Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Acrimonious
A. bitingly hostile
B. subtly ironic
C. polluting
D. excitable
2. Bullion
A. work of art
B. gold or silver
C. group of animals
D. common stock
3. Inequality
A. fairness
B. steadiness
C. unfairness
D. uncertainty
4. Suave
A. tough
B. ancient
C. modern
D. polished
5. Compilation
A. collection
B. assumption
C. analysis
D. thinking process
6. Hewn
A. mangled
B. carved
C. stained
D. painted
7. Reminisce
A. to ensure
B. to assist
C. to recall
D. to neglect
8. Plait
A. to elongate
B. to shorten
C. to chop
D. to interlace
9. Casual
A. incidental
B. halfhearted
C. indifferent
D. conventional
10. Gambol
A. to fight
B. to frolic
C. to fall
D. to win
11. Hackneyed
A. uncommon
B. unsuitable
C. common
D. broken
12. Jaded
A. wise
B. happy
C. ignorant
D. tired
13. Panache
A. verve
B. weakness
C. disability
D. noise
14. Rostrum
A. gathering
B. platform
C. long list
D. crowded place
15. Shrewd
A. stingy
B. generous
C. clever
D. mocking
16. Urchin
A. sea shell
B. pickle
C. short person
D. child
17. Vermilion
A. red pigment
B. small animal
C. greenhouse
D. offensive person
18. Quarry
A. old building
B. prey
C. bait
D. wall
19. Sleuth
A. detective
B. robber
C. judge
D. ferocious animal
20. Niche
A. unique offer
B. persuasive point
C. initial bid
D. suitable place
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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. A
20. D
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Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional