Circle A, B, C, or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Beseech
A. To entreat
B. To refuse
C. To claim
D. To destroy
2. Bestow
A. To reclaim
B. To avoid
C. To contest
D. To confer
3. Betrothed
A. Divorced
B. Engaged to be married
C. Held in high esteem
D. Completed
4. Biopic
A. Biography
B. Autobiography
C. Biographical motion picture
D. Library
5. Bizarre
A. Strange
B. Foolish
C. Sudden
D. Slow
6. Blithe
A. Unhappy
B. Longing
C. Cheerful
D. Skilful
7. Boisterous
A. Well-behaved
B. Noisy, out of control
C. Calm
D. Suspicious
8. Bolster
A. To avoid
B. To postpone
C. To strengthen
D. To neglect
9. Bough
A. Trunk
B. Root
C. Leaf
D. Branch
10. Brash
A. Simple
B. Impudent
C. Honest
D. Timid
11. Brooch
A. Heavy club
B. Vacant position
C. Loud noise
D. Ornamental pin
12. Bulbous
A. Heavy
B. Shaped like a bulb
C. Light
D. Bright
13. Beggar
A. To make someone poor
B. To cut off someone’s head
C. To do good things
D. To ask for alms
14. Conversant
A. Courteous
B. Creative
C. Talkative
D. Well-informed
15. Icon
A. document
B. False representation
C. Symbol
D. Destroyer of images
16. Obstinate
A. Protruding
B. Unyielding
C. Foolish
D. Self-assertive
17. Spontaneous
A. Well-timed
B. Comical
C. Unplanned
D. Explosive
18. Fraught
A. Manufactured
B. Full of
C. Empty
D. Bitter
19. Prophetic
A. Predictive
B. Obscure
C. Ancient
D. Scolding
20. Sundry
A. Disconnected
B. Changing
C. Countless
D. Various
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Key
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. C
9. D
10. B
11. D
12. B
13. A
14. D
15. C
16. B
17. C
18. B
19. A
20. D
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Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional
