Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Vitiate
A. to struggle
B. to compel
C. to trick
D. to convince
2. Obdurate
A. unyielding
B. obedient
C. unforgettable
D. regrettable
3. Cosy
A. sleepy
B. safe
C. cranky
D. comfortable
4. Carapace
A. shell
B. car
C. harmony
D. sailboat
5. Josh
A. to make a mess
B. to joke
C. to rough up
D. to walk slowly
6. Fudge
A. to swear
B. to irritate
C. to smear
D. to falsify
7. Snipe
A. to criticise slyly
B. to cut with a knife
C. to move hastily
D. to borrow money
8. Tryst
A. challenge
B. sentimental story
C. meeting between lovers
D. great effort
9. Scamp
A. quick response
B. rascal
C. slow movement
D. ridiculous way
10. Rend
A. to submit
B. to take over
C. to describe
D. to rip apart
11. Rapt
A. totally absorbed
B. graceful
C. kind
D. horrible
12. Quip
A. question
B. hurried statement
C. witticism
D. hint
13. Fey
A. decent
B. colouful
C. fashionable
D. whimsical
14. Pate
A. serving dish
B. top of the head
C. shield
D. sharp instrument
15. Quash
A. to decorate
B. to mix
C. to suppress
D. to drift away
16. Kitsch
A. humorous response
B. tawdry artwork
C. stylish clothing
D. unusual behaviour
17. Ken
A. cage for dog
B. close relation
C. perception
D. lock of hair
18. Snitch
A. to steal
B. to snatch
C. to tie
D. to collapse
19. Marque
A. honorary title
B. large tent
C. wall painting
D. emblem
20. Carp
A. to complain
B. to stir up
C. to limit
D. to treat kindly
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Key
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. D
11. A
12. C
13. D
14. B
15. C
16. B
17. C
18. A
19. D
20. A
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Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional
