Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Askance
A. sceptically
B. dangerously
C. widely
D. narrowly
2. Palpable
A. nervous
B. plainly seen
C. secret
D. worthless
3. Tawny
A. white
B. green
C. golden
D. black
4. Floral
A. flashy
B. slippery
C. fiery
D. flowery
5. Panic
A. fear
B. relief
C. debt
D. mess
6. Mercurial
A. reckless
B. changeable
C. ignorant
D. wise
7. Halcyon
A. foul-smelling
B. beneficial
C. happy
D. stupid
8. Muse
A. to smile
B. to howl
C. to sing
D. to think deeply
9. Aegis
A. protection
B. seniority
C. eternity
D. judgment
10. Bacchanal
A. graduation ceremony
B. drunken party
C. victory parade
D. remedy
11. Puckish
A. regular
B. funny
C. mischievous
D. elaborate
12. Nectar
A. pearl necklace
B. silk scarf
C. citrus fruit
D. tasty beverage
13. Cyclopean
A. gigantic
B. tiny
C. tall
D. wealthy
14. Hector
A. to curse
B. to bully
C. to praise
D. to sleep
15. Arachnid
A. pimple
B. fertile land
C. spider
D. barren land
16. Cupidity
A. ignorance
B. wisdom
C. nobility
D. desire
17. Mnemonic Pertaining to
A.memory
B. speech
C. hearing
D. sight
18. Pantheon
A. fancy dress
B. lofty place
C. safe shelter
D. chemical mixture
19. Stygian
A. stingy
B. favourite
C. hellish
D. generous
20. Narcissistic
A. indecisive
B. very sleepy
C. just
D. very vain
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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. C
20. D
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Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional
