Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Macabre (adj.)
A. foreign
B. provocative
C. strange
D. deathly
2. Brickbat (n.)
A. insult
B. wide road
C. a collection of bricks
D. small statue
3. Gerrymander (v.)
A. gesture
B. admit
C. wonder
D. to divide a voting district to
give unfair advantage
4. Atone (v.)
A. to feel jealous
B. sacrifice
C. to make amends
D. postpone
5. Atoll (n.)
A. rocky ground
B. coral reef
C. riverbed
D. swampy land
6. Denude (v.)
A. choose
B. strip
C. mislay
D.to listen
7. Emote (v.)
A. show emotion
B. offer help
C. to raise your voice
D. dress well
8. Shoal (n.)
A. scandal
B. scarf
C. bay
D. shallows
9. Cabal (n.)
A. sport
B. mystery
C. plot
D. adventure
10. Voile (n.)
A. aircraft
B. small boat
C. fabric
D. mechanical instrument
11. Amulet (n.)
A. precious stone
B. charm
C. family quarrel
D. heirlooms
12. Elicit (v.)
A. to draw forth
B. mark up
C. include
D. forbid
13. Cad (n.)
A. ill-bred man
B. untamed dog
C. type of wrench
D. sport
14. Deft (adj.)
A. foolish
B. skilful
C. manageable
D. sarcastic
15. Bawdy (adj.)
A. inefficient
B. lazy
C. earthy
D. noisy
16. Josh (v.)
A. push
B. tease
C. irritate
D. help
17. Makeshift (n.)
A. stratagem
B. luxury
C. wealth
D. substitute
18. Exemplar (n.)
A. victim
B. supporter
C. model
D. shame
19. Feckless (adj.)
A. ineffective
B. faithless
C. healthy
D. relaxed
20. High-flown (adj.)
A. brilliant
B. vivacious
C. colourful
D. pretentious
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Key
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. C
10. C
11. B
12. A
13. A
14. B
15. C
16. B
17. D
18. C
19. A
20. D
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Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional