Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Compatible
A. harmonious
B. gentle
C. rude
D. desirable
2. Conciliatory
A. careful
B. negligent
C. accommodating
D. awful
3. Facilitate
A. to congratulate
B. to create
C. to pretend
D. to make something easier
4. Auspicious
A. unlikely
B. favourable
C. sincere
D. faithful
5. Veracity
A. truthfulness
B. eagerness
C. perseverance
D. liability
6. Accolade
A. advice
B. celebration
C. praise
D. soothing words
7. Commiserate
A. to forgive
B. to pity
C. to tolerate
D. to be grateful
8. Magnanimous
A. wondrous
B. optimistic
C. pessimistic
D. bighearted
9. Cordiality
A. friendship
B. sincere graciousness
C. enmity
D. responsiveness
10. Perspicacious
A. insightful
B. lucid
C. cruel
D. kind
11. Radiant
A. spellbinding
B. welcoming
C. bright and happy
D. accommodating
12. Cosset
A. to whisper
B. to sing
C. to play
D. to pamper
13. Incisive
A. bitter
B. penetrating
C. sweet
D. harmonious
14. Largess
A. good report
B. imagination
C. gift
D. dream
15. Beguile
A. to charm
B. to make free
C. to persuade
D. to smile
16. Meritorious
A. learned
B. well-known
C. deserving praise
D. popular
17. Ameliorate
A. to improve
B. to appease
C. to approve
D. to investigate
18. Incentive
A. creative thought
B. excitement
C. ambition
D. stimulus
19. Humane
A. kind
B. cruel
C. self-effacing
D. well-meaning
20. Tranquil
A. airy
B. modest
C. calm
D. effortless
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Key
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. D
9. B
10. A
11. C
12. D
13. B
14. C
15. A
16. C
17. A
18. D
19. A
20. C
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Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional
