VOCABULARY

A. Synonyms – Select from the given

alternatives the word (s) which means (s)
closest to the underline word in the
following sentences:
1.The law penalize those who aid and abet a
criminal.
a. Agree with
b. talk in favor off
c. run off in secret
d. free of guilt or blame
e. help or encourage
2. The government granted amnesty to mutinous
soldiers for humanitarian reason.
a. a refuge or place of safety
b. pardon for a political act
c. slight admonition for an illegal act
d. something different from the room
e. sympathy for others misadventures
3. Prisoners often connive to design an escape
plan.
a. conspire c. enlist by force
b. waste time d. pretend doing nothing

4. The police is directed to be more vigilant against

lawless elements.
a. extra judicial killing
b. routine precaution
c. strict discipline
d. tireless on the alert
5. Police Officers are expected to exercise
judicious use of authority.
a. just b. domineering
c. judgmental d. impulsive
e. wise
6. A suspect turned state witness is legally given
protection from enemy’s reprisal.
a. coercion b. retaliation
c. harassment d. punishment
e. attack
7. When interrogated by the police the suspect
invoked his right to remain silent.
a. paid attention to
b. accepted as truth
c. gave up peacefully
d. asked legal protection
e. raised as remedy
8. Sporadic gunfire is heard from a distance.
a. frightening b. deafening
c. inaudible d. irregular
e. continuous
9. The court questions the veracity of the
witness statement.
a. accuracy b. laxity
c. dishonesty d. trickery
e. proximity
10. The defendant lost hope of being
exonerated due to his lawyer’s inept
handling of his case.
a. paid attention to
b. cleared from any liability
c. got rid of something terrible
d. moved along at a desirable rate
e. repaid for someone’s good grace
11. The police officer conducted a
cursory check of a person’s vehicle in
search of illegal drugs.
a. thorough b. sweeping
c. clandestine d. superficial
e. methodical
12. Our laws put those culpable of crime
in jail.
a. intolerant b. abusive
c. guilty d. perverse
e. threatening
13. Developing rapport with known criminals who may
have knowledge of local organized crime operation
can help combat crimes.
a. Oppresiveness
b. Inevitably antagosnistic
c. Speaking a common language
d. sympathetic
e. relation marked by cooperation
14. Intelligent supervision discourages personal animosity
among subordinates.
a. Honesty b. Quarrel c. intimacy
d. ill-will e. acquaintance
Animosity = bitterness, enmity, grudge, hatred, hostility,
rancor, rankling, spleen, virulence.
15. The inquest fiscal asked the suspect if he was forced or
promised any reward to vitiate his confession.
a. Retract b. perjure c. destroy
d. repudiate e. invalidate
Vitiate = adulterate, contaminate, corrupt, debase, defile,
impair.
16. A tryst between feuding clans ended their long time
family feud.
a. blood compact b. plotc. peace
d. agreement e. vow
Tryst = appointment, assignation, rendezvous

17. The cashier was dismiss for embezzlement.

a. organized crime b. malicious mischief
c. act of counterfeiting d. killing oneself
e. fraudulent use of company funds
Embezzlement = misappropriate, steal
18. The police force plays gigantic task in rooting out drug
addiction.
a. trivial b. enormous c. generous
d. insignificant d. nationalistic
Gigantic = colossal, Cyclopean, herculean, huge, immense,
prodigious, titanic, tremendous, vast.
19. The World Bank loans granted to the Philippines is a
manifestation of its resolute resolve to help developing
countries like ours.
a. firm b. weak c. dynamic
d. stalwart e. dwindling
Resolute =bold, constant, decided, determined, earnest,
fixed, steadfast, relentless.
20. A witness sometimes testify just because of some
pecuniary interest.
a. fiscal b. personal c. financial
d. charitable e. vested
Pecuniary =
21. Demand for a bigger increase in taxi fare is a
manifestation of the blatant show of greed by taxi
owners.
a. blazen b. compassionate c. defensive
d. sympathetic e. offensive
Blatant =
22. His appellation as a prosecutor in the judiciary was
hailed by his colleagues.
a. declaration b. explanation c. avowal
d. designation e. act of appealing
Appellation = address, cognomen, epithet, style, title.
23. An eminent artist
a. lovable b. well-known c. practicing
d. experience e. technical
Eminent = elevated, high, lofty, celebrated, conspicious,
distinguished, exalted, famous, illustrious, notable,
prominent, remarkable, renowned.
24. A taciturn children
a. Silent b. mischievous c. talkative
d. intelligente. stubborn
Taciturn = close, dumb, laconic, mum, reserved, reticent,
uncommunicative.
25. A ferocious dog
a. jungle b. fame c. fierce
d. favorite d. wild
Ferocious = feral, fierce, rapacious, ravenous, savage,
untamed, wild, barbarous.
26. What a respectable young lady
a. homely b. plain c. honorable
d. satisfied e. pretty
Respectable =considerable, estimable, presentable, upright.
27. A candid utterance
a. sweet b. remarkable c. short
d. frank e. humorous
Candid = fair, impartial, just, unbiased, unprejudiced,
frank.
28. It is illegal to divulge sensitive information without
proper authorization.
a. hide b. reveal c. pamper
d. spoil e. conceal
Divulge = communicate, declare, disclose, exhibit, expose,
tell, uncover.
29. The presence of media reporters during the hostage
crisis, if not properly managed by the ground
commander, could sometimes be meddlesome rather
than helpful.
a. interfering b. opportunistic c. insane
d. confusing e. crazy
Meddlesome = interfering, intermeddling, intrusive,
officious, prying.
30. A police cordon was established to prevent looters from
entering the burning Gotesco Grand Central Mall.
a. cloak b. barrier c. retinue
d. pile of firewood e. police line
31. The teacher surrogate parents to their students while at
school.
a. deputy b. champion c. mainstay
d. substitute c. collaborator
Surrogate =
32. It was magnanimous gesture on the part of the
government to grant amnesty and livelihood
opportunities to the rebels.
a. great b. vengeful c. noble
d. desperate e. persuasive
Magnanimous =
33. Courtesy is the hallmark of a gentleman.
a. badge b. decoration c. apologize
d. proof of excellence e. appearance

34. To admonish is to:

a. retract b. reprieve c. disfigure
d. reprove firmly e. applaud
35. It is important for a police officer to look neat and
dignified, not sloppy.
a. untidy b. imperfect c. inaccurate
d. unfashionable e. unassertive
Sloppy =
36. The suspected shabu laboratory was placed under
round-the –clock surveillance.
a. observation b. interrogation c. inquiry
d. pronunciation d. cross examination
37. Jose Rizal was incarcerated by the Spaniards at Fort
Santiago.
a. tried b. imprisoned c. tortured
d. deported e. killed
38. We should never be apathetic towards other people for
we have social responsibility to fulfill.
a. Indifferent c. concerned
b. Generous d. worried
39. A good leader should be cognizant of the numerous
issues that affect his constituents.
a. aware c. confused
b. uninformed d. idealistic
40.Always be careful not to issue any disparaging remarks
against other people.
a. praising c. damaging
b. confusing d. discouraging
41. Flowers are ephemeral; they bloom yet wither in a
week or so later.
a. shrivel c. beautiful
b. long lasting d. short lived
42. A fastidious person will never find true happiness
a. simple c. greedy
b. choosy d. contented
43. The Ortigas Center is filled with gargantuan buildings,
some having up to 50 floors.
a. crowded c. first class
b. old and weak d. gigantic
44. Nobody liked haughty Monty who kept bragging about
his riches.
a. arrogant c. respectable
b. foolish d. dependable
45. The corrupt policeman was discharged from service due
to his ignominious act of accepting bribes.
a. honorable c. unwanted
b. disrespectable d. remarkable
46. The impudent child was scolded for answering back to
older people.
a. respectful c. clever
b. honorable d. rude
47. Spores are infinitesimal reproductive units of fungi and
lower plants.
a. invisible c. microscopic
b. interesting d. large
48. Never trust an insidious person because you’ll never
know what goes on in his mind.
a. honest c. loyal
b. treacherous d. trustworthy
49. Janet is an irascible girl who frequently has tantrums.
a. impatient c. hot-tempered
b. cheerful d. jolly
50. Specialist should be meticulous especially when
performing operations.
a. careful c. strict
b. careless d. lenient
51. Christ teaches us to be concerned about putting up
riches in heaven and not to be obsessed with mundane
things.
a. temporary c. insignificant
b. worldly d. important
52. Rochelle has difficulty seeing things from afar because
she is myopic.
a. cross-eyed c. farsighted
b. eagle-eyed d. nearsighted
53. Regine, being a child of three, is oblivious to the world
around her.
a. careful c. aware
b. carefree d. unmindful
54. Man can never be omniscient like God.
a. all-knowing c. immortal
b. logical d. miraculous
55. The piquant mouse was able to find its way out of the
maze in a short while.
a. dumb c. small
b. clever d. unusual
56. It is now plausible to say that someday, interplanetary
travel will no longer be impossible.
a. reasonable c. illogical
b. unusual d. extraordinary
57. A prudent person is not easily deceived.
a. loyal c. wise
b. careless d. foolish
58. “Spare the rod and spoil the child” is a common
aphorism.
a. slogan c. proverb
b. battlecry d. motto
59. Charmaine’s deportment is highly commendable.
a. belief c. intelligence
b. behavior d. competence
60. For enmity and hate are contrary to friendship and
concord.
a. agreementc. confusion
b. mutual hatred d. division
61. The Filipino’s fortitude is the reason why he seldom
complains.
a. endurancec. discontent
b. peace-loving d. satisfaction
62. Poverty should never be viewed as an impediment
towards attaining good education.
a. reason c. link
b. way d. obstruction
63. The students were upbraided for misbehaving during
the assembly.
a. praised c. scolded
b. honored d. stopped
64. Urbane people are appalled by rude behavior.
a. well-mannered c. modern
b. ill-mannered d. rich
65. Clowns are never vapid but the sick usually are:
a. lively and energetic c. clumsy
b. lacking spirit and liveliness d. funny
66. The client was asked to verify the veracity of the
statement of accounts issued.
a. accuracy c. redundancy
b. discrepancy d. mistake
67. Dentists believe that babies should be weaned from
feeding bottles as soon as possible to prevent
malformation of the infants’ erupting teeth.
a. get used to c. free from dependence
b. develop hatred for d. make more dependent
68. Some people believe that Balete Drive is haunted
because a wraith of a woman appears there.
a. shadow c. reflection
b. statue d. ghost
69. She looks unkempt with her wavy coarse hair falling
freely behind her back.
a. pretty c. prim and proper
b. neat d. untidy
70. The room is topsy-turvy, as if a hurricane just passed
through.
a. disorderly c. orderly
b. destroyed d. clean
71. Sherlock Holmes is a famous sleuth.
a. adventure c. detective
b. scientist d. criminal
72. Mindy rummaged through the chest of old clothes for
something usable to donate.
a. searched through c. passed through
b. wandered through d. scattered
73. Only a ruffian could do such a heinous act of killing a
helpless child.
a. an insane person c. a lovable person
b. a brutal person d. a confused person
74. To augment the policemen’s income, the government
allowed them to take part-time jobs..
a. increase c. limit
b. contribute d. remove
75. A person’s reputation is very important so be very
careful not to calumniate anybody..
a. embarrass c. tease
b. abuse d. slander
76. The footprints were effaced when the floor was
mopped.
a. printed c. deformed
b. erased d. developed
77. The plane overshot the runway and landed on a ditch.
a. passed through c. went beyond
b. passed by d. did not reach
 Antonyms
Direction: Select from the given alternatives the
word that is most nearly opposite to the
meaning of the underline word as used in the
following sentences:
1. A police Officer is not expected to be
indecorous.
a. Dislike b. dignified
c. Distasteful d. discreditable
e. objectionable
2. Some puny details of the patrol operations
plan are not.
a. Weak b. small
c. Complex d. significant

3. Petty matters are being discussed by the

patrol team.
a. Small c. confusing
b. Important d. vital
e. insignificant
4. The police officer must have a genteel
character.
a. rude c. fluent
b. polite d. meek
e. valor
5. A group of farmers instigated a
demonstration against their landlord.
a. began c. prevented
b. ended d. acted
e. provoked
6. The officer wants to extricate himself
from the controversy.
a. entangle c. implicate
b. excuse d. remove
e. extract
7. The survey results confirm that the
Philippines is a corrupt society.
a. argue c. affirm
b. suggest d. rebut
e. strengthen
8. Everyone is encouraged to live an austere
life.
a. complicated c. extravagant
b. simple d. luxurious
e. inexpensive
9. the supervisor is impartial
a. honest c. unjust
b. selective d. biased
e. unprejudiced
10. A semblance of police protection is better
than none at all.
a. Token c. complete
b. Unlimited d. equality e. shade

11. He made an ambiguous explanation to his

superior.
a. definite c. solitary
b. overcast d. mysterious e. doubtful
12. the PNP’s clandestine operations against
the top leaders of the CPP NPA NDF was
aborted due to bad weather.
a. worsened c. cancelled
b. continued d. miscamed
e. terminated
13. flexible regulation is a better policy.
a. rigid c. pliable
b. frigid d. malleable
e. strict
14. To make commotion.
a. Peace b. quiet c. calmness d. clatter e. order

15. Precise instructions to the hostages.

a. fix b. determinate c. loose
d. definite e. exact

16. Divulge the information

a. share b. reveal c. conceal
d. unclose e. disclose
17. Label with all pertinent data.
a. relevant b. apposite c. immaterial
d. extraneous e. applicative

18. Occupied an inconspicuous position.

a. obscure b. prominentc. unnoticeable
d. opaque e. vague
19. The accused was exonerated from the charges.
a. acquitted c. convicted
b. Excused d. Imputed