

15) A superior student is a ( protege, prodigy).

16) Use water, kerosene, alcohol, and oil ( respectfully, respectively).

17) By malicious hinting he ( insinuated, inferred) that I was guilty.

18) The resource speaker ( eulogized, placated) the national hero).

19) The city dweller is ( urban, urbane).

20) In a storm, the sea is ( tumultuous, turbulent).

21) The highest point is the ( acme, forte) of a career).

22) The trespasser was berated by the ( perverse, irascible) landlord.

23) The Gettysburg address was ( terse, verbose).

24) The odor ( permeated, fused) the air.

25) The tyrant was ( pitiful, ruthless).

Answer of Test I - B

KEY TO CORRECTION:

1) belligerent 10) opaque 19) urban

2) incredulous 11) emulate 20) turbulent

3) flagrant 12) specific 21) acme

4) invaluable 13) extant 22) irascible

5) mercenary 14) inveigle 23) terse

6) consummate 15) prodigy 24) permeated

7) dubious 16) respectively 25) ruthless

8) laborious 17) insinuated

9) lurid 18) eulogized

Test 2 - ANTONYMS

Direction: Pick the opposite meaning of the given word by the underlining your answer.

1) DESCRATE
 (pollute, impure, sanctify)

2) MANIFEST

(hidden, evident, secret code)

3) IMPERVIOUS

(failure, explorable, enjoyable)

4) RESEMBLANCE

(likeness, difference, equal)

5) MUFFLE

(reveal, conceal, offer)

6) RAPACIOUS

(dangerous, generous, greedy)

7) PUTRID

(sour, sweet, bitter)

8) GAUDY

(greedy, refined, showy)

9) NEOPHYTE

(expert, unskilled, genius)

10) LEGITIMATE

(legal, illegal, desirable)

11) MANUAL

(ordinary, simple, automatic)

12) COVETOUS

(undesirable, undesirous, likeable)

13) AMELIORATE

(improve, harden, aggravate)

14) ABUSIVE

(respectful, brave, troublesome)

15) OPAQUE

(block, bright, cloudy)

16) DESIST

(prevent, persist, discontinue)

17) OBNOXIOUS

(defensive, negligent, pleasant)

18) PRIMARY

(initial, secondary, total)

19) ABOLISH

(continue, destroy, repair)

20) COGNIZANT

(aware, afraid, ignorant)

Answer of Test 2 - Antonyms

KEY TO CORRECTION
1) sanctify 11) automatic

2) hidden 12) undesirous

3) explorable 13) aggravate

4) difference 14) respectful

5) reveal 15) bright

6) generous 16) persist

7) sweet 17) pleasant

8) refined 18) secondary

9) expert 19) continue

10) illegal 20) ignorant

Test 3 - SENTENCE COMPLETION

Direction: Choose the correct letter to make the sentence complete.

1) He hated his father so intensely that he committed ______________

a) homicide c)matricide

b) suicide d) patricide

2) There is no reason to insult and ___________ the man simply because you do not agree with
him.

a) kill c) defame

b) slap d) push
3) On March 21 of each year, we have the spring ___________

a) zenith c) apex

b) equinox d) timex

4) God helps those who help _______________

a) them c) himself

b) themselves d) herself

5) I don't think ________________ is a good quality

 a) honesty c) generosity

b) humility d) verbosity

6) Everyone wishes to be ______________

a) wealthy c) famous

b) healthy d) educated

7) Why do you want to ______________ him?

a) embarass c) embaras

b) embarrass d) embarras
8) He went to the druggist for a little ___________ of iodine

a) mixture c) solution

b) drop d) tincture

9) CARLOS LEONARDO, the admirable and respectable Mayor of Quezon, Bukidnon, is well-loved
by his

people because of his _______________ attitude.

a) withdrawn c) optimistic

b) insulting d) pessimistic

10) it is wise to treat the disease while it is still in its _____________ stage.
 a) introductory c) dangerous

b) incipient d) contagious

11) His olfactory sense was so highly developed that he was often called to judge ____________

a) color c) textile

b) products d) perfume

12) Teo runs fast but Kris can _____________ faster.

a) walk c) swim

b) run d) talk
13) The progency of Adam consisted of _______________

a) the visit of the serpent

b) his two sons

c) the miracle of his certain

14) A skeptic is a _________________

a) good critic

b) high jumper

c) doubter
15) A forceps is an instrument used in _________________

a) sugar refining

b) surgery

c) armed warfare

Answer of Test 3 - Sentence Completion

KEY TO CORRECTION:

1) D 6) B 11) D

2) C 7) B 12) B

3) B 8) D 13) B
4) B 9) C 14) C

5) D 10) B 15) B

Test 4 - Analogy or Word Relationships

Part 1 - Direction: The first two words are related to each other in some way. Find the answer
which you consider the best pair for the given word:

1) Joy : Laughter / ______________ Sorrow

a) smile c) frown

b) tears d) sadness
2) Olfactory : Nose / ______________ Tactile

a) throat c) eyes

b) finger d) ears

3) See : Eye / ______________ Ear

a) head c) face

b) hear d) hair

4) Gold : Mine / _______________ Marble

a) stone c) altar
 b) floor d) quarry

5) Immigrant : Arrival / _____________ Emigrant

a) visitor c) departure

b) foreigner d) migrant

6) Captain : Ship / _____________ Principal

a) department c) barangay

b) school d) community
7) House : Man / ______________ Nest

a) tree c) grass

b) bird d) egg

8) Land : Man / ________________ Fish

a) air c) creek

b) water d) market

9) Shoe : Foot / ______________ Hat

a) sun c) heat
 b) head d) rain

10) Pot : Kitchen / ______________ Bedroom

a) curtain c) bed sheet

b) pillow d) picture frame

Answer of Test 4 - Analogy or Word Relationships

KEY TO CORRECTION

1) B - tears 6) B - school
2) B - finger 7) B - bird

3) B - heat 8) B - water

4) D - quarry 9) B - head

5) C - departure 10) B - pillow