
Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Salacious
A. lustful
B. scornful
C. playful
D. greedy
2. Placate
A. to please
B. to calm down
C. to annoy
D. to interfere
3. Flighty
A. serene
B. dull
C. erratic
D. amusing
4. Sardonic
A. frustrated
B. irritable
C. happy
D. mocking
5. Languorous
A. weary
B. carefree
C. gentle
D. serious
6. Sleazy
A. vexed
B. corrupt
C. insulted
D. confused
7. Intrepid
A. defiant
B. timid
C. fearless
D. energetic
8. Devoted
A. submissive
B. frightened
C. long-lasting
D. loyal
9. Baleful
A. menacing
B. unhappy
C. happy
D. sad
10. Devious
A. offensive
B. deceitful
C. apologetic
D. cunning
11. Stricken
A. anxious
B. lonely
C. sorrowful
D. deranged
12. Strident
A. surprised
B. awkward
C. abrupt
D. harsh
13. Aghast
A. shocked
B. disgusted
C. exhausted
D. terrified
14. Mardy
A. nervous
B. sullen
C. happy
D. grateful
15. Hone
A. mourn
B. hum
C. sharpen
D. whisper
16. Hulk
A. rotten tree trunk
B. fat man
C. pile of garbage
D. broken-down ship
17. Wield
A. exercise authority
B. support
C. to reject
D. to ignore
18. Creed
Statement of
A. confidence
B. belief
C. proof
D. qualification
19. Girth
A. knot
B. ornament
C. circumference
D. type of dance
20. Crop
A. to steal
B. to bundle
C. to winnow
D. to cut short
Key
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. A
10. B
11. C
12. D
13. A
14. B
15. C
16. D
17. A
18. B
19. C
20. D
Ratings
10 – 14 Correct:
Good
15 – 17 Correct:
Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional