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1
A high-register adjective synonym of 'wise' is:
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Adjective describes a noun.
A wisdom
B sagacious
C wisely
D sagacity
2
A verb synonym of 'confuse' is:
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Bewilder is an action verb.
A bewilder
B confusion
C perplexed
D confusedly
3
The suffix '-ify' (simplify, clarify, intensify) usually creates:
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Clarify, justify = verbs.
A a noun
B an adjective
C a verb
D an adverb
4
What is the antonym of 'loquacious'?
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Taciturn = saying little.
A taciturn
B talkative
C friendly
D loud
5
Choose the antonym of 'verbose'.
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Verbose = wordy; opposite = concise.
A wordy
B concise
C honest
D rapid
6
The antonym of 'frugal' is:
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Frugal saves; extravagant spends.
A thrifty
B honest
C extravagant
D calm
7
Choose the antonym of 'gregarious'.
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Gregarious people love company.
A sociable
B cheerful
C honest
D solitary
8
What is the antonym of 'indigenous'?
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Indigenous = native; opposite = foreign.
A foreign
B native
C local
D natural
9
Choose the antonym of 'magnanimous'.
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Magnanimous = big-hearted; opposite = petty.
A generous
B petty
C noble
D calm
10
The antonym of 'acrimonious' is:
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Acrimonious dispute vs cordial relations.
A bitter
B loud
C cordial
D rapid
11
Choose the antonym of 'zealous'.
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Zealous = full of zeal; opposite = apathetic.
A eager
B honest
C brave
D apathetic
12
In 'The situation is grave', 'grave' most nearly means:
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Read the whole sentence, not the word alone.
A serious
B tomb
C quick
D happy
13
In 'She is in sound health', 'sound' most nearly means:
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Sound health = good health.
A noise
B robust
C loud
D valid
14
In 'His argument is sound', 'sound' means:
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A sound argument is logically solid.
A noisy
B robust
C valid
D loud
15
In 'He held fast to the rope', 'fast' most nearly means:
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Hold fast = hold securely.
A quickly
B abstinence
C soon
D firmly
16
In 'Nothing could check his anger', 'check' means:
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Check anger = hold it back.
A verify
B restrain
C examine
D review
17
The politician made an earnest appeal to the public. The word 'earnest' is closest to:
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Earnest appeal = heartfelt, genuine appeal.
A loud
B eager
C brief
D sincere
18
The judge delivered a stern warning to the accused. 'Stern' here means:
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Stern = firm and strict.
A strict
B angry
C loud
D serious but vague
19
A formal report on urban development would most appropriately use which word?
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Match register: formal context -> formal word.
A use up
B make do with
C utilize
D grab
20
In an official complaint letter, which word best replaces 'wrong'?
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Official = formal vocabulary.
A messed up
B bad
C not right
D erroneous
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