Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Bidet
A. rain gutter
B. broken piece of glass
C. European bathroom fixture
D. picnic
2. Alopecia
A. hair loss
B. slow progress
C. skin disease
D. praise
3. Mews
A. narrow passage
B. sounds made by a cat
C. covered patio
D. row of buildings
converted from stables
4. Cajole
A. to try to win over
B. to impress
C. to force
D. to criticise
5. Mawkish
A. closely related
B. overly sentimental
C. unknown
D. imitative
6. Urchin
A child who is
A. proud
B. innocent
C. impish
D. guilty
7. Haggard
A. annoyed
B. pleased
C. contented
D. worn out
8. Ostracism
A. expulsion
B. dedication
C. celebration
D. exasperation
9. Subjugate
A. to analyse
B. to defend
C. to force into submission
D. to find someone guilty
10. Jubilee
A. rich cake
B. particular anniversary
C. religious ceremony
D. long journey
11. Auspicious
A. flattering
B. far-fetched
C. brilliant
D. full of promise
12. Free-for-all
A. noisy quarrel
B. happy party
C. singing contest
D. wrestling contest
13. Horrendous
A. innocent
B. frightening and terrible
C. very pleasant
D. arrogant
14. Lethal
A. powerful
B. very fast
C. causing death
D. good-looking
15. Meaty
A. tasty
B. long-lasting
C. frequent
D. containing a
lot of interesting ideas
16. Punter
A. Someone who makes a bet
B. someone who drinks
C. someone who cannot
be trusted
D. someone who is very lazy
17. Duet
A. piece of music
for two performers
B. fight between two rivals
C. sweet drink
D. popular Indian food
18. Espresso
A. express train
B. strong black Italian coffee
C. humorous expression
D. elderly person
19. Cypress
A. European country
B. skin disease
C. tree with dark green leaves
D. untrustworthy person
20. Sordid
Involving
A. high moral values
B. complicated ideas
C. immoral or
dishonest behaviour
D. foreign experts
Key
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. C
10. B
11. D
12. A
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. A
17. A
18. B
19. C
20. C
Ratings
10 – 14 Correct:
Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional