Circle A, B, C, or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Condone
A. to regard as offensive
B. to regard as the best
C. to regard as a secret
D. to forgive morally wrong behaviour
2. Satire
A. sarcastic wit
B. Indian lute
C. long speech
D. mythological horse
3. Palatable
A. inexperienced
B. pleasant or acceptable
C. wordy
D. short
4. Arbiter
A. tree lover
B. flowering canopy
C. judge
D. blind person
5. Coercive
A. all inclusive
B. thoughtful
C. cooperative
D. controlling by force
6. Impugn
A. to express doubts about someone’s honesty
B. to help
C. to protect
D. to hide
7. Symbiosis
A. religious sign
B. cooperative union
C. argument
D. timely occurrence
8. Lemming
A. cold-water fish
B. used car
C. short-tailed rodent
D. sour fruit
9. Skewed
A. true
B. spread evenly
C. critical
D. incorrect
10. Vociferous Marked by
A. loud outcry
B. violence
C. enthusiasm
D. fear
11. Preclude
A. to introduce
B. to make something impossible
C. to go early
D. to criticise
12. Duplicitous
A. repetitive
B. long-lasting
C. deceptive
D. flexible
13. Catharsis
A. negative energy
B. hollow tube
C. numerical problem
D. purification
14. Monolithic
A. massive and impressive
B. speaking one language
C. exclusive
D. fruitful
15. Dissonance
A. impaired hearing
B. good reputation
C. termination
D. combination of notes that sound strange
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Key
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. D
10. A
11. B
12. C
13. D
14. A
15. D
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Ratings
10 – 12 Correct: Good
13 – 15 Correct: Excellent
