Q 1 … crisp
… crisp
… The air was crisp and cool in the morning.
… She likes her toast crisp and golden.
… crisp
/ crisp
… The air was crisp and cool in the morning.
/ The air was crisp and cool in the morning.
… She likes her toast crisp and golden.
/ She likes her toast crisp and golden.
Q 2 … loyalty
… loyalty
… He showed great loyalty to his friends.
… Customer loyalty is important for business success.
… loyalty
/ loyalty
… He showed great loyalty to his friends.
/ He showed great loyalty to his friends.
… Customer loyalty is important for business success.
/ Customer loyalty is important for business success.
Q 3 … tyranny
… tyranny
… The people fought against tyranny.
… Tyranny often leads to rebellion.
… tyranny
/ tyranny
… The people fought against tyranny.
/ The people fought against tyranny.
… Tyranny often leads to rebellion.
/ Tyranny often leads to rebellion.
Q 4 … minimal
… minimal
… The damage to the car was minimal.
… She made only minimal changes to the design.
… minimal
/ minimal
… The damage to the car was minimal.
/ The damage to the car was minimal.
… She made only minimal changes to the design.
/ She made only minimal changes to the design.
Q 5 … adoption
… adoption
… The adoption of new technology improved efficiency.
… They celebrated the adoption of their child.
… adoption
/ adoption
… The adoption of new technology improved efficiency.
/ The adoption of new technology improved efficiency.
… They celebrated the adoption of their child.
/ They celebrated the adoption of their child.
Q 6 … inheritance
… inheritance
… He received a large inheritance from his uncle.
… Inheritance laws vary by country.
… inheritance
/ inheritance
… He received a large inheritance from his uncle.
/ He received a large inheritance from his uncle.
… Inheritance laws vary by country.
/ Inheritance laws vary by country.
Q 7 … reside
… reside
… They reside in a quiet neighborhood.
… The ambassador resides in the capital city.
… reside
/ reside
… They reside in a quiet neighborhood.
/ They reside in a quiet neighborhood.
… The ambassador resides in the capital city.
/ The ambassador resides in the capital city.
Q 8 … blend in
… blend in
… He tried to blend in with the crowd.
… The house blends in with the natural surroundings.
… blend in
/ blend in
… He tried to blend in with the crowd.
/ He tried to blend in with the crowd.
… The house blends in with the natural surroundings.
/ The house blends in with the natural surroundings.
Q 9 … moderately
… moderately
… She exercises moderately every day.
… The room was moderately decorated.
… moderately
/ moderately
… She exercises moderately every day.
/ She exercises moderately every day.
… The room was moderately decorated.
/ The room was moderately decorated.
Q 10 … comprehend
… comprehend
… He could not comprehend the complexity of the problem.
… Children can comprehend basic concepts easily.
… comprehend
/ comprehend
… He could not comprehend the complexity of the problem.
/ He could not comprehend the complexity of the problem.
… Children can comprehend basic concepts easily.
/ Children can comprehend basic concepts easily.
Q 11 … formidable
… formidable
… The team faced a formidable opponent.
… She has a formidable reputation in the industry.
… formidable
/ formidable
… The team faced a formidable opponent.
/ The team faced a formidable opponent.
… She has a formidable reputation in the industry.
/ She has a formidable reputation in the industry.
Q 12 … magnitude
… magnitude
… The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.5.
… They underestimated the magnitude of the problem.
… magnitude
/ magnitude
… The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.5.
/ The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.5.
… They underestimated the magnitude of the problem.
/ They underestimated the magnitude of the problem.
Q 13 … sexuality
… sexuality
… The book explores themes of identity and sexuality.
… He spoke openly about his sexuality.
… sexuality
/ sexuality
… The book explores themes of identity and sexuality.
/ The book explores themes of identity and sexuality.
… He spoke openly about his sexuality.
/ He spoke openly about his sexuality.
Q 14 … paramount
… paramount
… Safety is of paramount importance.
… Education is paramount for a nation’s development.
… paramount
/ paramount
… Safety is of paramount importance.
/ Safety is of paramount importance.
… Education is paramount for a nation’s development.
/ Education is paramount for a nation’s development.
Q 15 … discord
… discord
… There was discord among the team members.
… Political discord can destabilize a country.
… discord
/ discord
… There was discord among the team members.
/ There was discord among the team members.
… Political discord can destabilize a country.
/ Political discord can destabilize a country.
Q 16 … continuation
… continuation
… The continuation of the project depends on funding.
… He requested a continuation of the meeting.
… continuation
/ continuation
… The continuation of the project depends on funding.
/ The continuation of the project depends on funding.
… He requested a continuation of the meeting.
/ He requested a continuation of the meeting.
Q 17 … violation
… violation
… He was fined for a traffic violation.
… Violation of the rules will result in penalties.
… violation
/ violation
… He was fined for a traffic violation.
/ He was fined for a traffic violation.
… Violation of the rules will result in penalties.
/ Violation of the rules will result in penalties.
