Expand your vocabulary

by jagath
December 10, 2023 1:00 am 0 comment 331 views

1. Recalcitrant
A. untidy
B. withdrawn
C. unruly
D. aggressive

2. Sibilant
A. hissing
B. soft
C. hard
D. talkative

3. Petulant
A. gloomy
B. bright
C. trivial
D. peevish

4. Tolerant
A. easygoing
B. forbearing
C. strong
D. weak

5. Flamboyant
A. exaggerated
B. beautiful
C. ugly
D. showy

6. Incessant

A. unceasing
B. halting
C. oppressive
D. venomous

7. Cognizant

A. puzzled
B. convinced
C. aware
D. suspicious

8. Errant
A. eccentric
B. behaving wrongly
C. bold
D. timid

9. Adamant

A. blue
B. red
C. clear
D. unyielding

10. Vibrant

A. pretty
B. full of vigour
C. wholesome
D. poised

11. Endearing

A. lovable
B. repellant
C. odious
D. small

12. Enamoured
A. embraced
B. protected
C. pretended
D. captivated

13. Cuddle

A. to bind
B. to bounce playfully
C. to hug tenderly
D. to think lovingly

14. Coquetry

A. flirtation
B. light humour
C. romantic ballad
D. cooking skill

15. Chivalrous

A. old-fashioned
B. enthusiastic
C. gallant
D. high-spirited

16. Infatuated

A. peaceful
B. pleasantly plump
C. horrid
D. foolishly in love

17. Ardour

A. very strong feeling
B. pleasant smell
C. persuasion
D. sincerity

18. Radiant

A. spirited
B. enclosing
C. bright and happy
D. influencing

19. Enthral

A. to suspect
B. to surprise
C. to hold spellbound
D. to make a friendship

20. Cordiality

A. response
B. toast to friendship
C. informal gathering
D. sincere graciousness

Key

1. C
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. D
10. B
11. A
12. D
13. C
14. A
15. C
16. D
17. A
18. C
19. C
20. D

Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional

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