Circle A, B, C, or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Shimmer
A. to extinguish
B. to examine
C. to comprehend
D. to shine with soft light
2. Gruesome
A. repulsive
B. dark
C. rude
D. painful
3. Fraud
A. anxiety
B. crime of deceiving people
C. danger
D. unhappiness
4. Erode
A. to leave
B. to stimulate
C. to wear away
D. to end
5. Sever
A. to settle
B. to harm
C. to harass
D. to cut off
6. Transition
A. change
B. breach of promise
C. circuit
D. site
7. Chaotic
A. fervent
B. unclear
C. disordered
D. dry
8. Contemplate
A. to infer
B. to hesitate
C. to enjoy
D. to ponder
9. Evolution
A. involvement
B. gradual development
C. revelation
D. exaggeration
10. Devise
A. to alter
B. to plan
C. to trick
D. to advise
11. Auditory
A. tentative
B. regulated
C. of hearing
D. uncommon
12. Critique
A. disclosure
B. sad incident
C. proof
D. evaluation
13. Complex
A. very clear
B. complicated
C. questionable
D. true
14. Syntax
A. rules of grammar
B. hope
C. noise
D. computer problem
15. Repository
A. memory device
B. theory
C. storage place
D. alliance
Key
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. D
13. B
14. A
15. C
Ratings
10 – 12 Correct: Good
13 – 15 Correct: Excellent
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