Circle A, B, C, or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Troop
A. be disorderly
B. harass
C. attempt
D. to move along
2. Chronicle
A. record
B. certificate
C. affidavit
D. summary
3. Trivial
A. valuable
B. inexpensive
C. unimportant
D. important
4. Fateful
A. suggestive
B. ominous
C. fearful
D. pithy
5. Reminisce
A. to keep changing
B. daydream
C. to think about the past
D. remain silent
6. Bonhomie
A. geniality
B. playboy
C. valuable gift
D. honour
7. Dowdy
A. unfashionable
B. heavy
C. beautiful
D. wealthy
8. Repair
A. go
B. delay
C. think
D. contribute
9. Pall
A. paleness
B. emblem
C. stamp of approval
D. covering
10. Qualm
A. uneasiness
B. token
C. serenity
D. faith
11. Perusal
A. superficial glance
B. careful examination
C. discussion
D. attitude
12. Mire
A. fail
B. stick or sink
C. succeed
D. fantasize
13. Blasé
A. exotic
B. cultured
C. bored
D. fashionable
14. Circumvent
A. be discreet
B. snub
C. to evade
D. to annoy
15. Demure
A. proud
B. foolish
C. aggressive
D. modest
16. Consummate
A. skilled
A. dashing
C. conclusive
D. never ending
17. Deify
A. exaggerate
B. idealize
C. challenge
D. agree
18. Hapless
A. unfortunate
B. feeble
C. sad
D. happy
19. Agog
In a state of
A. carelessness
B. indifference
C. restlessness
D. eager excitement
20. Voyeurism
A. a type of blackmail
B. an ocean cruise
C. improper prying
D. elaborate sales talk
Key
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. A
9. D
10. A
11. B
12. B
13. C
14. C
15. D
16. A
17. B
18. A
19. D
20. C
Rating
09 – 11
Correct: Good
12 – 17
Correct: Excellent
18 – 20
Correct: Exceptional