Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Sporadic
A. occasional
B. uncertain
C. unrealistic
D. impulsive
2. Exotic
A. obvious
B. farfetched
C. minimal
D. alluringly foreign
3. Ebullient
A. foolish
B. enthusiastic
C. wise
D. large
4. Salient
A. ridiculous
B. unlikely
C. conspicuous
D. erratic
5. Spurious
A. false
B. unethical
C. impulsive
D. incorrect
6. Surreptitious
A. exhausted
B. visible
C. unbelievable
D. done in secret
7. Sacrosanct
A. forbidden
B. inviolable
C. fearful
D. hidden
8. Atrophy
A. misfortune
B. wealth
C. secret
D. a wasting away
9. Intransigent
A. uncaring
B. fast-moving
C. inflexible
D. open to question
10. Hyperbole
A. exaggeration
B. passion
C. style
D. length
11. Minion
A. supporting actress
B. decoration
C. fawning follower
D. power
12. Precarious
A. deceptive
B. uncertain
C. strong
D. threatening
13. Cartographer
A. sanitary inspector
B. industrial designer
C. environmentalist
D. map maker
14. Punctilious
A. meticulous
B. pompous
C. shrewd
D. punctual
15. Panegyric
A. disaster
B. conclusion
C. agreement
D. elaborate praise
16. Limpid
A. clear
B. dirty
C. salty
D. soft
17. Minimal
A. underrated
B. average
C. very small
D. sufficient
18. Truculent
A. plodding
B. strong
C. gloomy
D. pugnacious
19. Quixotic
A. impractical
B. quaint
C. absentminded
D. sorrowful
20. Accrue
A. to affirm
B. to accumulate
C. to confirm
D. to enlarge
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Key
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. D
9. C
10. A
11. C
12. B
13. D
14. A
15. D
16. A
17. C
18. D
19. A
20. B
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Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional
