Vocabulary Words (C) withdrew

(D) bared
1.Night and day are (counterparts.)
(A) complements
(B) antidotes Vocabulary
(C) cosmos English topics
(D) assignments
1.The ballerina gracefully floated across the stage,
2.They drafted a (covenant) to defend their religion. appearing (ethereal) in her delicate movements.
(A) solid and tangible
(A) contract
(B) heavy and burdensome
(B) epic
(C) mysterious and enigmatic
(C) elegy
(D) prologue (D) light and delicate, almost heavenly

3.The shy boy took a (covert) glance of her. 2.Mark (embodies) the spirit of perseverance and
determination.
(A) stealthy
(B) overt (A) represents
(C) candid (B) conceals
(D) open (C) disregards
(D) negates
4.The (covetous) eye of the avid collector never left
the curio. 3.The roots of the two trees were so (intertwined) that
(A) abstemious they appeared to be growing as one.
(A) separated
(B) desirous
(B) twisted
(C) liberal
(C) unrelated
(D) austere
(D) entangled
5.The frightened child (cowered) in the corner of the
room. 4.Alex's exceptional (marksmanship) impressed
everyone at the shooting range.
(A) shrank
(A) skill in archery
(B) swaggered
(B) proficiency in swimming
(C) strutted
(C) talent in playing chess
(D) bristled
(D) ability in shooting
6.She was (coy) in her answer to his offer.
(A) brash 5.The political cartoonist created a (caricature) of the
(B) brazen politician, exaggerating his features for comic effect.
(C) impudent (A) a realistic representation
(D) shy (B) distorted depiction
(C) a dramatic performance
7.Reading in a (cozy) room is an incomparable (D) a subtle portrayal
pleasure.
(A) chilly 6.Steve's (rugged persona) made him the perfect fit for
the lead role in the action movie.
(B) comfortable
(A) reserved and introverted demeanor
(C) bleak
(B) polished and refined character
(D) astute
(C) tough and rough image
8.The (crabbed) old man was avoided by the children (D) energetic and lively personality
because he scolded them when they made noise.
(A) complaisant 10 items Vocabulary start D
(B) benign @everyone
(C) genial English topics
(D) sour; peevis
1.The employee was (dismayed) by the task that lay
9.The politician is as (crafty) as a fox. ahead.
(A) dignified (A) assured
(B) gallant (B) provoked
(C) cunning (C) disheartened
(D) elegant (D) ensured

10. She (crammed) all her clothes into the bag and had 2.Don't (disparage) anyone's contribution; these little
to sit on it to close it. gifts add up to large sums.
(A) tapped (A) maximize
(B) stuffed (B) belittle
(C) applaud (D) sorrowful*
(D) moralize
2.This question is out of my (domain.)
3.Their stories showed significant (disparity.) (A) dole
(A) meaning (B) corrosion
(B) sense (C) field*
(C) difference (D) coma
(D) equivalence
3.The (dome) of the church can be seen in the
4.Many household gadgets are readily (dispensable.) distance.
(A) unnecessary (A) pinnacle
(B) imperative (B) spire
(C) vital (C) rounded roof*
(D) essential (D) spine

5.The police (dispersed) the lookers-on. 4.Although his legal (domicile) was in New York city,
(A) dispelled his work kept him from his residence for many years.
(B) assembled (A) office *
(C) convened (B) occupation
(D) congregated (C) home
(D) villa
6.Jim is a man of irritable (disposition.)
(A) behavior 5.The loafer has taken to (dope.)
(B) bearing (A) drug; narcotic*
(C) action (B) alcohol
(D) temper (C) beverage
(D) syrup
7.Factious quarrels may (disrupt) the state.
6. Sometimes (dormant) talents in our friends surprise
(A) split
us.
(B) unite
(A) latent*
(C) disrepute
(B) active
(D) mop up
(C) vivacious
(D) dynamic
8.Some girl students could not stand seeing the frogs
(dissected.)
7.In his (dotage, ) he told us long tales of events in his
(A) compounded
childhood.
(B) anatomized (A) maturity
(C) composed
(B) adolescence
(D) constituted (C) youth
(D) senility*
9. Even though you are trying to (dissemble) your
motive in joining this group, we can see through your
8.The mother couldn't help (doting) on her only child.
pretense. (A) loathing
(A) reveal
(B) lavishing love on*
(B) disguise (C) abusing
(C) divulge (D) domineering
(D) disclose
9.The story of the (doughty)
10.The invention of television helped to (disseminate) pioneer has been filmed time and again.
learning. (A)docile
(A) block (B)timid
(B) spread (C)latent
(C) hamper (D) courageous*
(D) encumber 10.The curtain was fully (doused)
(A) dried
(B) dyed
Vocabulary start D
(C) soaked*
English topics
(D) parched
1.We were surrounded by the (dolorous) sight at the
funeral. Vocabulary Question Answer @everyone
(A) blithe
(B) gleeful 1. The population was (afflicted) by a contagious
(C) chirpy disease.
(A) consoled (B) pagan
(B) agonized* (C) ascetic
(C) buoyed (D)one who believes that nothing is known about the
(D) solaced existence of God*

2.The (affluent) neighborhood is known for its Vocabulary start D

luxurious homes and expensive shops. English topics
(A) abject
(B) impoverished 1. Very few people will (drone) when they can live by
(C) acquisitive honest labor.
(D) wealthy* (A) loaf
(B) cheat
3. Her boss's failure to acknowledge her hard work (C) toil
(affronted) her. (D) droll
(A) impressed
(B)offended* 2.None of us knew why her spirits (drooped.)
(C) delighted (A) elated
(D) gladdened (B) rose
(C) became sad
4.She was always trying to (aggrandize) herself by (D) inflated
associating with wealthy and influential people.
(A)expand* 3.The old man died but was supposed to be
(B) diminish (drowsing.)
(C) dwindle (A)dozing
(D) swindle (B) drooping
(C) stooping
5.The loud music next door (aggravated) her headache (D) doddering
and made it difficult for her to concentrate on her
work. 4.The miner does not regard his life as a life of
(A) appeased (drudgery.)
(B) tranquilized (A) important work
(C) extenuated (B) sacred mission
(D)intensified* (C) holy occupation
(D) menial work
6. The (aggregation) process involved collecting data
from multiple sources and compiling a report. 5.Do you think he is a (dubious) character?
(A)gathering* (A) respectable
(B)disintegration (B) admirable
(C) solo
(C) doubtful
(D) constituent
(D) dependable
7. She was (aghast) to hear that her best friend had
6.The (duct) got clogged with dirt.
been spreading rumors about her.
(A) river
(A) acceptant
(B) pipe
(B) tolerant
(C) lenient (C) stream
(D) bog
(D)horrified*
7.Japan has been accused of (dumping) its steel to the
8.The gymnast displayed her (agile) moves on the
balance beam. United States.
(A) culling
(A) lively*
(B) sluggish (B) cumulating
(C) dunning
(C) lethargic
(D) inert (D) selling at a low price

9. He was (agitated) by the loud noise coming from 8.The (dunce) was a butt of their jokes.
the construction site next door. (A) serious person
(A) lulled (B) prude
(B) quieted (C) prig
(C) soothed (D)dull-witted person
(D)provoked*
9.The criminals were kept in lightless (dungeons.)
10. As an (agnostic,) he didn't completely rule out the (A) trenches
possibility of a higher power. (B) ditches
(A) deist (C) furrows
(D)underground prisons By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that
Careful is the Antonym of Cursory
10.The public is easily (duped) by extravagant claims By using the same logic, we can conclude that Agree
in advertising. is the Antonym for Refute.
(A) informed
(B) inculcated #5.Haughty : Humble :: Renown : ?
(C) appraised A..Implore
(D) fooled B..Whim
C..Anonymity
D..Delineate
Analogy E.. None of these
English topics Correct. Ans:C
Anonymity
#1.Damage : Advantage :: Perennial : ? Explanation:
A..Imaginative By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that
B..Maxim Humble is the Antonym of Haughty
C..Ceasing By using the same logic, we can conclude that
D..Prolific
Anonymity is the Antonym for Renown
E..None of these
Correct Ans:C #6.Abate : Develop :: Ulterior : ?
Ceasing A..Strange
Explanation: B..Expressed
By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that C.. Melancholic
Advantage is the Antonym of Damage D..Associate
By using the same logic, we can conclude that E..None of these
Ceasing is the Antonym for Perennial. Correct Ans:B
Expressed
#2. Ulterior : Expressed :: Abject : ? Explanation:
A..Analysis By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that
B. Commendable Develop is the Antonym of Abate
C..Queer By using the same logic, we can conclude that
D..Splendid
Expressed is the Antonym for Ulterior.
E..None of these
Correct Ans:B #7.Waive : Approve :: Ridiculous : ?
Commendable A..Bad
Explanation: B..Scheme
By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that C..Reject
Expressed is the Antonym of Ulterior D.. Thoughtful
By using the same logic, we can conclude that E..None of these
Commendable is the Antonym for Abject. Correct Ans:A
Bad
#3.Prate : Deprecate :: Fecund : ? Explanation:
A..Bolt By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that
B..Infertile Approve is the Antonym of Waive
C..Examine By using the same logic, we can conclude that Bad is
D..Law
the Antonym for Ridiculous.
E..None of these
Correct Ans:B #8.Browbeat : Aid :: Blame : ?
Infertile A.. Acquittal
Explanation: B..Admire
By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that C..Insufficient
Deprecate is the Antonym of Prate D..Bitterness
By using the same logic, we can conclude that E.. None of these
Infertile is the Antonym for Fecund. Correct Ans:
Acquittal
#4. Cursory: Careful:: Refute : ? Explanation:
A..Savage By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that Aid
B..Filthy is the Antonym of Browbeat
C..Agree By using the same logic, we can conclude that
D..Moderate
Acquittal is the Antonym for Blame.
E..None of these
Correct Ans:C Agree #9.Adversity : Advantage :: Abet : ?
Explanation: A..Kind
B..Associate b. rhythm : melody
C..Halt c. nuance : song
D..Anger d. slang : usage
E..None of these e. analogy : comparison
Correct Ans:C Halt
Explanation: 7. DIRGE : FUNERAL
By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that a. chain : letter
Advantage is the Antonym of Adversity b. bell : church
By using the same logic, we can conclude that Halt is c. telephone : call
the Antonym for Abet. d. jingle : commercial
e. hymn : concerto
#10.Ally : Antagonist :: Emancipate : ?
A..Plunder 8. HAT : HEAD
B..Kind a. cold : hot
C.. Detain b. winter : snow
D..Misfortune c. clothes : closet
E..None of these d. basic : advanced
Correct Ans:C Detain e. glove : hand
Explanation:
By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that 9. SPY : CLANDESTINE
Antagonist is the Antonym of Ally a. accountant : meticulous
By using the same logic, we can conclude that Detain b. furrier : rambunctious
is the Antonym for Emancipate. c. lawyer : ironic
d. shepherd : garrulous
e. astronaut : opulent
10-items ANALOGY:
10. SONG : VERSE
1. UP : DOWN a. big : small
a. boy : girl b. tune : sing
b. burn : scald c. puzzle : piece
c. steam : water d. tuna : fish
d. green : apple e. Kalamazoo : Michigan
e. shoe : nose
Correct Answers:
2. UMBRAGE : OFFENSE 1. A. Up is the opposite of down; boy is the opposite
a. confusion : penance of girl.
b. infinity : meaning 2. D. Umbrage and offense are synonyms; elation and
c. decorum : decoration jubilance are synonyms.
d. elation : jubilance 3. B. Being erudite is a trait of a professor; being
e. outrage : consideration imaginative is a trait of an inventor.
4. D. Dependable and capricious are antonyms;
3. PROFESSOR : ERUDITE capable and inept are antonyms.
a. aviator : licensed 5. A. A palm (tree) has fronds; a porcupine has quills.
b. inventor : imaginative 6. E. A metaphor is a symbol; an analogy is a
c. procrastinator : conscientious comparison.
d. overseer : wealthy 7. D. A dirge is a song used at a funeral; a jingle is a
e. moderator : vicious song used in a commercial.
8. E. A hat is worn on the head; a glove is worn on the
4. DEPENDABLE : CAPRICIOUS hand
a. fallible : cantankerous 9. A. A spy acts in a clandestine manner; an
b. erasable : obtuse accountant acts in a meticulous manner.
c. malleable : limpid 10. C. A verse is part of a song; a piece is part of a
d. capable : inept puzzle.
e. incorrigible : guilty

5. FROND : PALM VOCABULARY start D

a. quill : porcupine English topics
b. blade : evergreen
c. scale : wallaby 1.It is rather difficult for him to (discard) his
d. tusk : alligator prejudices.
e. blade : fern (A) prize
(B) get rid of
6. METAPHOR : SYMBOL (C) embrace
a. pentameter : poem (D) nurture
 (B) imperfections
2.This ruse will (discomfit) the enemy. (C) strong points
(A) upset (D) strengths
(B) disclose
(C) disown 2.Upon the (demise) of the dictator, a bitter dispute
(D) discontent about succession to power developed.
(A) survival
3.The lawyer was (disconcerted) by the evidence (B) death
produced by his adversary. (C) purgation
(A) encouraged (D) illness
(B) upset
(C) comforted 3.He majors in (demography.)
(D) buoyed up (A) zoology
(B) biology
4.The death of the kitten left Mary (disconsolate.) (C) ornithology
(A) robust (D) statistical study of human populations
(B) stalwart
(C) sad 4.A hurricane (demolished) many a house.
(D) sturdy (A) framed
(B) destroyed
5.The scholar's (discourse) was unanimously (C) reared
applauded. (D) raised
(A) formal speech
(B) prologue 5.The (demon) of avarice ruined his own happiness.
(C) diction (A) god
(D) style (B) goddess
(C) devil
6.The manager is fortunate enough to have a (discreet) (D) angel
assistant.
(A) fool-hardy 6.Don't (demur) at her request.
(B) die-hard (A) concur with
(C) cautious (B) comply with
(D) ostentatious (C)object to
(D) brace up
7.Wide (discrepancies) were found between the two
accounts of the battle. 7.The little girl looked (demure.)
(A) hostilities (A) innocent
(B) differences (B) naive
(C) similarities (C) serious
(D) parallels (D) hilarious

8.The universe is composed of (discrete) bodies. 8.Don't go near the (den) if you are not well armed.
(A) integrated (A) river
(B) connected (B) brook
(C) separated (C) crevice
(D) interlocked (D) lair
9.Use your own (discretion) in this matter.
(A) knowledge 9.The child's pulse is too quick; it (denotes) fever.
(B) rashness (A) indicates
(C) recklessness (B) denominates
(D) prudence (C) defies
(D) devises
10.The law does not (discriminate) against the poor.
(A) confound 10.The (denouement) of the play is a happy ending.
(B) differentiate (A) outcome
(C) discard (B) prologue
(D) cringe (C) plot
(D) characterization
VOCABULARY start D
English topics VOCABULARY START D
10 items
1. Each person has his merits and (demerits.) ENGLISH TOPICS
(A) virtues
1.Workers in nuclear research must avoid the (C) activity
(deleterious) effects of radioactive substances. (D) deformity
(A) harmful
(B) salubrious
(C) salutary 10 items Vocabulary start D
(D) inevitable English topics

2.A statesman should be (deliberate) in his speech. 1.The road quickly (deteriorated) into a bumpy path.
(A) desultory (A) ameliorated
(B) scrupulous (B) worsened; degenerated
(C) impetuous (C) enhanced
(D) casual (D) heightened

3.The writer is well versed in (delineating) social 2.Violence is a (detestable)

customs. means.
(A) deifying (A) adorable
(B) deflating (B) abominable
(C) flaring (C) commendable
(D) portraying (D) effective

4.Parents minding their own business without giving 3.We had to make a (detour ) because the main road
time to their children are (delinquent.) was jammed.
(A) deranged (A) short cut
(B) disrespectful (B) roundabout way
(C) negligent (C) straight road
(D) sensible (D) slippery path

5.The boy was ( Delirious) from the fever. 4.The famous artist still has his (detractors.)
(A) composed (A) chums
(B) sponsors
(B) unconscious
(C) rational (C) slanderers
(D) sane (D) patrons

6.Don't (Delude ) yourself into believing that he will 5.Smoking is (detrimental)

relent. to health.
(A) elucidate (A) conducive
(B) illuminate (B) helpful
(C) enlighten (C) beneficial
(D) deceive (D) deleterious

7.The lowlands were completely (DELUGED.) 6.A (devastating) war has impoverished Vietnam.
(A) developing
(A) flooded
(B) drained (B) ravaging
(C) parched (C) detractive
(D) shriveled (D) desultory

8.The scholar has (DELVED) into the subject for a 7.No (deviation) from traditional methods was
long time. permitted in preparation for the banquet.
(A) dented (A) accordance
(B) explored (B) departure
(C) delivered (C) correspondence
(D) nullified (D) conformity

8.He was suspected to have become rich by (devious)

9.We don't need (DEMAGOGUES ; we already
ways.
have had too many.
(A) vendors (A) crooked
(B) curators (B) honest
(C) statesmen (C) worthwhile
(D) affable
(D) rabble-rousers
9.The social worker was (devoid) of any personal
10.His sober (DEMEANOR) quieted the noisy
desire for gain.
revelers.
(A) full
(A) action
(B) replete
(B)bearing
(C) furnished (A) lauded
(D) empty (B) denied
(C) derailed
10.The hungry man was (devouring) his food. (D) ridiculed
(A) eating up greedily
(B) swallowing slowly 10.We can barely (descry) the vessels in the distance.
(C) chewing (A) attack
(D) digesting (B) assail
(C) assault
(D) see
VOCABULARY words start D
English topics
VOCABULARY start C
1. The city of Taipei has a very (dense) population.
(A) dissipated 1.Many chefs attribute their (culinary) skills to the
(B) sparse wise use of spices.
(C) tenuous (A) sewing
(D) compact; crowded (B) cooking
(C) pleasing
2.In that book, the author (depicts) the slave owners as (D) serving
kind and benevolent masters.
(A) praises 2.Every month the farmer (culls) the nonlaying hens
(B) scorns from his flock and sells them tot he local butcher.
(C) discovers (A) kills
(D) portrays (B) cooks
(C) picks out
3.We must wait until we (deplete) our present (D) stews
inventory before we order replacements.
(A) use up 3.The manager has reached the (culmination) of his
(B) augment career.
(C) bolster (A) ebb
(D) import (B) flow
(C) wane
4.They (deplored) the death of their capable and (D) apex; acme
magnanimous leader. 4.Corrupt politicians who condone the activities of the
(A) denounced gamblers are equally (culpable.)
(B) rejoiced (A) meritorious
(C) bemoaned (B) blameworthy
(D) vaunted (C) cunning
5.His is gentlemanly (deportment.) (D) shrewd
(A) deposition
(B) depot 5.The (culprit) of the mess deserved punishment.
(C) vulgarity (A) guilty person
(D) bearing (B) defender
(C) egoist
6.Rumors tend to (deprave) the morale of the troops. (D) egotist
(A) corrupt
(B) elevate 6.Buddhism includes many (cults.)
(C) exalt (A) creeds
(D) ennoble (B) limitations
(C) follies
7.I must (deprecate) your negative attitude. (D) reasons
(A) endorse
(B) disapprove 7.You'd better travel light; you will find your luggage
(C) comment very (cumbersome.)
(D) favor (A) expedient
(B) convenient
8.The (derelict) ship was a menace to navigation. (C) unhandy
(A) newly-built (D) futile
(B) nuclear
(C) stupendous 8.The defeated people could not satisfy the (cupidity)
(D) abandoned of the conquerors.
(A) revenge
9.His colleagues (derided) his grandiose scheme. (B) avarice
(C) demand
(D) requirement 8.The cop beat the mad dog with a (cudgel.)
(A) branch
9.Please (curb) your passions. (B) bar
(A) spur (C) short, thick stick
(B) restrain (D) whip
(C) release
(D) emancipate 9.The stranger took his (cue) from the actions of the
natives.
10.Terror (curdled) her blood. (A) hint
(A) steamed (B) note
(B) stirred (C) demand
(C) thickened (D) command
(D) exhausted
10.Chinese (cuisine) is known all over the world.
(A) culture
Vocabulary Start C (B) virtue
10 items (C) ethics
English topics (D) style of cooking
1. It is everybody's knowledge that Bert is Jimmy's
(crony.) Vocabulary 10 items Start C
(A) foe
(B)buddy; chum 1.In any loyal American's (creed,) love of democracy
(C) opponent must be emphasized.
(D) counterpart (A)statement of faith
(B) standard
2.Being a stranger in town, he inadvertently took a (C) criterion
(crooked) road. (D) creek
(A) straightforward
(B) undeviating
(C) winding 2.The boys went wading in the (creek.)
(D) direct (A) ocean
3.The bushman (crouched) (B) bar
behind a rock and watched the white men. (C) riverlet
(A) crawled (D) beach
(B) stooped
(C) scuttled 3.The national emblem of Turkey is a (crescent.)
(D) strutted (A)shape of the moon in its first or last quarter
(B) well
4.During the stagflation, the company was undergoing (C) barrel
a (crucial) test. (D) barrage
(A) chronic
(B) trivial 4.We were surprised at his reaction to the failure of
(C) invalid his project; instead of being (crestfallen,) he was
(D) critical engaged in new plans.
(A) complacent
5.Their nation has stood the (crucible) of war. (B) compliant
(A) severe test (C) complaisant
(B) crucification (D) dejected
(C) agony
(D) anguish 5.The mountain climbers found footholes in the tiny
(crevices) in the mountainside.
6.I wonder if he understands the (crux) of the matter. (A)cracks
(A) crumble (B) gorges
(B) core (C) cliffs
(C) crunch (D) creeds
(D) crumple
6.Their banner is (crimson) in color.
7.The mother (cuddled) her baby in her arms. (A) navy blue
(A) fondled (B) deep red
(B) squeezed (C) light green
(C) raved (D) sable
(D) ravished
7.Business was (crippled) by the strike. (A) thread
(A) prospered (B) length
(B) boomed (C) width
(C) paralyzed (D) outline
(D) boosted
7.Her (contrite) tears did not influence the judge when
8.She gave us a (crisp) reply. he imposed sentence.
(A) clear-cut (A) sympathetic
(B) limp (B) concerted
(C) flaccid (C) remorseful
(D) shabby (D) diffident

9.Success in money-making is not always a good 8.He (contrived) a useful camp store from a few
(criterion) of real success in life. bricks and a piece of screen.
(A) standard (A) controverted
(B) calumniation (B) contravented
(C) covenant (C) conspired
(D) justice (D) devised

10.Frogs begin to (croak) when it gets warmer. 9.The nobles used to treat the peasants with
A.make a deep, hoarse (contumely.)
sound (A) benevolence
B.scream (B) charity
C. shriek (C) insult
D. bellow (D) courtesy

10.The patient is (convalescing.)

(A) dying
1.The sewage system of the city so (contaminated) (B) getting worse
the water that swimming was forbidden. (C) weakening
(A) consorted (D) recuperating
(B) constrained
(C) polluted
(D) construed Vocabulary start C

2.All day she did nothing but (contemplate) her plan. 1.Foreigners frequently are unaware of the
(A) roam connotations of the words they use.
(B) drift (A) explicit meanings
(C) coalesce (B) implied meanings
(D) ponder (C) syntax
(D) phonetics
3.This is not a time for (contention.)
(A) concurrence 2.The boy felt happy because he had done a
(B) accord (conscientious) piece of work.
(C) agreement (A)upright ; honest
(D) argument (B) conscious
(C) conjugal
4.You must set aside some money for (contingent) (D) reckless
expenses.
(A) unanticipated 3.We had better (consecrate) our lives to noble
(B) regular purposes.
(C) fixed (A) save
(D) definite (B) rescue
(C) dedicate
5.The clown (contorted) his face. (D) profane
(A) smoothed
(B) ironed 4.It rained for five (consecutive) days.
(C) twisted (A) prior
(D) powdered (B) successive
(C) preceding
6.The (contour) of the Atlantic coast of America is (D) antecedent
very irregular.
5.The (consensus) indicates that we will not enter into (C) make thinner
this pact. (D) dim
(A) in harmony
(B) general agreement 5.Civil war (diminished) that nation's strength.
(C) disagreement (A) aggravated
(D) bickering (B) decreased
(C) intensified
6.Say something, or he will take your silence for (D) augmented
(consent.)
(A) decline 6.People ignored his dire prediction of another
(B) refusal approaching (depression.)
(C) assent (A) blissful
(D) balk (B) felicitous
(C) euphoric
7.Kissinger used to be a (consequential) man in the (D) dreadful
field of international diplomacy.
(A) shrewd 7.The funeral (dirge) stirred the mourners to tears
(B) tricky (A) scenario
(C) crafty (B) musical lament
(D) important (C) carol
(D) prologue
8. Energy should be (conserved.)
(A) squandered
(B) dissipated
(C) preserved
(D) frittered 8.Sometimes, things get into (disarray.)
(A) order
9.We'll (consign) the goods by express. (B) disorder
(A) keep (C) diminution
(B) dispatch (D) dinosaur
(C) store
(D) sell 9.Carelessness in driving often results in (disastrous)
accidents.
10.Time is said to be able to (console) anyone's grief. (A) providential
(A) comfort (B) celestial
(B) agitate (C) dialectic
(C) perturb (D) calamitous
(D) discompose
10.The dance group (disbanded) after a farewell
performance.
Vocabulary (A) broke up
(B) combined
1.Some people are (dilatory )in paying their bills. (C) congregated
(A) prompt (D) disbursed
(B) delaying
(C) sedulous
(D) assiduous 1.We received the guest with a (cordial) welcome.
(A) frigid
2. In his (dilemma,) he knew no one to whom he could (B) taciturn
turn for advice. (C) detached
(A) diagnosis (D) sincere
(B) diatribe 2.He is interested only in (corporeal) matters.
(C) predicament (A) spiritual
(D) dialogue (B) psychic
(C) mental
3.Mr. Morris is proud of being a (dilettante.) (D) material
(A) expert 3.The (corpulent ) man resolved to reduce.
(B) artist (A) fat; obese
(C) architect (B) thin
(D) connoisseur (C) lanky
(D) slender
4.Please (dilute) the acid before you use it. 4.A satire should expose nothing but what is
(A) concentrate (corrigible.)
(B) enhance (A) correctable
(B) incurable 6.The people rebelled against the (despotic) king.
(C) fatal (A) pathetic
(D) vital (B) tyrannical
5.Rust has (corroded) the steel rails. (C) decrepit
(A) tarnished (D) deleterious
(B) embellished 7.The father's death left the family (destitute.)
(C) worn away (A) sad
(D) corresponded (B) despondent
6.(Cosmic) forces produce stars and meteors. (C) extremely poor
(A) universal (D) disconsolate
(B) earthly 8.What is the use of their (desultory) research ?
(C) terrestrial (A) aimless
(D) mundane (B) purposeful
7.A real philosopher usually has a thoroughly (C) hard-working
(cosmopolitan) outlook on life. (D) assiduous
(A) tunnel-visioned 9.Numerous obstacles in the way of a real (detent)
(B) world-wide remain to be seen.
(C) local (A) relaxing of tension
(D) provincial (B) peace
8.Go and (counsel) him to wait for a more propitious (C) detention
occasion. (D) detergent
(A) force 10.This chemical is used to (deter) rot.
(B) coerce (A) abet
(C) advise (B) prevent
(D) repeal (C) instigate
9.Nature has given the Indian a hard and stern (D) provoke
(countenance.)
(A) temperament
(B) disposition 10 items Vocabulary start D
(C) quality English topics
(D) look
10.He was arrested for using (counterfeit) money. 1.Mrs. Quick is a (devout) churchgoer.
(A) bona fide (A) impious
(B) genuine (B) apostate
(C) authentic (C) pious
(D) fake (D) backsliding

2.The magician was so (dexterous) that we could not

1.Don't (desecrate) the temple. follow him as he performed his tricks.
(A) build (A) inept
(B) destroy (B) gauche
(C) profane (C) maladroit
(D) dedicate (D) skilled
2.The island was (desolate.)
(A) inhabited 3.Hijacking is a (diabolic )crime.
(B) deserted (A) angelic
(C) cultivated (B) devilish
(D) ploughed (C) chivalrous
3.Just ignore his (despicable) remarks. (D) cavalier
(A)contemptible
(B) graceful 4.Your demand that I respond either with a "yes" or
(C) decent "no" presupposes a (dichotomy) of choice on the issue
(D) reputable that I don't accept.
4.A great number of cities of Greece and Asia were (A) command
(despoiled) of their most valuable ornaments. (B) option
(A) restored (C) division
(B) plundered (D) chance
(C) reputed
(D) nourished 5.His speech to the freshmen was painfully (didactic.)
5.The young man is (despondent) about his health. (A) ecstatic
(A) happy (B) moralizing
(B) buoyant (C) nonsensical
(C) depressed (D) meaningful
(D) consolable
6.A salesman must overcome his (diffidence.) Correct Ans:A
(A) self-assurance Antagonist
(B) lack of confidence Explanation:
(C) presumption By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that
(D) overconfidence Frankness is the Antonym of Guile
By using the same logic, we can conclude that
7.Your composition suffers from a (diffusion) of Antagonist is the Antonym for Adherent.
ideas, try to be more compact.
(A)wordiness #4.Cursory : Careful :: Conversant : ?
(B) pithiness A..Ignorant
(C) terseness B..Far
(D) succinctness C..Analysis
D..Misfortune
8.The speaker (digressed) into too many side issues. E..None of these
(A) strayed Correct Ans:A
(B) concentrated Ignorant
(C) proceeded Explanation:
(D) focused By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that
Careful is the Antonym of Cursory
9.The wall (dilapidates) rapidly. By using the same logic, we can conclude that
(A) dries Ignorant is the Antonym for Conversant.
(B) damps
(C) falls into pieces #5.Cherish : Condemn :: Zenith : ?
(D) swells A..Threatening
B..Balanced
10.In the dark, the pupils of your eyes (dilate.) C..Gloomy
(A) shrink D..Base
(B) constrict E.. None of these
(C) attenuate Correct Ans:D
(D) expand Base
Explanation:
#1.Elicit : Give :: Abscond : ? By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that
A..Thrust Condemn is the Antonym of Cherish
B..Appear By using the same logic, we can conclude that Base is
C.. Delight the Antonym for Zenith.
D..Kind
E.. None of these #6.Detest : Admire :: Notorious : ?
Correct Ans:B Appear A.. Arrogance
Explanation: B.. Disclose
By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that Give C..Belittle
is the Antonym of Elicit D..Moral
By using the same logic, we can conclude that Appear E.. None of these
is the Antonym for Abscond. Correct Ans:D
Moral
#2.Irresolute : Definite :: Therapeutics : ? Explanation:
A..Desert By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that
B.. Moderate Admire is the Antonym of Detest
C..Disease By using the same logic, we can conclude that Moral
D..Annoyed is the Antonym for Notorious.
E..None of these
Correct Ans:C Disease #7.Picturesque : Dreary :: Apprehend : ?
Explanation: A..Baffle
By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that B.. Liberate
Definite is the Antonym of Irresolute C..Prolific
By using the same logic, we can conclude that Disease D..Transient
is the Antonym for Therapeutics. E..None of these
Correct Ans:B
#3.Guile : Frankness :: Adherent : ? Liberate
A..Antagonist Explanation:
B..Refuse By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that
C..Jovial Dreary is the Antonym of Picturesque
D..Appetite By using the same logic, we can conclude that
E.. None of these Liberate is the Antonym for Apprehend.
 By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that
Disorder is the Antonym of Obtrude
#8.Exigency : Advantage :: Mean : ? By using the same logic, we can conclude that Appear
A.. Kind is the Antonym for Abscond.
B..Fearless
C..Prerequisite
D.. Acquainted 1.The council (convened) at 10 o'clock.
E..None of these (A) ended
Correct Ans:A Kind (B) assembled
Explanation: (C) dispersed
By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that (D) adjourned
Advantage is the Antonym of Exigency 2.The main streets (converge) on a central square.
By using the same logic, we can conclude that Kind is (A) meet
the Antonym for Mean. (B) divide
(C) fork
#9.Astonish : Clear up :: Notorious : ? (D) spray
A.. Concealed 3.Mr. Brown is thoroughly (conversant) with modern
B..Strange painting.
C..Moral (A) ignorant of
D..Moving (B) familiar with
E..None of these (C) contemptuous of
Correct Ans:C Moral (D) fond of
Explanation: 4.Chinese missionaries (converted) many Japanese to
By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that Clear Buddhism.
up is the Antonym of Astonish (A) induced
By using the same logic, we can conclude that Moral (B) convoked
is the Antonym for Notorious. (C) convoluted
(D) correlated
#10.Decay : Development :: Aphorism : ? 5.Words often fail to (convey) our feelings.
A..Neglect (A) divert
B..Powerful (B) communicate
C..Deserved (C) erode
D.. Implore (D) huddle
E..None of these 6.The (convivial) celebrators of the victory sang their
Correct Ans:A Neglect college song.
Explanation: (A) jovial
By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that (B) emotional
Development is the Antonym of Decay (C) eminent
By using the same logic, we can conclude that Neglect (D) convincing
is the Antonym for Aphorism. 7.The merchant ship was (convoyed) by a destroyer.
(A) attacked
#11.Adversity : Advantage :: Abstain : ? (B) assailed
A.. Continue (C) assaulted
B..Forgo (D) accompanied
C..Hinder 8.That regime is undergoing a political (convulsion.)
D..Delight (A) stability
E..None of these (B) upheaval
Correct Ans:A (C) conciliation
Continue (D) reshuffling
Explanation: 9.The company is trying to secure the closest
By Analyzing the left side, we can conclude that (coordination) of effort from its employees.
Advantage is the Antonym of Adversity (A) concord
By using the same logic, we can conclude that (B) disparity
Continue is the Antonym for Abstain. (C) variance
(D) strife
#12.Obtrude : Disorder :: Abscond : ? 10.She had (copious)
A..Threatening reasons to reject the proposal.
B..Appear (A) meager
C..Chide (B) sparse
D..Unforeseen (C) slim
E..None of these (D) plentiful
Correct Ans:B Appear
Explanation:
10-item ANALOGY:
1.) author : novel : : _________ : song 1. You must read the ______ ( instruct ) carefully
A) singer before you use the new oven.
B ) musician 2. We were taken aback at the ______ ( drama )
C) composer changes in our village; each home owns a computer
D) writer now.
E) tune 3. ______ ( gradual ) he began to show his true
2.) wind : blow : : rain : _________ character; we realized he is not a sincere person.
A) flood 4. They are ______ ( campaign ) for a greener
B ) water environment.
C) measure 5. This work is ______ ( woeful ) beyond the
D) fall required standard; I cannot accept it.
E) drops 6. ______ ( begin ) will find this lesson difficult to
3.) profess : creed : : advocate : ______ grasp; it is quite technical.
A) nuance 7. It is always ______ ( interest ) to watch the cubs
B ) intimations at play.
C) cherub
8. Your objection to the plans could be a ______
D) doctrine ( hinder ) to economic progress.
E) protagonist
9. My mother advised me to be careful in my
4.) inarticulate : verbal : : contemporary : _______
______ ( choose ) of friends.
A) delicate
10. ______ ( short ) after feeding time, the bears
B ) Philistine
were killed
C) prehistoric
D) mortal
E) misogyny Correct Answers
5.) ludicrous : satirical : : delicious : ________ 1.You must read the (instructions) carefully before
A) succulent
you use the new oven.
B ) intriguing 2.We were taken aback at the (dramatic) changes in
C) obscure our village; each home owns a computer now.
D) grasping 3.(Gradually) he began to show his true character;
E) irrational we realized he is not a sincere person.
6.) conspicuous : obscure : : eccentric : _______ 4.They are (campaigning) for a greener
A) picturesque environment.
B ) tedious 5.This work is (woefully) beyond the required
C) odd standard; I cannot accept it.
D) foolhardy 6.(Beginners) will find this lesson difficult to grasp;
E) conventional it is quite technical.
7.) subtle : nuance : : pedantic : ________ 7.It is always (interesting) to watch the cubs at play.
A) pragmatic 8.Your objection to the plans could be a (hindrance)
B ) academic to economic progress.
C) initial 9.My mother advised me to be careful in my
D) constant (choice) of friends.
E) latter 10.(Shortly) after feeding time, the bears were killed
8.) allude : refer : : proclivity : _________
A) tendency Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word
B ) illusion in the bracket
C) gamut 1. The ______ ( censor ) committee will ban the
D) scrutiny reporting of all undesirable news into the country.
E) relegate 2. They are ______ ( begin ) to see the true colors of
9.) despair : hope : : permanence : ________
the impostor.
A) transience 3. We visited an oil palm ______ ( plant ) to learn
B ) acquisition
more about the harvesting process.
C) chauvinism
4. Imami ______ ( battle ) with the strong current
D) recalcitrance
but his canoe capsized.
E) infinity
10.) smile : happiness : : crocus : _________ 5. Chicken lasagne is a ______ ( special ) of this
A) flower restaurant; you cannot find this anywhere.
B ) spring 6. The latest _______ ( edit ) of this book contains
C) garden many illustrative pictures.
D) planting 7. I guess mother will agree but ______ ( convince )
E) sign father will be altogether difficult.
8. The marine police are ______ ( tight ) the net
around the illegal immigrants at sea.
Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word 9. Walking alone late at night can be _______
in the bracket ( danger ).
10. The campers shivered with fear when they heard 8.The beauty of the countryside is beyond our
the wind ______ ( whistle ) through the trees. (imagination.)
Correct Answers under parenthesis See photo 9. Nobody wants to employ him because of his past
Comments Section (criminal) record.
1.The (censorship) committee will ban the reporting 10. We should (strengthen) ties with our neighboring
of all undesirable news into the country. countries.
2.They are (beginning) to see the true colors of the
impostor.
3.We visited an oil palm (plantation) to learn more
about the harvesting process.
4.Imami (battled) with the strong current but his
canoe capsized.
5.Chicken lasagne is a (speciality) of this restaurant;
you cannot find this anywhere.
6.The latest (edition) of this book contains many
illustrative pictures.
7.I guess mother will agree but (convincing) father
will be altogether difficult.
8.The marine police are (tightening) the net around
the illegal immigrants at sea.
9.Walking alone late at night can be (dangerous.)
10.The campers shivered with fear when they heard
the wind (whistling) through the trees.

Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in

the bracket
1.We all stood up upon the ______ ( arrive ) of the
guest-of-honour.
2. Arturo ______ ( accident ) broke the glass window
while playing in the verandah.
3.Jeremiah is not stupid. He just refuses to use his
______ ( intelligent ).
4."Please pay ______ ( attend ) when I am teaching,"
said Miss Chan.
5.The prime minister's wisdom won the ______
( admire ) of his citizens.
6.The policeman advises the driver to drive ______
( careful ) on the road.
7.This is the most ______ ( comfort ) bed that I have
slept in.
8.The beauty of the countryside is beyond our ______
( imagine ).
9.Nobody wants to employ him because of his past
______ ( crime ) record.
10.We should ______ ( strength ) ties with our
neighboring countries
C. A.
Correct Answers
1.We all stood up upon the (arrival) of the guest-of-
honour.
2.Arturo (accidentally) broke the glass window while
playing in the verandah.
3.Jeremiah is not stupid. He just refuses to use his
(intelligence.)
4."Please pay (attention) when I am teaching," said
Miss Chan.
5.The prime minister's wisdom won the (Admiration)
of his citizens.
6.The policeman advises the driver to drive (carefully)
on the road.
7.This is the most (comfortable) bed that I have slept
in.