Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Gung-ho
A. fast-moving
B. very stupid
C.extremely enthusiastic
D. arrogant
2. Heath
A. uncultivated wasteland
B. valley
C. desert
D. marsh
3. Bon mot
A. kind act
B. fitting remark
C. a word of praise
D. wise sayings
4. Bete noire
A. a thing disliked
B. a discouraging remark
C. nightmare
D. a close friend
5. Déjà vu
Something that
A. has been seen before
B. gives extreme satisfaction
C. causes fear
D. gives a clear view
6. Incommunicado
A. permanent
B. secret
C. not in agreement
D. unable to communicate
7. Faux pas
A. humorous remark
B. social blunder
C. serious warning
D. political influence
8. Veld
A. grassland
B. big statue
C. rocky beach
D. cliff
9. Kowtow
A. to explain
B. smack
C. to steal
D. fawn over
10. Incognito
A. unknown
B. uncertain
C. unbelievable
D. unending
11. Entre nous
A. on tiptoe
B. confidentially
C. among friends
D. in public
12. Troop
A. to attempt
B. to harass
C. to move along
D. to behave disorderly
13. Chronicle
A. summary
B. certificate
C. representation
D. record
14. Trivial
A. unimportant
B. foolish
C. very important
D. interesting
15. Fateful
A. suggestive
B. pithy
C. ominous
D. prearranged
16. Reminisce
A. to keep changing
B. be fully relaxed
C. to think about the past
D. daydream
17. Bonhomie
A. well-dressed
B. playboy
C. pleasant memory
D. geniality
18. Dowdy
A. unfashionable
B. heavy
C. dignified
D. wealthy
19. Invincible
A. vigorous
B. warlike
C. unbeatable
D. harsh
20. Incredible
A. unbelievable
B. reliable
C. irreligious
D. absurd
Key
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. A
9. D
10. A
11. B
12. C
13. D
14. A
15. C
16. C
17. D
18. A
19. C
20. A
Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional