Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Noxious
A. foul
B. injurious
C. hateful
D. brilliant
2. Portentous
A. ominous
B. popular
C. serious
D. solemn
3. Copious
A. drenched
B. stout
C. big-made
D. abundant
4. Preposterous
A. annoying
B. biased
C. absurd
D. bold
5. Impecunious
A. poor
B. blunt
C. short
D. calm
6. Veracious
A. savage
B. truthful
C. greedy
D. tactful
7. Precarious
A. safe
B. flimsy
C. generous
D. dangerous
8. Portray
A. to describe
B. to perceive
C. to minimise
D. to protest
9. Staple diet
A. food given to patients
B. food you normally eat
C. food given to animals
D. food that must be avoided
10. Beset
A. to compel
B. to discourage
C. to harass
D. to destroy
11. Pending
A. very important
B. complete
C. supportive
D. awaiting decision
12. Sensibility
A. ability to understand feelings
B. tenderness
C. practicality
D. creativity
13. Idealist
A. enthusiast
B. person with high standards
C. achiever
D. adviser
14. Raze
A. to insult
B. to plunder
C. to tease
D. to destroy completely
15. Exploitation
A. unfair utilisation
B. subtle deception
C. careful study
D. intensive search
16. Jubilee
A. announcement
B. pageant
C. celebration
D. dessert
17. Genocide
A. self-destruction
B. extermination of a race
C. killing of a family member
D. assassination
18. Optimum
A. hopeful
B. inclusive
C. important
D. the best
19. Caricature
A. biographical sketch
B. funny drawing of someone
C. personality trait
D. eccentricity
20. Aboriginal
A. native
B. extreme
C. unique
D. individual
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Key
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. A
9. B
10. C
11. D
12. A
13. B
14. D
15. A
16. C
17. B
18. D
19. B
20. A
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Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional
