Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Greenhouse effect
A. Gardening method
B. Art of using colours
C. Global warming of earth
D. Increased fertility
2. Estuary
A. Mouth of a river
B. Silt deposit
C. Waterfall
D. Small river
3. Spit
A. Outcropping of rock
B. Long narrow piece of land
C. Peak
D. Fissure
4. Pristine
A. Exacting
B. Strict
C. Shimmering
D. Unspoiled
5. Ozone
A. Engine’s exhaust
B. Heat retainer
C. Form of oxygen
D. Gas in spray cans
6. Potable
A. Drinkable
B. Strong
C. Clear
D. Movable
7.Habitat
A. Outer covering
B. Native environment
C. Usual routine
D. Historical information
8.Mutation
A. Disorder
B. Irreparable damage
C. Silence
D. Change
9. Defraud
A. To trick someone to get money
B. To treat someone with respect
C. To become worse
D. To get warmer
10. Herbicide
A. Insect killer
B. Decorative container
C. Weed killer
D. Plant blight
11. Freak
A. Not connected to anything
B. Unexpected and very unusual
C. Not working properly
D. Having no mistakes
12. Portray
A. To describe
B. To perceive
C. To mimic
D. To disclose
13. Staples
A. Life-giving forces
B. Good qualities
C. Raw materials
D. Medical supplies
14. Beset
A. To compel
B. To harass
C. To discourage
D. To rearrange
15. Pending
A. Important
B. Complete
C. Supportive
D. Awaiting decision
16. Isotropic
A. Having uniformity
B. Showing warmth
C. Feeling cold
D. Being isolated
17. Sensibility Capacity for
A.Tenderness
B. Practicality
C. Creativity
D. Feeling
18. Idealist
A. Someone with high standards
B. Achiever
C. Enthusiast
D. Problem solver
19. Raze
A. To insult
B. To plunder
C. To demolish
D. To tease
20. Mot juste
A. Humorous act
B. Appropriate word
C. Act of mercy Just
D. punishment
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Key
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. D
9. A
10. C
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. B
15. D
16. A
17. D
18. A
19. C
20. B
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Ratings
10 – 14 Correct: Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional
