Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Gibe
A. to taunt
B. to reserve
C. to refuse
D. to hoax
2. Rapt
A. hungry
B. enthralled
C. angry
D. savage
3. Entail
A. to establish
B. to recruit
C. to necessitate
D. to abandon
4. Incredulity
A. ambition
B. loyalty
C. optimism
D. disbelief
5. Menial
A. lowly
B. robust
C. generous
D. fearful
6. Constrain
A. to baffle
B. to compel
C. to praise
D. to reassure
7. Unwonted
A. mysterious
B. secret
C. unusual
D. commonplace
8. Inculcate
A. to blame
B. to absorb
C. to defy
D. to instil
9. Apprehension
A. anxiety
B. dexterity
C. gratitude
D. willingness
10. Simian
A. wicked
B. ape-like
C. childish
D. conventional
11. Ally
A. partner
B. a relative
C. an equal
D. a rival
12. Revelation
A. distortion
B. disclosure
C. pact
D. refusal
13. Allegation
A. firm denial
B. confession
C. unproven
statement
D. close association
14. Modus
operandi
A. prestige
B. defamation
C. agreement
D. way of working
15. Insurgency
A. rebellion
B. insistence
C. illegal
immigration
D. explosion
16. Pragmatism
Quality of being
A. theoretical
B. practical
C. stubborn
D. uncertain
17. Cosmopolitan
A. immoral
B. spiritual
C. worldly
D. boring
18. Imperialism
A. informality
B. aristocratic rule
C. tyranny
D. empire-building
19. Occidental
A. of the west
B. of the east
C. by chance
D. shadowy
20. Protocol
A. state craft
B. code of etiquette
C. consul
D. stand off
Key
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. A
10. B
11. A
12. B
13. C
14. D
15. A
16. B
17. C
18. D
19. A
20. B
Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional
