Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Interstellar
A. between stars
B. between nations
C. outstanding
D. powerful
2. Corona
A. centre of a planet
B. ring of light
C. comet’s tail
D. cool liquid
3. Methane
A. scientific approach
B. space rocket
C. odourless gas
D. large balloon
4. Vicinity
A. new road
B. intensity
C. speed
D. nearby area
5. Nebula
A. gaseous cloud
B. collection of stars
C. erratic orbit
D. empty space
6. Magnitude
A. small planet
B. degree of brightness
C. heavy metal
D. powerful pull
7. Prototype
A. solid matter
B. temporary state
C. original model
D. unit of measure
8. Turbulence
A. exhaustion
B. balance
C. engine power
D. disturbance of the atmosphere
9. Binary
A. composed of two parts
B. distorted
C. well-organised
D. powerful
10. Anomaly
A. lack of oxygen
B. deviation
C. change of colour
D. space between planets
11. Jettison
A. speed up
B. rotate
C. cast off
D. plunge sharply
12. Ambient
A. left behind
B. flickering
C. dwindling
D. surrounding
13. Hypothesis
A. theory
B. corruption
C. correction
D. dim light
14. Methodical
A. new
B. orderly
C. dull
D. deep
15. Fantasise
A. to enlarge
B. to lie
C. to imagine
D. to argue
16. Therapy
A. heat
B. side dish
C. melody
D. healing
17. Chronic
A. constant
B. cranky
C. officially recorded
D. severe
18. Pragmatic
A. productive
B. practical
C. discouraging
D. fussy
19. Orate
A. to express sympathy
B. to sing
C. to insult
D. to speak
20. Hoi polloi
A. common people
B. confusion
C. disagreement
D. royalty
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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. D
20. A
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Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional