Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Ethic
A. racial group
B. precision
C. reliability
D. standard of behaviour
2. Plague
A. to annoy
B. to surround
C. to implore
D. to repay a loan
3. Battery
A. forceful protest
B. group of similar objects
C. encirclement
D. apology
4. Renege
A. to snub
B. to rob
C. to back out
D. to take control
5. Fait accompli
A. sophisticated approach
B. well-planned action
C. finishing touches
D. accomplished fact
6. Stagflation
A. economic slowdown
B. controlled price
C. cultural dullness
D. democratic government
7. Scuttle
A. to move quickly
B. to tease
C. to pile up
D. to gossip
8. Procure
A. to sell
B. to obtain
C. to steal
D. to borrow
9. Anomaly
A. large quantity
B. likeness
C. abnormality
D. rude response
10. Contravention
A. anarchy
B. deception
C. violation
D. robbery
11. Feckless
A. relaxed
B. without a fault
C. faithful
D. lacking determination
12. Rapport
A. detailed account
B. sympathetic relationship
C. completion
D. rejection
13. Brassy
A. timid
B. sensitive
C. bold
D. touching
14. Murky
A. unclear
B. harsh
C. conspiring
D. borderline
15. Staunch
A. to grieve
B. to smooth out
C. to put an end to
D. to reinforce
16. Guise
A. outward appearance
B. normal procedure
C. shyness
D. timidity
17. Skittish
A. amusing
B. sliding
C. inconclusive
D. nervous
18. Sui generis
A. suitable
B. unique
C. out dated
D. belated
19. Belated
A. offhand
B. weak
C. tardy
D. strong
20. Tarantula
A. singing bird
B. poisonous spider
C. rare plant
D. imaginary creature
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Key
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. C
11. D
12. B
13. C
14. A
15. C
16. A
17. D
18. B
19. C
20. B
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Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional
