Circle A, B, C, or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Implication Something
A. hinted at
B. proven
C. cursed
D. causing doubt
2. Endeavour
A. to look over
B. to please
C. to bring about
D. to attempt
3. Impoverished
A. imposed upon
B. made poor
C. severely penalised
D. heavily burdened
4. Pithiness
A. determination
B. indecency
C. conciseness
D. ridicule
5. Tremulous
A. quivering
B. delicate
C. tranquil
D. inadequate
6. Adage
A. burden
B. bandage
C. myth
D. proverb
7. Incarnate
A. burning
B. out of action
C. having taken human form
D. in captivity
8. Mete
A. to confront
B. to apportion
C. to specify
D. to forecast
9. Jocular
A. joking
B. gallant
C. forceful
D. timid
10. Anathema
A. opposition
B. state of disorder
C. after-effect
D. object of loathing
11. Platitude
A. trite remark
B. expression of concern
C. protest
D. appeasement
12. Intermittent
A. never-ending
B. intrusive
C. occurring at intervals
D. very bright
13. Wonk
A. someone who works very hard
B. lazy worker
C. someone who tells lies
D. brave soldier
14. Appraise
A. to pacify
B. to evaluate
C. to congratulate
D. to advise
15. Malevolent
A. unlucky
B. stout-hearted
C. wishing evil
D. permissive
16. Ague
A. anxiety
B. amazement
C. nostalgia
D. fever
17. Integrity
A. harmony
B. honesty
C. judgment
D. purpose
18. Unsullied
A. sensible
B. obstinate
C. obedient
D. unspoiled
19. Poignant
A. making you feel sad
B. serious
C. pathetic
D. unwilling
20. Conversant
A. talkative
B. familiar
C. resisting
D. transformed
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Key
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. D
11. A
12. C
13. A
14. B
15. C
16. D
17. B
18. D
19. A
20. B
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Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptionall
