Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Consanguineous
A. having the same ancestor
B. having the same share
C. peaceful
D. fair and just
2. Fidelity
A. remoteness
B. playfulness
C. loyalty
D. health
3. Collegial (Relating to)
A. genealogy
B. friendliness
C. a group of colleagues
D. diverse interests
4. Compassion
A. spirituality
B. tolerance
C. brutality
D. sympathy
5. Obfuscate
A. to make unclear
B. to speak at length
C. to multiply
D. to refuse to testify
6. Portfolio
A. small round window
B. large flat case
C. citizen of Portugal
D. art of painting
7. Elixir
A. bonus
B. monopoly
C. cure-all
D. deception
8. Accrue
A. to erode
B. to attribute
C. to waste
D. to accumulate
9. Fiduciary (Based on)
A. family ties
B. trust
C. money
D. fraud
10. Liquidity
A. stability
B. instability
C. bankruptcy
D. convertibility
11. Diversify
A. to give variety to
B. to thin out
C. to amuse
D. to heighten
12. Notional
A. real
B. fluctuating
C. imaginary
D. increasing
13. Indemnity
A. penalty
B. risk
C. failure
D. protection
14. Debacle
A. surprise
B. failure
C. scandal
D. merger
15. Nascent
A. pervasive
B. prosperous
C. budding
D. humid
16. Equity
A. equal treatment
B. advantage
C. debt
D. speculation
17. Shoddy
A. antiquated
B. inferior
C. superior
D. unusual
18. Bullish
A. eager to buy
B. eager to sell
C. ager to praise
D. eager to sound off
19. Audit
A. to criticise
B. to tax
C. to verify
D.to intimidate
20. OPM (Slang for)
A. open-end mortgage
B. other people’s money
C. optimal profit matrix
D. opportunity missed
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Key
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. D
11. A
12. C
13. D
14. B
15. C
16. A
17. B
18. A
19. C
20. B
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Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional End
