Circle A, B, C, or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Finicky
A. delighted
B. annoyed
C. busy
D. fussy
2. Opportunist
A. an honest person
B. someone who is jealous
C. a trusted partner
D. someone who takes advantage of circumstances
3. Canny
A. shrewd
B. beautiful
C. long-lasting
D. trustworthy
4. Extrovert
A. opportunist
B. thief
C. deaf person
D. someone who is more interested in other people than himself
5. Problematic
A. pending
B. uncertain
C. attractive
D. alluring
6. Docile
A. stubborn
B. honest
C. submissive
D. extravagant
7. Intemperate
A. unrestrained
B. abusive
C. patient
D. obedient
8. Unilateral
A. universal
B. cultured
C. one-sided
D. submissive
9. Autonomy
A. self-rule
B. anarchy
C. objection
D. opposition
10. Cerebral
A. foolish
B. fresh
C. intellectual
D. outdated
11. Impetuous
A. abrupt
B. impulsive
C. delayed
D. vociferous
12. Alienate
A. to estrange
B. to abbreviate
C. to outwit
D. to abdicate
13. Flippant
A. respectful
B. honest
C. disrespectful
D. dishonest
14. Manipulative
A. clever at deceiving people
B. uncontrollable
C. authoritative
D. helpful
15. Diffident
A. timid
B. bold
C. attractive
D. honest
16. Altruism
A. misery
B. unselfish concern for the welfare of others
C. foolhardiness
D. illusory success
17. Neurotic
A. sharp pain
B. someone who is boring
C. medical practitioner
D. person whose behaviour is obsessive
18. Amenable
A. agreeable
B. hard
C. slippery
D. brittle
19. Effusive
A. lenient
B. gushing
C. strong
D. popular
20. Persona
A. an assumed personality
B. one’s character
C. part of a contract
D. someone who is not known
Key
1. D
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. C
9. A
10. C
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. A
15. A
16. B
17. D
18. A
19. B
20. A
Rating
09 – 12 Correct: Good
3 – 16 Correct: Excellent
17 – 20 Correct: Exceptional