Q 18 … surpass
… surpass
… She hopes to surpass her previous achievements.
… The athlete surpassed all expectations.
… surpass
/ surpass
… She hopes to surpass her previous achievements.
/ She hopes to surpass her previous achievements.
… The athlete surpassed all expectations.
/ The athlete surpassed all expectations.
Q 19 … ape
… ape
… The ape swung from branch to branch.
… Humans share many traits with apes.
… ape
/ ape
… The ape swung from branch to branch.
/ The ape swung from branch to branch.
… Humans share many traits with apes.
/ Humans share many traits with apes.
Q 20 … geology
… geology
… He is studying geology at university.
… Geology helps us understand Earth’s history.
… geology
/ geology
… He is studying geology at university.
/ He is studying geology at university.
… Geology helps us understand Earth’s history.
/ Geology helps us understand Earth’s history.
Q 21 … tonic
… tonic
… He drank a tonic to feel refreshed.
… Music can be a tonic for the soul.
… tonic
/ tonic
… He drank a tonic to feel refreshed.
/ He drank a tonic to feel refreshed.
… Music can be a tonic for the soul.
/ Music can be a tonic for the soul.
Q 22 … scarce
… scarce
… Food became scarce during the drought.
… Water is scarce in desert regions.
… scarce
/ scarce
… Food became scarce during the drought.
/ Food became scarce during the drought.
… Water is scarce in desert regions.
/ Water is scarce in desert regions.
Q 23 … elevate
… elevate
… Regular exercise can elevate your mood.
… The platform was elevated for better visibility.
… elevate
/ elevate
… Regular exercise can elevate your mood.
/ Regular exercise can elevate your mood.
… The platform was elevated for better visibility.
/ The platform was elevated for better visibility.
Q 24 … stick with
… stick with
… You should stick with your original plan.
… He decided to stick with his friends.
… stick with
/ stick with
… You should stick with your original plan.
/ You should stick with your original plan.
… He decided to stick with his friends.
/ He decided to stick with his friends.
Q 25 … nitrogen
… nitrogen
… Nitrogen is essential for plant growth.
… The atmosphere contains a large amount of nitrogen.
… nitrogen
/ nitrogen
… Nitrogen is essential for plant growth.
/ Nitrogen is essential for plant growth.
… The atmosphere contains a large amount of nitrogen.
/ The atmosphere contains a large amount of nitrogen.
Q 26 … spectacular
… spectacular
… The fireworks display was spectacular.
… She gave a spectacular performance on stage.
… spectacular
/ spectacular
… The fireworks display was spectacular.
/ The fireworks display was spectacular.
… She gave a spectacular performance on stage.
/ She gave a spectacular performance on stage.
Q 27 … epoch
… epoch
… The invention marked a new epoch in history.
… We live in an epoch of rapid technological change.
… epoch
/ epoch
… The invention marked a new epoch in history.
/ The invention marked a new epoch in history.
… We live in an epoch of rapid technological change.
/ We live in an epoch of rapid technological change.
Q 28 … thermal
… thermal
… The thermal energy from the sun warms the Earth.
… He wore thermal clothing in the cold weather.
… thermal
/ thermal
… The thermal energy from the sun warms the Earth.
/ The thermal energy from the sun warms the Earth.
… He wore thermal clothing in the cold weather.
/ He wore thermal clothing in the cold weather.
Q 29 … hold up
… hold up
… The bridge can hold up under heavy traffic.
… Sorry I’m late, I was held up by traffic.
… hold up
/ hold up
… The bridge can hold up under heavy traffic.
/ The bridge can hold up under heavy traffic.
… Sorry I’m late, I was held up by traffic.
/ Sorry I’m late, I was held up by traffic.
Q 30 … ironically
… ironically
… Ironically, he failed the easiest test.
… Ironically, the solution created more problems.
… ironically
/ ironically
… Ironically, he failed the easiest test.
/ Ironically, he failed the easiest test.
… Ironically, the solution created more problems.
/ Ironically, the solution created more problems.
Q 31 … instructive
… instructive
… The lecture was very instructive.
… Her comments were instructive for the team.
… instructive
/ instructive
… The lecture was very instructive.
/ The lecture was very instructive.
… Her comments were instructive for the team.
/ Her comments were instructive for the team.
Q 32 … infectious
… infectious
… The disease is highly infectious.
… His laughter was infectious.
… infectious
/ infectious
… The disease is highly infectious.
/ The disease is highly infectious.
… His laughter was infectious.
/ His laughter was infectious.
Q 33 … metabolism
… metabolism
… Exercise can boost your metabolism.
… Metabolism slows down with age.
… metabolism
/ metabolism
… Exercise can boost your metabolism.
/ Exercise can boost your metabolism.
… Metabolism slows down with age.
/ Metabolism slows down with age.
Q 34 … weaken
… weaken
… The medicine may weaken your immune system.
… His strength began to weaken after the illness.
… weaken
/ weaken
… The medicine may weaken your immune system.
/ The medicine may weaken your immune system.
… His strength began to weaken after the illness.
/ His strength began to weaken after the illness.
Q 35 … unstable
… unstable
… The ladder looks unstable, be careful.
… The political situation is unstable.
… unstable
/ unstable
… The ladder looks unstable, be careful.
/ The ladder looks unstable, be careful.
… The political situation is unstable.
/ The political situation is unstable.
Q 36 … jump at
… jump at
… She jumped at the chance to travel abroad.
… He jumped at the offer without hesitation.
… jump at
/ jump at
… She jumped at the chance to travel abroad.
/ She jumped at the chance to travel abroad.
… He jumped at the offer without hesitation.
/ He jumped at the offer without hesitation.
Q 37 … sincere
… sincere
… He gave a sincere apology.
… Her sincere efforts were appreciated.
… sincere
/ sincere
… He gave a sincere apology.
/ He gave a sincere apology.
… Her sincere efforts were appreciated.
/ Her sincere efforts were appreciated.
Q 38 … awkward
… awkward
… There was an awkward silence in the room.
… He felt awkward during the conversation.
… awkward
/ awkward
… There was an awkward silence in the room.
/ There was an awkward silence in the room.
… He felt awkward during the conversation.
/ He felt awkward during the conversation.
Q 39 … plead
… plead
… He pleaded for mercy.
… She pleaded with him to stay.
… plead
/ plead
… He pleaded for mercy.
/ He pleaded for mercy.
… She pleaded with him to stay.
/ She pleaded with him to stay.
Q 40 … multinational
… multinational
… He works for a multinational corporation.
… Multinational companies operate worldwide.
… multinational
/ multinational
… He works for a multinational corporation.
/ He works for a multinational corporation.
… Multinational companies operate worldwide.
/ Multinational companies operate worldwide.
Q 41 … tolerant
… tolerant
… She is tolerant of different opinions.
… A tolerant society respects diversity.
… tolerant
/ tolerant
… She is tolerant of different opinions.
/ She is tolerant of different opinions.
… A tolerant society respects diversity.
/ A tolerant society respects diversity.
Q 42 … wilderness
… wilderness
… They camped in the wilderness.
… The park preserves a large area of wilderness.
… wilderness
/ wilderness
… They camped in the wilderness.
/ They camped in the wilderness.
… The park preserves a large area of wilderness.
/ The park preserves a large area of wilderness.
Q 43 … stand over
… stand over
… He stood over her while she worked.
… The teacher stood over the students during the exam.
… stand over
/ stand over
… He stood over her while she worked.
/ He stood over her while she worked.
… The teacher stood over the students during the exam.
/ The teacher stood over the students during the exam.
Q 44 … microbial
… microbial
… Microbial activity is important in soil health.
… Scientists study microbial life in extreme environments.
… microbial
/ microbial
… Microbial activity is important in soil health.
/ Microbial activity is important in soil health.
… Scientists study microbial life in extreme environments.
/ Scientists study microbial life in extreme environments.
Q 45 … ivory
… ivory
… The statue was made of ivory.
… Ivory trade is banned internationally.
… ivory
/ ivory
… The statue was made of ivory.
/ The statue was made of ivory.
… Ivory trade is banned internationally.
/ Ivory trade is banned internationally.
Q 46 … hold out
… hold out
… They decided to hold out until a better offer came.
… The soldiers managed to hold out for two weeks.
… hold out
/ hold out
… They decided to hold out until a better offer came.
/ They decided to hold out until a better offer came.
… The soldiers managed to hold out for two weeks.
/ The soldiers managed to hold out for two weeks.
Q 47 … prohibit
… prohibit
… The law prohibits smoking in public places.
… They prohibited the use of mobile phones during the exam.
… prohibit
/ prohibit
… The law prohibits smoking in public places.
/ The law prohibits smoking in public places.
… They prohibited the use of mobile phones during the exam.
/ They prohibited the use of mobile phones during the exam.
Q 48 … slaughter
… slaughter
… The farmer slaughters chickens for meat.
… The war led to the slaughter of thousands of people.
… slaughter
/ slaughter
… The farmer slaughters chickens for meat.
/ The farmer slaughters chickens for meat.
… The war led to the slaughter of thousands of people.
/ The war led to the slaughter of thousands of people.
Q 49 … disastrous
… disastrous
… The flood had disastrous consequences for the town.
… His decision proved to be disastrous for the company.
… disastrous
/ disastrous
… The flood had disastrous consequences for the town.
/ The flood had disastrous consequences for the town.
… His decision proved to be disastrous for the company.
/ His decision proved to be disastrous for the company.
Q 50 … eruption
… eruption
… The volcanic eruption destroyed nearby villages.
… There was a sudden eruption of laughter in the room.
… eruption
/ eruption
… The volcanic eruption destroyed nearby villages.
/ The volcanic eruption destroyed nearby villages.
… There was a sudden eruption of laughter in the room.
/ There was a sudden eruption of laughter in the room.
